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
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
At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners. In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney

Mid Island

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

Mid Island
Aerial panorama view of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.

South Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in South Forest Beach, Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Forest Preserve 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
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

4 out of 5
130 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 5.705.278 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
5.705.278 ₫
7.513.694 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (1,239 reviews)
We have stayed here before. Some changes made took away from the charm. The lobby used to have drop down lights now empty space. Not as warm and inviting. The carpet in the room is now laminated flooring. Again cold and industrial. There used to be night lights under the bedside table but no ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 5.131.344 ₫ per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
5.131.344 ₫
6.645.978 ₫ total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,425 reviews)
Top rate

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
23 Ocean Lane Hilton Head Island SC
The price is 9.264.534 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
9.264.534 ₫
11.421.024 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent, we had shower problems and they fix it immediately

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
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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! (870 reviews)
The room was nice and the staff was very courteous. They also gave us information on the day-to-day activities.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (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
Bluewater Resort & Marina by Spinnaker Resorts

Bluewater Resort & Marina by Spinnaker Resorts

3.5 out of 5
10 Bluewater Marina Drive Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Palmetto Dunes ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
Very Clean

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Bluewater Resort & Marina by Spinnaker Resorts
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Popular places to visit

Crystal ball in the dune.

Coligny Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

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
The Yellow Foot Prints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

2/5(2 reviews)

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
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Coligny Plaza

5/5(1 review)

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
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Sea Pines Forest Preserve and enjoy the golf courses in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve
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

Cities near South Carolina Lowcountry

Live Oaks with Mexican Moss at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Hardeeville, Jasper County, South Carolina USA

Hardeeville

Aerial 360 degree view panorama of coastal highway bridge and marina in South Carolina.

Port Royal

Aerial view of a mostly empty container ship leaving the port of Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Port Wentworth

Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina. Historic white building features columns and stairs at 101 Hampton Street at night

Walterboro