Explore Hunting Island

02/07/2025

Just look at that beautiful weekend ahead. 😊

02/07/2025

One of the most popular barrier islands along the entire South Carolina coast, Hunting Island means so much to so many, with more than a million visitors from all over the world walking its sandy beaches every year.

One of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands along our coast, our slice of paradise at Hunting Island means so much to so many,

02/06/2025

Salt marshes are much more than just a beautiful view; they’re essential to the health of our coastal communities in a variety of ways. 💚

Beaufort is home to amazing marsh views that go on forever and South Carolina's 344,500 acres of salt marshes is the most on the east coast.

02/05/2025

An image of Spanish moss hanging from majestic oak trees instantly reminds us of sultry summer days on the .

A large part of the natural beauty of Beaufort and the rest of the South is the silver garland that hangs from our live oak trees.

02/03/2025

You can find all kinds of wonders from the sea while walking along a local beach any time of year, but the lettered olive is special. 🐚🐚🐚

The lettered olive is prized by shell collectors because they're highly polished, smooth and shiny...and they're all over the beach.

02/02/2025

Groundhog Day, Lowcountry-style. The palm tree saw its shadow so spring will come early this year in . 🌴

📸 Billie Hernandez

01/27/2025

Definitely!! ☀️🦟

01/26/2025

Spend some time enjoying the Live Bald Eagle We**am from Dataw Island Conservancy. 😊🦅

Watch it: bit.ly/4g6XzG5

01/25/2025

We hope you little monkeys had a good time. 🐒

The monkeys escaped their enclosures back on November 6, 2024, and have caused a nationwide stir following their plight.

01/22/2025

Awesome photos of a snow covered beach at Hunting Island! What a rare sight to see!! ❄️❄️❄️

📸 Yvette Pryor

01/22/2025

SNOW DAY at Hunting Island State Park and Beach. 🤍❄️☃️

📸 South Carolina State Parks & Tamera McCants

01/19/2025

Not just one, but two new Starbucks locations will be popping up in .

Two new Starbucks locations are coming to the Beaufort area. But, they won’t be here until sometime early in 2026. Lady’s Island has been growing quite a bit over the […]

01/16/2025

Nothing screams "South Carolina" quite like our iconic palmetto trees. 🌴💚

The palmetto tree is on just about everything across S.C. and South Carolinians love for the iconic tree is a sense of pride that goes way back.

01/16/2025

Could we be getting some snow in ? The thought is both exciting...and slightly frightening. ❄️

Some meteorologists say it’s very possible that we could see some snow here in Beaufort SC next week on Wednesday, January 22nd.

01/15/2025

A beautiful shot of St. Phillips Island from high above. 🙌

📸 Melissa Schramkowski

01/09/2025

Interesting piece of .
U.S. Route 21 is a north-south highway that originally ran from Cleveland, Ohio, to Hunting Island here in . Over the years, parts of the route were replaced by Interstate highways. Today, 21 primarily runs through South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, ending near the West Virginia border.
U.S. Route 21 has great historical significance as a major route for travelers and has played a role in various migration patterns, including the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities.
How far have you traveled it?

01/09/2025

There’s nothing like horseback riding along the beach and visiting Hunting Island in the winter means coming across lots of beautiful horses enjoying their long walks. 🌊🌴🐴

📸 LaDonna Heise

01/09/2025

If you’re looking for history, then is definitely the right place. 😎

Being over 500 years old, you're never too far from history in Beaufort SC. 500 years is a long time to create a story.