Things to do & places to visit in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, United States

Saint Helena Island city in South Carolina, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 10:52.

Top things to do (18)

Top places to visit (17 attractions)

5.0 St. Phillips Island Ferry (169 reviews)
- Wonderful day trip
Boat Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

Our group of 6 (4 adults, 1 teen and 1 tween) had a great time and highly recommend if you’re in the Beaufort SC area. We were staying on Fripp Island so it was a quick trip to Hunting Island State Park where we met a park ranger who took us to the boat landing across the street where we met the naturalists from Coastal Expeditions. Claire from Coastal Expeditions did a fantastic job explaining the ecosystem as the ferry made its way to the island. She also led us to the beach by tram, pointing out more along the way. Wear sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable shoes. See more..
5.0 Macdonald Marketplace (11 reviews)
- Lovely gifts and decor with darn good salsa!
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops

Stopped on our way to Hunting Island today. The store is full of wonderful artwork, and nice little finds throughout. We even tasted some wonderful Peach Salsa. Quite a nice stop - wish we had more time to investigate. See more..
5.0 Low Cast Inshore Fishing Charters (1 review)
- A perfect day inshore with Captain Kenny!
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Fishing Charters & Tours

Captain Kenny was outstanding and worked diligently to ensure our twin boys had fun and caught some nice fish! We ended up with some nice fish. Some were too big for keeps, but we did end up with a few just the right size to bring home for a good meal! My boys said it was more fun with Captain Kenny than those high dollar off shore chargers in Florida. Will definitely book with Low Cast Charters again! See more..
5.0 Bill Buster Charters (1 review)
- Flounder gigging trips
Fishing Charters & Tours

Come on out.do A gigging trip at night.See all the species.Crabs,sharks,mullet,tripletail,redfish.great for kids. See more..
4.5 Chapel of Ease (145 reviews)
- Stunning
Historic Sites

This place is at first glance a southern ruin but what you actually have is a witness to American history. This place saw the American revolution, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. It’s tabby walls, built by people not always treated well by this country, still survive and thrive, as do the descendants of the builders - many of whom still live in the area. It’s moss draped oaks are the picture of southern beauty. Definitely worth a stop. See more..
4.5 Camelot Farms Equestian Center (105 reviews)
- Pony rides
Horseback Riding Tours

Take a horseback ride on the beach and along moss covered tree lanes in the low-country of SC. We have something for all ages. Lessons, boarding, training, pony rides, guest house, camping areas, and a brand new gift shop. Enjoy the day discovering SC by horseback! See more..
4.5 Red Piano Too Gallery (66 reviews)
- Glimpse a Southern Culture
Art Galleries

This Gallery is an authentic venue for Gullah artists, as well as other artists from various locales throughout the Southern region. It highlights a culture going back to the 1800s to present, yet transcending time while emphasizing a culture that many of us might not otherwise see. The artists are highly talented and diverse. See more..
4.5 The Kayak Farm (17 reviews)
- Fun Outdoor Activity for Anyone!
Kayaking & Canoeing

Recently took a girls weekend getaway trip to Beaufort and took a kayaking excursion with The Kayak Farm. Eric was great! He was incredibly patient with my two friends who had no idea what they were doing, but also very informative and entertaining as he shared stories of kayaking and the low country. Dolphins swam nearby and the weather was perfect at the end of September when we went. A really fun day and an outdoor activity that anyone can do! I would definitely recommend working with Eric and The Kayak Farm if you are interested in kayaking in Beaufort! See more..
4.5 Lowcountry Store (16 reviews)
- Best Gumbo I've had in the Lowcountry
Speciality & Gift Shops

The Gumbo was hot, filled with andouille sausage and fresh shrimp, lots of okra and a southern biscuit. The tomato pie was also excellent. See more..
4.5 York W. Bailey Museum (10 reviews)
- Penn Ctr. Museum Decitcated to the Gullah
Speciality Museums

An interpretation of the history of Penn School through artifacts and the collection of historic photographs.Art Exhibitions; cultural demonstrations;guided tours; a bookstore & gift shop. Hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. See more..
4.5 Octopuses (7 reviews)
- Beautiful!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
Lovely store, filled with decorative items with a seaside theme. Lots of shell, turtle, heron designs and lovely artwork. See more..
4.5 Brick Baptist Church (5 reviews)
- Beautiful remnant of history
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Took a Gullah tour and learned much of this place. Beautiful building. Take the time to read the pavement bricks and grave markers See more..
4.0 Penn Center (218 reviews)
- Must visit
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

Tucked in the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands surrounded by glimmering marshes and nestled beneath the silvery moss-draped limbs of massive live oaks, is Penn Center. It is the site of the former Penn School, one of the country's first schools for formerly enslaved individuals. Penn Center is one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today. We are located on St. Helena Island, one of the most beautiful and historically distinct of the South Carolina Sea Islands, and at the heart of Gullah culture See more..
4.0 Fort Fremont (137 reviews)
- Intriguing place!
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

The Fort Fremont History Center in Memory of Pete Richards is open to the public Fridays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00 pm. Docent-led tours of the Preserve every Saturday - 11:00 am & 1:00 pm. The grounds are open daily Dawn to Dusk. Self-guided tours can be synced with our walking tour app on phones and tablets. Available at the Google Play and Apple App Stores. The Fort is a Spanish American War era Endicott fortification on Saint Helena Island near Beaufort, SC. Located on the shores of Port Royal Sound, an historic waterway of the Southeast Atlantic coast, Fort Fremont was active between 1888 and 1917. Learn about its place in local military history; its namesake - John C. Fremont; the diorama and other models illustrating the Fort as it looked at the turn of the twentieth century; as well as the volunteer Friends group which has worked diligently to preserve it, raise public awareness, and encourage the construction of the interpretive history center at the park. See more..
3.5 Sams Plantation Complex Tabby Ruins (15 reviews)
- Good insight into the history of Dataw Island
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Attended a lecture and tour of the ruin site arranged by the Osher Life Long Learning Institute. Gated, planned golf club community of Dataw Island is gorgeous, and this site sits right between part of a golf course and their tennis courts. The lecture was given in their brand new history center building, and outlined the history of this area and site over the last 12,000 years--from its original indian inhabitants to the Sams and other families and owners and their efforts to develop the island during the Colonial era through the Civil War and subsequent eras, and on up until the current day. Informed lecturers, the ruins were right outside the door, and both served to give us a good impression of what life might have been like here a few hundred of years ago. See more..
Morning Glory Homestead Farm (0 review)
Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours

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Saint Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
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