Visit | Historic Port Royal

Welcome to Port Royal, South Carolina!

Cool. Coastal. Far From Ordinary.

Port Royal is a charming coastal town where rich history, natural beauty, and small-town Southern hospitality come together. Port Royal is located on Port Royal Island nestled amongst other sea islands known as the Lowcountry. Our town has a fascinating past shaped by Native American communities, European explorers, generations of fishermen and shrimpers, and the many cultures that have called this special place home. Today, Port Royal invites you to explore its historic landmarks, enjoy its waterfront and scenic trails, discover its local shops, and savor the fresh seafood and flavors of the Lowcountry. As you wander through town, take time to learn our stories, meet our people, and experience the unique character that makes Port Royal a place worth discovering—and returning to.

Visitor Center
Make us your first stop!

Location:

1800 Paris Ave

Port Royal, SC 29935

Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

Stop by HPRF’s Museum/Visitor Center! Here, a Docent will meet you at the door with a
warm southern welcome! Our Docents will be able to assist you with plotting your
adventure of Port Royal and the Low Country. We have maps with which they can show
you the lay of the land consisting of sea islands, making it a bit tricky in figuring out how
to get where. They can also direct you to restaurants and shops as well as the way to
the beaches. Ask them how best to find shark teeth at Sands Beach which we do sell in
our gift shop so you don’t have to go home empty handed. Ask them about our
wandering buoy now captured on land. Ask them where to eat with a great water view.
We also have maps of Port Royal and the area as well printed marketing material for
places to stop in Port Royal and the area.