Beaufort's small town charm and natural beauty coax visitors every year to its waterfront park, cascading oaks with Spanish moss, rich history evident in its Civil War-era churches and antebellum homes. If you're visiting for the first time, don't miss out on touring this very unique place. If you're a local, Beaufort offers an abundance of activities for the whole family.
Contents:
- Art
- Beaches
- Community and Recreation Centers
- Fishing (Charters)
- Fishing (Docks and Boat Landings)
- Dance and Gymnastics
- Horseback Riding
- Ice cream
- Libraries
- Martial Arts
- Museums
- Music
- Parks and Playgrounds
- Pools
- Tennis
- Theater
- Watersports
Art
For Kids:
Arts Council Of Beaufort County (ACBC)
2127 Boundary Street
Ste 18A/Beaufort Town Center
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-2787
pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays
11a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
ACBC's mission is to promote and nurture the arts in Beaufort County. They offer classes for children of all ages, including summer activities and after-school programs. Additionally, they sponsor community arts grants, the free Street Music on Paris Avenue in Port Royal, ARTnews magazine, the ARTbiz series of professional development workshops, Kennedy Center Partners in Education status, and the coordination of ARTworks, a 12,000 square foot community arts center.
ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
2127 Boundary Street
Ste 18A/Beaufort Town Center
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-2787
pr@beaufortcountyarts.com
www.beaufortcountyarts.com
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays
11a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
ARTworks, a 12,000-square-foot community arts center in Beaufort Town Center, houses the Arts Council of Beaufort County, the viewable studios of eight working artists, a black box theater, a gallery, meeting rooms and workspaces, an afterschool program, hands-on workshops, pottery studio and the “Contemporary Craft Shop.”
Low Country School of Performing Arts, LLC
37 C Sams Point Road, located behind Video Warehouse
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
843-441-2755
Artistic Director/Founder: Deanna F Kraszewski
Director of Music: Kristen Hill
deanna@lowcountrysopa.com
www.lowcountrysopa.com
The school offers dance, music and theater classes for ages 2 to adult and for beginners to professionals.
Galleries:
3 Doors Off Bay
915 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-3363
Art and Soul Gallery
917-B Bay Street
Old Bay Marketplace
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-9710
Reggie Przybysz
artandsoul@islc.net
www.artandsoulbeaufort.com
Gallery features: works by local and regional artists, original paintings, hand-made jewelry, pottery, wood, metal, fiber sculpture and photography.
Bay Street Galley
719 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-522-9210
hefnerstudio@earthlink.net
http://www.baystgallery.com
Original artwork of 10 Southeastern artists, as well as collection sweetgrass baskets, can be found at Beaufort Street Gallery.
Beaufort Art Association Gallery
1001 Bay Street
George Elliott House
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-2222
www.allbeaufort.com/baa
www.beaufortartassociation.com
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
More than 60 local and regional artists exhibit their work in this in 2,500-square-foot gallery. Artists can be seen working on site. Works include framed and unframed originals, reproductions, photography, pottery, jewelry, note cards and more. New exhibit every six weeks.
Carolina Stamper
203 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-522-9966
Cassandra Gillens Studio
P.O. Box 884
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-592-0944
gillensart@hargray.com
www.cassandragillens.com
Charles Street Gallery & Frame Shop
914 Charles St
Beaufort, SC
843-521-9054
charlesst.gallery@mac.com
www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com
Coastal Art Supply
2127 Boundary Street, #18A
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-2787
Creative Stitches
60 Robert Smalls Parkway #B
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-524-1892
Four Winds Gallery
709 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-5660
marianne@fourwindstraders.com
www.fourwindstraders.com
Gloria Dalvini Watercolors
1311 North Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-521-0221
gloria@gloriadalvini.com
www.dalviniwatercolors.com
Guild of Beaufort Galleries
P.O. Box 938
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-379-9710
www.guildofbeaufortgalleries.com
Indigo Gallery
809 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
843-524-1036
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
I Pinckney Simons Art Gallery
711 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-4774
simonsgallery@aol.com
www.ipsgallery.com
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
This fine art gallery features original art, jewelry and sculptures.
