The fastest way to understand South Carolina is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Charleston
A historic Lowcountry city of cobblestone streets and pastel row houses.
Myrtle Beach
A lively Grand Strand beach town packed with boardwalks and golf courses.
Hilton Head Island
A resort island of manicured golf courses and quiet beaches.
Columbia
The state capital, anchored by the University of South Carolina.
Greenville
A revitalized downtown along the Reedy River with a growing food scene.
Beaufort
A picture-postcard Lowcountry town of antebellum homes and marshes.
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