St. Phillips Island Beach
Beaufort, SC
A once privately owned barrier island, previously belonging to media mogul Ted Turner, now open to the public through South Carolina State Parks by guided tour only. The limited access is exactly why the beach and the maritime forest behind it have stayed this untouched.
Tours are limited and must be booked ahead through South Carolina State Parks. You cannot visit on your own.
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