The natural attractions that make Beaufort County an ideal second home destination are almost too numerous to mention. The climate is an ideal combination of subtropical comfort and mild seasonal change. The historic town of Beaufort offers great scenery and authentic southern dining combined with the beauty of Hunting Island State Park. At the southern end of the county, Hilton Head Island offers non-stop activity in a beautiful low-key family oriented environment. Bluffton offers a relaxed country pace combined with superior golfing and shopping opportunities.
Beaufort’s historic downtown is renowned nationwide as a classic example of Southern history. The array of restaurants and galleries on Bay Street can occupy a visitor for days. Hunting Island State Park offers a beautiful undeveloped beach and rental cabins. The Penn Center on Saint. Helena Island provides visitors with a moving and authentic history of the civil rights movement. Overall, the Beaufort area provides a mix of history and outdoor activities that appeals to all.
Depending on the level of activity desired, a day in the low country for a visitor can range from non-stop action to a relaxing day on the beach. The communities in the area offer a myriad of options for second home purchasing. Mainland communities near Hilton Head Island offer a laidback lifestyle less intense and resort driven than Hilton Head Island. Residents have the options to hunt for bargains at Tanger Outlet Centers or wander through historic Bluffton’s streets and art galleries. The Bluffton area continues to grow and offer greater services to the community, including the recent opening of The University of South Carolina -Okatie, which offers four-year degrees to all interested area residents.
Hilton Head Island’s dozens of residential/resort communities provide a dazzling array of choices for second homebuyers. Golf aficionados can have a home directly on the fairway, observing the action when they are not on the links themselves. Waterfront locations include ocean, marsh, and lagoon views. Entertainment options abound involving The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and The Hilton Head Island Playhouse. The island is fully equipped with a state of the art hospital and a convenient on island airport offers direct flights to Atlanta and Charlotte.
The South Carolina Low country offers unparalleled beauty and cultural amenities. The continually growing population and increase in visitors who often become part time residents after the first trip, illustrate the appeal to second homebuyers. Enjoying the unique beauty of Beaufort County is a privilege to visitors and residents and the area is poised to welcome new residents for generations to come.