South Carolina Lowcountry Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.
Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.
Some even have babies!
We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753. The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:
Lying amongst ancient oaks and scattered graves, the Old Sheldon Church ruins is a historic site in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. Built between 1751-57, the Anglican church was primarily paid for by Lieutenant Governor William Bull, who "greatly assisted General Oglethorpe in establishing the physical layout of Savannah, Georgia." The church was partially burned during the American Revolution, only to be rebuilt and later dismantled shortly after the American Civil War. The church is often called Old Sheldon after Bull's plantation. #History

Where to stay in South Carolina Lowcountry

Sunset at Harbour Town.

Sea Pines

While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.

Sea Pines
By 1846 when he built the mausoleum, through inheritance and purchase, William Eddings Baynard of Edisto Island had become one of the island's major landowners holding multiple plantations throughout Hilton Head from Spanish Wells to Braddock Point. The Baynard family made their home in the large tabby mansion originally owned by Captain John Stoney

Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Shelter Cove Harbour and Singleton Beach.

Mid Island
Sunset at Harbour Town.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

South End
Atlantic waves / Edisto Island Beach in South Carolina

Edisto Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and riverfront in Edisto Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Edisto Beach State Park or Plantation Course at Edisto.

Edisto Beach
Beautiful sunrise with a dolphin popping up to say hi.

South Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in South Forest Beach, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Coligny Beach are top sights worth seeing.

South Forest Beach
Walkway to the beach.

North Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in North Forest Beach, Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Forest Beach
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
23 Ocean Lane Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$347 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$347
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean great room fine service

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
10 Tanglewood Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$130 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$130
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (377 reviews)
That whole experience was wonderful

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4 out of 5
130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$246 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$246
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews)
New construction has been completed and this place is beautiful! Comfortable and smells wonderful in this place!!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
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Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

3.5 out of 5
66 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (869 reviews)
Favorite place to stay when in Hilton Head. Convenient to everything we enjoy.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera
Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27

Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27

Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this holiday home in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Coligny Beach and Atlantic Dunes by ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Felt like home
We loved getting to stay in this home. The location was perfect and the home was even better than we expected! We loved it and felt at home.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27
Island Links Resort by Palmera

Island Links Resort by Palmera

3 out of 5
1 Coggins Point Road Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
Clean room and responsive customer services. I was not able to use my included 1 hr tennis court reservation because it wasn’t clearly mention that you have to pay equipment rental fee unless you bring your own. I was bit disappointed. It was overall good experience.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Island Links Resort by Palmera
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Popular places to visit

Stop in at the Armed Forces Museum, Marine Corp Training Base, Parris Island, well worth the time to explore the exhibits and talk with the training recruits.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is just one of the places to see in Parris Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Crystal ball in the dune.

Coligny Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coligny Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Coligny Beach
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Coligny Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Coligny Plaza during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Coligny Plaza
Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head Island, Shutterstock ID 1233599833, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

Shelter Cove Harbour

Explore the waterfront of Shelter Cove Harbour and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Shelter Cove Harbour
D8H8TH Golfers on 18th Hole at exclusive Habour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head South Carolina with famous red and white lighthouse

Harbour Town Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Hilton Head Island at Harbour Town Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Harbour Town Golf Links
Stormy day on Bay Street.

Bay Street

During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Bay Street

Activities

Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour

Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour

AU$61
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Myrtle Beach Area Ghosts, Pirates and Historic Families Trolley Tour
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Cities near South Carolina Lowcountry

Aerial View of the Charleston Suburb of Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville

aerial shopping center at Parris Island, South Carolina

Parris Island

We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753. The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:

Yemassee

Tunnel of Oak trees

Edisto Island

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