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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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362 Speckled Trout

Summary:Stunning Fripp Island Marsh Vistas! Great for Families! Resort Access and Golf Cart Included!The Space:Escape to the coast at this impressive two-story getaway, ideally tucked on a private, upsized lot with striking canal and marsh-front...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Cozy & quiet 4 Four. Pets Yes!

Feel the ideal blend of convenience and comfort at our centrally-located accommodation. From a completely fenced backyard for added privacy to simple access to all the close by attractions and amenities, our place has everything to make your...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

101 Sea Otter

Summary:101 Sea Otter - Resort Access! Close to the Beach, Pools, Eateries and Shopping! Guest Cards and Golf Cart Supplied!The Space:Coastal Comfort at 101 Sea Otter – Fripp Island RetreatWelcome to 101 Sea Otter, a striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Beaufort, SC History

The native Indians were living here seasonally as early as 4000 BC. Evidence of early settlement remains today in the form of a 3400 year old "Indian shell ring" in Hilton Head Island's Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

633 Newhaven  - Stunning Ocean Views

Summary:Welcome to 633 Newhaven, a handsomely appointed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath villa offering impressive Atlantic Ocean vistas and comfortable accommodations for your Fripp Island hideaway. This roomy top-floor residence features two interior levels...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pat Conroy's Beaufort by Golf Cart
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$20.00 - $45.00

description: *“I’ve come home to the place I was always writing about…. I’ve tried to make Beaufort, South Carolina, my own.”—Pat Conroy, The Death of Santini* ____ Duration and Availability - 1Hr15Mn - Monday through Sunday (7 days a...

Beaufort Walking History/Movie Tour
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$15.00 - $36.00

description: *Over 300 years of history plus stories about Hollywood movies and actors.* _________ Duration 2 Hours ________ About Walking tour of Beaufort’s historic district gives you a chance to learn more about our beautiful town and ask...

History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart
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$15.00 - $38.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: Downtown Marina at 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC (29902) description: *See stunning live oaks draped with Spanish Moss, and pre-Civil War houses.* This one hour tour by golf cart covers Beaufort’s historic...

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...

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...

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...