For the second time in less than three months, Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island has gotten national praise. National Geographic placed Beachwalker fourth on its Top 10 list of Family-friendly Beaches in a recent rating.

Here’s what they said about Beachwalker:

Nature lovers will appreciate the pristine condition of this barrier island, just 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Charleston. Beachwalker Park is the only public beach on Kiawah Island; the rest is a golf resort. The gentle surf, wildlife sightings, and amenities, including a snack bar and umbrella and chair rentals, draw day-trippers and resort guests alike. Visit the Heron Park Nature Center to learn how to explore the surrounding flora and fauna. Kayak through preserved mangrove forests and lagoons. Don’t miss the weekly oyster roast and BBQ on Mingo Point, where you can savor the sunset and listen to music.

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Here’s the full list:

1. Coast Guard Beach – Eastham, Massachusetts
2. Coopers Beach – Southampton, New York
3. Hanalei Bay Beach – Kauai, Hawaii
4. Kiawah Beachwalker Park – Kiawah Island, South Carolina
5. Santa Cruz Beach – Santa Cruz, California
6. Siesta Beach – Siesta Key, Florida
7. Coronado Central Beach – Coronado, California
8. Crane Beach – Ipswich, Massachusetts
9. Stinson Beach – Stinson Beach, California
10. Lifeguard Beach – Ocracoke Island, North Carolina