Island Fabrics
55 Sams Point Road #B
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-524-3832
Juxaposition
604 Pinckney Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-521-1415
Let’s Embroider It
12 Marsh Drive
Ladys Island, SC 29907
843-982-0900
letsembroiderit@msn.com
hwww.letsembroiderit.com
Longo Gallery
103 Charles Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-522-8933
LyBensons Gallery and Studio
211 Charles Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-9006
info@lybensons.com
www.lybensons.com
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
Mayan Gallery
900 Port Republic Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-6296
Name Tape Lady
475 Laurel Bay Road #A
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-846-0400
Pinckey Simons Gallery
711 Bay St
Beaufort, SC
843-379-4774
Red Piano Too Art Gallery
870 Sea Island Parkway
St Helena Island, SC
843-838-2241
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
From 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays
Red Stripe Gallery
59 John Calhoun Street
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-757-2318
Rhett Gallery Inc
901 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-3339
nancy@rhettgallery.com
www.rhettgallery.com
From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
The art gallery features the work for four generations of Rhett family artists whose mediums include life-like wood carvings of birds, oil paintings, watercolors and giclee prints. The gallery also offers a large collection of antique maps, nautical charts, original Audubon, Gould, and other natural history prints, as well as Civil War art and artifacts.
Shipman Gallery
904 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-7722
Spectrum, The Graphic Arts Center
196 Sams Point Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-525-0606
info@spectrumgraphicarts.com
www.spectrumgraphicarts.com
The graphic arts company provides embroidery, screen-printing, signs, promotional products and graphic design.
The Craftseller
818 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 525-6104
craftseller@islc.net
www.craftseller.com
The Gallery
802 Bay Street Ste B
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 470-9994
thegallery@islc.net
www.thegallery-beaufort.com
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The Gallery hosts 70 local and national artists in all styles and mediums.
Beaches
Hunting Island State Park
2555 Sea Island Parkway
Hunting Island, SC 29920
843-838-2011
www.huntingisland.com
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Sundays
In addition to miles of beaches, Hunting Island features a campground with spaces for recreational vehicles, tent campers and a primitive camp site for groups; a historic lighthouse open to the public to climb with views of the ocean, beach and marshland; fishing is available in the lagoon, surf and the fishing pier; Nature Center with exhibits of local wildlife and marine life; nature trails; Visitor Center; and boat landing.
The Sands of Port Royal
Port Royal Landing
50 Sands Beach Road
Port Royal, SC 29935
http://www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/PortRoyal.php
Community and Recreation Centers
Agnes A. Major Center
Boys & Girls Club
21 Agnes Major Road
Sheldon, SC 29941
843-846-3947
Booker T. Washington Center
182 Booker T. Washington Circle
Big Estate, SC 29940
843-846-3960
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/Booker.php
4-H Club, exercise classes and computer lab
Boys & Girls Club of Beaufort
Administration Office
17B Marshellen Drive
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-575-5430
http://www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club of Beaufort
1100 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-986-5437
http://www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club
Beaufort Teen Center
1211 Harrington St
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-379-6350
http://www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club
Coosa/Ladys Island Club
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-322-6159
http://www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club
Jasper Club
Ridgeland High School
913 Grays Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
843-812-4357
www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club
Sheldon Club
Agnes Major Center
21 Agnes Major Road
Sheldon, SC 29940
843-846-9911
www.lcclubs.org
Boys & Girls Club
Colleton Club
Colleton Middle School
03 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
843-549-2690
www.lcclubs.org
Broomfield Recreation Center
(Lady’s Island)
205 Brickyard Point Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-525-4094
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/seaisland.php
Among their offerings: children’s art exchange, special events Saturday, community meetings
Burton Wells Recreation Center
1 Middleton Recreation Drive
Burton, SC 29906
843-470-6200
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/Burton%20Wells%20Center.php
From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Fitness classes, after-school programs, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, self-defense classes, children’s art exchange
Coosaw Center
140 Coosaw River Drive
Lady’s Island, SC 29902
843-525-0822
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/seaisland.php
Dale Center
15 Community Center Road
Dale, SC 29940
843-846-3962
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/whalebranch.php
Activities include board games, outdoor basketball, arts and crafts and computer activities. The center’s chess club offers competitions. Other activities include scavenger hunts, pick-up baseball and basketball games during the summer.
