Runners Up

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  Islanders' Beach Park
  "A glimpse of the beach through the sea oats. Just a few more steps and you are there."

  Photo by susie_copeland

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  what a ride....
  "The unusual packed sand makes for great bike riding down the beach. I love this photo of my 2 kids and the ominous clouds."

  Photo by BarryS26

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  Calibogue Sunset
  "To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we took a sunset dinner cruise from Harbourtown to Shelter Cove. The gorgeous — and free! — Calibogue sunsets are always a treat."

  Photo by allohio64

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  Kayak Anyone?
  "Pick a color, any color! Kayaking is a great way to get up close and personal with nature on the water."

  Photo by susie_copeland

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  Beach Treasure
  "Our daughter was so excited to find and hold this starfish."

  Photo by Alison Lloyd

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  At Play in the Seas of the Lord
  "Wonderful indifference of the kayakers to the Hilton Head Ikon"

  Photo by Snorp

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  New Kid on the Block
  "A flock of willets pointedly ignores the raucous gull who landed in their midst. Low tide at South Beach is a great time to watch shorebirds and dolphins."

  Photo by allohio64

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  Watching the waves, chasing the sun
  "This was the first time my son Seth experienced the ocean. He absolutely loved his first experience, and really enjoyed the feel of the waves and sand on his skin as he crawled all over the beach."

  Photo by bmillersc

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  Out on the Water
  "Captain Scotty took us out on the water for a lowcountry adventure. We were able to zip around along the IntraCoastal and the Cooper River during a high, high tide."

  Photo by susie_copeland

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  Gator
  "Saw this gator and its babies while driving through Palmetto Dunes."

  Photo by Alison Lloyd