WELCOME TO DATAW ISLAND
Historical charm. Natural beauty.
Extraordinary living.
Dataw Island’s centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss will captivate your senses and amaze your guests as you enjoy golfing on our two recently-renovated courses, playing tennis, croquet, bocce, boating, and just living the relaxed yet active coastal lifestyle.
Dataw is a private gated island just six miles east of the charming Lowcountry town of Beaufort, SC, and close to Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston. You’ll find the perfect blend of history and modern amenities, along with excellent real estate values.
Whether your idea of paradise comprises social activities, clubs, sports, wellness, history, nature, art, and voluntarism or gathering with friends for a sweet tea, Dataw Island charms all who visit with her genteel Southern charm and open, welcoming atmosphere.
Dataw Island has been recognized with these prestigious honors:
| SC Golf Raters Panel |
Both Courses Ranked in the Top 50 - 2020 |
| SCGA |
Club of the Year |
| USTA |
Outstanding Tennis Facility (One of four private communities recognized) |
| Hilton Head Monthly magazine |
Top 25 Golf Community |
| Real Estate Scorecard |
Members' happiness quotient was recognized with the Bliss Award for the "Best South Carolina Community" |
| ideal-LIVING Magazine |
"Best Golf Community" - two years running!
"Top 100 Planned Community"
"Best Health and Wellness"
"Best Water Views"
"Best Kayaking"
"Best Island Community”
“Best Gardens" |
| Beaufort Gazette Reader's Choice Poll |
"Best Community/Neighborhood"
"Best Golf Course"
"Best Golf Instruction"
"Best Tennis Facilities and Instruction"
"Best Wedding Location" |
| TopRetirementCommunities.com |
Top Retirement Community |
| Golf Course Home Network |
Top 20 Golf Community in America – Top Community to Follow Your Passion: Charitable Giving |
| Best Retirement Destinations |
#1 Best Community in South Carolina |
| Travel + Leisure Magazine |
One of the top 100 Private Golf Communities in America |
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National Register of Historic Places
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Sams Plantation Tabby Ruins Complex
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We've also been honored to host the Carolinas PGA "South Carolina Open," the SCGA "Senior Amateur," "Junior Championship," and the "Amateur Championship," " and the "TaylorMade/Adidas Intercollegiate," as well as the USTA event "Dataw Splash."
But don't just take our word for it! We invite you to come and Experience Dataw for yourself, where historic charm meets natural beauty...for extraordinary living!