Lollipop Shop of Beaufort

to Beaufort, South Carolina!

Beaufort is as famous for its history and scenic wonders as it is for its reputation as a world-class resort destination. Dating back to 1514 when Spanish explorers discovered this idyllic coast, Beaufort has played a major role in American history.

Step back in time to the quaint historic city of Beaufort, nestled on the banks of the Beaufort River/Intracoastal Waterway. Called the most aristocratic town of its size in America before the “War between the States,” this city by the sea still maintains an aura of Southern days gone by, with many of its magnificent antebellum homes still gracing shady live oak-lined streets with shimmering marsh views.

The coastline is a boater’s paradise with its intricate saltwater creeks and rivers that wind between the sea islands that make up this area. Beaufort County is the fastest growing county in South Carolina. The entire county is referred to as South Carolina’s Treasured Coast for its rich history, heritage, arts and culture which create a myriad of treasures for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

The downtown historic district of Beaufort is a walking town where many beautifully restored structures invite visitors into a shopping experience combined with interesting architecture.
With such an amazing variety of family vacation activities to choose from, you and your family will never be bored. Whether you are teeing up for the best round of golf you have ever played, or soaking up the sun on the miles of white sandy beaches, you will soon realize that you are in a place like no other. Beaufort restaurants vary in cuisine from spicy barbecue and traditional Low Country favorites to fresh seafood and fine dining.

Beaufort restaurants themselves vary just as much with cafes and local hideaways to oceanfront properties and elegant eateries. Just minutes from the beaches of Hilton Head and Hunting Islands and a short drive from hundreds of holes of world class championship golf, Beaufort has something for everyone! Beaufort is home to three major military installations – the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, the Marine Corps Air Station and the Naval Hospital – vital to the local economy, as well as national security. Parris Island, South Carolina, is among the most famous of the state' s Sea Islands. Its chief claim to fame is the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.



	to Beaufort, South Carolina! Beaufort is as famous for its history and scenic wonders as it is for its reputation as a world-class resort destination. Dating back to 1514 when Spanish explorers discovered this idyllic coast, Beaufort has played a major role in American history. Step back in time to the quaint historic city of Beaufort, nestled on the banks of the Beaufort River/Intracoastal Waterway. Called the most aristocratic town of its size in America before the “War between the States,” this city by the sea still maintains an aura of Southern days gone by, with many of its magnificent antebellum homes still gracing shady live oak-lined streets with shimmering marsh views. The coastline is a boater’s paradise with its intricate saltwater creeks and rivers that wind between the sea islands that make up this area. Beaufort County is the fastest growing county in South Carolina. The entire county is referred to as South Carolina’s Treasured Coast for its rich history, heritage, arts and culture which create a myriad of treasures for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. The downtown historic district of Beaufort is a walking town where many beautifully restored structures invite visitors into a shopping experience combined with interesting architecture. With such an amazing variety of family vacation activities to choose from, you and your family will never be bored. Whether you are teeing up for the best round of golf you have ever played, or soaking up the sun on the miles of white sandy beaches, you will soon realize that you are in a place like no other. Beaufort restaurants vary in cuisine from spicy barbecue and traditional Low Country favorites to fresh seafood and fine dining. Beaufort restaurants themselves vary just as much with cafes and local hideaways to oceanfront properties and elegant eateries. Just minutes from the beaches of Hilton Head and Hunting Islands and a short drive from hundreds of holes of world class championship golf, Beaufort has something for everyone! Beaufort is home to three major military installations – the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, the Marine Corps Air Station and the Naval Hospital – vital to the local economy, as well as national security. Parris Island, South Carolina, is among the most famous of the state' s Sea Islands. Its chief claim to fame is the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
				Discover Hunting Island (16 miles from The Lollipop Shop of Beaufort) Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million human visitors a year. Also attracted to the semi-tropical barrier island is an array of wildlife, ranging from loggerhead sea turtles to painted buntings, barracudas to sea horses, alligators, pelicans, dolphins and deer, raccoons, Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes and even the rare coral snake. What they all enjoy is five miles of beach, thousands of acres of marsh, tidal creeks and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet. Amenities include a fishing pier and some of the state’s most desirable campsites and cabins. Adding to the natural history of the big park is a piece of man-made history: South Carolina’s only publicly accessible historic lighthouse. Dating from the 1870s, the Hunting Island Lighthouse shoots 170 feet into the air, giving those who scale its heights a breathtaking view of the sweeping Lowcountry marshland and the Atlantic Ocean.