Beautiful Beaufort SC - June 7-9


June writing from Charleston, SC: Beaufort SC is one of my all time favorite places. We docked at the Beaufort City Marina, which boasts a great location right next to Waterfront Park and historic downtown streets with lovely art galleries and restaurants.  Favorite dinner: Old Bull Tavern.  Marina facilities and amenities are excellent and the people could not be more helpful. 

Beaufort City Marina


Beaufort Waterfront Park







Beaufort Waterfront Park
We spent hours riding our bikes around town, enjoying gracious antebellum homes framed by ancient live oaks and peaceful marsh and river views.

My bike and my husband at "The Castle" c. 1859.




Sams house, c. 1852, featured in the film "Prince of Tides"

The view from Sams house.
 
"The Castle" c. 1859
 

A view of the Marina from Bay Street.
 


The popular double porches and sky blue painted port ceilings


Double entrance stairs are another popular feature
Unusually heavy columns and double porches


Wraparound porches, unusual side entrance.
 
Double porches and double entry stairs combined.
 
Beaufort's early history is on display as well:
Construction using shells, which we in St. Augustine call "coquina"
Federal style John Mark Verdier House c. 1804
 
 Early houses of worship:

First African Baptist Church c. 1865
Beth Israel Synagogue c. 1908












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