Lowcountry Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Lots to explore! Restaurants, art galleries, quaint shops, the Church of the Cross, Calhoun Street Public Dock, etc. An evening in the promendade area provides great food and live music! Don't miss it the Thursday afternoon Farmers' Market!
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Old Town Bluffton - Bluffton
5759 Guilford PlLots to explore! Restaurants, art galleries, quaint shops, the Church of the Cross, Calhoun Street Public Dock, etc. An evening in the promendade area provides great food and live music! Don't miss it the Thursday afternoon Farmers' Market!
Purchase fresh seafood, watch the shrimp boats come & go, or just enjoy the view!
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Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf StPurchase fresh seafood, watch the shrimp boats come & go, or just enjoy the view!
The 4,053 acre refuge includes Pinckney Island, Corn Island, Big and Little Harry Islands, Buzzard Island and numerous small hammocks. Pinckney is the largest of the islands and the only one open to public use. Nearly 67% of the refuge consists of salt marsh and tidal creeks. A wide variety of land types are found on Pinckney Island alone: salt marsh, forestland, brushland, fallow field and freshwater ponds. In combination, these habitats support a diversity of bird and plant life. Wildlife commonly observed on Pinckney Island include waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, neo-tropical migrants, white-tailed deer and American alligators, with large concentrations of white ibis, herons, and egrets.
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
The 4,053 acre refuge includes Pinckney Island, Corn Island, Big and Little Harry Islands, Buzzard Island and numerous small hammocks. Pinckney is the largest of the islands and the only one open to public use. Nearly 67% of the refuge consists of salt marsh and tidal creeks. A wide variety of land types are found on Pinckney Island alone: salt marsh, forestland, brushland, fallow field and freshwater ponds. In combination, these habitats support a diversity of bird and plant life. Wildlife commonly observed on Pinckney Island include waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, neo-tropical migrants, white-tailed deer and American alligators, with large concentrations of white ibis, herons, and egrets.
Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum for a fun-filled learning experience. Here, the whole family can discover and explore the wonders of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Take a leisurely stroll around the Museum’s majestic 68-acre property. Investigate the salt marsh on our boardwalks. Marvel at the beauty of the Spanish Moss dangling from Live Oaks. Take a step back in time to imagine life on Hilton Head years ago. Discover Hilton Head's hidden jewel.
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Museo de Descubrimiento Costero
70 Honey Horn DrVisit the Coastal Discovery Museum for a fun-filled learning experience. Here, the whole family can discover and explore the wonders of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Take a leisurely stroll around the Museum’s majestic 68-acre property. Investigate the salt marsh on our boardwalks. Marvel at the beauty of the Spanish Moss dangling from Live Oaks. Take a step back in time to imagine life on Hilton Head years ago. Discover Hilton Head's hidden jewel.
Tons of shops and restaurants, conveniently located next to the Coligny public beach
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Coligny Plaza Shopping Center
1 N Forest Beach DrTons of shops and restaurants, conveniently located next to the Coligny public beach
Great local shops and restaurants right in the heart of Hilton Head Island.
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Shelter Cove Harbour Shops & Restaurants
1 Shelter Cove LnGreat local shops and restaurants right in the heart of Hilton Head Island.
City/town information
Savannah is known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish. Be sure to visit City Market and River Street!
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Savannah
Savannah is known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish. Be sure to visit City Market and River Street!
Beaufort is a city on Port Royal Island, one of South Carolina’s coastal Sea Islands. It’s known for its antebellum mansions, especially in the downtown historic district. On Bay Street you can peruse through dozens of locally owned boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and jewelry shops that reside in renovated 19th century storefronts. From there, alleyways promise exquisite cuisine and even more shopping adventures.
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Beaufort
Beaufort is a city on Port Royal Island, one of South Carolina’s coastal Sea Islands. It’s known for its antebellum mansions, especially in the downtown historic district. On Bay Street you can peruse through dozens of locally owned boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and jewelry shops that reside in renovated 19th century storefronts. From there, alleyways promise exquisite cuisine and even more shopping adventures.
Plenty of public beach access, Coligny Beach Park, Coligny Plaza (shopping & eating), endless bike trails, Harbour Town Lighthouse (lots of eating & shopping), Coastal Discover Museum, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, great golfing, and much, much more!
