Shell Point South Carolina Map

About Shell Point, South Carolina

Shell Point is a locality in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,439. The population density is 193.0 people per km². Shell Point is located at 32.3835°N, 80.7359°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29906.

Shell Point unfolds as a mosaic of salt marsh and manicured greens, where the gentle arms of the Beaufort River embrace the land. It lies 5.1 miles south-west of Beaufort, SC (from Beaufort, SC: bearing 229°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west of Port Royal. The air here carries the briny tang of the Atlantic, a constant, soft whisper against the palmetto fronds that sway like dancers in the perpetual breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, paints the waterways in shifting shades of pewter and gold, reflecting the broad, open sky that stretches over the low country. Ancient oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand as stoic sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching towards the horizon, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave. The history of Shell Point is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of tides and the cultivation of the land. Once a region shaped by the rhythms of rice and indigo plantations, its character has evolved, now embracing a more serene existence. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the gentle pull of its maritime heritage, with fishing boats occasionally dotting the horizon and the aquaculture of oysters and shrimp a subtle but present hum. This is a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the quiet dignity of its landscape and the unhurried pace of life, a place where the legacy of generations is carried on the sea air.

About This Shell Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shell Point, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.383529, -80.73594. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shell Point and Beaufort County.

Detailed location data for Shell Point includes the ZIP code (29455), telephone area code (864, 843), county seat of Beaufort County (Beaufort), and school district assignment (Beaufort County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shell Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.