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Saint Helena Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Saint Helena Island has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Saint Helena Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Saint Helena Island to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Saint Helena Island Attractions

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Recommended things to do in Saint Helena Island

Number of things to do	59
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park: CA $7
Top 5 things to do	Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park Hilton Head Island: Scenic Helicopter Tour Hilton Head Honey Horn Admission with Guided Tour Hilton Head Island: Round-Trip Daufuskie Island Ferry Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Nature Cruise
Half-day tours	Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park Hilton Head Honey Horn Admission with Guided Tour Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Nature Cruise Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise Hilton Head Island: Shrimp Trawling Boat Tour
With kids	Hilton Head Honey Horn Admission with Guided Tour Hilton Head Island: Round-Trip Daufuskie Island Ferry Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Nature Cruise Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise Hilton Head Island: Daufuskie Island Ferry Return Ticket

What to do in Saint Helena Island

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Penn Center

You can browse the exhibits at Penn Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Saint Helena Island. Wander the waterfront in this trendy area.

Hunting Island Lighthouse

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Learn about the local history of Saint Helena Island when you spend time at Hunting Island Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Fort Fremont

Learn about the local history of Saint Helena Island when you spend time at Fort Fremont. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

Ocean Creek Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Saint Helena Island at Ocean Creek Golf Club. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Ocean Point Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Saint Helena Island at Ocean Point Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

York W. Bailey Museum

You can study the exhibits at York W. Bailey Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Saint Helena Island. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Red Piano Too Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Red Piano Too Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Saint Helena Island. Wander the waterfront in this trendy area.

Pritchards Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pritchards Island during your travels in Saint Helena Island. Discover the area's countryside and cathedral.

Hunting Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hunting Island during your travels in Saint Helena Island.

Explore areas of Saint Helena Island

Beachwalk

Though Beachwalk might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hunting Island Lighthouse and Butchers Island.

Bonito Boathouses

If you're spending some time in Bonito Boathouses, Sunset View Park and Fripp Island Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Blue Heron Lake

Blue Heron Lake might not have many top sights, but Fripp Island Beach and Ocean Point Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Deer Lake

While Deer Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ocean Point Golf Course and Fripp Island Beach.

Lands End

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

Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass might not have many top sights, but Ocean Creek Golf Club and Fripp Island Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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