Sarah's Guidebook
Local spots to shop
Eclectic and fun spot to shop for interiors. This is a hot spot only the locals know about.
The Store
56 Calhoun StEclectic and fun spot to shop for interiors. This is a hot spot only the locals know about.
Newly redesigned shopping center with restaurants on site. A must for shopping in the area. Factory prices are incredible
150 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island RdNewly redesigned shopping center with restaurants on site. A must for shopping in the area. Factory prices are incredible
Food scene
Local coffee shop fresh pour over coffee. A must visit for the coffee lover. The breakfast sandwiches and grits are especially delicious!
48 locals recommend
Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
1297 May River RdLocal coffee shop fresh pour over coffee. A must visit for the coffee lover. The breakfast sandwiches and grits are especially delicious!
Outdoor seating and indoor with social distancing in place. Food is delicious - try the lobster Mac and cheese!!!
Frankie Bones-Bluffton
26 Discovery DrOutdoor seating and indoor with social distancing in place. Food is delicious - try the lobster Mac and cheese!!!
Local pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind StFat Patties
831 Parris Island GatewayGreat beer selection and burgers are delicious.
Live music offered at this outdoor venue to relax and grab a bite or a drink in old town Bluffton.
42 locals recommend
Old Town Dispensary
15 Captains CoveLive music offered at this outdoor venue to relax and grab a bite or a drink in old town Bluffton.
South Beach Marina is a great spot to visit and get fresh seafood, grab a drink and do some light shopping. Salty Dog Cafe is a well known spot with a popular gift shop.
120 locals recommend
The Salty Dog Cafe
232 S Sea Pines DrSouth Beach Marina is a great spot to visit and get fresh seafood, grab a drink and do some light shopping. Salty Dog Cafe is a well known spot with a popular gift shop.
Corks Wine Company
14 Promenade StGreat nightlife and entertainment at Corks. Check it out!
Great spot for drinks, live music and a short walk to the beach on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Feels like a dive bar - lots of personality.
37 locals recommend
Big Bamboo Café
1 N Forest Beach DrGreat spot for drinks, live music and a short walk to the beach on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Feels like a dive bar - lots of personality.
Neighborhoods
Bluffton is a small town with great history and breathtaking views of the May River. It offers outdoor activities, live music at the Promenade and on Calhoun Street at the Old Town Dispensary. Only 9 miles from Hilton Head and 30 miles from Savannah, GA.
63 locals recommend
Bluffton
Bluffton is a small town with great history and breathtaking views of the May River. It offers outdoor activities, live music at the Promenade and on Calhoun Street at the Old Town Dispensary. Only 9 miles from Hilton Head and 30 miles from Savannah, GA.
Sightseeing
Beaufort is a town tucked away from the modern world. Many movies 🎥 have been filmed here including “The Big Chill” and “Forest Gump”. Waterfront restaurants and park with live music in summertime. Stroll down Bay Street and take in the local shops.
127 locals recommend
Beaufort
Beaufort is a town tucked away from the modern world. Many movies 🎥 have been filmed here including “The Big Chill” and “Forest Gump”. Waterfront restaurants and park with live music in summertime. Stroll down Bay Street and take in the local shops.
Savannah, GA is remarkable due to its rich history, landmarks and Southern culture. River Street has restaurants and shops and is walkable but has cobble stones so wear comfortable shoes! River Street Sweets bakes fresh pralines that are a must have -sweet treat.
252 locals recommend
Savannah
Savannah, GA is remarkable due to its rich history, landmarks and Southern culture. River Street has restaurants and shops and is walkable but has cobble stones so wear comfortable shoes! River Street Sweets bakes fresh pralines that are a must have -sweet treat.
Outdoor Activities
Things to do outdoors
Visit their website at:
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pinckney_Island/visit/visitor_activities.html
Pinckney Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Wildlife RefugeLove renting bikes here! The bike paths in Sea Pines are covered with trees and expansive for long rides.
Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals
71 Lighthouse RdLove renting bikes here! The bike paths in Sea Pines are covered with trees and expansive for long rides.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Speed limit in town
Watch the speed limit driving through downtown Bluffton. Police are vigilant about ticketing those going above posted signs.
What to pack
Bring bug spray.
Mosquitos are prevalent during the summer months. Bug spray is suggested especially during midday, and in the early evenings.
Traveling with kids
Walking with strollers
There are a lot of places to walk with a stroller in downtown Bluffton. Calhoun Street is great. Lots of shops, ice cream, live music 🎶, art galleries. This is the main strip in Bluffton. Walk to the bluff at the end of the road toward The Church of the Cross on Calhoun St.