Live the Lowcountry Life on Hilton Head Island Island Time

A short ferry ride away from Hilton Head Island, nestled along the South Carolina coast, is what can only be described as Paradise Beyond.

Daufuskie Island, South Carolina is steeped in a simpler time. Once considered the Martha’s Vineyard of the South, ancient oaks and Spanish moss decorate the Island’s dirt roads (there are very few paved roads on the island) and white sand beaches dot the coast. The Island’s rich history is well-preserved and celebrated as a rich outpost of the Gullah people. There’s a reason Daufuskie was recently named one of The Most Underrated Islands in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, and you should discover it for yourself. Read on to inspire your trip back in time.

Historic plantations, top-rated restaurants, and world-renowned beaches—all surrounded by the ocean and connected by miles of stunning trails. Just the mention of Hilton Head Island conjures up images of Lowcountry boils, miles of rolling shoreline, and a dense canopy of fragrant pines. Really though, there’s only two things you need to know about Hilton Head Island: You can get nearly anywhere here by bike, and that we love to eat.