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728 Bonito Road - New to VRBO! Resort Ac...

728 Bonito is a handsome two-story home located on the South end of Fripp Island. Just a short walk to the Ocean Marina and Bonito Boathouse Restaurant; this 3-bedroom 3-bath home is ideal for visitors who are interested in taking advantage of...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pigeon Point Park

The small Pigeon Point Park, located appropriately along Pigeon Point Road on the Beaufort Riverbanks, is a small but beautifully relaxing public park located in a quiet residential area on the western borders of historic Beaufort. A perfect stop...

NEW - King Suite - Golf Cart - Park Pass...

 King suite | 2 Queen bedrooms | flex room w/ twin trundle & dedicated workspace Pool OPEN through October Entirely equipped kitchen and open-concept living 2 cavernous screened porches w/ marsh breezes Free golf cart for fast beach...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
St. Helena Island

The expansive St. Helena Island borders the popular tourist communities of Fripp Island to the east and Beaufort to the west, but is a unique and authentic Lowcountry vacation destination or day trip in its own right. Packed with shrimping docks...

Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage - Downto...

Welcome to your striking hideaway located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, SC! This charmingly modernized 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers modern comfort in this historic neighborhood. Located less than a mile from Bay street where you'll find...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Port Royal

The town of Port Royal, located due south of Beaufort and just north of Parris Island, is a delightful and large Lowcountry community that combines genuine southern hospitality and living with a trickle of local attractions that will appeal to...

The Drift at Port Royal on Battery Creek

Welcome to The Drift at Port Royal — Your Lowcountry Waterfront Escape. Unwind and relax at this delightfully refreshed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom top floor condo located on the serene shores of Battery Creek in a private, gated community. This getaway...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Ghost Tour

Tales of the Lowcountry

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$10.00 - $22.00

Rates **Adult (Ages 13+):** $22 **Child (Ages 5-12):** $10 ____ Duration 2 Hours ___ About We visit all the local "haunts" intertwining ghost tales with the history of Beaufort. Come hear tales of folks buried alive, ghost trains, Pirates...

Taste of the Lowcountry Cruise

Beaufort Boat Charters LLC

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$160.00

Join us for a Lowcountry Adventure! Duration 1 Hour About This is a great option if you have a busy day planned, but want to get out on the water for a relaxing ride. Options include a slow cruise in the Beaufort River, finding some dolphins...

History, Marshlands & Live Oak Expedition

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

TURN BACK THE CLOCK AND EXPERIENCE THE PAST! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About MUCH OF THE SOUTH WAS DESTROYED, BUT IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO...

Custom Charter and Private Celebrations

duration: 3 hours + meeting_point: 1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935 group_size: 6 Passenger maximum for the cruise or 12 while docked at the marina or your private residence description: Life’s milestones deserve more than a table at...

Beautiful Beaufort Tours

Emma's Earth Shop Golf Cart Tours

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$15.00 - $30.00

Duration One Hour About A fun and eco friendly golf cart tour full of information of the historical homes, movies, and folklore of Beaufort South Carolina. Each ticket includes coupons from restaurants and stores around downtown Beaufort and a...

SC Pimento Cheese Festival Merch
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$2.00 - $18.00

Scenic Tour

Plot Twist Charters LLC

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$200.00 - $250.00

See Edisto from the water! Duration 1 hour About If you are just looking to get away and spend some time out on the water - we have you covered. Our 60 minute tour option provides you and the family a way to get out and see the ACE basin...

CFT Merchandise

Columbia Food Tours

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$2.00 - $30.00

We have products we'd love to share with you to help you remember the great time you had on our Columbia Food Tour.

Fripp Island Marina

Pirates of Port Royal Charters

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$150.00 - $800.00

Explore the Area! About Comfortable seating for up to 6 adult guests per Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) regulations. Custom full bow cushion layout (available upon request) with cushioned rear bench seat. Insulated coolers...

Historical Tour

Tales of the Lowcountry

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$7.00 - $20.00

Rates **Adult (Ages 13+):** $20 **Child (Ages 5-12):** $7 ____ Duration 1.5 Hours ___ About We offer a two hour walking tour jam packed with over 500 years of history, folk tales, and hollywood lore surrounding our beloved Beaufort by the sea.

3 Hour Rental

Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville

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$15.00 - $64.00

Ride out our front door onto the Swamp Rabbit Trail! ???? Experience the Thrill of Greenville's Iconic Swamp Rabbit Trail with Pedego Electric Bikes! ????‍♂️ Ready for an adventure like no other? ???? Step right up and immerse yourself...

