Beaufort

The crown jewel of the Sea Islands, Beaufort is a town rich in history and laid-back Southern charm. The downtown area of the City of Beaufort is designated a Historic District with architecture reflecting a colorful history of French, Spanish, and Revolutionary origins. Residents enjoy a waterfront downtown offering river views, an amazing art scene and year-round festivals, fine dining and antique shopping galore. The Sea Islands that comprise the upper end of Beaufort County, glisten with unmatched scenic beauty and showcase the historic towns of Beaufort and Port Royal and numerous island communities where life is slow and the living is easy. Golf courses that rival any in the world are on nearly every island and stunning marsh views abound on nearly ever hole. Beaufort’s rich military tradition is reflected at its three military installations, a boom to the local economy and to our national security. Nearby Port Royal residents enjoy the same old-fashioned hospitality and world-class dining and amenities in their scenic port town as their neighbors in Beaufort.

Beaufort/Sea Islands

Occupying the northern end of Beaufort County, created in 1785, the historic towns of Port Royal and Beaufort on Port Royal Island share thirty miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline with other diverse Sea Island communities. This portion of the Lowcountry creates a myriad of treasures relating to history, heritage, arts and culture for residents and visitors to enjoy. Accessed over the Broad River Bridge by Route 170, the area offers unparalleled vistas of aquatic beauty and numerous residential opportunities in town and on the islands.