Callawassie Island is ideally located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is just a half hour drive. Neighboring Beaufort, Savannah, Bluffton, and Hilton Head, all within 35 minutes, offer historic attractions, universities, entertainment, beaches, shopping, and excellent healthcare. Historic Charleston is less than two hours away. Callawassie is perfectly situated to take advantage of all the opportunities the area offers.
Drive 20 minutes to Beaufort and you'll be in a charming town dating to the Revolutionary War. Along the way you'll experience endless vistas of saltwater marsh and estuaries, which provide Callawassie with a natural barrier to development and insure that Callawassie will always be someplace special. Take the old route to downtown Savannah made famous in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Enjoy the resort beaches of Hilton Head and the natural maritime beaches of Hunting Island. And, enjoy the outlets and shopping in nearby Bluffton.
Beaufort, South Carolina
Located on one of the largest Sea Islands along the southeast Atlantic coast, Beaufort is just 15 minutes north of Callawassie Island. Visitors to Beaufort enjoy its quaint downtown, which is designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as an historic district. Stately homes reflecting antebellum architecture, art galleries, antique shops, fine dining, and a riverfront park make Beaufort a popular destination rich in history and culture. In the Beaufort area the Marine Air Station, the Naval Hospital, and the Parris Island Recruit Training Depot all add a significant and positive military cultural presence to the area. The museum at Parris Island is not to be missed.
Savannah, Georgia
Only 30 minutes from Callawassie Island, its stunning beauty and old-world charm are the backdrop to an elegant Historic District and a festive River Street. First-class restaurants, sophisticated art galleries, and picturesque squares make Savannah a popular destination for those who want to experience gracious southern living. Savannah's international airport makes Callawassie Island accessible from points all over the world.
Hilton Head Island
The world-renowned resort is just 35 minutes from Callawassie Island. It is known for its sandy beaches, resort dining, shopping, and entertainment. It is home to the Coastal Arts Center and is rich in local Gullah history. The nationally known Harbour Town Golf Links is home to the PGA's annual Heritage Golf Tournament of which Callawassie is a proud sponsor.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Located between Callawassie Island and Hilton Head Island, Bluffton offers an historic Old Town, an artistic community, a delightful farmer's market, fine restaurants, and shopping (including Tanger Outlets).
Charleston
Charleston is the gem of the South. From the brightly colored houses of Rainbow Row on The Battery to historic Fort Sumter, from the French Quarter to the Old Market, from the shopping mecca of King Street to the South Carolina Aquarium, and from fine dining to fine art, every visitor will find something of interest. Less than two hours from Callawassie, Charleston is an easy and rewarding day trip.
Hunting Island
Hunting Island is South Carolina's most popular state park. Also attracted to the semi-tropical barrier island is an array of wildlife, including loggerhead sea turtles, barracudas, sea horses, alligators, pelicans, and dolphins. What they all enjoy is five miles of beach, thousands of acres of marsh, tidal creeks and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon, and ocean inlet. Adding to the natural history is a publicly accessible historic 170-foot lighthouse.