Greene Street Activity Center
1001 Hamar Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-7042
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/greenestreet.php
Youth activities, adult fitness, art classes, special events
Mink Point Recreation Center
2400 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-4012
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/minkpoint.php
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday for special events
From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Port Royal Community Center
1514 Richmond Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
843-470-6320
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/portroyal.php
Art classes, youth programs, senior activities
Scott Community Center
242 Scott Hill Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8300
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/seaisland.php
Youth sports, programs, tennis lessons, arts and crafts, nutrition programs and cooking classes
Seaside Center
130 Seaside Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8118
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/seaisland.php
After-school program, arts and crafts, Teen Talk, youth sewing, field trips, baking, computer classes and book reports and nutrition program
Beaufort County YMCA
1801 Richmond Ave
Port Royal, SC 29935
843-522-9622
From 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Health and fitness gym and classes, aquatics, camping, childcare, community development, sports, teen activities
Fishing (Charters)
Aqua Sports, Inc./Sea Wolf Charter
5003 Luella Street
Beaufort, SC 29906-6747
843-525-1174
www.seawolfcharter.com
Fishing Charters are available with a 35-foot kellacat.
Bay Street Outfitters
815 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-5250
info@baystreetoutfitters.com
www.baystreetoutfitters.com
Beaufort Coastal Adventures
3013 Shell Point Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-812-1426
Beaufort Sportsfishing and Diving Club
PO Box 789
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-521-2122
The club holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, located on Meridian Road.
Bonnie Rae Charters
843-683-6060
Cast Away Charters
Port Royal Landing
1 Landing Drive
Port Royal, SC 29935
843-321-1768
www.beaufortcastawaycharter.com
Cast Away offers light tackle and inshore fishing for red fish, trout, cobia and flounder. All equipment is provided along with pictures to remember the fishing experience. Eco trips also are available.
Fishing Charters of Beaufort
134 Ladys Island Drive #3
Ladys Island, SC 29907
843-522-2122
fgibson@islc.net
www.fishingchartersofbeaufort.com
Kings Crab Pot Supply
68 Morrall Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-846-8676
Palm Key
330 Coosaw Way
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-6468
info@palmkey.com
www.palmkey.com
This resort-like setting mainly serves corporations, businesses, churches, schools, families, and couples with unique meeting facilities, accommodations, food and educational activities that are art-, nature- and wellness-focused.
Seas So Shallow Guide Service
17 Meridian Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-252-3882
captainsteve@seassoshallow.com
www.seassoshallow.com
Inshore fishing opportunities are available on the Roll-N, a 22-foot bay boat.
Sea Wolf Charters
843-525-1174
www.seawolfcharter.com
Spartina Guide Service
367 Backfield Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
843-217-1664
www.spartinasportfishing.com
Inshore, offshore and fly-fishing charters service Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Edisto.
TOPGUN Charters
Downtown Marina of Beaufort
1006 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-812-2934
capt.tom@topguncharterfishing.com
www.topguncharterfishing.com
They offer offshore fishing, sunset cruises and trips to Harbour Town.
Fishing (Docks and Boat Landings)
For more information on docks and boat landings, visit the Beaufort County government Web site, www.bcgov.net/Parks/boatlandings.php or www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/Water_Recreational_Accesses.php.
