Daufuskie Island What to See and Do

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Activities

  • Looking to bike on Daufuskie Island? Daufuskie Discoveries at 843-384-4354


  • Melrose Tennis Center is open for all your tennis lessons and clinics. 341-8647


  • Beach activities enjoyed on over 3 miles of UNSPOILED beaches. Turtles nesting season is May – October.


  • Daufuskie Island Stables, LLC., is a great place to visit for your beach rides, carriage rides, clinics, lessons, trail rides and pony rides. 341-2894


Artisans

  • Chase Allen has been featured in Southern and Coastal Living magazines for his handmade coastal steel sculptures. To visit his Daufuskie or Beaufort Gallery call 842-9448 or try www.ironfishart.com


Concierge Events

  • Bike Tours of the Island
    Resort Guests and Visitors: Cost of bike rental
    Take an energizing guided tour of the island via bicycle with selected stops along the way that provide insight and bring out the rich history and heritage of Daufuskie Island. Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Bingo
    Resort guests $5
    Join us for this classic game with a wacky Daufuskie twist! Cash prizes to be awarded for each round, so don’t forget your trolls! Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Resort guests and visitors $10/child. Parents, take the afternoon off, horseback ride, get a massage, play golf or tennis, or just lounge by the pool! We’ll keep your keeps entertained for hours with beach relays, crafts, games and more! Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Kids Afternoons
    Resort guests and visitors $10/child.
    Parents, take the afternoon off, horseback ride, get a massage, play golf or tennis, or just lounge by the pool! We’ll keep your keeps entertained for hours with beach relays, crafts, games and more!
    Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Amazing Race on Daufuskie
    Resort guests and Visitors $5
    Just like the TV show! Bring your sense of humor as well as your sense of adventure. This fun game will have you all over the island meeting challenges, roadblocks and as always, keep an eye out for the hidden bonus! Fun prizes given to the top teams! Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Croquet and Chardonnay
    Resort Guests and Visitors: $5
    Join us at the Inn Lawn for a relaxing game of Croquet while enjoying a glass of Chardonnay. Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Beach Olympics
    Resort Guests and Visitors: $5
    You’re sure to have a blast with the Discover Daufuskie team on the beach for wacky relays, challenges and good times. Nothing’s better than fun and sun! Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Pitch & Putt with Parrott Bay
    Resort Guests and Visitors: $5
    Simple but also entertained domestic mini golf with nine holes. As always, the aim is to complete the tour using fewer shots than the par (28). Enjoy a tropical cocktail featuring Parrott Bay as you enjoy your game. Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • Bocce Ball & Bailey’s
    Resort Guests and Visitors: $5
    This ancient game, whose modern adaptation most closely resembles, bowling, requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. Sip on a signature cocktail featuring Bailey’s Irish Cream. This activity is complimentary for guests 21 and older. Meeting Location: The Lawn at the Inn. Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


  • This is a complimentary event for all
    If you’ve ever been cruising then you know all about this! Come join us for this wild game of wagering and showboating, and be sure to bring your dollars because the winning horse pays! Call Karen at 843-540-1272 to reserve your spot!


Dock Space

  • Freeport Marina has 1200 feet of dock space and 60 dry storage slips. We carry gas and diesel. There is a general store,a restaurant and cabins overlooking the ICW for rent. Ferrys leave to and from Hilton Head 5 times daily. www.daufuskiefreeport.com


Fishing

  • Our extended-length fishing charter, allows you to venture a little further and spend more time fishing. Includes same as our 4-hour charter. Call 1-800-686-6996 or visit www.outsidedaufuskie.com


  • Deep Sea Offshore Fishing - onboard the fastest boat, the Triple Threat! Triple engines 75mph you get to the fish in ½ the time. www.triplethreatsportfishing.com
    843-689-3337


  • Kayak Fishing and Eco explore – Kayaking made easy. Pontoon style kayaks, more stable, comfortable and safer. Includes electric motors, no more paddling and Bimini tops to avoid the heat. www.triplethreatsportfishing.com 843-689-3337


