Fun at the Beach
Grab your sunscreen and towels, you’re headed to the beach!
Fripp Island is the hidden gem of the South Carolina coastline. The island's white sand stretches for three and a half miles where the waves of the Atlantic softly crash onshore. Fripp beaches have beautiful dunes of white powdery sand that change often with the wind. Leading down to the water, the gently sloping beach is perfect for long walks, wading and shelling.
Lounging in the sun on Fripp beaches is truly paradise. With so many access points around the island, it’s easy to find your own private stretch.
Enjoy a dip after soaking up some rays; you’ll find the water nice and warm in the summer at around 80°. If you’re visiting in the cooler months you may find the water refreshing at 60° or even cooler. Might be a bit chilly for some.
Fripp Island tides are unique on the east coast as they ebb and flow through shallow marsh, inlets and along the coastline. With up to 8’ between low and high tide, the contours change often and bring in beautiful shells and sea life. Shelling on Fripp is great during low tide; look for whelks, slipper shells, moon snails and clams. Sand dollars can also be found, just be sure it is dead before you take it home; it will be white. If it is gray, gently place it back in the surf.
Because the sand is exposed to the tides, it stays wet and compact. This makes a perfect place to ride your bike, take a jog or skim board at the water’s edge. And bring your buckets and shovels; this is the ideal sand to build a great sandcastle. The Atlantic Ocean also offers nice waves on Fripp beaches, great for catching a swell on a boogie board.
Fripp is home to the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. From May to October each year, Fripp Island experiences a wonder of nature. It is during this time that the loggerhead sea turtles return to nest. Each year dozens of adult females come ashore, on various stretches of beach, to lay a clutch of 100 or more eggs. Fripp Island Resort offers a nature tour to experience this beautiful process. If venturing out on your own, be sure to maintain a distance of at least 20’ and do not use flashlights at night. Learn more about the Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
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It’s always exciting to see gators but it’s always important to be alligator safe! One thing we quickly learned when we arrived in South Carolina is to just assume wherever there is a body of water there’s an alligator nearby - more so in the midlands and low country. Make sure to only swim in designated areas. Keep pets away from the edge of the water. Keep your distance - If you hear them hissing, you’re too close! You never want to feed an alligator, which means properly disposing of fish scraps.
It’s always exciting to see gators but it’s always important to be alligator safe! One thing we quickly learned when we arrived in South Carolina is to just assume wherever there is a body of water there’s an alligator nearby - more so in the midlands and low country. Make sure to only swim in designated areas. Keep pets away from the edge of the water. Keep your distance - If you hear them hissing, you’re too close! You never want to feed an alligator, which means properly disposing of fish scraps.
Planning a family trip or group getaway? This spacious midcentury modern home is perfect for big groups—comfortably sleeping up to 24 guests! Located on the 5th hole of Ocean Point golf course, you’ll enjoy peaceful views of the greens and local wildlife, plus plenty of space outside for yard games and family fun. 🏠 Inside, you’ll find 6 bedrooms, with two king primaries, 3.5 baths, and a fully equipped kitchen. On the lower level, there is a family room and a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Get ready for an amazing Lowcountry getaway! For further details, go to: https://booking.frippislandstay.com/view/730-Marlin #frippinit #frippislandsc #beachvacation #islandescape #midcenturyhome #lowcountrycharm
Planning a family trip or group getaway? This spacious midcentury modern home is perfect for big groups—comfortably sleeping up to 24 guests! Located on the 5th hole of Ocean Point golf course, you’ll enjoy peaceful views of the greens and local wildlife, plus plenty of space outside for yard games and family fun. 🏠 Inside, you’ll find 6 bedrooms, with two king primaries, 3.5 baths, and a fully equipped kitchen. On the lower level, there is a family room and a kitchenette with a full-size fridge, plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Get ready for an amazing Lowcountry getaway! For further details, go to: https://booking.frippislandstay.com/view/730-Marlin #frippinit #frippislandsc #beachvacation #islandescape #midcenturyhome #lowcountrycharm
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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!
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This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo complete with a full kitchen was the perfect home base for our family of 5 when we visited incredible Fripp Island, South Carolina!
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This condo packs a punch with incredible amenities while exploring the all-inclusive, private island resort community - one of my favorite spots on the island? The screened in porch with the incredible views of the marsh!! 😍
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Only 30 minutes from downtown Beaufort and next door to Hunting Island State park, Fripp Island is a designated wildlife sanctuary complete with 3 1/2 miles of uninterrupted beach. Amazing amenities around the island but still slow and relaxing with golf carts being the preferred mode of transportation 😎
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If you’re looking for a unique beach adventure off the coast of South Carolina, Fripp Island might be quite the hidden gem and heathershappyshack is the perfect starting point for your itinerary! DM for the link to book
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This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo complete with a full kitchen was the perfect home base for our family of 5 when we visited incredible Fripp Island, South Carolina!
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This condo packs a punch with incredible amenities while exploring the all-inclusive, private island resort community - one of my favorite spots on the island? The screened in porch with the incredible views of the marsh!! 😍
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Only 30 minutes from downtown Beaufort and next door to Hunting Island State park, Fripp Island is a designated wildlife sanctuary complete with 3 1/2 miles of uninterrupted beach. Amazing amenities around the island but still slow and relaxing with golf carts being the preferred mode of transportation 😎
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If you’re looking for a unique beach adventure off the coast of South Carolina, Fripp Island might be quite the hidden gem and heathershappyshack is the perfect starting point for your itinerary! DM for the link to book
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We’ve heard alligators here aren’t typically aggressive and if they are under 4 ft, they are not large enough to be dangerous. This guy, however, was much larger than 4 feet! 😳 such an awesome thing to see…from a distance 😉 🐊
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Now to just get brave enough to get the kayaks out 😬
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We’ve heard alligators here aren’t typically aggressive and if they are under 4 ft, they are not large enough to be dangerous. This guy, however, was much larger than 4 feet! 😳 such an awesome thing to see…from a distance 😉 🐊
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Now to just get brave enough to get the kayaks out 😬
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Mini FAQ
Can you swim in the ocean on Fripp Island?
Yes. Fripp Island has 3.5 miles of beach where visitors enjoy body surfing, swimming, kayaking and more.
Does Fripp Island have public beach access?
Yes. Fripp Island has 32 beach access points. Access point #15 offers handicap accessibility.
Does Fripp Island have shells?
Fripp Island, and the nearby Sea Islands have a variety of shells, including whelks, slipper shells, angel wings, arks, pen shells, augers, cockles, jingles, coquina, and olive shells.
