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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Cottage near boat landing and downtown B...

Unwind in Style and CharmMake plans to spend a calming vacation in this modren bungalow located just a few streets from the heart of downtown Beaufort. Appreciate a short walk or bicycle ride to Pigeon Point park and simple access to the boat...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 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...

 El Sur - Where Southern Charm meets Ins...

Just 5 blocks from the downtown waterfront, this two-bedroom home is full of sunlight, whimsical design, pretty lighting, and soft comfortable spaces to lounge and relax. Its the ideal place for a travel lover.The unit includes a living room...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Parris Island

The Parris Island Marine Corps Base is easily one of the most recognizable marine corps bases in the country, if not the world, even though it is located on a small and undeveloped island on the outskirts of coastal South Carolina.

3-bedroom mobile home in tranquil Beaufo...

This 3-bedroom mobile home in Beaufort is ideal for your escape to relaxation. With a calming king bed, a phenomenal queen bed, and a comfortable twin bed, guests will feel right at home. Appreciate the convenience of WiFi, AC, and a washing machine...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Fripp Island, SC

Great golfing, beautiful beaches, and genuine southern hospitality easily combine on Fripp Island, the most seaward of South Carolina's Sea Islands, and a gorgeous barrier island destination that is a relaxing oceanfront haven for its loyal...

Stunning Oceanfront Home with Private Be...

Get away to an striking oceanfront vacation.  This island home is right on the Atlantic and offers enormous living spaces with gorgeous beach vistas.  It is designed and refreshed with comfortable coastal vibes for a calming stay.The huge living...

  • Fripp Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...