Brickyard Creek Landing
475 Brickyard Point Road
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/BrickyardCreek.php
20 parking spaces (unpaved); no courtesy dock; there is only a ramp that is a rough, deep drop-off at low tide
Broad River Landing/Pier
990 Robert Small Pkwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/BroadRiverBoatLanding.php
Relatively rough ramp; shallow water, tricky navigation, very limited boat access at low tide; improvements include new ramp, courtesy dock and channel dredging under design
Burmuda Bluff Landing
110 Burmuda Bluff Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
Butcher’s Island Landing
10 Butchs Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/ButchsIslandBoatLanding.php
Rough ramp with no courtesy dock; smaller boats only; creek shallow at low tide
Capers Landing
150 Bridge Rd
St. Helena, SC 29920
Eddings Point Landing
168 Eddings Point Rd
St. Helena, SC 29920
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/EddingsPt.php
Located at Jenkins Creek off Morgan River; ramp only, no courtesy dock
Fort Frederick Landing
10 Ft Frederick Landing Rd
St. Helena, SC 29920
Grays Hill Landing
395 Clarendon Rd
Grays Hill, SC 29902
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/GraysHillBoatLanding.php
New dual lane ramp and modern courtesy dock
Johnson’s Creek Landing
2180 Sea Island Pkwy
St. Helena, SC 29920
Paige Point Landing
99 Paige Pt Landing Rd
Sheldon, SC 29940
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/PaigePoint.php
Ramp rough, no courtesy dock; deep drop-off at low tide
Parris Island Landing
50 Marina Blvd
Parris Island, SC 29902
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/ParrisIsland.php
Dual lane ramp (steeper than average) and modern courtesy dock
Port Royal Landing
50 Sands Beach Road
Port Royal, SC 29935
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/PortRoyal.php
Heavily used, limited parking, three-lane ramp and modern L-shaped courtesy dock
Russ Point Landing
15 Russ Point Landing Rd
Hunting Island, SC 29920
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/RussPoint.php
Located at Fripp Inlet; two-lane ramp and central courtesy dock
Sam’s Point Landing
1009 Sam’s Point Rd
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/SamsPoint.php
Located at Lucy Point Creek; heavily used; limited; dual-lane ramp; modern courtesy dock
Station Creek Landing
40 Station Creek De
St. Helena, SC 29920
Steel Bridge
993 Charleston Hwy
Sheldon, SC 29940
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/SteelBridge.php
Located on the Combahee River; heavily used; limited; dual-lane ramp, older courtesy dock
Sugar Hill
40 Sugar Hill Landing Rd
Sheldon, SC 29940
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/SugarHill.php
Located at Sugar Hill Creek and the Combahee River; heavily used during duck season; ramp is rough, no courtesy dock; deep drop-off at low tide; smaller boats only; creek very shallow at low tide
Wallace Landing
245 Sam Doyle Dr
St. Helena, SC 29920
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/Wallace.php
Located at Chowan Creek; limited parking, rough ramp and no courtesy dock
White Hall Landing
33 Sea Island Pkwy
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/WhiteHall.php
Located on Lady’s Island at Factory Creek. Heavily used dock and limited parking; four-lane undivided ramp; older courtesy dock; drop-off at low tide
Wimbee Landing
550 Wimbee Landing Rd3
Sheldon, SC 29940
www.bcgov.net/Pub_Works/Wimbee.php
Located on Wimbee Creek with limited parking; only a ramp; no courtesy dock; fishing pier
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Located on Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
www.scgreatoutdoors.com/park-henrycchamberswaterfrontpark.html
Walking paths, playgrounds, views of the river, public restrooms, drinking water and dogs allowed
Dance and Gymnastics
Beaufort Academy of Dance
14 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-522-1848
Low Country School of Performing Arts, LLC
37 C Sams Point Road, located behind Video Warehouse
Lady’s Island, SC 29907
843-441-2755
Artistic Director/Founder: Deanna F Kraszewski
Director of Music: Kristen Hill
deanna@lowcountrysopa.com
www.lowcountrysopa.com
The school offers dance, music and theater classes for ages 2 to adult and for beginners to professionals.
