Approximately 2.8 million tourists flocked to Hilton Head Island in 2024, according to their tourism board. It’s the most popular barrier island, but multigenerational family travelers who want more perks and fewer crowds are discovering Fripp Island, South Carolina. Hopping one island north is paying off for families who want more.

Skip the crowds and connect with nature in Fripp Island, the barrier island tourists mistakenly bypass for Hilton Head. Photo credit: Fripp Island Resort.

Looking for championship golf courses? Craving serene oceanfront views and connecting to nature? Fripp Island blends it all: beaches, golf, nature and kids’ activities. Only 50 miles north of Hilton Head Island, Fripp is the quiet beach escape that’s worth the extra drive time.

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