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Port-Royal
is a town located in Beaufort County in South Carolina's "Lowcountry" in the southeastern part of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,678. It lies on the Beaufort River and also has access to hundreds of miles of South Carolina coastline. Therefore, Port Royal is known for its' excellent fishing of its' biologically rich waters. There are dozens of other things to do, including boating, sailing, swimming, shelling, hiking, parasailing, golf, tennis - really, almost any type of outdoor activity imaginable is available near Port Royal. The city is home to South Carolina's ACE Basin, which is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. This region is quintessential Old South, with rivers that meander past historic plantations, old rice fields, cypress swamps and tidal marshes. Other attractions include a visit to the Port Royal Farmers Market, held on Saturdays, April through December. The city of Port Royal is also host to an annual Soft Shell Crab Festival each April, and its' dock area was the setting for the hurricane scene in the 1994 film, Forrest Gump.
Surrounding areas: Beaufort, South Carolina (3.9 mi), Ladys Island, South Carolina (6.1 mi), Dataw Island, South Carolina (7.5 mi), St Helena Island, South Carolina (7.6 mi), Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (11.8 mi), Fripp Island, South Carolina (12.9 mi), Old House, South Carolina (13.1 mi)
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Port Royal Vacation Rentals
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Port Royal Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | 1809 S Ribaut Rd | Port Royal, SC | | (803) 524-1551 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head RST | | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 2.0 mi. | (803) 785-1234 | | Best Western Sea Island Inn | 1015 Bay St | Beaufort, SC | 3.8 mi. | (843) 522-2090 | | Comfort Suites | 131 Big John Rd | Beaufort, SC | 3.9 mi. | (843) 379-9400 | | Best Inn | 2448 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.3 mi. | (843) 524-3322 | | Country Inn And Suites Beaufort West | 2450 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.3 mi. | (843) 379-4000 | | Econo Lodge | 2221 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.3 mi. | (843) 521-1555 | | Hampton Inn | 2342 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.3 mi. | (843) 986-0600 | | Sleep Inn | 2523 W Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.3 mi. | (843) 522-3361 | | Comfort Inn Of Beaufort | 2625 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 4.6 mi. | (843) 525-9366 | | Howard Johnson Express | 3651 Trask Pkwy | Beaufort, SC | 4.7 mi. | (843) 524-6020 | | Hampton Inn | One Dillon Rd | Hiilton Head, SC | 10.9 mi. | (843) 681-7900 | | Hampton Inn | 1 Dillon Rd | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 11.4 mi. | (843) 681-7900 | | Westin Resort & Villas | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head Island, SC | 11.7 mi. | (843) 681-4000 | | Westin Resort Hilton Head Island SC | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head, SC | 11.7 mi. | (843) 681-4000 | | Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort | 40 Folly FLD Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | 11.8 mi. | (843) 842-4402 | | Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort | 1 Hotel Cir | Hilton Head Island, SC | 11.8 mi. | (843) 686-8400 | | Marriott Vacation Club Resort Surf Watch | 10 Fifth St | Hilton Head Island, SC | 11.8 mi. | (843) 363-3400 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 1575 Fording Island Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | 11.9 mi. | (843) 837-8111 | | Comfort Suites | 23 Towne Dr | Bluffton, SC | 12.4 mi. | (843) 815-1700 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 35 Bluffton Rd | Bluffton, SC | 12.7 mi. | (866) 757-2002 | | Fairfield Inn Sun City Hilton Head | 105 Okatil CTR Blvd | Bluffton, SC | 13.9 mi. | (843) 705-2300 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 29 William Pope Dr | Bluffton, SC | 13.9 mi. | (843) 705-9000 | | Suburban Lodge Of Hilton Head | 1376 US Hwy 278 | Bluffton, SC | 13.9 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Days Inn | 9 Marina Side Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 14.2 mi. | (843) 842-4800 | | Motel 6 | 830 William Hilton Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | 14.3 mi. | (803) 785-2700 | | Red Roof Inn Hilton Head | 5 Regency Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | 14.5 mi. | (803) 686-6808 | | Hilton Resort | 23 Ocean Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | 14.9 mi. | (843) 842-8000 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 12 Park Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.1 mi. | (803) 686-5700 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head | Oceanfront At Palmetto Dunes | Hilton Head, SC | 15.6 mi. | (843) 785-1234 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 200 Museum St | Hilton Head, SC | 15.6 mi. | (843) 681-3655 | | Best Western Hilton Head Ocean Resort | 36 South Forest Beach | Hilton Head Island, SC | 15.7 mi. | (800) 535-3248 | | Crowne Plaza Resort | 130 Shipyard Dr | Hilton Head, SC | 15.8 mi. | (843) 842-2400 | | Beachwalk Hotel | 40 Waterside Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 16.4 mi. | (843) 842-8888 | | Comfort Inn Hilton Head | 2 Tanglewood Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | 16.9 mi. | (843) 842-6662 | | Econo Lodge | 516 E Main St | Ridgeland, SC | 18.0 mi. | (843) 726-5553 | | Ramada LTD | Hwy 336 & I-95 Exit 21 | Ridgeland, SC | 18.2 mi. | (843) 717-9595 | | Ridgeland Comfort Inn | Hwy 278 And I-95 Exit 21 | Ridgeland, SC | 18.2 mi. | (843) 726-2121 | | Hampton Inn Point South | 139 Frampton | Yemassee, SC | 21.8 mi. | (843) 726-9222 | | Holiday Inn Express | 138 Frampton Dr | Yemassee, SC | 22.1 mi. | (843) 726-9400 |
