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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Turtle Bay - Your Parris Island Destinat...

The Turtle Bay Cottage is Beaufort's newest Vacation Rental! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Minutes away from the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, The Spanish Moss Trail, Historic Downtown Beaufort and The Waterfront Park. Pack your bags and...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Beachy Bungalow- walk downtown, close to...

Welcome to our comfortable and cozy Vintage Bungalow in charming Beaufort! Our home is located in a prime location, just a short walk from downtown Beaufort and all the best local attractions. The kitchen is entirely equipped with everything you...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Historic Beaufort Estate - Near Downtown...

At a Glance• Historic Beaufort home constructed in 1890• Historic Lowcountry setting with mature trees and peaceful surroundings• Sleeps up to 10 guests• 4 bedrooms | 5 queen beds• 2 full bathrooms• 2 separate living rooms• Totally...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Very comfortable and spacious home for t...

Unwind with the whole family at this clean, comfortable and very cavernous Low-Country home. 10.5 miles from Parris Island!! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is just 3 miles from downtown Waterfront Park for dining and shopping. You can comfortably...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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 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...

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...

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...