Exploring South Carolina's Islands

A complete guide for vacationers, day-trippers, armchair travelers, and people looking to relocate to this charming area. What to see and do, where to stay and eat on South Carolina's fabled islands.

Take a leisurely carriage tour of scenic Beaufort of an eerie Charleston ghost walk. Spend the day beachcombing on Capers Island. Visit the amazing Edisto Island Serpentarium. Play a round of golf on Cat Island's championship South Carolina National. Partake in a cooking demonstration while staying in a cottage-style bed and breakfast on Knowles Island. Visit America's only tea plantation on Wadmalaw Island. Sit down to high tea at Georgetown's 1790 House. Take a pontoon boat ride out to Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge's Bull Island. Go kayaking on the black-water Edisto River, complete with an overnight stay in a real tree house.

Wherever you choose to visit and whatever you decide to do, this guide, with over 70 photos, will help you find the best experience at a time and price that suits you most.