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2026 History Guide

Couples Retreat, Walk to waterfront, sho...

Located in the heart of Downtown Beaufort - One bedroom suite with private entrance and complimentary off-street parking! Private one bedroom suite with kitchenette, full bath, private entrance and off-street parking for one car located in pretty...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Port Royal

The town of Port Royal, located due south of Beaufort and just north of Parris Island, is a delightful and large Lowcountry community that combines genuine southern hospitality and living with a trickle of local attractions that will appeal to...

114 Sandpiper Run

Summary:114 Sandpiper Run has spectacular decks overlooking Marsh and Ocean Vistas!The Space:Welcome to 114 Sandpiper Run! This marsh-front home with ocean vistas is located on the north end of Fripp Island in the Quail Cove neighborhood. With five...

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

Pinky's Palace - Cozy Bungalow minutes f...

This relaxing 2BR bungalow in Mossy Oaks is the ideal home base for Parris Island graduations, Port Royal visits, and Lowcountry getaways. Minutes from Parris Island, downtown Beaufort, Port Royal, beaches, and the Spanish Moss Trail, guests savor a...

  • Port Royal
  • 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...

Near Parris Island, minutes to M.C.R.D a...

In the heart of Beaufort is located this alluring 3-bedroom bungalow. Conveniently located 12 mins. from the MCRD-Parris Island and just a 4-min. drive from the University of South Carolina-Beaufort and a 5-min. drive from the vibrant Bay Street...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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...

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...