Downtown Beaufort Travel Guide

Beaufort

Downtown Beaufort
Downtown Beaufort
Downtown Beaufort
Downtown Beaufort
Photo by Keith Wood
Photo by Keith Wood

Popular places to visit

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
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

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

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

Beaufort Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Beaufort Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Beaufort Museum

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is just one of the places to see in Beaufort, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

University of South Carolina-Beaufort

Explore the campus of University of South Carolina-Beaufort during your trip to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

University of South Carolina-Beaufort

Things to do

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

£24
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

£30
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
Walking Tour in Beaufort

Walking Tour in Beaufort

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour in 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

£24
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

£29
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
Walking Tour in Beaufort

Walking Tour in Beaufort

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour in Beaufort
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Top hotels in Downtown Beaufort

Beaufort Inn

Beaufort Inn

3.5 out of 5
809 Port Republic St, Beaufort, SC
The price is £124 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£124
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a conference centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved this place & town!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Beaufort Inn
Rhett House Inn

Rhett House Inn

4 out of 5
1009 Craven St, Beaufort, SC
The price is £145 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£145
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic B&B in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
"The Rhett house takes you to great southern hospitality at its best. The Inn sits on a corner of downtown that is walkable to many restaurants and steps away from the bay. The checkin was easy and offerings of cheese tray followed by deserts was a great bonus to the spacious cottage room we had. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Rhett House Inn
Best Western Sea Island Inn

Best Western Sea Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC
The price is £113 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£113
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (991 reviews)
"Great stay, located in the perfect spot. Only concern was our door framw was a little cracked, and the door took a lot of pressure to close. We understand this happens with expansion in the heat, but coming back to the door unlocked and partially opened was a little scary. Upstairs vending area was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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 £159 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£159
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"The buffet breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced. All staff were courteous and attentive.The room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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 £150 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£150
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable & clean. Cleaning staff did a awesome job! Food/drinks overpriced. Valet guys were friendly. Weddings were going on so it was a bit hectic & not a lot of staff were available when needed. 20+ mins we waited on pool towels"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham

Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham

2 out of 5
9 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is £65 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£65
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent staff, very clean and close to all attractions. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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Historic Downtown

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown
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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
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The Point

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

The Point
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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

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