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Beaufort
is called the "Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands," located on Port Royal Island, which is one of the large Sea Islands along the southeast coast of South Carolina. Full of southern hospitality and seaside charm, Beaufort is a historic city that prospered from the indigo and rice plantations of the 18th century and cotton in the 19th century. Today Beaufort's history is evident in its' tabby ruins, historic forts, magnificent plantations and colorful downtown district. Antique shops, art galleries, historic hotels, modern boutiques, horse drawn carriages clip-clopping down narrow streets, shrimp boats gliding by the waterfront, it's all part of downtown Beaufort, which is one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts in the state. The town is filled with plantations built before the Civil War and many are available for tour by professional guides - either on foot or via horse-drawn carriage or bus. Kayaking on the Beaufort River is a popular activity, along with fishing, sailing, shrimping and crabbing. Local marinas offer rental boats and fishing excursions. A five-mile long trail for walking/jogging and bicycling winds through Port Royal and world class golf is just minutes from Beaufort. Historic downtown Beaufort is host to several festivals throughout the year, including a Water Festival, seasonal Gallery Walks, Shrimp Festival and a Christmas Parade. In addition to all of this, the town of Beaufort is also just a short drive to the beaches of Hilton Head and the Hunting Islands.
Surrounding areas: Ladys Island, South Carolina (2.5 mi), Port Royal, South Carolina (3.9 mi), Dataw Island, South Carolina (5.1 mi), St Helena Island, South Carolina (7.2 mi), Harbor Island, South Carolina (13.0 mi), Old House, South Carolina (13.4 mi), Fripp Island, South Carolina (13.5 mi)
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Beaufort Vacation Rentals
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Beaufort Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Inn | 2448 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 524-3322 | | Best Western Sea Island Inn | 1015 Bay St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 522-2090 | | Comfort Inn Of Beaufort | 2625 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 525-9366 | | Comfort Suites | 131 Big John Rd | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 379-9400 | | Country Inn And Suites Beaufort West | 2450 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 379-4000 | | Econo Lodge | 2221 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 521-1555 | | Hampton Inn | 2342 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 986-0600 | | Howard Johnson Express | 3651 Trask Pkwy | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 524-6020 | | Sleep Inn | 2523 W Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | | (843) 522-3361 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head RST | | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 2.9 mi. | (803) 785-1234 | | Days Inn | 1809 S Ribaut Rd | Port Royal, SC | 3.6 mi. | (803) 524-1551 | | Hampton Inn | One Dillon Rd | Hiilton Head, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 681-7900 | | Hampton Inn | 1 Dillon Rd | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 15.1 mi. | (843) 681-7900 | | Westin Resort & Villas | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.3 mi. | (843) 681-4000 | | Westin Resort Hilton Head Island SC | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head, SC | 15.3 mi. | (843) 681-4000 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 1575 Fording Island Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 837-8111 | | Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort | 40 Folly FLD Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 842-4402 | | Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort | 1 Hotel Cir | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 686-8400 | | Marriott Vacation Club Resort Surf Watch | 10 Fifth St | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 363-3400 | | Comfort Suites | 23 Towne Dr | Bluffton, SC | 15.8 mi. | (843) 815-1700 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 35 Bluffton Rd | Bluffton, SC | 16.2 mi. | (866) 757-2002 | | Fairfield Inn Sun City Hilton Head | 105 Okatil CTR Blvd | Bluffton, SC | 17.5 mi. | (843) 705-2300 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 29 William Pope Dr | Bluffton, SC | 17.5 mi. | (843) 705-9000 | | Suburban Lodge Of Hilton Head | 1376 US Hwy 278 | Bluffton, SC | 17.5 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Days Inn | 9 Marina Side Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 18.0 mi. | (843) 842-4800 | | Motel 6 | 830 William Hilton Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | 18.1 mi. | (803) 785-2700 | | Econo Lodge | 516 E Main St | Ridgeland, SC | 18.2 mi. | (843) 726-5553 | | Red Roof Inn Hilton Head | 5 Regency Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | 18.3 mi. | (803) 686-6808 | | Ramada LTD | Hwy 336 & I-95 Exit 21 | Ridgeland, SC | 18.4 mi. | (843) 717-9595 | | Ridgeland Comfort Inn | Hwy 278 And I-95 Exit 21 | Ridgeland, SC | 18.4 mi. | (843) 726-2121 | | Hilton Resort | 23 Ocean Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | 18.7 mi. | (843) 842-8000 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 12 Park Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | 19.0 mi. | (803) 686-5700 | | Hampton Inn Point South | 139 Frampton | Yemassee, SC | 19.3 mi. | (843) 726-9222 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head | Oceanfront At Palmetto Dunes | Hilton Head, SC | 19.4 mi. | (843) 785-1234 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 200 Museum St | Hilton Head, SC | 19.4 mi. | (843) 681-3655 | | Best Western Hilton Head Ocean Resort | 36 South Forest Beach | Hilton Head Island, SC | 19.6 mi. | (800) 535-3248 | | Crowne Plaza Resort | 130 Shipyard Dr | Hilton Head, SC | 19.6 mi. | (843) 842-2400 | | Holiday Inn Express | 138 Frampton Dr | Yemassee, SC | 19.6 mi. | (843) 726-9400 | | Beachwalk Hotel | 40 Waterside Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 20.3 mi. | (843) 842-8888 | | Comfort Inn Hilton Head | 2 Tanglewood Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 20.7 mi. | (843) 842-6662 |
