Overview
The Golden Corner, also referred to as the Low Country, is a region in the far southern corner of South Carolina known for its large area of barrier sea islands and marshes.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Sep–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HHH Hilton Head Airport, Hilton Head Island — 36 mi away. Directions
- CHS Charleston International Airport, Charleston — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Hilton Head Island — Harbour Town, Harbour Town Golf Links, Biking.
- Day 2: Beaufort — MCRD Parris Island, John Mark Verdier House, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.
- Day 3: Bluffton — Heyward House, Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Photos
Places in Golden Corner
Cities
Principal cities
- Beaufort
- Bluffton
Other cities and towns
- Ridgeland
Other destinations
- Hilton Head Island
- Hunting Island State Park is a barrier island that is adjacent to Fripp Island and St. Helena Island. The entire island is a state park. There is a lighthouse on the island. There are many walking and biking forest trails. The southernmost portion of the park adjoins a lagoon and beach. Mosquitoes are present in the forest trails, so bring bug repellent. Adults $8. South Carolina senior residents and children have lower entry fees
Get in
- Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
See
The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort has several historic sites in Beaufort County. The Beaufort area was one of the first places in the United States where emancipated slaves voted, bought property, and created churches, schools, and businesses.
Do
In the region's coastal golf, there are open greens, old oak trees, Spanish moss, wildlife, unspoiled saltwater marshes, and tidal creeks.
Go next
Nearby
St. George
City / town · 31 mi away
Seabrook Island
City / town · 32 mi away
Kiawah Island
City / town · 7 listings · 36 mi away
North Charleston
City / town · 11 listings · 40 mi away
Folly Beach
City / town · 7 listings · 43 mi away
Charleston
City / town · 82 listings · 44 mi away
Mount Pleasant
City / town · 11 listings · 49 mi away
Sullivan's Island
City / town · 3 listings · 49 mi away
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