2018 Accolades
| 50 Secret Places to Visit Now | Coastal Living |
| 50 Beautiful Small Towns in America | US News & World Report |
| 5 Surprise Romantic Getaways in the US | CBS News |
| 2018 Prettiest Towns in the South | Southern Living |
| One of 8 Small Southern Towns to Visit in 2018 | US News & World Report |
2017 Accolades
| South’s Best Small Town | Southern Living |
| Top Drive-In Theaters in the US | Travel Channel |
| Craven Street Named South’s Most Charming Street | Southern Living |
| One of the Best Small Towns in America | Thrillest.com |
| One of the Cutest Small Towns in America | Jetsetter |
| Most Charming Southern Vacations You Need to Experience | TripAdvisor |
| Charming Small Town in SC | U.S. News and World Report |
| 15 Amazing Places in the U.S. You Should Go For A Warm Christmas | LifeHack.org |
| Southern Towns With Real Character | USA Today |
| TCL Named Best Community College in SC | BestColleges.com |
| USCB Ranked 5th In Nation for Growth | Chronicle for Higher Education |
| Healthiest County in SC | CountyHealthRankings.org |
| Most Adorable Town in SC | MSN Lifestyle |
2016 Accolades
| 52 Places to go in the US | New York Times |
| 2016 Best Public Schools in SC (Riverview) | Niche.com |
| 9 Best Places to Retire in America | Business Advice Source |
| 50 Best Small Towns in America | Newsmax |
| Fripp Island – Best Beach Community of the Year | Real Estate Score Card |
| Beaufort: One of South Carolina’s Most Charming Towns | Vogue |
| 50 States, 50 Scenic Views | USA Today |
| Hunting Island #2 Best East Coast Beach | USA Today |
| 30 Most Beautiful Towns in America | Expedia – Viewfinder |
| 17 Perfect South Carolina Towns The Belong on a Post Card | Only in Your State |
| The 14 Cutest Small Towns in the South | MSN |
| 5 Southern Coastal Towns to Explore this Summer | Shermans Travel |
2015 Accolades
| The 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America | Good Housekeeping |
| The 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever | College Ranker |
| Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. = Hunting Island | TripAdvisor’s 2015 List |
| Beaufort County residents are healthier, live longer and lead higher-quality lives than residents in any other part of the state | 2015 County Health Rankings |
| Water Festival makes Top 20 events in the Southeast | Southeastern Tourism Society |
| 10Best: Small towns with big adventures | USA Today |
| The 30 Most Architecturally Impressive Small Towns in America | |
2014 Accolades
| Small Towns We Love | Southern Living |
| Best Small Towns in the U.S. | Smithsonian Magazine |
| Ranked #1 for healthiest county in South Carolina | 2014 County Health Rankings |
| Hunting Island #7 Top 25 U.S. Beaches | TripAdvisor |
| The Beaufort Inn = “Top 25 Hotels in the U.S.” | TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award |
| City Loft = “Top 25 Small Hotels in the U.S.” | TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award |
| 30 Great Places for Business Travelers | USA Today |
2013 Accolades
| Happiest Seaside Town | Coastal Living Magazine |
| #3 on Top 20 Most Preferred S.C. Destination Towns | Carolina Living |
| Hunting Island Beach “Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. | TripAdvisor |