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Beaufort Weather & Climate
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Southeast South Carolina, along the coast , has a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Winters are short and very mild, with less than an inch of measurable snowfall per year. Occasional rain is likely in winter, with freezing rain a possibility, but more likely inland. Precipitation is abundant all year long, with thunderstorms in spring and summer. The South Carolina coast is prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, with the annual hurricane season running June through November. The most notable hurricane was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Warning is generally given to residents prior to hurricanes, giving them plenty of time to prepare.
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Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
38°F |
4.10 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
40°F |
3.07 in. |
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| March |
67°F |
46°F |
3.69 in. |
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| April |
74°F |
54°F |
2.97 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
63°F |
3.07 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
70°F |
5.75 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
73°F |
5.68 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
72°F |
7.45 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
68°F |
5.28 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
58°F |
3.03 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
48°F |
2.59 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
41°F |
3.10 in. |
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Beaufort Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lowcountry Regional airport (RBW) located about 33 miles north of Beaufort in Walterboro, South Carolina, the Savannah Hilton Head International airport (SAV) located approximately 37 miles southwest of Beaufort in Savannah, Georgia, the Charleston Executive airport (JZI) located roughly 43 miles east of Beaufort in Charleston, South Carolina, the Allendale County airport (88J) located around 52 miles northwest of Beaufort in Allendale, South Carolina, the Plantation Airpark airport (JYL) located about 55 miles west of Beaufort in Sylvania, Georgia, the Statesboro Bulloch County airport (TBR) located approximately 62 miles west of Beaufort in Statesboro, Georgia, the Barnwell County airport (BNL) located roughly 70 miles northwest of Beaufort in Barnwell, South Carolina, the Orangeburg Municipal airport (OGB) located around 71 miles north of Beaufort in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and finally the Claxton Evans County airport (CWV) located about 71 miles west of Beaufort in Claxton, Georgia.
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Beaufort Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Folly Beach Pier | Folly Beach | SC | 45.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Country Club of Beaufort at Pleasant Point | Beaufort | SC | | | | Golf Professionals Club | Beaufort | SC | | | | South Carolina National Golf Club | Beaufort | SC | | | | Palmetto Hall Plantation | Hilton Head Island | SC | 13.9 mi. | | | Country Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | SC | 16.0 mi. | | | Golden Bear Golf Club | Hilton Head Island | SC | 16.0 mi. | | | Oyster Reef Golf Course | Hilton Head Island | SC | 16.0 mi. | | | Crescent Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Eagles Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Executive Golf Course | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Hilton Head National Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Island West Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Okatie Creek Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Old Carolina Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Old South Golf Links | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 17.8 mi. | | | Sergeant Jasper Country Club | Ridgeland | SC | 18.4 mi. | | | Pintaio Creek Golf Club | Hardeeville | SC | 26.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Hunting Island State Park | | SC | 13.2 mi. | | | Edisto Beach State Park | | SC | 21.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Edisto Island Historic Society Museum | Edisto Island | SC | 24.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Telfair Museum of Art | Savannah | GA | 34.8 mi. | (Art) | | Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston | SC | 49.2 mi. | (Art) | | Charleston Museum | Charleston | SC | 49.2 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation Center | Midway | GA | 62.1 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 110.5 mi. | | | Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 113.4 mi. | |
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