This Charming South Carolina Town Is Known As the 'Heart of the Lowcountry'-and It Has One of the Best Resorts in the State

"While often grouped together in a region known as the Lowcountry, South Carolina's coastal towns and cities each have their own unique blend of history, culture, and reasons to visit. Charleston's beaches and ever-growing restaurant scene are particularly noteworthy. Beaufort's architecture is fascinating, and Edisto Island is unrivaled in its peaceful nature and dedication to preserving its history. If you keep driving further south, you'll come across Bluffton, another waterfront destination to add to your must-visit list."

"We also spoke to Bridgette Frazier, a local official and owner of Ma Daisy's Porch, who is one of the Bluffton residents actively working to elevate and grow the area's focus on its history and community as a whole. The restaurant, bar, and open-air market, which officially opened in late summer 2025, is "a sanctuary for everyone to explore, enjoy, taste, see, feel, smell, and hear Gullah.""

South Carolina's Lowcountry coastal towns each offer distinct history, culture, and visitor experiences. Charleston is notable for beaches and a growing restaurant scene. Beaufort features striking architecture, and Edisto Island emphasizes peaceful natural preservation. Bluffton presents a waterfront destination with live oaks, Spanish moss, the scent of salt and pluff mud, and a palpable sense of community. Ma Daisy's Porch opened in late summer 2025 as a restaurant, bar, and open-air market designed to showcase and celebrate Gullah traditions. Bluffton sits along the May River across the bridge from Hilton Head Island and invites slow afternoons, oysters, bike rides, and porch time.

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