History of Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Seabrook Island, South Carolina, has a great history of events to help shape this quite community. Originally occupied by Native Americans, Seabrook Island was discovered by settlers in the mid 1660's when Lt. Colonel Robert Sanford claimed the area on behalf of King Charles's English reign. The pristine beaches and tidal marshes paint a scenic picture of a classic southern retreat in South Carolina. The local government has kept a strong emphasis on preserving the delicate wildlife in over 2,200 acres of lush maritime forest, beautiful salt marshes and pristine beach shoreline. Even the golfing community in Seabrook looks out for nature while planning a challenging golf community. The Club at Seabrook Island received the distinction of South Carolina�s first Fully Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The Seabrook Island shoreline is approximately 3.5 miles long and the wide tidal North Edisto River takes up another mile of sandy coastal beaches. With a similar climate to San Diego, the winters are far from harsh and the summer time always brings a cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean.