Palmetto Bluff
Palmetto Bluff is a Lowcountry community unlike any that has come before it: a vibrant residential and recreational preserve enriched by wilderness and wildlife, unspoiled rivers and salt marshes, and the sounds and smells of nature.
Luxury, culture, and unparalleled amenities and recreation define this upscale community
There’s a hush that falls the moment you cross into Palmetto Bluff—one that feels less like silence and more like reverence. Here, between the winding May River and a thousand acres of untamed beauty, time doesn’t pass so much as pause. This isn’t simply another Lowcountry address—it’s a living masterpiece, shaped by wind, water, and wonder.
Let me tell you what makes this place so rare.
Beneath cathedral canopies of moss-draped oaks, lanes curve gently toward hidden courtyards and riverfront verandas. Miles of trails ribbon through maritime forests and along glimmering lagoons, where herons stand poised in steadiness and deer move like whispers through the brush. You’ll find yourself breathing deeper here—drawn in by a tempo of tide and timber and the quiet heartbeat of the southern wild preserved in every acre.
Palmetto Bluff isn’t a mere community—it’s a collection of experiences crafted with grace and intention. The Montage Resort, ranked among the top 20 resort hotels in the country, offers a retreat within a retreat, where world-class dining, golf, and wellness amenities ensure every day feels curated but unhurried. From paddleboarding at sunrise to fireside bourbon beneath a velvet night sky, the lifestyle here is equal parts refinement and ease.
And yet, for all its elegance, Palmetto Bluff still feels deeply human. Neighbors greet you from porch swings and bicycles. Children race beneath the shade of oaks, their laughter echoing on the soft afternoon breeze. Evenings unfold to the crackle of oyster roasts and the glow of lanterns flickering across the village green.
Perhaps you’ve heard already—how Palmetto Bluff has quietly become a backdrop for high-profile weddings and gatherings that grace the pages of Vogue and Town & Country. Even Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin chose this timeless setting for their celebration, drawn by the same ethereal beauty that defines every corner of the Bluff. But what’s even more beautiful than its fame is its feeling—the way this land embraces those who wander its edges, and calls them, gently, to stay.
Homes here range from storybook cottages to sweeping riverfront estates, each built to honor the landscape rather than conquer it. And though opportunities to build are rare, they remain—a handful of homesites where your own story can take root among the oaks.
If you’re drawn to places that still whisper instead of shout, where luxury is measured not just in square footage but in moments—take the journey with me. Let the May River ignite the light in your eyes. Feel the pull of a place that does more than impress you—a place that makes you feel you belong.
Because Palmetto Bluff isn’t a destination.
It’s a return—to stillness, to beauty, to home.
1,219 people live in Palmetto Bluff, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $85,802. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Palmetto Bluff, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including LowCarbwithCrys, Ezra's, and Cross Fit 843.
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| Dining | 3.96 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.74 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Palmetto Bluff has 731 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palmetto Bluff do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,219 people call Palmetto Bluff home. The population density is 479.95 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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16 Palmetto Way Bluffton SC 29910
16 Palmetto Way Bluffton SC 29910
