Edingsville Beach was a popular summer resort in the 1800's, but was destroyed in 1893 by a hurricane. The 3.0 km beach has eroded for over a century, leaving an oyster shell rake with some sand accumulation at both ends. There are no dunes on the beach. A private development of single family homes is separated from the beach by salt marsh, so there are no houses directly on the beach. The development prevents public access to the beach. The program averages 50 nests per year and the inception of the turtle program was 1981. The program is managed by local residents. The project is bordered by interlude beach to the north and Edisto State Park to the south.