  • Speed Boat Rides – This area’s only “thrill” ride and roller coaster on water. Triple engines and a top speed of 75mph it’s a Screamer! www.triplethreatsportfishing.com 843-689-3337


Food

  • Carolyn Orchid for your cocktail parties, low country boils, chicken salad, lasagna, cake,pies, deserts and so much more 843-341-5740


Historical Tours

  • Take a tour of Daufuskie with conservationist & acclaimed writer Robert Pickney. Tour includes round-trip ferry service, lunch at Old Daufuskie Crab Company,guided history tour & author book signing. 843-342-8687 www.daufuskiefreeport.com


  • Take a historical tour of Daufuskie in one of our jungle buses, led by a member of the historical foundation.843-342-8687 www.daufuskiefreeport.com


  • Take a self-guided tour of Daufuskie with a golf cart and map that shows all the historical sites. Visit our beautiful beach and don’t forget to visit our local artists. 843-342-8687 www.daufuskiefreeport.com


  • Take a Gullah tour of Daufuskie focusing on the black population and their deep traditions. This tour is sometimes hosted by Marlena Smalls from the movie Forest Gump. 843-342-8687 www.daufuskiefreeport.com


  • Tour Daufuskie with Native Gullah Daufuskian Sallie Ann Robinson. Calibogue Tours 843-342-8687 (TOUR)


Nature Tours

  • Join us for a 2-hour powerboat tour through the Low Country waters to view wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, and our abundant varieties of birds. Call 1-800-686-6996 or visit www.outsidedaufuskie.com.

  • The Bottomline Yacht Company provides affordable yacht charters in Hilton Head and surrounding areas. 1.5 hr. nature/dolphin cruises or all day out on the water. Call us @ 843-304-2976. www.bottomlineyachtcompany.com

Photography

  • Mira Photography

    Looking for that perfect memory? A family portrait by Mira’ Photography is a great way to preserve that precious memories. Contact them at 843-368-9331 or www.miraphotosc.com.


Restaurant/Dining

  • The Old Daufuskie Crab Co. is a great place to eat. True Gullah cooking from Low Country Boil, Daufuskie deviled crab, to a good cheeseburger. Full bar, inside and outside dinning. We cater to groups as well. 843-785-6652. www.daufuskiefreeport.com


  • The Dirt Road Diner is the newest resturant on Daufuskie Island, and is also the only one serving breakfast! Open Monday through Saturday from 8 -10:30 for breakfast and for lunch and dinner. 843-341-5911


  • Marshside Mama’s “Where Low Country Latitudes Meet Caribbean Attitudes!” Lunch is served all week from 12 – 3pm and dinner from Thur – Tues from 6 – 10pm Sundays from 12 – 8 pm! Also live music on the weekends! 843-785-4755 or 843-785-5117


  • Please visit Fappy Ice Cream for a sweet treat! 843-422-6024 or 843-422-8624


  • In the mood for some home cooking? Chicken? Okra? Deviled Crab? Visit Ernestine Smith 843-842-3011


Shopping

  • Daufuskie Galleryis a great place for those unique souvenir’s. www.daufuskiegallery.com 842-3300.


  • Marsh Side Mama’s General Store, for all you basic needs! 785-5117


  • Freeport Marina General Store for all your basic needs. 785-8242


  • Island T Shirt and Gift Shop for those unique gifts for your friends and family. 686-4058


  • Little White School House Exchange has nearly new clothing, games and puzzles. Proceeds will go the Daufuskie Island Historical Society. 785-5141


  • Silver Dew Pottery a place where not only can one get a lesson in the art of pottery, but also a Daufuskie Island history lesson. Whether in the market for pottery or just interested in some fascinating conversation stop by and say hello to Lancy Burn. 842-6419


Yoga

  • Anusara Yoga ~ Offers mixed level classes for everyone, from beginner to intermediate. Laura Winholt is a certified Anusara Yoga and RYT 500 Instructor. 843-842-5990 laura@omcatyoga.com