Sports Academy Gymnastics Center
20 Maxine Lane
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-846-1804
jchildscgym@bellsouth.net
www.scgymnastics.org
Studio B Dance Center
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-470-0141
Camelot Farms Equestrian Center
101 Tom & Mike Lane
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
843-838-3938
www.camelotfarmshorses.com/
Monday through Sunday
A full-service equestrian center with a covered lighted arena for lessons; also offering: boarding, breeding, sales, public trail rides to the beach, lessons and training
Ice cream
Berry Island Café
One Merchant Lane #102
Newpoint Corners
Lady's Island, SC, 29907
843-524-8779
www.berryislandcafe.com
Café serves homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and ice cream; breakfast and lunch are available Monday through Saturday
Bruster’s Ice Cream
304 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC, 29906
843-982-6277
www.brusters.com/localstores/index.asp?storenum=17
From noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Homemade ice cream; sundaes, ice cream cake and ice cream pies.
DQ Grill and Chill
115 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC, 29907
843-525-6760
Happy’s Sandwiches, Scoops and Sweets
7 Robert Smalls Pkwy Ste. 1
Beaufort, SC, 29906
843-524-4277
www.happyshomemade.com
In addition to baked goods, Edy’s ice cream, shakes, smoothies and ice cream cakes, they serve up sandwiches on homemade breads.
J&R Ice Cream Co Inc
Beaufort
843-342-2998
Offers For-Good Humor and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Kooky Mooky’s Premium Ice Cream
101 Scott Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-521-4445
Magnolia Bakery Café
703 Congress Street
Beaufort, SC, 29902-4608
843-524-1961
magnoliacafe@gmail.com
www.thefoodscoop.com/mbc.html
Lowcountry lunch menu; baked breads and desserts; espresso bar; ice cream
Rita’s Water Ice
Beaufort Town Center
2015 Boundary Street, Suite 103
Beaufort, SC, 29902
843-521-3054
www.ritasice.com
Italian ice, custard, misto shakes, Gelati's and Blendi’s
Sonic Drive-In
Two locations:
340 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC, 29902
843-522-8378
and
137 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC, 29907
843-986-9607
www.sonicfood.com
A 1950s-style diner with sandwiches, sides, beverages and ice cream.
Southern Sweets Ice Cream Parlor
917-F Bay Street, located at Old Bay Marketplace
Beaufort, SC, 29902
843-379-0798
jsheehy@islc.net
Winter hours: From 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Spring through fall hours: Open until 9 p.m.
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves classic favorites in addition to fudge, turtles, pralines and praline pecans. Kids menu available. Now serving lunch all day.
Libraries
Beaufort County Library
311 Scott Street
Beaufort, SC, 29902
843- 470-6506
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday
Closed Sunday
Beaufort County Library
Lobecco Branch
1862 Trask Pkwy
Lobeco, SC 29936
843-846-3937
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday
Closed Sunday
Beaufort County Library
St. Helena Branch
1025 Sea Island Pkwy
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
843-838-8304
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/
From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Closed Fridays and Sundays
From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Technical College of the Lowcountry Learning Resource Center
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-8211
chalsey@tcl.edu
www.tclonline.org/
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
From 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday
From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Because the Beaufort County Public Library is a member of the Lowcountry Library Federation, registered public library patrons may borrow materials at the Technical College of the Lowcounty Learning Resource Center, subject to their rules and regulations. There is no borrower's card fee at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.
