Daufuskie Island Day Trips

Daufuskie Island is rich in Gullah history. A visit to the island is like stepping back in time. Read more here.

1. Ferry Boat Ride to Island
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Enjoy a 45 minute ferry ride to Daufuskie.

Since Daufuskie is an island without a bridge, you can only get here by passenger ferry or boat (no cars on the ferries).   Visit  the Daufuskie Island Ferry  website.   It runs 8 times a day on the same schedule every day, rain or shine. Limited ferry crossings are also available on holidays.

Whether you are just spending the day or staying a week, you will need land transportation to get around Daufuskie.  Renting a golf cart is the preferred method on the island.

alt2. Robert Kennedy Historic Trail walk –includes all historic sites of  the island

The Robert Kennedy Historic Trail winds its way around the island highlighting historically significant sites. Along the trail visitors will find the Billie Burn Museum, the Gullah Learning Center, tabby ruins, historic cemeteries & homes, and old logging railroad line. Read more here.

3. Lunch at a local restaurant 

The island has excellent seafood restaurant options for visitors.alt

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The shore gently recedes beneath the stunning Pawleys Island Pier. The unique island town, located about 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 70 miles north of Charleston, exudes laid-back, beachy vibes. Locals have definitely adopted an island state of mind and encourage visitors to as well. When you go, make sure to relax on the beach, explore the famous sand dunes, or fish in one of the many adjacent creeks.

⏰ Best time of the day to visit: We guarantee that you’re going to want to spend a whole day here. We recommend getting to the beach at around 10am.

🗓️ Best time of the year: Pawleys Island has the best weather during the spring and early summer months. 

🏖️ Things to do while there: Pawleys Island Nature Park, Pawleys Island Chapel, Hopsewee Plantation.

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🏨 Where to stay: The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn (oceanfrontlitchfieldinn), Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort (litchfieldbeachandgolf), Sea View Inn (seaviewinn), 620 Prince (620prince).

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