In bygone eras, this majestic 3,000-acre island was a favored haven for explorers of the world and a secluded refuge for treasure-hunting pirates who sailed the high seas, preying on vessels of all nations. Due to its reputation as a sanctuary for pirates, tales of buried treasure on the island persist to this day. Fripp Island’s history can be traced back to the 17th century when the island was deeded to Captain Johannes Fripp, a formidable privateer who, like other privateers and pirates of that era, combed the seas in search of gold and riches. Captain Fripp, a formidable and imposing figure, gained renown as a skilled seafarer, marking him as a formidable adversary. Remarkably, Fripp Island once encompassed a significantly larger landmass than it does today. However, in 1854, the ocean breached two points on the island, resulting in the formation of three distinct islands: Fripp, Pritchard’s, and Capers. Today, a growing number of travelers, reminiscent of the seafarers of the 17th century, are drawn to this island adorned with palmetto trees, lured by its mild climate. Adorned with tropical foliage, Fripp features a gently sloping beach caressed by invigorating trade winds, breathtaking sunrises over the Atlantic, and the soothing serenade of the surf. These timeless elements have never lost their allure and continue to captivate the senses.