Beaufort guidebook
Sightseeing
A small historic house museum run by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, our local preservation organization.
7 locals recommend
John Mark Verdier House
801 Bay StA small historic house museum run by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, our local preservation organization.
Apart form the beach and historic light house, there is a trail through a maritime forest (approximately 2 miles?) onto a beach with many beautiful fallen oak trees.
61 locals recommend
Hunting Island State Park Beach
Apart form the beach and historic light house, there is a trail through a maritime forest (approximately 2 miles?) onto a beach with many beautiful fallen oak trees.
A nice way to spend a Saturday morning. This market is open all year and features prepared foods and produce from local farmers, and fresh shrimp in season. Open Saturdays from 9-12
29 locals recommend
Port Royal Farmers' Market
Pinckney BoulevardA nice way to spend a Saturday morning. This market is open all year and features prepared foods and produce from local farmers, and fresh shrimp in season. Open Saturdays from 9-12
A small museum in the historic Arsenal, just around the corner on Craven Street.
12 locals recommend
Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven StA small museum in the historic Arsenal, just around the corner on Craven Street.
This is a historic church with a cemetery dating back to the revolutionary war.
6 locals recommend
The Parish Church of St Helena
507 Newcastle StThis is a historic church with a cemetery dating back to the revolutionary war.
Food scene
If you want a nice dinner with a view, Saltus is 2 blocks away on the waterfront park. In nice weather, their deck is a lovely place to enjoy a meal.
49 locals recommend
Saltus River Grill
802 Bay StIf you want a nice dinner with a view, Saltus is 2 blocks away on the waterfront park. In nice weather, their deck is a lovely place to enjoy a meal.
A good casual spot for dinner. The main room tends to be more "lively", and the other dining room in the middle, more quiet. They also have a patio.
68 locals recommend
Old Bull Tavern
205 West StA good casual spot for dinner. The main room tends to be more "lively", and the other dining room in the middle, more quiet. They also have a patio.
Breakwater Restaurant & Bar
203 Carteret StA good place for a nice lunch.
A popular lunch spot, with outside seating and views of the river. Order the fried shrimp!
36 locals recommend
Plums
904 Bay StA popular lunch spot, with outside seating and views of the river. Order the fried shrimp!
Try it if you are in the mood for a hot breakfast.
27 locals recommend
Lowcountry Produce Market & Café
302 Carteret StTry it if you are in the mood for a hot breakfast.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Take a walk through the Old Point neighborhood
This is the historic neighborhood on the other side of Carteret Street, just 2 blocks away on foot from the cottage. It has a wonderful variety of architectural styles and many antebellum homes. Come in the neighborhood on Craven Street to see the many victorian homes and the famous "Castle" at the end of the street. Proceed on East Street and take a right on Federal street to see many beautiful homes on the river.
Don't miss
Walk on Bay Street along the bluff.
A great way to see views of the river and gorgeous historic homes is to walk on Bay Street between Charles Street and Bladen Street.