Saint Helena Island, SC

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This was taken at sunset on the Marsh Boardwalk on Hunting Island SC
This was taken at sunset on the Marsh Boardwalk on Hunting Island SC
The Hunting Island Light is located in Hunting Island State Park on Hunting Island near Beaufort, South Carolina. Although no longer used as a functioning lighthouse, the tower is a fixture at the state park and is open to visitors.
#Roadtrip with my photography club to Charleston, South Carolina brought us to Capers Island. We were up at 4am and on a boat by 5am. I was in awe of the beauty of this island. Primitive camping is allowed. The only way to reach the island is by boat. I could live there. The sunrise was one of the most incredible I had ever seen at the beach! I think all the deadwood was the reason.  
#roadtrip #wanderlust #weekendgetaway #sunrise
Amazing park on South Carolina's coast. It was heavily damaged by hurricane Matthew by the goal is to have some of it opened by may 2017.

Where to stay in Saint Helena Island

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Lands End

Lands End might not have many top sights, but Fort Fremont and Parris Island Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lands End
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
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$91 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (372 reviews)
Great customer service beginning at check in

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG
Palmera Inn and Suites

Palmera Inn and Suites

3 out of 5
12 Park Ln Hilton Head Island SC
$103 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$113 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
nice room

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Palmera Inn and Suites
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
23 Ocean Lane Hilton Head Island SC
$216 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$233 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Clean and exceptional staff

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

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

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera
Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27

Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27

Hilton Head Island SC
Stay at this vacation 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 Apr 10, 2025

Sunset Rentals | Duck Hawk 27
Island Escape! Pool, Elevator, Pinball, Foosball, Arcade, Nursery,Infrared Sauna

Island Escape! Pool, Elevator, Pinball, Foosball, Arcade, Nursery,Infrared Sauna

Hilton Head Island SC
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Coligny Beach and Robert ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
This home is top notch!! The kitchen is well equipped and modern. High end appliances and 2 full size refrigerators!!! Plus a wet bar in living room with an ice machine…each en-suite room is so comfortable and decorated in a different theme. Huge TV in living room. We loved the pool and hot tub! ...

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Island Escape! Pool, Elevator, Pinball, Foosball, Arcade, Nursery,Infrared Sauna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Saint Helena Island

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One should visit Penn Center for an hour or so while there. Great history.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We have family that we hardly ever see until we make a week long visit and we appreciate Rodeway Inn being available for us. The location is convenient and the staff helped to make us laugh as we did them also. We look forward to future stays!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I hope that the hotel return my favorite throw

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Saint Helena was just a stop on the way to Hunting Island. There's not much there but a Family Dollar and some gas stations.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice, could have done with out the rain but overall it was great for the food, shopping, haircuts and just to explore. While doing Marine corps graduation.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Wouldn't go back

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