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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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531 Sunsuite - New to VRBO! Resort Acces...

Welcome to 531 Sunsuite: Your Cozy Island Retreat in the Heart of Fripp IslandDiscover the ideal island getaway at 531 Sunsuite, an inviting efficiency unit located in the vibrant heart of Fripp Island. Just a brief walk away from the Beach Club...

  • Fripp Island
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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.

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Our 325 sq. ft. dog-friendly unit offers a central island location just steps from the beach!Sleeping arrangements: one "full-size" Tempur-Pedic bed and one "full-size" Tempur-Pedic couch bed. Ideal for 2-3, but will sleep 4 comfortably. Our...

  • Fripp Island
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Hunting Island

Beautiful Hunting Island is a bit of a contradiction. Located 15 miles east of Beaufort, the island is completely isolated, with just a handful of campsites and a main Visitor's Center. Despite this fact, the island is also the most visited state...

Lake View, Golf Cart Included - 122 Sand...

Welcome to your own piece of heaven!  This elegant Lowcountry home, with a welcoming front porch, is set in a peaceful neighborhood, among the pines and palmettos.  A enormous back deck will be your favorite for morning coffee and sunny days...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Fairway to Heaven | Luxurious 6-BR Fripp...

Professionally managed by iTrip, Fairway to Heaven is located on handsome Fripp Island and is the ideal family beach home. This charming 6 bedroom home will become your new favorite vacation spot. With refreshed furnishings and striking artwork...

  • Fripp Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...