FOCUS ON Port Royal Landing Marina
Port Royal Landing Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is a perfect example of true Southern hospitality and of a marina family that cares about boaters! Port Royal Landing Marina guards the western banks of Beaufort River just south of marker #244.
Port Royal Landing Marina welcomes you and your crew!
The delightful hospitality that you find in the Low Country of South Carolina is often referred to as “The Royal Treatment” here at Port Royal Landing Marina. Our staff is available and anxious to do everything we can to exceed your expectations of quality and service. It is our goal to make your stay at PRLM the most pleasant marina experience you have on your trip. We intend to be the standard by which you judge all other marinas along the waterway.
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Royal Treatment
Slow down, sit back, and relax. Stay another day or two. Enjoy the surrounding historic area, our facilities, and our service. Take advantage of our location between the two historic towns of Beaufort and Port Royal. Get a large dose of that Low Country “Royal Treatment” and we believe you too will find us habit forming!
Problems? Let one of our knowledgeable staff members help. We can’t solve them all, but when we cannot, we will make every effort to find someone who can.
CLICK HERE for bios of the Port Royal Landing Marina Staff
Historic Port Royal and Beaufort
When berthed at our marina, you are surrounded by history. Jean Ribaut sailed into the Port Royal Sound in 1562 and wrote to his sponsors in France that there was “no fairer no fitter place.” His way of saying “it just doesn’t get any better than this.” He liked the area enough that he established the village of Port Royal that same year. Beaufort is a relative newcomer, chartered much later in 1711. Today, these two historic towns are separated only by the width of a sign post at the Burger King on Ribaut Road, which runs through both towns. This entire area is known for some of the finest hospitality in the South. We will be glad to make dinner reservations for you or to provide information on any of the many attractions in our area.
There are many magnificent antebellum homes along the water and on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort- some of which are open to the public, such as the John Mark Verdier House. Even those that are not open to the public are still worth a trip by foot, bicycle, tour bus, horse drawn carriage, or our courtesy car to take a look at their magnificent pre-civil war construction. The area, and specifically some of these homes, has been host to a number of award-winning movies such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, and The Great Santini (The last two were written by local author Pat Conroy). In fact, in the closing scene of The Prince of Tides, our marina can be seen as Nick Nolte rides over the adjacent bridge. In addition to the antebellum homes, there are several pre-civil war churches, the Beaufort Museum, fine antique stores, horse and buggy rides in the downtown area, tabby ruins at Old Sheldon Church and Dataw Island. Beaufort also features Hunting Island State Park, Parris Island, and the Penn Center, where the native Gullah traditions and language are preserved and nurtured. We will be glad to give you directions, provide you with maps, lend you the courtesy car, or drive you downtown to get started.
On-site Facilities:
Ship’s Store– Located landside, you will find our ship’s store stocked with many marine items that you may need. We are a Land-N-Sea overnight order center. Should we not have what you need in stock, our 25,000+ item catalog probably does. Orders in by 3:00 PM are delivered around noon the next day with no freight charge to you. Deliveries are made Tuesday through Friday.
Courtesy Car– The marina has a courtesy car available for your convenience. It is available for short trips in the area during normal marina hours. ATM machines, grocery stores, pharmacies, auto parts stores, medical facilities, banks, churches, golf courses, and shopping in downtown Beaufort or Port Royal are all just a short ride from the marina. We can provide you with a map and directions to any of these locations.
Dock Carts– For ease in moving those supplies up and down our pier and docks, we have available a number of dock carts for your use. Also, if you need some additional hauling power, we can help with one of our golf carts. Just let us know!
Shower and Restroom Facilities– Clean, code secured, well-lit showers and restroom facilities are located adjacent to the ship’s store. Detergent, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and other toilet articles are available in the ship’s store for purchase.
Laundromat– We have an on-site laundry facility open twenty four hours for your convenience.
The Back Porch Grille– Also landside, you will find the Back Porch Grille, our own little taste of waterway 
America. They serve what according to many of our repeat customers is the best cheeseburger on the ICW. A menu is included in your welcome package and we hope that you will give it a try. A ten percent discount is available for our visiting boaters. There is usually live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The food is good, the service fair, the beverages cold, and the clientele… well, they are a study in themselves. The Back Porch Grille opens daily at 11:00 AM (opens at 4:00 PM on Mondays) and the food is available until 9:00 PM (or later with notice.) The bar closes around midnight, and it can be an adventure. Stop in and give it a try.
Thank you for staying with us, best wishes, and safe passage. Please let us know what you have seen along the waterway that we might use to improve your next stay.
Just a walk or short bike ride away:
Food & Beverage
.4 miles………….Hardee’s: breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and fried chicken
.5 miles………….Agave: Mexican grill (authentic Mexican cuisine)
.6 miles………….Piggly Wiggly: grocery store
.6 miles………….ABC Wine & Spirits: beer, liquor and wine
.45 miles……….Alvin Ord’s: fresh made sandwiches and taco salads, etc.
.45 miles……….CJ Seafood Express: fresh seafood market (shrimp, fish, crab, etc.)
Cypress Wetlands Boardwalk
.76 miles……….Mizu Japanese Restaurant: hibachi steakhouse and sushi
.7 miles………….Port Royal Farmers Market: local produce and various fresh foods. Saturdays 8-12pm
.8 miles………….Pizza Hut: dine in and delivery pizza
.9 miles………….Carolina Tavern: wings & ribs sports bar
1.6 miles……….Smokin Planks: family owned and operated BBQ and Smokehouse
1.6 miles……… 4 Island Pizza: take out & delivery only
1.9 miles……….La Nopalera Restaurant: Mexican food
1.1 miles……….Red Rooster Café: breakfast & lunch meals Monday through Saturday
1.7 miles……….11th Street Dockside Seafood Restaurant: overlooking shrimp docks on Port Royal Sound
1.9 miles……….Moon Doggies Café & Grill: great American food meets Southern hospitality
1.9 miles……….Athenian Gardens: authentic Greek dishes with American friendly options
1.9 miles……….City Java: local coffee shop, breakfast & lunch
2.7 miles……….Publix: grocery store
2.8 miles……….Rancho Grande restaurant: Mexican food
2.8 miles……….Island Meat Market: Family owned market with full selection of prime cut meats
2.8 miles……….Bill’s Liquor: great selection of craft beer, premium liquor and fine wines
Medical Care & Pharmacy
.4 miles.………..CVS Pharmacy
.4 miles………….Doctor’s Care Medical Facility
.8 miles………….US Naval Hospital
1.7 miles………..Keyserling Cancer Center
1.85 miles………Dentists & Family Doctors, etc.
1.9 miles………..Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Other Businesses & Services
.4 miles…………Citgo Service Station
.4 miles…………Advance Auto Parts
.5 miles…………Ferguson Enterprises: plumbing, bath, kitchen & lighting
.6 miles…………West Marine
.6 miles…………MCAS Credit Union & ATM
.6 miles………..Music Cooperative: Instrument sales, service and lessons
.75 miles………CAPA’s Closet: thrift store benefiting abused children and child abuse prevention
1 mile…………..Roy’s Aquarium: pets & supplies
2.8 miles………Grayco Hardware & Home: family owned hardware and home goods store
Thank you for staying with us, best wishes, and safe passage. Please let us know what you have seen along the waterway that we might use to improve your next stay.
CLICK HERE for a feature on Pat Conroy’s 69ft yacht, The Prince of Tides
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Port Royal Landing Marina
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