Bluffton
Quiet alternative to Hilton Head. Spanish moss, kayaking, and Sun City retiree community.
Bluffton sits on the May River bluff between Savannah and Hilton Head — oaks, Lowcountry seafood, and one of the largest active 55+ communities in the country (Sun City Hilton Head). Quieter and cheaper than HHI itself, with the same beach access.
Shopping
Calhoun Street historic district — galleries, antique shops, and the Store at Heyward House.
Two adjacent outlet centers on US-278 with 100+ stores.
Thursdays year-round on Calhoun Street.
Dining
Old Town favorite for shrimp and grits and Lowcountry boil.
Brunch and afternoon tea in a restored 1860s home.
Casual seafood — locals' pick for cold beer and fish tacos.
Local Events
May — town's signature street festival in Old Town.
October — week-long Lowcountry celebration.
May — community festival on the riverfront.
Parks & Outdoors
Outpost on Calhoun rents kayaks straight onto the water.
14 miles of trail loops on a barrier island sanctuary.
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Healthcare
- ●Hilton Head Regional (Coastal Carolina)
- ●Beaufort Memorial
- ●MUSC affiliations
Neighborhoods
"Sun City is the value play — 8,000 homes, every amenity included, 20 min to the beach. Palmetto Bluff is for the splurge buyer."
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