About Beaufort County

• Bluffton

  Historic and eclectic Bluffton is on the bank of the May River in southern Beaufort County.

• City of Beaufort

  The center of county government is in the City of Beaufort in the northern part of Beaufort County.

• Daufuskie Island

  The only main inhabited island in Beaufort County which is accessible only by boat.

• Hilton Head Island

  Hilton Head is an important resort island in the southern part of Beaufort County.

• Hunting Island

  The Hunting Island State Park is home to the Hunting Island Lighthouse and beautiful maritime beach.

• Lady's Island

  Across the historic swing bridge from the City of Beaufort, also accessible via new bridge from Port Royal, Lady's Island includes extensive residential and commercial development.

• Port Royal

  The small historic town of Port Royal shares the island of Port Royal with the City of Beaufort in the northern part of Beaufort County.

• St. Helena Island

  The Gullah Geechee culture is centered primarily in the rural area of St. Helena Island which is in the northern part of Beaufort County.