Top South Carolina Family Friendly

Explore the habitats of many animals that make their homes in South Carolina as you journey from the mountains to the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium. There are more than 60 fascinating exhibits at this modern attraction on historic Charleston Harbor. From stingrays and sharks, to alligators and river otters, to owls and jellyfish a wide range of animals are on display here and you can see and learn about them all.

On this dolphin watching cruise from Hilton Head, you have the chance to see wildlife, check out local landmarks, and admire the coastline as you cruise out on the Calibogue Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Your guide narrates the entire trip as you sail past Bull Island, the Haig Point Lighthouse, and more, all while looking out for dolphins, egrets, herons, and other animals in the wild.

More than just a famous element that distinguishes Lowcountry landscapes, the salt marsh is considered one of the most productive ecosystems on earth. Explore the salt marsh on this family-friendly guided tour from the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head. Along with a guide, walk through a salt marsh to learn about its role in the environment and the wildlife that calls it home.

Learn about the marine life populating the waters off the coast of Hilton Head Island on this dolphin watching cruise. Up your chances of spotting dolphins and other marine animals with the help of your professional guide, who will also provide information about the ecosystem as you go.

Embark on a nautical adventure aboard the Black Dagger pirate ship, which transforms kids into little pirates for a treasure hunt on the waters of Hilton Head. The crew provides kids with pirate costumes and pirate lessons before setting sail in search of treasure. This family-friendly cruise has a choice of several departures in the morning and afternoon, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

This ticket guarantees your admission to Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. Learn about poisonous ocean dwellers, jellyfish, colorful tropical fish, and eels as you wander through the maze of exhibits created to mimic the animals' natural habitats. Glide on a moving path beneath the Shark Tunnel to see the graceful predators on the move.

Add some strategy to your Charleston tour with a fun scavenger hunt adventure! This competition turns your 3-hour historic walking tour into a friendly race through Charleston to solve clues, complete challenges, and track down some of the city’s hidden gems. Don’t forget your smart phone or sleuthing sensibility! Note: Price is per individual, but each team must book together to join in the same adventure.

On this Hilton Head pirate cruise, let your inner buccaneer out to play as you set sail off the coast of Hilton Head Island. This cruise was specifically created for kids and includes fun details such as face paint, pirate gear, and fake tattoos so you can look the part, plus water cannons for a blast of entertainment.

Our Dolphin Experience Boat Tour is great for all ages! With over 170 residential bottlenose dolphins and around 400 nomadic bottlenose dolphins passing through Hilton Head waters, it’s no wonder dolphin tours are so much fun. Our tours however, take dolphin watching to a new level. We know most of our local dolphins by name and will introduce you to them as we come across them. We will teach you how to tell them apart too! Not only will you get to know the dolphins as individuals, but you will also learn about bottlenose dolphins as a species and how they adapt to our local low country ecosystem. Our tours are 90 minutes long in a covered boat that is spacious and sits low to the water for optimal viewing. We have props on board to help you better understand our wildlife, they include a dolphin skull, shark teeth, and you will get to learn what a dolphin feels like. Our tours are truly one of a kind and our emphasis is your comfort as well as the health of our natural ecosystems.