Location: Santee
Top Things to do in Santee
Top Restaurants in Santee
What to do and see in Santee, South Carolina (SC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Santee is a town in Orangeburg County along the Santee River Valley in central South Carolina, United States. It has become a resort town of note located centrally north-south along the Atlantic Seaboard of South Carolina. The region has been rural, with a primarily agricultural economy typical of Orangeburg County, but is now known primarily for its several golf courses in proximity to Lake Marion, Santee State Park and other Lake Marion attractions. Interstate 95 connects its attractions easily with tourists traveling by automobile. I-95 crosses a narrow arm of the lake into the town lands, along a causeway. Lake Marion is a man-made hydroelectric reservoir, which at 110,000 acres (450 km2, 173 sq mi) is one of the fifty largest lakes in the country.
Restaurants in Santee
1. Fisheagle Wildlife Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Join us for Wildlife and Eco Tours on Lake Marion and the Flooded Forest on the "Osprey" our 40' covered boat. Each trip is unique. We often see Osprey, Bald Eagles and Alligators. Narration includes a history of the Santee-Cooper Lakes area, folklore tales and natural history interpretation of the area wildlife, flora and fauna. Our sister company Paddle Santee rents Kayak's, Canoes and Paddleboards out of Santee State Park if you prefer to explore on your own.
2. Santee Welcome Center
3. Gabi's Attic Antiques & Uniques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Basslayer
Store is very clean and staff very helpful. Shop has really cool collectibles, and beautiful antique furniture.
4. Santee State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By BLMerce - Kensington, United States
Although this is a fishing Mecca, my grandchildren did not catch any. Sites are large, we’ll equipped store, friendly staff and great views of Lake Marion. Great sunrise and sunset. Golf course close by. During COVID we felt very safe. Hubby said bathroom was very clean and he could smell the bleach. We will return.
5. Smith's Super Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By MollieS175
So many fun things - especially since we have that last name! We bought bunches of jam and bbq sauce and all were delicious. Wondering how to mail order some more bbq sauce - it's a long trip for us to return. Advice on how to get more is welcome!
6. Lake Marion Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Located in the heart of Santee lies one of the more rewarding golf experiences in the area. Lake Marion Golf Course opened in 1978, is a perennial favorite with traveling golfers and features fantastic miniverde greens that are in perfect shape all year long. Designed by Eddie Riccoboni, Lake Marion will challenge you with pine tree-lined fairways, bordering lakes and 47 sand bunkers. But don't let these challenges fool you. Lake Marion is an extrememly fair test of golf and is sure to please players of all abilities. Lighted Driving Range Available. Fairways: 419 Bermuda; Greens: Miniverde Bermuda; Par: 72. The Lake Marion Golf Villas are the area's premium on-course accommodations and are available for your next golf vacation stay. Opened in the spring of 2006, these luxurious Golf Villas are located along the fairways of Lake Marion Golf Course and within walking distance of the new lighted driving range. For practically the same price as the area's hotels, you and your golfing friends can stay in these deluxe accommodations. Each Golf Villa features two bedrooms with four full beds, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, three televisions with cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor patio and grilling station. The Hospitality Clubhouse is also available, providing gathering spaces for groups of 16-48. Features include a kitchen area, flat screen TV and an expansive event scoreboard in each room.
Reviewed By jancN8810AL
Two couples for golf and accomodations in the villas on the course. We had a great time! Very spacious, clean, well maintained. We had everything we needed. Breakfast was included everyday and also two evening meals. Course was in great shape as are all the courses in Santee. Great value for three nights and 3 rounds of golf. Will difinitely go back again.
7. Santee National Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 585leep
We bring 72 guys from Sumter every year at this time. Golf course was spectacular!!! Greens were almost perfect. Only bad thing to say, was the pin positions looked like they were set by a blind person!!! Lol!
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