The Coastal Discovery Museum should be your first stop for all things Hilton Head. This is place to go to gain a better understanding of the Lowcountry’s cultural heritage and…
Every year over two million visitors flock here to enjoy the warm sunshine and more than 12 miles of beaches that encircle Hilton Head. Beachcombing is a natural activity…
With miles of picturesque waterways Hilton Head Island offers many ways to explore. If you are adventurous and feel the call of the wild, try renting a powerboat and be…
A ‘must do’ for visitors to Hilton Head Island is a boat cruise to Savannah. Skip the hassles of driving and arrive at Savannah’s River Street in style.
In the Lowcountry, ‘photo ops’ can be found at every turn. Join a guided photographic tour along Hilton Head’s waterways or the Savannah River.
Both the amateur and the avid birdwatcher quickly recognize Hilton Head as a prime place for birding. Birding is so popular and such an essential part of the Lowcountry…
Hilton Head Island’s distinctive scenery, combined with its mysterious light, makes sunset viewing an enduring Lowcountry pastime. Any place on the western side of the Island will give you…
The Lowcountry’s estuarial ecosystem has led to the preservation of three national wildlife refuges that are open for exploration: Pinckney Island, ACE Basin, and the Savannah Wildlife Refuges.
Before there was Sea Pines, there was Palmetto Bay Marina, opened in 1959. The marina’s free-spirited Key West ambiance makes it a popular all-day destination. Water activities, restaurants, and…
Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town Yacht Basin is ‘must do’ – a great place for the whole family to spend a whole day. It is the center of activity…
Located at in the Sea Pines Resort, South Beach Marina Village is modeled after a New England-style fishing village. It is a great place to congregate, people watch, and…
There is so much fun to be had at this mid-island hub that the owners have decided to call this marina ‘Broad Creek Marina Adventures.’ You can spend the…
How about a pedal powered party! Whether you call it a boat, a bike, or a pub, this new cycle boat will certainly offer a fun and unforgettable experience.
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What better place to take in a serene sunset than in a boat on the water.
Better yet, add adult beverages and you have the perfect…
For an exhilarating guided water tour with plenty of photo opportunities, be sure to consider the thrill of riding in a hard bottom inflatable zodiac-type raft.
The Stars and Stripes is an original 12-meter America’s Cup boat skippered by Dennis Conner. Offers a 90-minute afternoon sail and a two-hour sunset sail.
Don’t miss out on taking a cruise on Hilton Head’s only trimaran, berthed at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin in the Sea Pines Resort.
For a tranquil experience on the water, take a sail on a sailing catamaran. You’ll feel totally relaxed as you take in the serene Hilton Head Island waters.
Set sail and venture out on the pristine waters that surround beautiful Hilton Head Island. Slicing through the sparkling water aboard a sail boat, with the warm sun shining…
Kayaking is a Hilton Head ‘must do.’ It is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural gifts the Lowcountry has to offer.
Here’s a new one – a two seat, down-low compact power catamaran that reaches speeds up to 30 miles an hour! And you drive it yourself! This has to be…
No, it’s not fishing to libations and live music. ‘Party boats,’ also known as ‘head boats,’ are large fishing boats that are licensed to carry ten to 100 passengers.…
Arrive home with the ultimate fish story – ‘I caught JAWS!’ Perhaps this is why shark fishing is one of the most popular excursions for both family fun and…
Photo courtesy of Mermaid Tours of Hilton Head
Give your youngsters the vacation memory of a lifetime: find a real
mermaid in the wild! Just picture their
faces when she swims right up…
Whether it’s Blackbeard or Jack Sparrow, pirates always seem to excite and fascinate us. Now your youngsters have a chance to experience what it must have been like to be…
When the tourist season swings into high gear, the night skies of Hilton Head sizzle with fireworks. Running from mid-June through to mid-August, beginning around 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting,…
Just a short distance across the water from Hilton Head Island is Daufuskie Island, a century removed from the upscale stores, vacation villas, and power yachts of Hilton Head’s busiest…
If you are curious about Daufuskie Island but want more flexibility than a guided tour, design your own day trip. Visiting Daufuskie can be a completely impromptu adventure, requiring nothing…
The Crabber J II is great fun for the whole family. Learn about sport crabbing and the Atlantic Blue Claw Crab. You’ll teach you how to catch crab as…
Eric Horan is an award-winning commercial and environmental photographer based in Beaufort County, South Carolina.