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1. Savannah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Savannah
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2. Augusta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Augusta
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3. Beaufort

Beaufort
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4. Bee City

Bee City
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5. Bluffton

Bluffton
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6. Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve

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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve
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7. Edisto Island

Romantic Islands
Edisto Island
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8. Elloree

Elloree
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9. Georgetown

Georgetown
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10. Givhans Ferry State Park

Category: Activities
Givhans Ferry State Park
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11. Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Activities
Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary
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12. Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

Category: Attractions
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
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13. Hilton Head Island

Romantic Islands
Hilton Head Island
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14. Huntington Beach State Park

Category: Activities
Huntington Beach State Park
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15. Kershaw

Kershaw
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16. Kiawah Island

Romantic Islands
Kiawah Island
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17. McClellanville

McClellanville
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18. Port Royal

Port Royal
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19. Santee

Santee
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20. St. Simons Island

Romantic Islands
St. Simons Island
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21. St. Helena Island

Romantic Islands
St. Helena Island
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22. Wadmalaw Island

Romantic Islands
Wadmalaw Island
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23. Walterboro

Walterboro
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • South Carolina is famous for its stunning Atlantic Ocean coastal destinations, including the world-renowned Hilton Head Island, known for its family-friendly beaches and championship golf courses.
  • Visitors can enjoy a day trip to many excellent island getaway destinations, ranging from the romantic St. Simons Island to the historic St. Helena Island.
  • Charming towns like Kershaw, Santee, and Beaufort are known for their historic attractions, art galleries, and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities.

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