The Original Gullah Festival
Join us on Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate the Gullah traditions of dance, music, food and more!
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Join us on Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate the Gullah traditions of dance, music, food and more!
Drift down our historical streets lined with Spanish Moss covered oaks and uncover century-old stories hidden…
Check out our award-winning podcast and highlights all things here in Beaufort. From local store owners to…
Find Your Inner Coastal
Tucked into winding, historic streets framed by natural foliage and centuries-old, moss-draped live oak trees, Beaufort is more than a hidden Lowcountry gem—it's a transformative destination that has charmed visitors since 1512. Breathe in the salt air. Breathe out, transformed.
From convenient marinas and stunning natural beauty to authentic culture and cuisine, reset in historic Beaufort, SC. Experience a place that has turned overnight anchorages into week-long retreats—and cruisers into locals.
More InspirationNamed one of America’s top ten beaches by TripAdvisor, Hunting Island State Park sits just 16 miles east of historic downtown Beaufort and is South Carolina's most-visited state park.
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, one of the largest Sea Islands along the southeast Atlantic coast of the United States. It is one of only a handful of U.S. towns that has had its entire downtown designated a historic district by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Famous for its graceful sand dunes covered with sea oats and coastal grasses, Harbor Island is a private 1400-acre barrier island located 15 miles outside the city of Beaufort.
In the beginning, everyone wanted to claim this region. Enticed by its harbor - Port Royal sound is the second-deepest natural harbor on the East Coast. Spanish, French and British explorers struggled to colonize the area, which was an isolated seaside province dotted with Native American tribes.
The shopping and dining crossroads of northern Beaufort County, Lady’s Island is located just north of Beaufort and Port Royal. Connected by two beautiful bridges that offer some of the best views in the area, the rich land on Lady’s Island was once home to majestic indigo plantations, while local fisherman and shrimpers mined the plentiful waters.
Ladies, if you love a man in uniform, prepare to be overwhelmed. And gentlemen, try not to be intimidated by all these Marines. Parris Island is something everyone needs to experience while in Beaufort. The legendary legacy of the United States Marine Corps, as well as the stimulating account of Port Royal’s past, is outlined at the Parris Island Museum.
With its abundant farms and shrimp docks, St. Helena Island, just 5 miles east of Beaufort and part of the Beaufort Sea Islands, offers visitors a glimpse into rural Lowcountry life past and present. St. Helena is home to the Penn Center, one of the first schools for the children of freed slaves the location of a small rural cottage, where Martin Luther King, Jr. drafted his famous “I have a dream speech”.
The ideal destination for intimate getaways for two, small and large family vacations and reunions, destination weddings, group retreats, and business meetings for up to 300 guests, Fripp Island -- a resort and private residential paradise -- is the most seaward of the beautiful barrier islands outside of Beaufort
There are a variety of activities to do in Beaufort even if you only have an hour to do so! You could tour the Beaufort History Museum for instance. With 500 years of history, there's a lot to learn about the 2nd oldest city in South Carolina...
Explore MoreTwo hours in Beaufort? Great! You will have plenty of time to take a tour and learn about our beautiful little city. Hop on a horse carriage tour by Southurn Rose or Sea Island Carriages. Visit the Pat Conroy Literary Center and learn about...
Explore MoreHalf a day in Beaufort gives visitors the flexibility to stray from downtown and explore the Sea Islands that surround us. Drive out to St. Helena Island and visit the Penn Center and Reconstruction sites that gave newly freed slaves...
Explore MoreJoin us for safe and memorable events year-round both in and around Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands.
Port Royal Sound Foundation
Learn everything you need to know about the Lowcountry! Adult Pluff Mudder Camp is a naturalist – led program geared towards adults that are new to the…
Annual Beaufort Water Festival
The 66th Annual Beaufort Water Festival welcomes you to the 5k/10k on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. The 5K/10K race will start at 8:00AM in beautiful Port Royal at…
Smokehouse BBQ
Historic Port Royal Foundation 1634 Paris Avenue Port Royal, SC 29935 Open Thur – Sun 10 AM - 3 PM PH: 843-524-4333
Beaufort Shag Club
Date/Time: Sat, May 21, 2022 10:00 AM Location: AMVETS Post 70 Address: [ Get Map ] 1831 Ribaut Rd Port Royal, SC 29935 Event Website…
Beaufort Shag Club
#AIVMCSC Devil Dog Run! All proceeds go to funding our 5th Annual Event, "The American Way!" Supporting the 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of SC. Registration: Start…
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Port Royal Sound Foundation
Annual Beaufort Water Festival
Smokehouse BBQ
1: MAMEEM AND MAUDIE 81 Sea Island Parkway Upon the first arrival, you wouldn’t imagine what a lovely little shop sits within its unassuming exterior, but upon entry, it instantly becomes clear that this cafe should be…
Https://Patconroyliterarycenter.Org/ Quite simply, beloved Pat Conroy — author of bestselling books like The Prince of Tides, South of Broad, The Water is Wide , and more — loved everything about Beaufort and…
Seeking a vacation that delights all your senses? Then look no further than Beaufort, SC, an idyllic town that delivers a bewitching blend of history, charm, culinary delights and more. Located an easy drive from Charleston…
HAVE YOU TUNED INTO OUR AWARD-WINNING PODCAST? Did you hear the news? The Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau can now add “award-winning podcast” to its accolades. Our own Inner Coastal…
For centuries, people from around the world have settled along salt marsh creeks and under live oaks of the South Carolina Sea Islands. Not only are its environs pristine and charming, the Lowcountry offers one of the most attractive real estate markets in America.
Vast, sandy beaches, diverse wildlife, and rich culture await on the Sea Islands of South Carolina, a collection of family-friendly destinations located a short…
Enjoy a Lowcountry hour of our hospitality while riding on a luxury 8-man eco-friendly Golf Cart. Our Historic Beaufort Golf Cart Tour brings Beaufort history…
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is one of the best South Carolina beach resorts, offering a wide selection of Fripp Island resort rentals, two top-ranked golf…
Take a Tour of the Distillery and see how our liquor is made, then bring home a bottle.