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An uninhabited barrier island known for sea shells, shark teeth, and offshore lighthouse views.
Visitors access Morris Island exclusively by boat. Eco-tours typically offer 45 to 60 minutes of shore time here.
You can walk the remote beaches to search for marine fossils or view the 161-foot lighthouse from the shoreline.
15-30 minsZoom lens recommended
This shoreline offers the closest safe view of the 161-foot lighthouse. The structure sits completely offshore due to decades of coastal erosion. Bring a zoom lens to photograph the red-and-white striped tower in the water.
30-45 minsCollect empty shells only
Walk the sandy shoreline to search for ocean treasures washed in by the tides. Beachcombers frequently find sea shells, marine fossils, and shark teeth. Look along the tide lines for small, dark, triangular shapes to spot the teeth.
15 minsCivil War site
This is the general site of the 1863 Civil War Battle of Fort Wagner. The movie 'Glory' made this battle famous. Little physical evidence remains today, but the area holds deep historical significance.
