30 days in South Carolina Itinerary

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.

Your inner history buff will appreciate The Church of the Cross and Baynard Plantation Ruins. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Mitchelville Freedom Park and Old Town Bluffton. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Folly Field Beach Park, sample the fine beverages at Hilton Head Distillery, take in the waterfront activity at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, and stroll through Coligny Beach.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Hilton Head driving holiday planner.

London, UK to Hilton Head is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Hilton Head is minus 5 hours. When traveling from London in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Hilton Head: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Beaufort.

Beaufort is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Popular historic sites such as Hunting Island Lighthouse and Old Sheldon Church Ruins are in your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Fishing Charters & Tours and Beaufort National Cemetery. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Point, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Helena's Anglican Church, get engrossed in the history at Beaufort History Museum, and shop like a local with Thibault Gallery.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Beaufort driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Hilton Head to Beaufort takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Beaufort are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Edisto Island.

Edisto Island is one of South Carolina's Sea Islands, the larger part of which lies in Charleston County, with its southern tip in Colleton County. Escape the urban bustle at Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/ Wildlife Management Area and The Plantation Course at Edisto. Step off the beaten path and head to Edisto Beach State Park and Kings Farm Market. Step out of Edisto Island to go to Wadmalaw Island and see Firefly Distillery, which is approximately 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get up close to creatures of the deep with Botany Bay Ecotours, examine the collection at Edisto Island Museum, stop by Marsh Hen Mill, and get to know the resident critters at Edisto Island Serpentarium.

For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Edisto Island trip planner.

Drive from Beaufort to Edisto Island in 1.5 hours. In June in Edisto Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Kiawah Island.

Kiawah is a sea island, or barrier island, on the Atlantic coast of the United States. On the 14th (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Kiawah Beachwalker Park, then browse the different shops at Freshfields Village, and then play a few rounds at The Ocean Course. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, then stop by Kiawah Fine Jewelry, and then head off the coast to Kiawah Island.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Kiawah Island trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by journey from Edisto Island to Kiawah Island takes 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Kiawah Island can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Charleston.

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Do some cultural sightseeing at McLeod Plantation Historic Site and The Charleston Museum. Do your shopping at Charleston City Market and Six Mile Antique Mall. Change things up with a short trip to The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, surround yourself with nature on Charleston Fossil Adventures, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Charleston trip maker tool.

Drive from Kiawah Island to Charleston in an hour. June in Charleston sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Pawleys Island.

Pawleys Island is a town in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States, and the Atlantic coast barrier island on which the town is located.Pawleys Island population was 103 at the 2010 census, down from 138 in 2000. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Hopsewee Plantation, then steep yourself in history at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, and then stop by Sweeties Original Low Country Pralines and Chocolates. Keep things going the next day: cast your line with a fishing tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Litchfield Beach, and then contemplate the long history of Atalaya.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Pawleys Island trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Charleston to Pawleys Island takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daily temperatures in Pawleys Island can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. For shopping fun, head to The Market Common or The Mole Hole. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Broadway at the Beach and Warbird Park. Explore Myrtle Beach's surroundings by going to Cherry Grove Beach (in North Myrtle Beach) and Fishing Charters & Tours (in Little River). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Windy Hill Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, browse the different shops at Coastal Grand Mall, and examine the collection at Hollywood Wax Museum.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Myrtle Beach day trip planner.

You can drive from Pawleys Island to Myrtle Beach in an hour. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daytime highs in Myrtle Beach are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.