Bluffton (South Carolina)

Bluffton is a fast-growing coastal city in the Low Country of South Carolina located 7 miles (12 km) west of the major southeastern United States resort town of Hilton Head Island. == Understand == From its birth in the late 1700s to today, Bluffton hasn’t lost its identity. It's a beautiful coastal town with unspoiled marshes, stunning sunsets, and warm and friendly locals. Due to committed homeowners, local business owners and elected officials, Bluffton is a place that many tourists now call home. == Get in == Bluffton is accessible by air, road and boat. By air you can fly in to Savannah or Hilton Head Island. Both airports are small and easy to get around. == Get around == As there are very few public transit options in Bluffton, a car is the best way to get around. The Bluffton Breeze service offers weekday bus service to certain destinations in Bluffton. Old town Bluffton has a small walkable district and nearby parking. == See == Heyward House, 70 Boundary Street, ☏ +1 843-757-6293, info@heywardhouse.org. M-F 10AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-4PM. (updated Sep 2015) == Do == === Biking === Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures, 28 Dr Mellichamp Dr, ☏ +1 843 837-2276. Single speed and multi-speed bike rental options are available — rent hourly, half-day, full-day, or weekly. They’ll deliver your bikes to your doorstep. (updated May 2020) == Buy == == Eat == 1 Saigon Cafe, 1304 Fording Island Rd Ste E. Excellent Vietnamese cafe. Pho is the stand-out dish here. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Frankie Bones, 26 Discovery Dr. "American-Italian" member of the SERG restaurant group. (updated Mar 2024) == Drink == == Sleep == Comfort Suites Bluffton, 23 Towne Dr, toll-free: +1-866-893-2377. All suites, complimentary continental breakfast. Montage Palmetto Bluff, 477 Mount Pelia Road, ☏ +1-843-706-6500. A 20,000-acre hotel and resort located along the May River with cottages, guest rooms, suites, and village homes, a spa, 6 restaurants, and over 16,000 sq ft of meeting space. (updated Apr 2017) Holiday Inn Express Bluffton, 35 Bluffton Rd, ☏ +1-843-757-2002. Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: 11:00 AM. (updated Sep 2022) == Connect == == Go next == Hilton Head Island - resort town in South Carolina, USA Tybee Island - island and city in Chatham County, Georgia