COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Shaping land for generations
Our community development platform was the founding focus of The Beach Company with the initial purchase of Isle of Palms in 1945. We have since continued this long tradition through the development of thoughtful and engaging communities that all embrace unique locations, cultures, nature and placemaking. Each project is evaluated by its potential to improve both the quality of life of residents and the long-term economic vitality of the region.
our Strategy
The Beach Company’s presence in a community carries an obligation to invest in the people who live there, to support the environment that strengthens those places, and to measure our success not only by what we build, but by what we contribute.
A framework of guiding principles behind every thoughtfully developed community:
We have a history of establishing landmark properties and communities. Each development pursuit is evaluated for its potential to improve the quality of life and contribute to the long-term economic vitality of the region.
Collaboration with partners ensures the placemaking process is designed to bring people together. Our philosophy centers on developing communities to promote connection, long-term value, and lasting growth.
We create places for people. Our distinct communities foster meaningful connections through amenities that elevate lifestyles and experiences which is the driving force behind our plans and designs.
Rooted in conservation, thoughtful land stewardship, and sustainable building practices, our communities balance natural beauty with responsible development while honoring the character and history of the region.
With expansive market knowledge, our developments support the job market, infrastructure, and long-term community prosperity.
For 80+ years, The Beach Company has partnered with investors, consultants, brokers, and builders to turn projects into reality through our team and affiliates like Beach Commercial and Gulf Stream Construction.
Portfolio Highlights
Over eight decades of real estate experience, and yet the values that have guided us from the beginning remain as relevant today as ever: build well, act responsibly, and invest in the places and people that matter.
JOHNS ISLAND, SC | The Kiawah River project is handsomely situated in South Carolina’s legendary Charleston sea islands with breathtaking marsh and river vistas, populated with ancient maritime forests. The site encompasses over 2,000 pristine acres and commands over 1.5 …
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | From 1988 to 1997, The Beach Company led the team to purchase all of the undeveloped land and resort amenities on the world-renowned 10,000-acre barrier island, making it the largest real estate transaction in the state’s …
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | Marais is a high-end residential seaside village with 106 luxury townhomes. Set on a breathtaking 21-acre site with expansive marsh and waterway views, Marais is located in the highly desirable Seaside Farms neighborhood, between Isle of …
CHARLESTON, SC | Referred to as Charleston’s “newest old neighborhood,” Longborough, located in the Wagner Terrace Neighborhood, just North of Hampton Park, is structured in a neo-classical architectural style. The homes were built to pattern older areas on the downtown …
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | Scotts Creek in Mount Pleasant is a charming residential community that blends coastal living with modern convenience, offering a range of single-family homes with scenic views of the tidal creek and marshlands. Neighborhood construction started in …
ISLE OF PALMS, SC– The Beach Company was established with the purchase of Isle of Palms for $120,000 in 1945 by its founder, JC Long. It was South Carolina’s largest and most expensive land transaction at the time. The Company …
Meet the team
VP, Director of Development, Land Development
Development Manager
Senior Project Manager
Development Associate
Project Manager
Development Administrator