Afternoon Delight & Scenic Excursion

duration: 1.5 hours meeting_point: 1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935 group_size: 6 Passenger maximum description: Soak up the sunshine and experience the Beaufort and Port Royal on the water! Glide along the river as dolphins play in the...

Marsh Madness

Port Royal Sound Foundation

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$60.00

duration: 3-6 pm meeting_point: 310 Okatie Highway min_age: 21 group_size: 200 accessibility: Wheelchair accessible description: PRSF fundraiser for research & conservation efforts focused in the Port Royal Sound area. Enjoy an oyster roast, BBQ...

Saint Helena Sunset Sail

Otter Sailing Adventures LLC

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$375.00

There's nothing like experiencing the magic of a sunset under sail in the beauty of the St Helena sound Duration 2 hours About Private Sailing Charter - Price Per Group (up to 6) There's nothing like experiencing the magic of a sunset...

Columbia's Shrimp & Grits Fest

Columbia's Shrimp and Grits Fest

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$25.00 - $75.00

Columbia's Shrimp & Grits Fest >On Saturday, June 21st, 2025 area restaurants will compete in Columbia's 10th Shrimp & Grits Fest. One restaurant will be named "Columbia's Best Shrimp & Grits" by a panel of judges. There will also be a winner in...

Big Fripper Dolphin Cruise

Fripp Island Paddle Shack

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$30.00 - $40.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 875 Bonito Dr, Fripp Island, SC 29920 description: Cruise on our 42 foot Pontoon Boat. This cruise will take you into the backwaters of Fripp Island looking for dolphins. The Captain will talk about the area's...

Oak Avenues & Island Marsh Sunset

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $499.00

THE LOCATIONS YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About THERE'S NOTHING MORE SOUTHERN THAN LIVE OAKS AND SPANISH MOSS; Come...

Art Club - Monthly Second Monday

The Arts Port Royal

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$29.50 - $60.00

Join this artist gathering and enjoy the fun Monday made better. Each session, we explore different aspects of abstract painting and techniques to take our creations to the next level. This "club" has no joining fee and no restrictions except...

Drawing 101-Draw what you REALLY see!

duration: 3 cancellation_summary: Full refund for cancellations 24 hours or more before class. Day of class, a gift certificate refund, and no shows, no refund. min_age: 13 group_size: 9 accessibility: Second Floor description: We all assume we know...

Beaufort River Tour (2 Hrs)

Beaufort Dolphin Adventures

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$325.47 - $533.02

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation or if we have to cancel due to weather meeting_point: 1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935 group_size: Up to 14...

Otter Island Sailing Adventure

Otter Sailing Adventures LLC

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$700.00

An all day private sailing adventure! Duration 8 hours About An all day private sailing adventure with an incredible destination, the remote and uninhabited Otter Island with miles of beach that you often have all to yourself. The...

SC Pimento Cheese Sponsor

Red Maple Event

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$500.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 5 hours meeting_point: 6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212 description: Promote your business in front of the crowds at the SC Pimento Cheese Festival This free, family friendly event will draw crowds from all over the state. There...

Creative Mindfulness

The Arts Port Royal

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$75.00

duration: 2.5 description: Art is Medicine for the Soul Remember our joy filled young selves playing with crayons and finger paint?  We would lose ourselves in creativity.   Art can light us up, fill us with joy when we remember that it is all...

Beaufort River Tour (90 Min)

Beaufort Dolphin Adventures

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$268.87 - $471.70

duration: 90 Minutes cancellation_summary: Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation or if we have to cancel due to weather meeting_point: 1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935 group_size: Up to 14...

Tandem Kayak Rental

Fripp Island Paddle Shack

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$40.00 - $320.00

duration: 1–8 Hour Rentals meeting_point: 875 Bonito Dr, Fripp Island, SC 29920 description: - Sit-on-top style - 12 feet long - 35 inches wide - 80lbs - Usable weight capacity 400 lbs. what_is_included:

Stunning Best of Beaufort Experience

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$499.00 - $999.00

LOOKING FOR A FULL LOWCOUNTRY PHOTO EXPERIENCE? Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About IF YOU LOVE BEAUFORT AS MUCH AS WE DO, THIS IS THE TRIP FOR...

Summer Camps

Camelot Farms Equestrian Center

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$650.00

duration: 6 Hour Camp Days meeting_point: 101 Tom and Mike Road Saint Helena Island, SC 29920 min_age: 5 group_size: 8 participants description: Have your young rider join us at Camelot Farms for a 4-day camp experience! Our camps are available to...

