Beaufort, SC

Beaufort is the county seat of Beaufort County, set in South Carolina's Lowcountry among tidal rivers, marshes, live oaks, and historic streets. It is known for its military neighbors, especially Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and for a downtown that has become a major tourism draw. Beaufort's charm is not just decorative; it comes from old homes, Gullah Geechee culture nearby, waterfront parks, and a working relationship with the surrounding sea islands. It feels coastal, historic, and unmistakably Lowcountry.