Overview
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.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Bluffton
Heyward House
Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
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.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Sep–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Savannah)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HHH Hilton Head Airport, Hilton Head Island — 10 mi away. Directions
- SAV Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, Savannah — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Heyward House
- Lunch Saigon Cafe
- Afternoon Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
- Dinner Frankie Bones
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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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
Do
Biking
Do Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
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.
Eat
Eat Saigon Cafe
Excellent Vietnamese cafe. Pho is the stand-out dish here.
Eat Frankie Bones
"American-Italian" member of the SERG restaurant group.
Sleep
Go next
- Hilton Head Island - resort town in South Carolina, USA
- Tybee Island - island and city in Chatham County, Georgia
Nearby
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Tybee Island
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Beaufort
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Savannah
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Ridgeland
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Port Wentworth
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Skidaway Island
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Midway
City / town · 1 listings · 44 mi away
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