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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 Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Days Inn1809 S Ribaut RdPort Royal, SC (803) 524-1551
Hyatt Regency Hilton Head RSTHilton Head Isle, SC2.0 mi.(803) 785-1234
Best Western Sea Island Inn1015 Bay StBeaufort, SC3.8 mi.(843) 522-2090
Comfort Suites131 Big John RdBeaufort, SC3.9 mi.(843) 379-9400
Best Inn2448 Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.3 mi.(843) 524-3322
Country Inn And Suites Beaufort West2450 Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.3 mi.(843) 379-4000
Econo Lodge2221 Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.3 mi.(843) 521-1555
Hampton Inn2342 Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.3 mi.(843) 986-0600
Sleep Inn2523 W Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.3 mi.(843) 522-3361
Comfort Inn Of Beaufort2625 Boundary StBeaufort, SC4.6 mi.(843) 525-9366
Howard Johnson Express3651 Trask PkwyBeaufort, SC4.7 mi.(843) 524-6020
Hampton InnOne Dillon RdHiilton Head, SC10.9 mi.(843) 681-7900
Hampton Inn1 Dillon RdHilton Head Isle, SC11.4 mi.(843) 681-7900
Westin Resort & Villas2 Grasslawn AveHilton Head Island, SC11.7 mi.(843) 681-4000
Westin Resort Hilton Head Island SC2 Grasslawn AveHilton Head, SC11.7 mi.(843) 681-4000
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort40 Folly FLD RdHilton Head Island, SC11.8 mi.(843) 842-4402
Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort1 Hotel CirHilton Head Island, SC11.8 mi.(843) 686-8400
Marriott Vacation Club Resort Surf Watch10 Fifth StHilton Head Island, SC11.8 mi.(843) 363-3400
Hilton Garden Inn1575 Fording Island RdHilton Head Island, SC11.9 mi.(843) 837-8111
Comfort Suites23 Towne DrBluffton, SC12.4 mi.(843) 815-1700
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites35 Bluffton RdBluffton, SC12.7 mi.(866) 757-2002
Fairfield Inn Sun City Hilton Head105 Okatil CTR BlvdBluffton, SC13.9 mi.(843) 705-2300
Hampton Inn & Suites29 William Pope DrBluffton, SC13.9 mi.(843) 705-9000
Suburban Lodge Of Hilton Head1376 US Hwy 278Bluffton, SC13.9 mi.(800) 951-7829
Days Inn9 Marina Side DrHilton Head Island, SC14.2 mi.(843) 842-4800
Motel 6830 William Hilton PkwyHilton Head Island, SC14.3 mi.(803) 785-2700
Red Roof Inn Hilton Head5 Regency PkwyHilton Head Island, SC14.5 mi.(803) 686-6808
Hilton Resort23 Ocean LnHilton Head Island, SC14.9 mi.(843) 842-8000
Residence Inn By Marriott12 Park LnHilton Head Island, SC15.1 mi.(803) 686-5700
Hyatt Regency Hilton HeadOceanfront At Palmetto DunesHilton Head, SC15.6 mi.(843) 785-1234
Quality Inn & Suites200 Museum StHilton Head, SC15.6 mi.(843) 681-3655
Best Western Hilton Head Ocean Resort36 South Forest BeachHilton Head Island, SC15.7 mi.(800) 535-3248
Crowne Plaza Resort130 Shipyard DrHilton Head, SC15.8 mi.(843) 842-2400
Beachwalk Hotel40 Waterside DrHilton Head Island, SC16.4 mi.(843) 842-8888
Comfort Inn Hilton Head2 Tanglewood DrHilton Head Island, SC16.9 mi.(843) 842-6662
Econo Lodge516 E Main StRidgeland, SC18.0 mi.(843) 726-5553
Ramada LTDHwy 336 & I-95 Exit 21Ridgeland, SC18.2 mi.(843) 717-9595
Ridgeland Comfort InnHwy 278 And I-95 Exit 21Ridgeland, SC18.2 mi.(843) 726-2121
Hampton Inn Point South139 FramptonYemassee, SC21.8 mi.(843) 726-9222
Holiday Inn Express138 Frampton DrYemassee, SC22.1 mi.(843) 726-9400

Port Royal Weather & Climate

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.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 58°F 38°F 4.10 in. -
February 61°F 40°F 3.07 in. -
March 67°F 46°F 3.69 in. -
April 74°F 54°F 2.97 in. -
May 81°F 63°F 3.07 in. -
June 87°F 70°F 5.75 in. -
July 89°F 73°F 5.68 in. -
August 88°F 72°F 7.45 in. -
September 83°F 68°F 5.28 in. -
October 76°F 58°F 3.03 in. -
November 68°F 48°F 2.59 in. -
December 60°F 41°F 3.10 in. -

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.

Port Royal Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Folly Beach PierFolly BeachSC47.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Country Club of Beaufort at Pleasant PointBeaufortSC3.8 mi.
Golf Professionals ClubBeaufortSC3.8 mi.
South Carolina National Golf ClubBeaufortSC3.8 mi.
Palmetto Hall PlantationHilton Head IslandSC10.1 mi.
Country Club of Hilton HeadHilton Head IslandSC12.2 mi.
Golden Bear Golf ClubHilton Head IslandSC12.2 mi.
Oyster Reef Golf CourseHilton Head IslandSC12.2 mi.
Crescent Pointe Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Eagles Pointe Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Executive Golf CourseBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun CityBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Hilton Head National Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Island West Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Okatie Creek Golf Club at Sun CityBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Old Carolina Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Old South Golf LinksBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Rose Hill Golf ClubBlufftonSC14.2 mi.
Sergeant Jasper Country ClubRidgelandSC18.2 mi.
Pintaio Creek Golf ClubHardeevilleSC23.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Hunting Island State ParkSC13.6 mi. 
Edisto Beach State ParkSC23.8 mi. 
Skidaway Island State ParkGA36.3 mi. 
 
Museums
Edisto Island Historic Society MuseumEdisto IslandSC27.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Telfair Museum of ArtSavannahGA31.4 mi.(Art)
Gibbes Museum of ArtCharlestonSC52.1 mi.(Art)
Charleston MuseumCharlestonSC52.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation CenterMidwayGA58.6 mi.
Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical GardenColumbiaSC113.8 mi.
Brookgreen GardensPawleys IslandSC116.7 mi.


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