The Inner Coastal Podcast

From the bed races at the Beaufort Water Festival and riding horses on the beach with Camelot Farms to the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Beaufort is full of unique attractions and things to do! Join Daquan and Megan as they run through all these activities and more in today’s jam-packed episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coa...

The spring fishing season is here and Houston Stewart from Beaufort SC Fishing joins Robb on today’s episode to tell you what you need to know about fishing this time of year. Listen in to learn about the types of fish in season, such as cobia and sheepshead, and the best bait to use for those fish. Houston also shares insights into what you should consider before fishing this season, such as moni...

"The Spirit of Beaufort: Remembering Forrest Gump", featured at Beaufort’s International Film Festival in February, is a documentary about Beaufort’s role in the making of "Forrest Gump." Daniel Stanislawski and Irene Goodnight, the film's respective director and executive producer, sit down with Daquan to discuss the project. Tune in for a look at the background, making-of and inspiration behind...

Located south of Port Royal, Parris Island is home to not only the Marine Corps Recruit Depot but also the Parris Island Museum. The museum serves as a time capsule for the history of the Marines in this area, with exhibits and artifacts covering various points in history. Museum technicians Stephen Price and Patrick Friend join Daquan on today’s episode to talk about the island's history as a Mar...

To celebrate Black History Month, this episode dives into Beaufort’s rich African-American history and offers a rundown of some of the area's historic sites. Tune in for a brief overview of the people and places that made an impact on Beaufort’s history like Robert Smalls, Camp Saxton and The Tabernacle Baptist Church. Episodes About Topics Mentioned Here: Welcome to The Gullah Geechee Corridor Ca...

Peach Morrison, the executive director of the Lowcountry Tourism Commission, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast to talk about some of her favorite activities in the Beaufort area and the Lowcountry as a whole. Listen in for some amazing tidbits about the history, culture and incredible tourist destinations in the Lowcountry and why it’s such a great area to visit. Lowcoun...

Located in Port Royal, Sea Sea’s Honey Hole offers a variety of bait, tackle and other fishing gear to people who love to fish. Isis Nuñez, the owner of the store, joins Robb Wells on today’s episode to give you the rundown on everything you need to know about her store and some advice for people who are looking into getting into fishing for the first time. Sea Sea's Honey Hole Visit Beaufort, Por...

Starting on January 11th with Tides to Tables, The Beaufort Oyster Festival returns for its 4th edition in 2024! Ashlee Houck and Caroline Bowen from BAHA join Daquan on today’s episode to give you a rundown of the festival and what’s new for this year’s event. Also, just in time for the New Year, Ashlee and Caroline talk about a New Year’s Eve fireworks show happening in Beaufort this weekend! Be...

Today, we're highlighting Beaufort's vibrant music scene! Ashlee Houck from the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association sits down with Daquan to give a rundown of the area's different music experiences. From live music at restaurants to concerts and karaoke, tune in for some great information on all things music in Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Isla...

On today’s festive episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan discusses all things Thanksgiving with his coworkers at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. How do you like your turkey cooked? What are some of your family’s holiday traditions? What kinds of dishes can you find on your Thanksgiving table? These questions and more will be answered on today’s episode! Visit Beaufort, Port...

Stacy Applegate, executive director of The Freedman Arts District, joins Daquan on today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast! Tune in to learn more about how freed slaves in Beaufort tie into the history of this district and why the area is called the “Freedman Arts District”. Stacy also explains her vision for the arts district, how she partners with other arts organizations in Beaufort and so...

Just in time for Halloween, today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about the Halloween-themed events in the Beaufort area. After a rundown of a few events in town, Kevin Greaves from the Lowcountry Jaycees joins Daquan to talk about the Trunk or Treat in downtown Port Royal. Tune in to learn more about what you can expect at this event and some brief background on the Lowcountry Jayce...