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Hilton Head Island
Plenty of public beach access, Coligny Beach Park, Coligny Plaza (shopping & eating), endless bike trails, Harbour Town Lighthouse (lots of eating & shopping), Coastal Discover Museum, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, great golfing, and much, much more!
Bluffton is now the fastest growing city in South Carolina. Tons of great restaurants, outlet parks, & shopping galore. Bluffton has that "Low Country feel", where the people are friendly and helpful. Check it out!
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Bluffton
Bluffton is now the fastest growing city in South Carolina. Tons of great restaurants, outlet parks, & shopping galore. Bluffton has that "Low Country feel", where the people are friendly and helpful. Check it out!
Food scene
Bluffton Seafood House
27 Dr Mellichamp DrA local fave for great seafood!
Located in the promenade, this is great place to sit and enjoy & meal. You can usually hear live music being played in the area. Sit in their outdoor area if you can.
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Captain Woody's Seafood Bar
17 State Of Mind StLocated in the promenade, this is great place to sit and enjoy & meal. You can usually hear live music being played in the area. Sit in their outdoor area if you can.
Fun place, local brews, and a rotating band of food trucks make this place a great hangout!
lot 9 brewing co
258 Red Cedar StreetFun place, local brews, and a rotating band of food trucks make this place a great hangout!
Local Pie is the 1st and only true Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza on Hilton Head Island. “Local” means that only the highest quality, regionally-sourced ingredients go into our house made pies.
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Local pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind StLocal Pie is the 1st and only true Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza on Hilton Head Island. “Local” means that only the highest quality, regionally-sourced ingredients go into our house made pies.
Calhouns offers indoor and outdoor dining, live music, and great food!
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Calhouns Bluffton
9 Promenade StCalhouns offers indoor and outdoor dining, live music, and great food!
We love their BBQ! And enjoy an Arnold Palmer (sweet tea and lemonade) with your meal.
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island RdWe love their BBQ! And enjoy an Arnold Palmer (sweet tea and lemonade) with your meal.
Amazing food! Wednesday - Saturday, 5-8pm. Reservations recommended.
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May River Grill
1263 May River RdAmazing food! Wednesday - Saturday, 5-8pm. Reservations recommended.
Situated in "Old Town" Bluffton, Squat 'N' Gobble has become a landmark among locals and a destination for tourists. Squat 'N' Gobble is the oldest, continuously operating, family owned restaurant in Bluffton. Try them for breakfast & lunch. I recommend "The Hangover Cure"
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Squat 'N' Gobble
1231 May River RdSituated in "Old Town" Bluffton, Squat 'N' Gobble has become a landmark among locals and a destination for tourists. Squat 'N' Gobble is the oldest, continuously operating, family owned restaurant in Bluffton. Try them for breakfast & lunch. I recommend "The Hangover Cure"
Favorite spot of visitors and locals! Fresh homemade donuts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Come early - the line gets LONG! Open 6am-12pm
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Alljoy Donut Co
22 Heyward StFavorite spot of visitors and locals! Fresh homemade donuts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Come early - the line gets LONG! Open 6am-12pm
Excellent BBQ place! If the sign on the front door says "YES", then they still have food left!
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Bluffton Barbeque
11 State Of Mind StExcellent BBQ place! If the sign on the front door says "YES", then they still have food left!
Visitors can sit on a patio running around this color-splashed restaurant for typical Mexican fare.
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Agave Sidebar
15 State Of Mind StVisitors can sit on a patio running around this color-splashed restaurant for typical Mexican fare.
Great breakfasts and lunches! Nice plant based, and gluten free options too!
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Sippin Cow Cafe & Grill
36 Promenade StGreat breakfasts and lunches! Nice plant based, and gluten free options too!
One of my favorite places to eat on the island! Fresh local foods that are delicious!
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Java Burrito Company
1000 William Hilton PkwyOne of my favorite places to eat on the island! Fresh local foods that are delicious!
Bacon Diner
4 Oliver CourtGood food fast. Cash only!
Great seafood & steaks. Home of the Hurricane Bar. Superb outside atmosphere!
