Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial panorama of Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Aerial view of Beaufort, South Carolina
Stormy day on Bay Street.
Bufort, sc. This may be the last small unknown coastal town on the east coast. Take everything you've ever seen and heard about small southern coastal towns, and then add in beautiful houses, scenery, great food, wonder culture, and a town park with places for kids to play, people to dance, loves to watch sunsets, and open air bars and restaurants for entertainment. Then you will get a picture of this place. This place is so easy going that after 3 days here I felt as if I had been rested for a week. This town and it's surrounding beaches, state parks, golf courses, and shops offer a true feel of southern coastal Carolina.
Relaxing spot with nearby restaurants and shops. The swings I guess are for the weary shopper

Popular places to visit

Relaxing spot with nearby restaurants and shops. The swings I guess are for the weary shopper

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Stormy day on Bay Street.

Bay Street

During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Bay Street
Oak tree reaching branches over a trail.

Spanish Moss Trail

You can take time to visit Spanish Moss Trail during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Spanish Moss Trail
Southern aerial marsh views with reflection of sky

Ocean Creek

Enjoy a round of golf in Laurel Bay at Ocean Creek. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Ocean Creek
Spectacular panoramic view of the beautiful Glades Golf Course, one of Australia’s most prestigious resort golf courses in Queensland, Gold Coast. Designed by Australian golfing icon, Greg Norman.

Sanctuary Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Beaufort at Sanctuary Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Sanctuary Golf Club

John Mark Verdier House

You can find out about the history of Beaufort with a trip to John Mark Verdier House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

John Mark Verdier House

Activities

Walking Tour

Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort

AU$54
per adult
Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort
Tour leaves from the benches at the entrance to Waterfront Park. Park at the downtown marina

History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

AU$54
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

AU$68
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
Walking Tour in Beaufort

Walking Tour in Beaufort

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour in Beaufort
Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Cruise & Nature Tour

Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Cruise & Nature Tour

AU$64
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Cruise & Nature Tour
Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Donuts

Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Donuts

AU$84
per adult
Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Donuts
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

Best Western Sea Island Inn

Best Western Sea Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
1015 Bay St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$199 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$199
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The room was excellent. Updatedwith charging ports at the bedside tables.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Sea Island Inn
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$384 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$384
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,416 reviews)
Great vacation spot!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Grasslawn Ave Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$357 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$357
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, dirty balcony, loud air conditioner

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hampton Inn Hilton Head

Hampton Inn Hilton Head

2.5 out of 5
1 Dillon Road Hilton Head Island SC
The price is AU$164 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$164
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was nice

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Beaufort Inn

Beaufort Inn

3.5 out of 5
809 Port Republic St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$302 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$302
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Loved it! Wonderful room and staff, super convenient to Beaufort.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Beaufort Inn
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaufort at Highway 21 by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaufort at Highway 21 by IHG

3 out of 5
2225 Boundary St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$187 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$187
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean & bed is comfortable

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaufort at Highway 21 by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

Wide angle pathway to downtown Beaufort SC

Downtown Beaufort

While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.

Downtown Beaufort
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The Bluff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.

The Bluff
Aerial panorama of Beaufort, South Carolina with cruise ship in port.

Historic District

While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Historic District
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The Old Commons

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Old Commons and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

The Old Commons
The ruins of Sheldon Church built in 1745 near Beaufort South Carolina - USA

The Point

While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.

The Point
180 degreen aerial panorama of coastal town

The Old Point

If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.

The Old Point

Historic Downtown Travel Guide

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