Swallowtail Kite Flight

Carolina Safari Co.

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$50.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: USC Salkehatchie Admissions Office group_size: Maximum 9 people description: Have you ever seen a Swallow-tailed Kite? These birds will flock up by the hundreds to roost. In the early mornings they descend upon cow...

Learn to Sail Adventure

Otter Sailing Adventures LLC

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$600.00

Duration 5 hours About Experience the thrill of learning to sail all by yourself on one of our 8 or 10 ft Bauer Sailing Dinghies and then end the day off by learning the "ropes" as we sail the Liahona, our 38' Catalina Sailboat. A private...

Beaufort Ecology Tour

Beaufort Kayak Tours

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$40.00

*Discover nature around every corner! * Rates **Adult (Ages 13+):** $65 **Child (Ages 12-5):** $35 Duration 2 hours About On our Beaufort Ecology Tour, we explore the beauty and nature from an optimal vantage point, the seat of a...

Beachcombing & Eco Tour (2 Hrs)

Beaufort Dolphin Adventures

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$372.64

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances...

Carolina HydroFly Parties

Carolina Hydrofly

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$800.00 - $1,600.00

Private Party About Enjoy a 4 or 8 Hour Group Lesson. Can have up to 8 people (Half day) & 16 people (Full day) in your party. - Includes 10 minutes of instruction time, fuel, life jacket, and helmet **What's Included** - Helmet - Life...

Abstract Expressionism  -  with Mixed Media

duration: 3 hours meeting_point: The Arts Port Royal group_size: 6 description: Explore mixed media techniques of the Expressionist Masters This Expressionism class will work with collage and molding paste. Lee Krasner famously used collage in...

Oyster Hatchery Tour and Tasting

Beaufort Kayak Tours

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$35.00

Duration 1 Hour About

Pritchards Island Excursion

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

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$15.00 - $80.00

duration: 2-4 hours cancellation_summary: No refunds if cancelled within 24 hours of excursion meeting_point: Nature Center group_size: Maximum 8 people description: Pritchard's Island is a pristine undeveloped natural barrier island just south of...

Beaufort City Walking Tour

Beaufort Gray Line

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$12.00 - $29.00

Travel on foot to see Beaufort! Duration 2 hours About Join us for the Historic District Walking Tour and learn about the history of Beaufort, SC! Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District, the second oldest city in South Carolina...

Wildlife Refuge Birding & Nature Tour

Beaufort Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $499.00

LET'S GET WILD WITH A BIRDING AND NATURE TOUR! Options - **Semi-Private Tour**: Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge - **Private Tour**: (1 -4 Guests) About COME AND EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE OF BEAUFORT! Home to a wide...

Day Camps

Camelot Farms Equestrian Center

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$100.00

Join us! Duration 4 Hours About Our day camps at Camelot farms give children the opportunity to learn about horses, ride, and meet new friends. Each camp can vary slightly, but they all offer riding and learning opportunities as well as a...

Low Country Passport

High Tide Aviation - Beaufort

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$200.00

About Do you want to see the entire Lowcountry from above? This is the tour for you. You will get to see many sites including. Morgan Island, Harbor Island, Hunting Island State Park & Lighthouse, Fripp Island, Pritchard’s Island, Bull Point...

Shark Dissection

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

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$75.00

Sharks help maintain the delicately balanced ecosystems that keep our oceans healthy. However, the challenges facing this critical apex predator are many, and seemingly overwhelming. More than 100 million are slaughtered every year for their fins. ...

Canvas & Cabernet Dough Bowl Edition

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

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$45.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 meeting_point: Oceanview Lounge (above Beach Club) min_age: 21 description: Dough bowl edition. Includes one free glass of wine or beer with class! what_is_included: None

Private Farm Tour

Lowcountry Oyster Co.

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$300.00 - $450.00

Reserve a farm & boat tour all to yourself with this exclusive option! Enjoy a private and personalized tour of our farm facilities followed by a boat ride out into beautiful ACE Basin to see the plots where we grow and cultivate our delicious...

Private Marsh Kayak Tour

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

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$100.00

duration: 1-3 hours cancellation_summary: No refunds if cancelled within 24 hours of excursion meeting_point: Paddle Shack min_age: 8 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 8 people description: Share a tandem kayak with a buddy or paddle yourself in a...

Variety Craft Hour at Creekhouse

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

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$100.00

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Creekhouse min_age: 3 description: Unleash your creativity at Variety Craft Hour! Each session features a fun, hands-on project, from painting, seasonal decorations, to DIY keepsakes. Whether you're a beginner or a...

