Where River Meets Ocean—Welcome to the Lowcountry
South Carolina’s Lowcountry stretches from historic Charleston down through Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Ridgeland, and even across the state line to Savannah, GA. Framed by winding tidal rivers, golden‐green salt marshes, and beaches that seem to run forever, it’s a region where life intentionally slows so you can savor every sunrise, sunset, and star-filled night.
Outdoor Adventures 365 Days a Year
Thanks to a subtropical climate that delivers comfortable temperatures nearly 300 days a year, the Lowcountry is an outdoor playground:
- Water Sports: surfing, sailing, kiteboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and weekend sandbar parties
- Fishing & Boating: cast for redfish in winding creeks or chase billfish offshore
- Nature Trails & Golf: miles of maritime forest paths plus dozens of world-renowned championship golf courses
- Wildlife Watching: watch bottlenose dolphins ride shrimp-boat wakes or spot the endangered gopher tortoise on a morning hike
Coastal Cuisine—from Shrimp & Grits to Fine-Dining Fireworks
Lowcountry dining is equal parts heritage and innovation. One night you’re cracking local blue crabs at a rustic dockside shack; the next you’re savoring Lowcountry–French fusion beneath 300-year-old live oaks. Signature flavors to try:
- Fresh-off-the-boat shrimp (May–January)
- Slow-smoked barbecue with mustard-based sauces
- She-Crab soup—a Charleston classic
- Pluff Mud oysters harvested from local beds
- Farm-to-table produce grown in the fertile Sea Island soil
Festivals That Celebrate Everything Under the Southern Sun
From the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival to Bluffton’s famous Shrimp & Grits Cook-Off, nearly every weekend brings a reason to gather. There are events for watermelons, catfish, rice, chili, classic cars, art walks, and even the pluff mud we track across our docks.
Why So Many People Are Moving—or Retiring—Here
Sunshine & Serotonin- Multiple studies show increased sun exposure boosts mood and vitality; locals say the salt air works even faster.
Cost of Living & Taxes- South Carolina’s overall cost of living—and property taxes in particular—remain below many northern and western states, making the Lowcountry a top tier retirement target.
Real Estate Variety
- Historic cottages in Beaufort and Old Town Bluffton
- Ocean-front estates on Hilton Head Island
- Golf-course properties in award-winning master-planned communities
Whether you’re looking for a deep-water dock, gated golf lifestyle, or lock-and-leave villa, the Lowcountry delivers.
A Personal Invitation
I was lucky enough to grow up in Bluffton—the heart of the Lowcountry—and the tidal rhythms, Spanish-moss mornings, and pluff-mud sunsets are woven into my DNA. If you’re ready to explore our coastal lifestyle—or simply want insider tips on the best shrimp roll or secret sandbar—reach out anytime.
Thomas M. Kersey, REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
Bluffton & Hilton Head Island Real Estate Specialist
www.SCLuxuryHomes.com
