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2026 History Guide

Oceanfront Gem! 470 Tarpon Blvd - Resort...

470 Tarpon is a alluring refreshed one-story oceanfront home located on the south end of Fripp Island. This five-bedroom, three-bath home is gorgeously equipped with new appliances, cabinets, countertops and bar seating for four at newly installed...

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

423 Wahoo Drive - New to VRBO! Resort Ac...

Discover the appeal of Fripp Island at 423 Wahoo, a two story home located in the heart of Fripp Island. Just a short walk or golf cart ride to the Cabana Club, Davis Appreciate park, the Marina and Bonito Boathouse; this four bedroom, four bath...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

711 Yellow Perch Road - New to VRBO! Res...

Coastal luxury awaits you! Stunning beach front home with dipping pool and direct access to the beach is now ready for your family get away. This cavernous new build has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and offers unparalleled ocean vistas and modren...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

457 Porpoise Circle - Five Bedroom House...

Appreciate spectacular sunrises from the living area and primary bedroom of this gorgeous Ocean Point home. Overlooking 3 holes of golf and the Atlantic, this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is the ideal location for appreciating all that Fripp has to...

  • Fripp Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Beaufort Walking History/Movie Tour
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$15.00 - $36.00

*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 questions as...

Pat Conroy's Beaufort by Golf Cart
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$20.00 - $45.00

*“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 week) at...

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...

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...

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...

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...