Bear Island Bird Safari

Carolina Safari Co.

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$60.00

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: Bear Island Game Management Area Main Gate - 12294 Bennetts Point Rd, Green Pond SC 29446 group_size: Maximum 8 people description: Are you ready to visit one of the best birdwatching spots in South Carolina? Bear...

Valentine's Day Carriage Rides

Brice Herndon Draft Horse and Carriage Company

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$100.00

A Fairytale Valentine's Day: Take Your Sweetheart on a Magical Carriage Ride. We will start from the north side of Union Point Park . Each ride is approximately 18 to 20 minutes long. The carriage will comfortably hold 4 adults and 2 small...

Beaufort City Tour

Beaufort Gray Line

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$12.00 - $35.00

Book Online Now! Duration 75-105 minutes About Experience over three hundred years of history in Beaufort, South Carolina’s second oldest city. This charming city boasts a fascinating history of exploration by the Spanish, the French and...

Private Party

Oh Snap

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$65.00

Let's Adventure! Duration 1 Hour About Perfect birthday party activity for friends and family to get together and celebrate! Take a private tour of our museum and enjoy taking fun photos with friends and family!

Bentley Switch

Santee Boat Rentals

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$400.00 - $500.00

Enjoy a day on the water on the Bentley Switchback! Duration Full Day - 8 Hours Half Day - 4 Hours About It’s a 22 foot Tritoon with a 140Hp Suzuki outboard on the back. This boat is the ultimate lounger and the “switchback” is...

Flyboard 30 Minute

Carolina Hydrofly

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$129.00

30 Minute Flyboard Pro Series Experience About Each guest will have 20 minutes of flight time and 10 minutes of instruction time. If you would like to book for more than one person, then please process one booking per person by selecting the...

Gift Cards

Emma's Earth Shop Golf Cart Tours

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$129.00

Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

Beaufort Lands End Paddling

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$20.00 - $60.00

duration: 1.5-2 hours meeting_point: White Hall Boat Landing - Factory Creek, Sea Island Pkwy & Meridian Rd, Beaufort SC 29907 description: Experience the heart of the Lowcountry from the water on our guided paddle through Downtown Beaufort that...

Shibumi© Shade Rental

Edisto Bike and Golf Cart Rental

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$25.00 - $125.00

The newest must have for the beach!! Super light weight and easy to set up! All you need is a calm ocean breeze to create 100sq ft of perfect shade!! Super light weight and easy to set up! All you need is a calm ocean breeze to create 100sq ft...

Deck the Porch

Brice Herndon Draft Horse and Carriage Company

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$100.00

Ride in our Vis-a-vis Carriage A more intimate and private setting with your own personal horse and driver. Enjoy private time with your family or make it a couple's adventure strolling through the Front Porch of the Lowcountry! Seating Up to...

University of South Carolina at Beaufort

The USCB, (University of South Carolina at Beaufort), Center for the Arts is the local go-to for outstanding regional performances that include dramatic and comedy shows, concerts, independent movies, and virtually every kind of spell-binding...

Pigeon Point Park

The small Pigeon Point Park, located appropriately along Pigeon Point Road on the Beaufort Riverbanks, is a small but beautifully relaxing public park located in a quiet residential area on the western borders of historic Beaufort. A perfect stop...

St. Helena's Episcopal Church

Visitors to historic Beaufort typically can't help but notice the distinguished St. Helena's Episcopal Church, a beautiful site with a sky-high steeple that towers over the lush, evergreen scene. In addition to its exterior beauty, the church has...

John Mark Verdier House

The John Mark Verdier House Museum is a wonderfully engaging Downtown Beaufort attraction for a wide variety of reasons. As the only historic planter's house in the city open to the public, the 1804 estate presents an accurate portrait of how...

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort SC

Spend an early morning outdoors with a hot cup of coffee and a gorgeous waterfront sunrise, or enjoy a romantic stroll around sunset watching Beaufort's ships come in, with a visit to the exceptionally beautiful Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park...

Beaufort National Cemetery

The Beaufort National Cemetery is a somber but historically important site located in the heart of Beaufort County. Quietly beautiful, with the region's renowned live oaks towering over the lines of small, white headstones, the cemetery holds a...

Hunting Island State Park

The Hunting Island State Park comprises the entirety of the famed Hunting Island, and is a family-friendly beach destination with a big reputation. As the most visited state park in all of South Carolina, the 5,000 acre undeveloped barrier island...