Things To Do

There is plenty to do on Fripp Island and the surrounding areas. Whether your getaway requires a day at the beach or an excursion about Fripp Island, the area has the attractions to keep you busy. From the island, it is a short drive to Beaufort, Port Royal, St. Helena Island which expands the activity possibilities.

Fripp Island

The Island provides a private setting with roaming deer and peaceful beaches, a perfect getaway. The beautiful beach front provides hours of walking, searching and exploring. The tide schedule dramatically changes the shape of the beach, uncovering a wealth of ocean treasures when the tide retreats to the sea. Here is a list of things to do without leaving Fripp:

  • Beach Walks on 3 ½ miles of serene sandy beach
  • Biking on the miles of leisure trails
  • Bird Watching (the house is located on an Audubon Preserve)
  • Spend the afternoon in the hammock on the deck with a novel
  • Cook in: Spend a festive evening cooking and dining together.
  • Pack a Sunset Picnic and run off to enjoy the beautiful South Carolina sunsets.


The Dining

  • The world famous crabcakes, you have to try Barbara Jean's in Beaufort - (843) 524-2400.
  • Catch lunch at the Shrimp Shack.
  • Enjoy dinner at Johnson's Creek Tavern. Their Ribs or Seafood will delight you. Weekend night entertainment there is a must do. Add Johnson's to your itinerary - (843) 838-4166.
  • Visit Plum's Restaurant for creative casual cuisine & a prime waterfront location - (843) 525-1946
  • Saltus River Grill for contemporary seafood grill fare, an overlook to Waterfront Park- (843) 379-FISH
  • Panini's Cafe featuring Brick Oven Pizza, Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine
  • On Waterfront Park (843) 379-0300
  • Steamer Oyster & Steakhouse - (843) 522-0210
  • Luther’s Casual Dining with a beautiful Waterfront View, Located in the Historic District. Serving the best Steaks, Ribs & Chops In Town (843) 521-1888.
  • Boondocks Restaurant – 1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena
    (843) 838-0821

The Sites

Spend a Day in Beaufort - Drive 19 miles to historic Beaufort, a charming town with 500 years of history to explore. Enjoy a walking tour or a horse drawn carriage ride that guides you past historic mansions, churches & graveyards dating from the 1700’s. Cheerful boutiques, Art galleries, Restaurants, and Shops dot the quaint downtown quarter beside the bay. Walk to the marina or relax in a porch swing in the bayside park enjoying the maritime atmosphere.


Explore Hunting Island - Visit this adjoining island that is a 5000 acre SC State Park. The beach will make you think you are on the set of Gilligan’s Island! (Part of GI Jane was filmed there.) Visit the 1859 lighthouse and climb atop for a panoramic view of the Sea Islands.



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