Guidebook for Saint Helena Island
Food Scene
Great seafood selection and so close as it is less than five minutes away. Open year round.
7 locals recommend
Bonito Boathouse Restaurant
Bonito DriveGreat seafood selection and so close as it is less than five minutes away. Open year round.
Great seafood in a classic low-country environment! Very casual atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Johnson Creek Tavern
2141 Sea Island PkwyGreat seafood in a classic low-country environment! Very casual atmosphere.
Great food in the heart of downtown Beaufort. Right on the water so a great place for lunch or dinner; great food and beautiful views.
36 locals recommend
Plums
904 Bay StGreat food in the heart of downtown Beaufort. Right on the water so a great place for lunch or dinner; great food and beautiful views.
Gullah Grub offers true low-country fare and is only open for lunch. The owner is also the chef and the food is delicious.
6 locals recommend
Gullah Grub Restaurant
877 Sea Island PkwyGullah Grub offers true low-country fare and is only open for lunch. The owner is also the chef and the food is delicious.
Sightseeing
Historic and very close to Fripp Island. Also offers a great beach. You can climb the stairs to a take advantage of a great view at the top of the lighthouse.
13 locals recommend
Hunting Island Lighthouse
2555 Sea Island ParkwayHistoric and very close to Fripp Island. Also offers a great beach. You can climb the stairs to a take advantage of a great view at the top of the lighthouse.
Downtown Beaufort is very historic and offers great shopping, restaurants both casual and fine dining, several movies have been filmed in Beaufort and taking a horse and carriage ride provides a great overview of the areas history.
127 locals recommend
Beaufort
Downtown Beaufort is very historic and offers great shopping, restaurants both casual and fine dining, several movies have been filmed in Beaufort and taking a horse and carriage ride provides a great overview of the areas history.
Essentials
Publix is a great store offering all food items along with beer and wine. Publix offers a great deli and bakery and is right on your way to Fripp Island. This is my favorite place to shop due to the freshness of the produce and meat along with a friendly staff.
43 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Lady's Island
61 Ladys Island DrPublix is a great store offering all food items along with beer and wine. Publix offers a great deli and bakery and is right on your way to Fripp Island. This is my favorite place to shop due to the freshness of the produce and meat along with a friendly staff.
Walmart has opened a new SuperCenter in 2017 on the way from Beaufort to Fripp Island. I've shopped here and found the selection to be very good!
33 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
265 Sea Island PkwyWalmart has opened a new SuperCenter in 2017 on the way from Beaufort to Fripp Island. I've shopped here and found the selection to be very good!
Everything Else
Veranda Beach offers multiple pools, stunning views of the ocean, and a great snack bar.
Veranda Beach Drive
Veranda Beach DriveVeranda Beach offers multiple pools, stunning views of the ocean, and a great snack bar.
Getting Around
Savannah International Airport is closest to Fripp Island and approximately a one hour and ten minute drive.
20 locals recommend
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
400 Airways AveSavannah International Airport is closest to Fripp Island and approximately a one hour and ten minute drive.
Charleston Airport is the second closest airport to Fripp Island and approximately a two hour drive. One benefit of Charleston's airport is they offer Southwest Airlines.
50 locals recommend
Charleston International Airport
5500 International BlvdCharleston Airport is the second closest airport to Fripp Island and approximately a two hour drive. One benefit of Charleston's airport is they offer Southwest Airlines.