Bluffton, South Carolina
About BlufftonVacation.com
An independent local guide to Bluffton, South Carolina — written by people who love the Lowcountry.
Our mission
The Guide We Wished Existed
BlufftonVacation.com was built for one reason: Bluffton deserves a great travel guide. Not a generic listicle scraped from other sites, and not a paid-placement directory. A real, locally-informed resource that helps visitors discover what makes this town special — the live oak canopy on Calhoun Street, the oysters at the river's edge, the galleries, the golf, the quiet mornings on the May River bluff.
1825
Town founded
12 mi
From Hilton Head
20 mi
From Savannah, GA
50+
Golf courses nearby
What we cover
Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip
Old Town Bluffton
The historic heart of town — Church of the Cross, Heyward House, Oyster Factory Park, Calhoun Street galleries, and the First Friday Art Walk.
Dining
From raw oyster bars and waterfront fish camps to farm-to-table dining and casual taco joints — the best places to eat and drink in Bluffton.
Places to Stay
Vacation rentals, boutique inns, and extended-stay options — where to stay in and around Bluffton for every budget and travel style.
Things to Do
Kayaking tidal creeks, wildlife watching at Pinckney Island, fishing charters, art galleries, and more outdoor adventures in the Lowcountry.
Golf
Bluffton and the surrounding area are home to more than 50 golf courses. We cover the best public and semi-private options for visiting golfers.
Events
Weekly farmers markets, monthly art walks, oyster festivals, outdoor concerts, and seasonal happenings throughout the year.
About Bluffton, SC
South Carolina's Best-Kept Secret
Bluffton sits on a bluff above the May River in Beaufort County, South Carolina — 12 miles from Hilton Head Island and about 20 miles from Savannah, Georgia. It's one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, with a history stretching back to the early 1800s. Today it's a thriving small city of around 30,000 people, but Old Town — the original historic core — still feels like a village: walkable, unhurried, and full of character. The May River is one of the cleanest tidal rivers on the East Coast, famous for its oysters and its sunsets. The surrounding Lowcountry landscape of salt marshes, tidal creeks, and ancient live oaks is unlike anywhere else in the country.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Planning?
Use our travel guide to build your perfect Bluffton itinerary — where to stay, what to eat, and what not to miss.