Harbor Island Travel Guide

  68 N Harbor Rd from the beach
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      68 N Harbor Rd from the beach
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Explore Harbor Island

Things to Do  

River Safari (Beaufort River)
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Captain Bill takes folk up the Beaufort River looking for dolphins, egrets, ospreys, gulls and more, sailing from Port Royal Landing Marina, very close to Harbor Island.
Great for families---remember your bug spray!

Written Sep 2, 2011

Address: 1 Landing Drive Port Royal

Phone: 843-575-1748

Website: river-safari.com

Related to:
 Sailing and Boating
 Birdwatching
 Family Travel

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Seawolf Charter Fishing
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Captain Wally can take your group fishing in the waters around Harbor Island----amberjack, bluefish, cobia, red drum, tuna and more can be caught year round----
4 hours $495
6 hours $695
8 hours $895
gulf stream $1200

Written Sep 2, 2011

Phone: 843-525-1174

Website: seawolfcharter.com

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 Family Travel
 Business Travel
 Fishing

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watch the sun rise
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sunrise on Harbor island

Since we are on the east coast, no sunset viewings here---ya gotta get up to see the sun come up, and well worth it!!!!!Just do it, preferably with your lover......

Written Sep 1, 2011

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 Family Travel
 Beaches

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Turtle viewings
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turtle nest

From May to October there is the possibility you will see turtles either coming ashore to lay their eggs, or the little ones trying for the water when they hatch. They have strict rules about lights on the beach and such, but it is terribly exciting to actually see a laying mother turtle...

Written Sep 1, 2011

Related to:
 Family Travel
 Beaches
 Eco-Tourism

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Golf Cart fun
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Some houses for rent on Harbor come with a golf cart for cruisin the roads around the island.....You can spot birds and alligators in the marshy areas, go to the pool, or just enjoy the breeze while puttering around at 15 MPH.
Blue bottle trees seem to be in the fashion.....

Written Sep 1, 2011

Related to:
 Beaches
 Family Travel
 Spa and Resort

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Hotels  

Seaside Getaways: House rentals on Harbor Island

Seaside Getaways: House rentals on Harbor Island, Harbor Island

 dustmon Says:  I have used SG for renting on Hunting Island, but we were washed out by Hurricane Irene and the folks at SG put us up at 68 N Harbor Rd on Harbor Island---a really luxury 4 bedroom 3 bath home on the beach with all the extras (although the jaccuzzi didnt work!). Golf cart... 

Restaurants  

Johnson Creek Tavern: Really the only option!
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Johnson Creek Tavern

Located on Harbor Island, behind the outdoor clothing store, Island Surf Clothing---the only option for dining out on Harbor Island---good fried seafood platters, a nice bar and kind of a good view---low tide when we were there.....
They have music some nights-------

Favorite Dish: fried oysters and flounder

Written Aug 31, 2011

Address: 2141 Sea Island Parkway

Phone: 843-838-4166

Website: johnsoncreektavern.com

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 Food and Dining
 Beaches

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Shopping  

Mainline Market: Fresh fish, shrimp, and lots more
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Mainline entrance
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A small roadside stand which has remarkably lots of needed items----the nearest grocery store is on Lady Island about 15 miles away, so this is real handy---they even have beer and wine, fresh eggs, fish. shrimp, fresh vegetables and even ice cream. Stop in if on Harbor for supplies for your rental.

What to buy: shrimp, eggs, beer

What to pay: good prices

Written Sep 1, 2011

Address: 2111 Sea Island Parkway Harbor Island

Related to:
 Family Travel
 Beer Tasting
 Food and Dining

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Barefoot Bubba's: Beach clothing, toys, souveneers
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Bubba's place
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T shirts, hats, sunscreen, and other beach necessities all under one roof---really the only shopping on the island is this 3 shop mini strip.
Toys, souveneers, and more with beach music playing in the background.
Originally a hunting camp in the 50's.

What to buy: Beach gear

What to pay: average

Written Sep 1, 2011

Address: 2135 Sea Island Parkway Harbor Island

Phone: 843--838-9222

Website: barefootbubbas.com

Related to:
 Beaches
 Women's Travel
 Family Travel

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