Where else you can chow down on Lowcountry Supper, buy unique, handmade crafts and “run” in a bed race? It’s the Beaufort Water Festival of course. This annual event held each summer offers activities and delicious food for young and old alike. It is always fun, hot and 100 percent Beaufort.
Downtown Beaufort
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BG - Best Annual Community Event
Beaufort Water Festival
BG - Best Auto Dealer - New
Vaden of Beaufort
If you've ever bought a new vehicle from the gang at Vaden of Beaufort, you know they really do "go the extra mile for you." From the time you walk in, to the moment you drive away in your new ride, Vaden's staff of sales professionals will assure you pick out the right new Buick, Chevy or GMC.
2811 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29906
BG - Best Auto Repair Shop
O'Brien's Professional Auto Service
With age, comes wisdom. O’Brien's Professional Auto Service has been servicing vehicles in Beaufort since 1980. There’s a reason why customers count on O’Brien's for their auto repairs.
148 Savannah Highway Beaufort, SC 29906
BG - Best Auto Repair Shop
Beaufort Auto Center
When you hear your car making “that” noise, you know you have to take it somewhere you can trust. Beaufort Auto Center can diagnose and repair the most challenging “noises” your vehicle can make.
436 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906
BG - Best Bartender
Shannon Smith, Rosie O'Grady's
If you’re looking for that friendly face on the other side of the bar, look no further than Shannon Smith at Rosie O’Grady’s. She's very attentive to her customers and always serves them with a smile. She’s what her looks for in a barkeep - always looking for a new idea or a new drink recipe, and she's not afraid to try something new. So, pony up the bar at Rosie O’Grady’s and find out why readers voted her “Best Bartender.”
2127 Boundary St., Suite 2, Beaufort, SC 29902
BG - Best Bed & Breakfast
The Rhett House Inn
The Rhett House Inn is known for its sweeping Greek Revival verandas and lush gardens that provide the perfect spot for relaxation. Start the day with a full Southern breakfast. Then after guests explore the 300-year-old jewel of Beaufort, they can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres and nightly desserts at Beaufort’s only AAA Four-Diamond Inn.
1009 Craven St., Beaufort, SC 29902
BG - Best Boat Repair
East Coast Marine
A family business now owned by "Ray Junior" Horn, East Coast Marine was founded in 1991. The shop repairs motorized boats, personal watercraft, trailers and generators. All welding is done on site, and East Coast Marine also paints the bottom of boats, sells gas and diesel generators. East Coast Marine doesn't cut corners—they take pride in all they do.
401 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906
BG - Best Car Wash
Custom Clean Car Wash
Custom Clean Car Wash provides its customers with the most modern equipment and a well-trained staff of professionals. They can help you answer questions like how often you should wash and wax your car and how to rid your car of rust, tar and other irritants.
1802 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29902
BG - Best Carpet Cleaning Service
Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning
There are lots of cleaning companies, but you don't have the time to wait for the cleaning company to finally show up, clean your floors, and then for the floors to dry. If you choose Heaven's Best, their staff promises to arrive on time, be professional, and your carpet will be dry in 1 Hour!
4921 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
BG - Best Carpet/Flooring
Carpet One/Creative Interiors
Whether you need durable and easy-to-clean carpet that holds up to race cars and snack time; soft and cozy for mornings filled with a cup of coffee and a good book; or elegant and timeless for those monthly cocktail parties, Carpet One/Creative Interiors has your floor options covered.
1404 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29902