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Hunting Island State Park

1775 Sea Island Pkwy., St. Helena, Beaufort, SC SC 29920
843/838-2011
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Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Beaufort
Type: State Parks, Beaches, Lighthouses
Description: Park that is a large secluded barrier island with a historic 1859 lighthouse as its centerpiece.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Cahors, France
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102 reviews 102 reviews
33 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The drive from Beaufort takes about 20 minutes and is really worth it. There are restrooms, showers and changing rooms but no food for purchase so bring a picnic. The beach was nearly empty and stunning and the water warm and inviting. There was a baby shark about a foot long swimming right in the shallows and pelicans diving for... More

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Alberta, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We stopped at Hunting Island to go shelling, as I had read online that the shelling is supposed to be great there. We found some shells, nothing too crazy, but the island itself is so quaint and naturally beautiful. We got caught in a rainstorm there which added to the excitement, and were the only people to stick around through... More

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Green Cove Springs, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We love to go camping at Hunting Island, our favorite spot is the primitive spots. Its close to the beach, hiking trails, and the light house

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Lexington, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This beach was beautiful! No crowds and a really cool lighthouse to climb. A true treasure of South Carolina.

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Beaufort, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

this is a gem of a place. A beautiful beach, clean restrooms, a cool lighthouse to explore and great walking tours, but after march bring the bug spray as the mosquito's on the trails can be brutal

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Greenville, South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

If you want a more woodsy, outdoors, and good fishing vacation, go here! Awesome place. Love love love it and go back every year several times. Do your shopping on your way in though!

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Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We stayed at the campground for two nights in May 2013, and enjoyed taking advantage of everything this park has to offer. The lighthouse area includes some of the original outbuildings, with interpretive signs. You can climb up to the top for $2. There's also parking here for beach access, which seemed pretty popular. (We didn't see the beach here... More

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Reno, Nevada
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We visited in April and thought the park was beautiful. We climbed the lighthouse and had really great views from the top-- worth the few dollars to climb! The beach was pretty as well, although it wasn't warm enough for us yet, there were tons of people out enjoying a beach day (it was in high 60s when we went).... More

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North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
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86 reviews 86 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Beautiful river/marsh views in a perfectly preserved, all natural setting. Clean and just ideal for a picnic or wonderful day hike.

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Beaufort, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If you are visiting, this is a must see. Go during the week. The weekends that are sunny are filled with locals. Spectacular park.

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