Port Royal Boardwalk and Observation Tower — Attraction in Port Royal

A marshfront boardwalk and observation tower overlooking the confluence of Battery Creek, Beaufort River, and Port Royal Sound. There is a nice view of Parris Island across the river and marsh. Many people fish and cast for shrimp off the boardwalk but they aren't plentiful in this area; however you may have good luck chicken necking for blue Crabs in the summer and fall. This was built on an old dredge spoil area and if you look along the waters edge you may find some sharks teeth. There is also a public boat ramp here and many locals use the area...

This island has a wonderful view, very nice people and a somewhat nice place to visit if...u don't mind the very slow bumper to bumper traffic going to the island and the fact that u will find it very hard to find a park. And if u do manage to find a park on the side of the road, u will need to find the pay station connected to where u are parked or get ready to pay a nice parking ticket. Overall this is a beautiful place. We went on the weekend. Maybe the week days would have...

This is a long wooden pier you can fish/crab off/under the small pavilion or along the pier and has always been a great place to go with smaller children or just alone. You get to meet so many people and animals walking back and forth to the wooden observation tower. You will see dolphins, fish, crabs, birds, hear Parris Island doing drills, enjoy a festival or two, hunt for shark teeth at the sands "beach" next to it. Best part it is always free and...