Beaufort, South Carolina
Found on the east coast of South Carolina, this coastal town is small but with a rich history interlaced with the Old South’s past. Its streets are dotted with antebellum and Civil War homes and stately oak trees covered in moss.
A favorite spot? The Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and the store along Bay and Carteret streets. History buffs will relish in the Beaufort History Museum. If you ever visit, plan to stay in one of the romantic B&Bs or inns, the Rhett House Inn is a perfect example.
When the sun begins to set, you should go over to Saltus River Grill for waterfront views and some Lowcountry specialties. Beaufort ranks as one of the most charming small towns in South Carolina. Find out why this is a hidden gem and plan your next visit!
9 thoughts on “The US’s 16 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns”
I grew up in Old Greenwich, CT with Tod’s Pt., now called Greenwich Pt. It’s about 64 acres of beautiful beaches, hiking trails, picnic areas & a lovely view of the New York City skyline. No place could be better.
Went there in the 1980’s. Too expensive!
Where is Charleston, SC on the list ?
Visited 17 years in a row…July 4th week is great!….found a great inn 4 miles south of town…great seafood, shops. As a veteran loved the July 4th parade. Go back every year.
I love Cape May and their lovely “Painted Ladies”. The Victorian homes are beautiful; so glad to see them preserved. The beach is wide and not as crowded as other NJ beaches. My favorite beach town. Enjoyed the most in off-season without crowds.
There are a lot more coastal places on the east coast that are so beautiful, and not mentioned. Kennebunkport, Maine. Hampton Beach, NH. Boston.
I absolutely agree with Sanibel and Carmel! I love both of these locations and I hope to visit each of them again.
This is not the list I would have created. You entirely miss all the charming MA costal towns with the exception of Edgartown. Not one town in CT and only 2 towns in ME. Looks to me like the author has spent very little time in New England.
Coastal towns are the most beautiful, and the most desired places to live—-BUT, in a few decades these coastal areas will be taken back into the seas, even the cliff places.