Historic Downtown
Beaufort
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bay Street
During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Spanish Moss Trail
You can take time to visit Spanish Moss Trail during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Sanctuary Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Beaufort at Sanctuary Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Ocean Creek
Enjoy a round of golf in Laurel Bay at Ocean Creek. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Best Western Sea Island Inn
The front desk clerk Kent was so helpful. Filled us in on all the local shops, restaurants and events. Room was great and the views of the water from the hotel were awesome. Tons of things to do within walking distance. Was able to park directly in front of our room.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
Rooms are showing wear and tear...paint nicks. Also first room was so musty smelling we requested to be moved. Second room was better but still needed some TLC on paint as well as entry door to hallway for our room entry. Some of front desk staff was helpful, however young woman who checked us in ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
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Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head
Everything was amazing and so close to the beach, shopping outlets and restaurants will be coming back very soon !!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Carolina
Overall the hotel was nice, clean and spacious. Our toilet did not flush and the hotel did not seemed staffed to accommodate any guests requests. They dropped a plunger off at our door and walked away. It was a good thing we were only there for one night.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Breakfast was excellent.Easy parking. Front desk very helpful.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
Downtown Beaufort
While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.
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.
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
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 Point
While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.
The Old Point
If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.