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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill
86 Helmsman WayGreat seafood & steaks. Home of the Hurricane Bar. Superb outside atmosphere!
Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads, and more! Great food and close by! Pickup or delivery.
Bluffton Pizza Company
4376 Bluffton ParkwayPizza, wings, sandwiches, salads, and more! Great food and close by! Pickup or delivery.
Unique place. They grow their own vegetables on site. Visit the chicken coops, where their eggs are produced. :) Fun atmosphere and good food.
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Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River RdUnique place. They grow their own vegetables on site. Visit the chicken coops, where their eggs are produced. :) Fun atmosphere and good food.
Frankie Bones-Bluffton
26 Discovery Dr1960's feel. Specializing in steaks, pasta, and cocktails. Great food!
Good southern diner with a crazy, fun atmosphere!
Breakfast & lunch
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Harold's Diner
641 William Hilton PkwyGood southern diner with a crazy, fun atmosphere!
Breakfast & lunch
Fast-casual stop offering an array of battered fried seafood & griddle hamburgers. Salads, too!
lunch & dinner
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Marleys Shrimp & Burger Shack
35 Office Park RdFast-casual stop offering an array of battered fried seafood & griddle hamburgers. Salads, too!
lunch & dinner
Locally-sourced, original eats paired with a farmhouse atmosphere.
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Nectar Farm Kitchen Bluffton
207 Bluffton RoadLocally-sourced, original eats paired with a farmhouse atmosphere.
Okatie Ale House
25 William Pope DrA fun place to eat! Indoor & outdoor dining
Relaxing hangout serving bbq and American pub eats.
Also on Hilton Head Island at 7a Greenwood Drive.
One Hot Mama's Bluffton
104 Buckwalter PkwyRelaxing hangout serving bbq and American pub eats.
Also on Hilton Head Island at 7a Greenwood Drive.
Menu changes seasonally to take advantage of local produce, meats, and fish. GREAT food.
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Pour Richard's
4376 Bluffton ParkwayMenu changes seasonally to take advantage of local produce, meats, and fish. GREAT food.
Fun environment where everyone gets great food, great drinks, and great service. Relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Favorite of Buffalo Bills fans!
R Bar & Grill
70 Pennington DriveFun environment where everyone gets great food, great drinks, and great service. Relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Favorite of Buffalo Bills fans!
River Road Café
70 Pennington DriveBreakfast & lunch!
Ruan Thai Cuisine
15 William Hilton PkwyYummy food - lunch & dinner
Saigon Cafe
1304 Fording Island RdDine-in and take-out Vietnamese restaurant. Great food!
Hole-in-the-wall. A local's favorite for fresh fish.
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The Sea Shack
6 Executive Park RdHole-in-the-wall. A local's favorite for fresh fish.
Great food, beautiful view, indoor and outdoor dining. Great Sunday brunch, too!
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Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope RdGreat food, beautiful view, indoor and outdoor dining. Great Sunday brunch, too!
Local favorite. Great seafood.
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Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdLocal favorite. Great seafood.
Great location, yummy food for breakfast & lunch.
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Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe
86 Helmsman WayGreat location, yummy food for breakfast & lunch.
Delicious food and wonderful sunset views! Reservations recommended.
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Sunset Grille
43 Jenkins Island RdDelicious food and wonderful sunset views! Reservations recommended.
Quaint & cozy. Pet-friendly with outdoor dining. Great bakery!
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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
38 Calhoun StQuaint & cozy. Pet-friendly with outdoor dining. Great bakery!
Local favorite with indoor and outdoor dining
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The Pearl Kitchen & Bar
55 Calhoun StLocal favorite with indoor and outdoor dining
Lively tavern with eclectic pub fare and live music, plus and outdoor seating area with fire pits (pet friendly)
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Old Town Dispensary
15 Captains CoveLively tavern with eclectic pub fare and live music, plus and outdoor seating area with fire pits (pet friendly)
Elevated American fare & wines in a casually upscale space. Reservations required.
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Sage Room
75 Pope AveElevated American fare & wines in a casually upscale space. Reservations required.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Old Town Bluffton
So much to do here - restaurants, art galleries, shops, and terrific views of the May River (especially sunsets)! If you're here on a Thursday, check out the Downtown Bluffton Farmers' Market.