University of South Carolina Beaufort
North Campus Library
801 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-521-4122
meflower@uscb.edu
http://library.uscb.edu/
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday
From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Closed Saturday
From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Because the Beaufort County Public Library is a member of the Lowcountry Library Federation. registered public library patrons may borrow materials at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort Library, subject to their rules and regulations. There is a one-time $10 card fee at the University of South Carolina at Beaufort's North and South Campus libraries for borrowers who are not university students, faculty or staff (the same fee applies for a lost card).
Martial Arts
Club Karate
10 Sams Point Road #B3
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-524-8308
Museums
Beaufort Museum
713 Craven St
Beaufort, SC
843-379-3331
mlutz@historicbeaufort.org
www.historicbeaufort.org
Historic Beaufort Foundation
208 W St
Beaufort, SC
843-379-3331
hbfdirector@hargray.com
www.historic-beaufort.org
Lowcountry Estuarium
1402 Paris Ave
Port Royal, SC
843-524-6600
www.lowcountryestuarium.org
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Other days are open by appointment
This learning center offers hands-on learning about the coastal environments, such as salt marshes, beaches, coastal waters, and estuaries. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 11 and children under 3 are free.
Parris Island Historical and Museum Society
PO Box 5202
Parris Island, SC, 29905
843-228-3198
www.PIMuseum.us
From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Historical manuscripts, books, relics, pictures, artifacts, memorabilia and information pertaining to the history and tradition of the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island
Verdier House
801 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
843-379-6335
York W Bailey Museum
St. Helena, SC
843-838-2474
Music
Bay Street Music
2127 Boundary Street #8
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-6344
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Gretsch Fred Enterprises
248 Grays Hwy
Ridgeland, SC
843-726-4129
Middleton’s Music
Ladys Island, SC 29907
843-476-4714
Music From the Heart Voice Studio
Beaufort, SC
843-524-6344
kindermusiksc@yahoo.com
Music To Go Mobile DJ Service
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-6944
info@musictogomobiledj.com
www.musictogomobiledj.com
Sue Bach Piano Tuning
6 Chesterfield Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-521-9777
The Guitar Place
917 12th St
Port Royal, SC
843-525-1333
Parks and Playgrounds
Arthur Horne Nature Park
2542 Azalea Drive
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-4095
Basil Green Complex
1500 Rogers Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-525-4095
Beaufort County Parks Department
1 Middleton Recreation Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-470-6200
http://bcgov.net
Bob Jones Field
2712 Jones Avenue
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-4090
Broomfield Park Center
161 Brickyard Point Road North
Beaufort, SC 29907
Bruce Edgerly Ball Field
719 16th Street
Port Royal, Sc 29935
843-525-4097
Burton Wells Park (Old)
64 Burton Wells Road
Burton, SC 29906
843-525-4004
Burton Wells Baseball Complex (New)
2 Middleton Recreation Drive
Burton, SC 29906
843-470-6200
Dale Center Ballfield
320 Community Center Road
Dale, SC 29914
Dale Walking Trail
364 Keans Neck Road
Dale, SC 29940
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Located on Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
Walking paths, boat ramp, views of river, playground, dogs allowed, public restrooms and drinking water
Lady’s Island Elementary Field
51 Chowan Creek Bluff
Lady’s Island, SC 29902
National Street Field (Metz Field)
1812 National Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Scott Center Ballfield
228 Scott Hill Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8300
Shell Point Park
381 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-525-4043
Shell Point Ballfield
Highway 802 (Behind Elementary School)
Beaufort, SC 29906
Shell Point Park/Tennis
381 Broad River Drive
Port Royal, SC 29935
St. Helena Gym
1024 Sea Island Pkwy
St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8312
www.bcgov.net/Parks/Centers/seaisland.php
Basketball and volleyball
St. Helena Park
179 Ball Park Road
St. Helena, SC 29920
843-838-8301
Tuck in The Wood Campground
22 Tuc In De Wood Lane
St. Helena Island, SC, 29920
843-838-2267
www.tuckinthewood.com
Located on St. Helena Island, there are 74 sites tucked back in a shady woody area with electric, water, full housekeeping service, nature trails, fishing pond and playground facilities. Clean restrooms and showers, handicap accessible.
