Moving to Awendaw, SC? Our town might be small, but there are still tons of activities and sites to see for the whole family. Find things to do, local restaurants to support, and ways to spend your days outdoors—less than an hour from Charleston. Explore your new town as Summit Self Storage helps you settle into your new home and organize your belongings!
Population: 1,384
Median Home Value: $185,700
Median Rent: $1,063
Awendaw, SC, established in 1992, is a small stop off Highway 17. You will find our charming fishing town about 40 minutes north of Charleston along Bulls Bay. It is right on the edge of the Francis Marion National Forest and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, creating a delightful stop for tourists looking to experience South Carolina’s natural beauty.
As Awendaw looks to grow in the coming years, it prides itself on its rural character and environmental responsibility. Measures are taken to conserve the various ecosystems in the community, including educating local residents as well as visitors on the wildlife and preservation efforts around them.
We believe the beauty of our unique community is worth celebrating. Join us for annual events:
There are several education centers dedicated to teaching visitors about the local wildlife and their environment, including Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, the Center for Birds of Prey/Avian Conservation, and the Bull Island Ferry. If you prefer to fully immerse yourself in nature, Awendaw offers opportunities for kayaking and camping. Nature Adventure Outfitters Adventure Center and Black Water Swamp Kayak Tours are two outlets for seeing the town through a different lense. You can also check out the nearby hiking trails for all different skill levels.
Sewee Shell Ring Trail: Start simple with this self-guided, one-mile trail in the Francis Marion National Forest. The boardwalk makes the hike easy for all members of the family, so be sure to add it to your list!
Ion Swamp Trail: Interested in more of the wetlands’ views? This trail in the Francis Marion National Forest is for use during the day, offering potential sightings of turtles, alligators, or herons—just to name a few.
Palmetto Trail: You may also hear this trail called the Awendaw Passage, as the Palmetto Trail is a mountains-to-sea trail stretching from Walhalla in the Blue Ridge Mountains to Awendaw along the Intracoastal Waterway.
How can we help you settle into your new Awendaw, SC, home? Summit Self Storage has solutions for all different storage needs—residential, commercial, long-term, short-term. Whatever you need, our storage professionals can help find you the right storage units from our Awendaw storage facility to get you organized.
If you need to store items that tend to be sensitive to moisture, our temperature-controlled storage might be your best bet. Regardless of the weather happening outside, our indoor storage units stay in a constant temperature range to keep your items from hitting extreme, damaging temperatures. For items that are not particularly sensitive, our drive-up storage units are convenient and affordable. If you plan on visiting your storage unit and swapping out items frequently, a drive-up storage unit will create an efficient loading and unloading process. Call or stop by our storage office on Highway 17 to speak with an expert about what kind of self storage would work best for you.
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About the Author: Katie Mest is a Content Marketing Specialist at Storage Asset Management in York, PA. She specializes in writing about the self storage industry, including storage tips and helpful resources. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors and snuggling in with a crochet project and her cat, Billie.