Beautiful in Beaufort guidebook
Family Fun
Drive-ins are rare now and where else can you see two movies for less than the price of one? 2 screens show different movies, one is typically showing more family-friendly movies. There is a concession stand on-premises.
35 locals recommend
Highway 21 Drive-In Theater
55 Parker DrDrive-ins are rare now and where else can you see two movies for less than the price of one? 2 screens show different movies, one is typically showing more family-friendly movies. There is a concession stand on-premises.
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center
310 Okatie HwyGreat for kids!
Sightseeing
Hunting Island State Park Beach
Local favorite with great views and a lighthouse.
Beautiful place to walk in downtown Beaufort. There are porch swings along the waterfront, a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or ice cream.
60 locals recommend
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Bay StreetBeautiful place to walk in downtown Beaufort. There are porch swings along the waterfront, a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or ice cream.
Unbelievable vantage point and waterfront dock. You can find small shark teeth along the rocky beach here.
44 locals recommend
The Sands
Unbelievable vantage point and waterfront dock. You can find small shark teeth along the rocky beach here.
Founded in 1862, the Penn Center is the site of the first academic school for freed slaves. There are a museum and tours available.
41 locals recommend
Penn Center
16 Penn Center Cir EFounded in 1862, the Penn Center is the site of the first academic school for freed slaves. There are a museum and tours available.
Parris Island is a military base, but they also have a great museum on-site that you can visit.
22 locals recommend
Parris Island
Parris Island is a military base, but they also have a great museum on-site that you can visit.
Shopping
My wife, Lauren's, favorite place to shop in Beaufort. They have a sweet tea float bar around back!
6 locals recommend
Scout Southern Market
709 Bay StMy wife, Lauren's, favorite place to shop in Beaufort. They have a sweet tea float bar around back!
Bay Street Outfitters
825 Bay StThe best place for outdoor gear and recommendations.
Food scene
Where the infamous box of chocolates in Forrest Gump (which was partially filmed in Beaufort!) is from.
24 locals recommend
The Chocolate Tree
507 Carteret StWhere the infamous box of chocolates in Forrest Gump (which was partially filmed in Beaufort!) is from.
City advice
Don't miss
Get out on the water!
Local fishing charters and kayak and paddleboard rentals are all available.
Don't miss
Practice your swing!
There is an abundance of golf courses in the Beaufort/Bluffton/Hilton Head area. It's a great way to spend a morning.
Getting around
Parking
If you are driving into downtown Beaufort there are a few municipal parking lots as well as on-street parking. Parking is metered.