The only publicly accessible lighthouse in South Carolina - climb 167 steps for a view over the whole island.Hunting Island LighthouseLighthouses · BeaufortPaid 4.7On St. Helena Island, the Hunting Island Lighthouse offers the only publicly accessible climb in South Carolina. Ascend 167 steps to the top for expansive views of the entire island and the surrounding coast. This historic structure provides a unique perspective on the Lowcountry landscape. Dining nearbyGay Fish CompanySeafood Market3.4 mi · ~8 min driveBeedosAmerican4.8 mi · ~12 min driveFoolish FrogSeafood · $$8.3 mi · ~20 min driveLocals Raw BarAmerican13 mi · ~31 min driveMameem & Maudie Beaufort Cafe, Icery and ShoppeAmerican · $$13 mi · ~32 min driveLadys Island DocksideSeafood · $$13 mi · ~32 min driveThings to do nearbyHunting Island State ParkBeaches · Paid1.5 mi · ~3 min driveIsland Spirit RentalsFamily & Recreation · Paid2.3 mi · ~5 min driveCoastal Expeditions at St. Helena IslandTours & Charters · Paid3.5 mi · ~8 min driveThe Paddle ShackFamily & Recreation · Paid4.7 mi · ~11 min driveAsk AI about this placeAskDinner nearby← Back to Explore