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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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633 Newhaven  - Stunning Ocean Views

Summary:Welcome to 633 Newhaven, a gorgeously appointed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath villa offering striking 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
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...

Modern Port Royal 2 bedroom Townhome - C...

A centrally-located newly remodeled home in Port Royal! Discover comfort and convenience in a 2-bedroom (plus couch bed), 1.5-bath townhome. Centrally located near Parris Island, Beaufort, Hunting Island State Park & Beach, Hilton Head and Lady's...

  • Port Royal
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Charming 3-bedroom spacious cottage in f...

Welcome to The Lost Lobster on Fripp Island! This laid-back coastal escape is tucked among palms and pines, just mins. from sandy beaches, golf, and island fun. The home sleeps 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a completely outfitted kitchen...

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

Golf Course Front, Golf Cart Included, P...

Construction Alert – Please Read Before BookingA neighboring property is currently under remodel, and there may be intermittent, unpredictable daytime noise through August. To offset this, we’ve reduced our prices by 15%, offering a great value...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...

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...

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...