Port Royal, hilton head island
- Size: 1000 acres (private gated community)
- Real Estate: : Port Royal is the only ocean-side community that does not allow short-term vacation rentals. Port Royal is truly a “residential” neighborhood with 3 miles of combined oceanfront and sound front property. Port Royal is the perfect setting for someone who wants private beach access without the transient feel of a resort. There are no hotels and no villas located behind the private gates.
- 2010 Home Prices: range from the $400’s to over $2.7M (oceanfront)
- Golf Courses: The Port Royal Golf Club has 3 golf courses: Robbers Row, The Barony and Planter’s Row. These courses are open to the public, however, private golf memberships are available to residents. All three courses are accessed by a centrally-located golf shop and clubhouse which is outside the security gates.
- Tennis Facilities:The Port Royal Racquet Club is located just outside the security gate and offers 16 tennis courts – “Har-Tru”, hard and grass. The courts are open to the public but memberships for residents are available.
- Bike Trails: Located throughout the community and connect to Island bike trail system.
- Beach Club: Port Royal Beach Club includes a junior Olympic sized pool, kiddie pool, hot tub and covered pavilion perfect for parties and cookouts overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Port Royal Sound. This is a private amenity for residents and their accompanied guests.
- Beach Access Areas:There is parking at the Beach Club as well as dedicated walkways residents can use to access the private beaches of Port Royal.
- Features of interest: Port Royal has two Civil War forts located on its grounds and was the Southern headquarters of the Union Army through most of the war. The Westin Resort, with restaurants and entertainment, is located just outside Port Royal along the ocean on its southern boundary.