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Port Royal Weather & Climate
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Southeast South Carolina, along the coast , has a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Winters are short and very mild, with less than an inch of measurable snowfall per year. Occasional rain is likely in winter, with freezing rain a possibility, but more likely inland. Precipitation is abundant all year long, with thunderstorms in spring and summer. The South Carolina coast is prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, with the annual hurricane season running June through November. The most notable hurricane was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Warning is generally given to residents prior to hurricanes, giving them plenty of time to prepare.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
38°F |
4.10 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
40°F |
3.07 in. |
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| March |
67°F |
46°F |
3.69 in. |
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| April |
74°F |
54°F |
2.97 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
63°F |
3.07 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
70°F |
5.75 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
73°F |
5.68 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
72°F |
7.45 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
68°F |
5.28 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
58°F |
3.03 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
48°F |
2.59 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
41°F |
3.10 in. |
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Port Royal Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Savannah Hilton Head International airport (SAV) located about 34 miles west of Port Royal in Savannah, Georgia, the Lowcountry Regional airport (RBW) located approximately 37 miles north of Port Royal in Walterboro, South Carolina, the Charleston Executive airport (JZI) located roughly 45 miles east of Port Royal in Charleston, South Carolina, the Allendale County airport (88J) located around 54 miles northwest of Port Royal in Allendale, South Carolina, the Plantation Airpark airport (JYL) located about 55 miles northwest of Port Royal in Sylvania, Georgia, the Statesboro Bulloch County airport (TBR) located approximately 61 miles west of Port Royal in Statesboro, Georgia, the Claxton Evans County airport (CWV) located roughly 69 miles west of Port Royal in Claxton, Georgia, the Barnwell County airport (BNL) located around 72 miles northwest of Port Royal in Barnwell, South Carolina, and finally the Orangeburg Municipal airport (OGB) located about 75 miles north of Port Royal in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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Port Royal Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Folly Beach Pier | Folly Beach | SC | 47.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Country Club of Beaufort at Pleasant Point | Beaufort | SC | 3.8 mi. | | | Golf Professionals Club | Beaufort | SC | 3.8 mi. | | | South Carolina National Golf Club | Beaufort | SC | 3.8 mi. | | | Palmetto Hall Plantation | Hilton Head Island | SC | 10.1 mi. | | | Country Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | SC | 12.2 mi. | | | Golden Bear Golf Club | Hilton Head Island | SC | 12.2 mi. | | | Oyster Reef Golf Course | Hilton Head Island | SC | 12.2 mi. | | | Crescent Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Eagles Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Executive Golf Course | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Hilton Head National Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Island West Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Okatie Creek Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Old Carolina Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Old South Golf Links | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 14.2 mi. | | | Sergeant Jasper Country Club | Ridgeland | SC | 18.2 mi. | | | Pintaio Creek Golf Club | Hardeeville | SC | 23.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Hunting Island State Park | | SC | 13.6 mi. | | | Edisto Beach State Park | | SC | 23.8 mi. | | | Skidaway Island State Park | | GA | 36.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Edisto Island Historic Society Museum | Edisto Island | SC | 27.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Telfair Museum of Art | Savannah | GA | 31.4 mi. | (Art) | | Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston | SC | 52.1 mi. | (Art) | | Charleston Museum | Charleston | SC | 52.1 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation Center | Midway | GA | 58.6 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 113.8 mi. | | | Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 116.7 mi. | |
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