Fripp Island is a lovely resort island, located near the southern tip of South Carolina, midway between Charleston and Savannah, Georgia. Fripp Island is located just 45 miles from I-95 and 18 miles from Beaufort, South Carolina, at the end of US Highway 21.

From I-95 Going South: Take Exit 33 (Point South). Follow signs for Beaufort and US Highway 21. Stay on Highway 21 to the Fripp Island Bridge.

From I-95 Going North: Take Exit 8 (turn east/right). Follow Beaufort signs and turn left on John Smith Road. Turn left on Highway 170 & 278. Stay on 170 (right) when roads split. Turn right on 802, and go past Parris Island. Turn right at first light (continuing on 802). Follow 802 over Lady's Island Bridge. Turn right at US Highway 21. Follow to Fripp Island Bridge.

Check our Directions & Maps page for additional information on how to get to Fripp Island.

Yes! The entire island is configured for easy access to the beach from any location. The preferred method of accessing the beach is via golf cart. The maximum speed limit on the entire island is only 25 mph so you don't have to worry about encounters with fast moving vehicles. Nearly every access point to the beach has parking spaces designed specifically for golf carts and bicycles. By hopping on the golf cart, you can be at the beach within a couple or so minutes. Another benefit to using the golf cart is you can carry all your coolers and other beach gear. Simply load up the golf cart, pile everyone on, and head off to any of the many beach access points. It's so simple to get to the beach, you might say that each and every home or villa on the island is "oceanfront".

The Fripp Island Resort is an organization on the island that provides additional amenities to guests. These amenities include golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, on-island restaurants, select stores, rentals, etc. To access the resort facilities you will need resort club guest cards. Homes that are not resort members DO NOT offer club guest cards. Only homes that are resort members can offer cards. Keep in mind that there is plenty to do on the island, even without access to the resort facilities. Also, keep in mind that homes not associated with the resort, typically rent for less due to lower overhead costs.

The first obvious answer is the beach. It is a gorgeous, 3 ? miles long, white sand beach, accessible via a number of entry points along the length of the island. Access to the beach is very easy and convenient to everyone, regardless of the location of your rental home.

Other activities include access to the Wardle's Landing pier, Davis Love park (a favorite for kids of all ages), wildlife viewing including: deer roaming the island, alligators in the many ponds surrounding the golf courses, and the vast variety of birds adorning the island.

Yes. The Spring Tide Market is a full line grocery store offering the locals and lucky Fripp Island visitors a great selection of groceries and goodies at reasonable prices.

Yes, Beaufort and the surrounding area provide many historic sites and tours. It also offers many fine restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can even take in a movie or two at one of the Beaufort movie theaters.

Additionally, there is Hunting Island and its lighthouse. Hunting Island is the island adjacent to Fripp Island. In fact, you pass through it coming to Fripp Island. Unknown to many, Hunting Island is the most visited state park in South Carolina. The park offers camping, an historic lighthouse, fishing pier and nature trails.

Other activities include the Parris Island U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot museum. The museum traces military history and island settlements from the 1500s. This is a great place to educate the kids on the history of the United States Marine Corps.

Check our Area Attractions page for additional places to visit.