Pamela Courtney from the Historic Port Royal Foundation joins Daquan on today’s episode to talk about a new lecture series about Port Royal’s Native American history. Pamela and Daquan also talk about Port Royal’s upcoming 150th birthday and the very early history of this area. Listen to our previous episode with Pamela Courtney and Dr. Larry Rowland Historic Port Royal Foundation Visit Beaufort,...

Shrimp lovers rejoice! The 29th annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival is happening on October 6th and 7th at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Ashley Brandon from the City of Beaufort joins Daquan to talk about everything you can experience at the festival, such as the delicious shrimp you can try, the Run Forrest Run 5K and educational opportunities about the shrimp industry. Beaufort Shrimp Festi...

Wings Over Beaufort is a three-day birding festival in Beaufort happening in late September. Jenn Clemontoni from Birding Beaufort joins Daquan to give a rundown of the festival and what potential attendees need to know. Jenn and Daquan also discuss some interesting bird-related topics, such as the migration patterns of some of the birds in the Lowcountry. Wings Over Beaufort Visit Beaufort, Port...

In this episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with Jenn Cruz, an intern that worked at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands over the summer. Tune in to hear Jenn’s story of growing up in Beaufort and working at her family’s restaurant. She also talks about what got her interested in marketing, what attracted her to working at the Beaufort CVB and some of the things she’s...

Taking place from August 17-27, 2023, Off the Eaten Path is a progressive culinary tour spotlighting local restaurants in Port Royal! Ashlee Houck from The Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA), returns to the podcast to spill the tea on the whos and hows of this tasty event. Off the Eaten Path Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a p...

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about Monkey’s Uncle, a fun, locally owned toy store in downtown Beaufort! Joe O’Brien, the store’s owner, joins Daqaun to talk about what made him want to open a toy store in Beaufort, the origin of the shop’s name and the types of toys the store peddles. Monkey's Uncle Toys Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The In...

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about one of the area’s most iconic festivals. The annual Beaufort Water Festival has been a favorite since 1956. Festival Commodore James Nutt joins Daquan to talk about the 67-year history of the festival, what you need to know before going and one of his favorite events - the bed races! The Beaufort Water Festival Visit Beaufort, Port Royal an...

On today’s episode, Rovena Benjamin and Ricklyn Lower from Every Second Counts join the show to talk about the interesting and creative escape rooms that they host in Beaufort. Listen to learn about the process for coming up with new room ideas, the team-building benefits of escape rooms and why you should try an escape room at least once in your life. Our guests also give out some handy tips and...

If you’re looking to play sports in Beaufort, this is the episode for you! Robb Wells joins Daquan to talk about the indoor, outdoor and aquatic sports you can enjoy in Beaufort County. Learn more about the athletics facilities you can find, little league programs for your kids to join and golf courses to tee off on. Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coasta...

On today’s episode, Lydia Beason from Island Indigo joins the show to share her inspiring brain cancer recovery story and what lead to her starting her indigo dyeing business. Lydia also shares the extensive, historic process of dyeing textiles with natural indigo and where you can find her textiles in Beaufort and online. Island Indigo Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carol...

Both owned and operated by Captain Rob Alexander, Green Heron Adventures and Beaufort Dolphin Adventures are two great but different ways to explore Beaufort by boat. Captain Rob joins Daquan on this episode to talk about his businesses, what led him to move back to Beaufort and what people can expect when they book trips with his companies. Green Heron Adventures Beaufort Dolphin Adventures Visit...

The Gay Fish Company is a family-owned retail seafood market on St. Helena Island that has been in business since 1948. Cyndy Carr, the business manager of the company, sits down with Daquan to talk about how her grandparents founded the company and the different types of seafood you can find there. The Gay Fish Company Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coa...

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast is all about the 18th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival in Port Royal! Conrad Meier joins Daquan to discuss what people can expect when heading out to the festival. Conrad and Daquan also touch on soft shell crab season and the variety of ways to cook soft shell crabs. The Soft Shell Crab Festival Check Out Our Previous Episode About Soft Shell Crab Visi...