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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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The Trail Retreat - 5 mi from PI w/ fire...

Welcome to Trail Retreat, a comfortable 3-bedroom Lowcountry hideaway conveniently located less than 5 miles from Parris Island and just one block from the Spanish Moss Trail.Whether you're traveling to celebrate a Marine Corps graduation, visiting...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

522 Sunsuite -  Resort Access Included!

Cozy Comfort at 522 Sunsuite: Your Ideal Budget-Friendly Retreat on Fripp IslandDiscover the ideal comfortable and cozy hideaway at 522 Sunsuite on Fripp Island. Ideal for couples or modest families seeking a budget-friendly option without...

  • 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.

406 Capt John Fripp Villa

Summary:406 Captain John Fripp Villa II -Ideal central Fripp Island location. Steps from the beach!The Space:406 Capt. John Fripp Villa is a second-floor unit located in the heart of Fripp Island. Just a short walk to the Beach Club, Sandbar, Tennis...

  • Fripp Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Walk to Beach, Golf Cart Included, Pets ...

Set just off Tarpon Boulevard and only two homes from the beach, 701 Flying Fish offers the ideal balance of privacy and proximity. Located in a peaceful area and surrounded by lush island foliage, this inviting coastal getaway places you just steps...

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