Lowcountry Geography
Lowcountry Coastal Region
South Carolina's Lowcountry is the unique coastline that stretches from
Savannah, Georgia to just north of Charleston, South Carolina.
Here, a network of fresh water rivers meet the marshes and the sea, creating a vital ecosystem that nourishes much of Atlantic Ocean, as well as wildlife in the
maritime forests and savannahs.
In the heart of the Lowcountry is Beaufort County,
best known for the towns of Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island.
The county encompasses literally hundreds of islands and miles of waterfront,
and has become a premier destination for those seeking unspoiled coastal real
estate and a relaxed way of life.
The Lowcountry is easily accessible by car, air and water.
The region is serviced by eight Interstate-95 exits,
and is a day's drive or less from most cities in the eastern United States.
The Savannah/Hilton Head Airport is 60 minutes away and
Hilton Head Island has a local airport, with scheduled commercial airlines.
Amtrak has a daily stop.
And the Intracoastal Water highway winds through the islands,
intersecting deep water channels that lead to dozens of communities,
private docks and the Atlantic ocean.