Pools
For more information about local pools and acquatic programs, visit www.bcgov.net/Parks/aquatics.php.
Battery Creek Pool at High School
1 Blue Dolphin Road (Rear)
Burton, SC 29906
843-522-3253
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Beaufort High School
84 Sea Island Pkwy (Rear)
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-522-2903
www.bcgov.net/Parks/beaufort_pool.php
From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Closed from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
All are open to the public and feature special programs, open swim time, convenient locations and hours. Call for more information. Admission is $3 per person. Monthly swim passes also are available.
Greene Street Pool
1710 Greene Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-7044
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday
Beaufort County YMCA
1801 Richmond Ave
Port Royal, SC 29935
843-522-9622
www.ymca.net/maps/profile.aspx?assn=6083&address=29910
From 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Health and fitness gym; aquatics, camping, childcare, community development, sports and teens
Tennis
For more information on Beaufort tennis, visit http://www.bcgov.net/Parks/tennis.php.
Beaufort Tennis Courts
1105 Bladen Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
843-470-6200
Scott Center
Scott Hill Road
St. Helena, SC
843-838-8300
Shell Point Park/Tennis Courts
381 Broad River Drive
Port Royal, SC 29935
843-470-6200
Southside Park/Tennis Courts
Battery Creek Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-470-6200
St. Helena Park
Ball Park Road
St. Helena, SC
Theater
Highway 21 Drive-In & Flea Market
55 Parker Road
Beaufort, SC, 29902
843-846-4500
www.hwy21drivein.com
Drive-in movie theater with two screens showing four movies every night. There is a concession stand serving cheeseburgers, fries, nachos, popcorn, candy and drinks.
Plaza Stadium Theater Beaufort
41 Robert Smalls Pkwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-986-5806
www.beaufortmovie.com/
Watersports (rentals and tours)
Beaufort Kayak Tours
600 Linton Lane
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-525-0810
info@beaufortkayaktours.com
www.beaufortkayaktours.com
Fully narrated kayak tours of Beaufort’s salt marsh and historic district, Hunting Island and the ACE Basin. Tours include easy-to-enter, stable kayaks, always paddle with the tidal current and emphasize natural and cultural history interpretation. This experience is an easy paddle, appropriate for most ages and no kayaking background is necessary.
Beaufort Sail & Power Squadron
157 Dataw Drive
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
843-838-6547
www.usps.org/localusps/beaufort/
Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron is dedicated to providing safe boating through education, social activities for our members and civic services to the community.
Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
30 Yacht Club Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-522-8216
www.byscnet.com
Club offers sailing, active social calendar, tennis courts, swimming pool and boat ramps.
Butler Marine, Inc.
70 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-522-9461
www.butlermarineinc.com
Capt. Dick’s Beaufort River Tour and Dolphin Watch
Beaufort Downtown Marina
1006 Bay St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-812-2804
www.beaufortrivertours.com
For regularly scheduled tours daily, call 843-524-4422. Private tours and charters are by appointment, 843-812-2804.
River Safari
8 C Marsh Harbor Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-575-1748
www.river-safari.com
Spartina Guide Service
367 Backfield Rd
Walterboro, SC 29488
843- 217-1664
www.spartinasportfishing.com
Inshore, offshore and fly fishing charters
The Kayak Farm
1289 Sea Island Parkway
St. Helena Island, Sc 29920
843-838-2008
Offers guided kayaking trips of the Beaufort area, Sea Islands and the Ace Basin; rentals and lessons also available.
Webster’s Marine, Inc.
5974 N. Okatie Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
843-987-6663
info@webstersmarine.com
www.webstersmarine.com
