A romantic weekend on Daufuskie Island can be just what you and your partner need to reconnect.
With its quiet beaches, picturesque scenery and small-town feel, Daufuskie Island is a perfect romantic getaway destination. Spend the day exploring the island’s natural beauty.
Start out with a ferry boat ride:
The Island is only accessible by boat. So before you even get there, enjoy seeing the Lowcountry from the water on the ferry ride over.
Take a stroll down the secluded beaches:
Come explore the unspoiled beauty of Daufuskie Island and visit Bloody Point! This three-mile stretch of beach holds a wealth of history—it used to be the battleground between Native Americans and Europeans in centuries gone by. You won’t find tall condos here. There are just secluded beaches lined with occasional homes. leaving you feeling as if it were your own personal paradise. Get ready for an array of adventures: search for shells, discover diverse wildlife undisturbed by crowds—the possibilities are endless at this special coastal getaway waiting only to be explored.
Cycle around the island’s winding roads:
Enjoy a leisurely kayak ride through the marshlands:
Tour Daufuskie rents kayaks and paddleboards off the Melrose beach for daily or multi-day rental.
As night falls, treat yourself and your partner to a romantic dinner at The Old Daufuskie Crab Company Restaurant:
This sea-breeze-swept and sun-kissed island oasis features a variety of distinctly delicious entrees. Enjoy a backdrop of magnificent sunsets over a pristine tidal river. Dine on the local shrimp, fish, Daufuskie Deviled Crab™, and all the ‘fixin’s.
Be sure to make time in your itinerary for some quality moments together, whether it’s watching the sunset, have a picnic on the beach or simply spending time talking and laughing. After all, it’s these moments that will make your romantic weekend on Daufuskie Island truly unforgettable.
Don’t forget to take plenty of pictures throughout your visit!