Photo by Eric Horan
Hilton Head means beautiful beaches, and every year over two million visitors flock here to enjoy the warm sunshine and beautiful, sloping shores of the Island.…
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…
Add to My Favourites The Lighthouse is located at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Climbing to the top of the lighthouse is one of the most popular visitor activities. You climb through a…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head Island is perfect for bike riding. Not only is it beautiful, it’s flat. When you first arrive here, you can’t help but notice all the bike…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head dolphins are as friendly as the people here. They show up in all the populated places – the Atlantic beaches, the sounds, and the creeks. …
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Explore Daufuskie Island by golf cart, an experience that is completely different and that you’ll remember for a long time. Great for all ages.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Port Royal Sound Foundation’s new Maritime Center is now open at the historic Lemon Island Marina, located between Bluffton and Beaufort on US 170 at the south end of the…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head has plenty of beaches and golf courses, but on an island known for its extensive tree canopy, a through-the-trees aerial adventure is a natural fit.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites If you want to see one of the Hilton Head’s most intriguing inhabitants, the American alligator, you probably need to go only as far as the nearest fresh water or…
Add to My Favourites Your visit to Hilton Head Island would be not complete without a trail ride on horseback through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Pretend you are back in time, in an…
Add to My Favourites 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.
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Back in 1986 the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established to form a nationwide network of trails created from abandoned railroad corridors. Now there are more than 2,000…
Add to My Favourites For a remarkable experience on Hilton Head, leave your car in the parking lot and knock out some fun time by renting a Moke (weird name, but it is catchy).
Add to My Favourites Coligny Circle and the Forest Beach area is easy to find; it is freely accessible by foot, car and bike; it’s right on the most popular public beach; and there…
Add to My Favourites The giant bronze statue of Neptune, Shelter Cove Harbour’s most famous landmark, furnishes an ideal family photo, but it is not the only thing that draws people to Shelter Cove…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites In the midst of over 200 wonderful restaurants on Hilton Head Island, there is one unique dining experience offering the ultimate in beauty and romance – a sunset dinner cruise.
Add to My Favourites Parasailing is your ticket to a peaceful yet thrilling experience. Soar over Hilton Head Island and you’ll see the Lowcountry for miles in every direction. Go solo or fly tandem.…
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites How about an extreme day. Experience the thrill of speeding behind a powerboat on nothing more than a pair of water skis or a bouncy rubber tube.
Add to My Favourites Stand up paddle boarding is one of today’s fastest growing water activities, great for all ages. World-class surfers, fitness gurus and watermen alike have embraced this latest exercise trend.
Add to My Favourites A popular sport on Hilton Head is jet skiing, or waverunning. Our waters are safe and uncrowded so you can go ‘fast and bouncy’ or ‘slow and cruise.’
Add to My Favourites 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.…
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If you are new to fishing in the Lowcountry, you may need some equipment and experienced advice. You may also need a fishing license or…
Add to My Favourites What’s a vacation without some leisurely time to kick back and drop a fishing pole into the water? If you aren’t a heavy-duty angler, you have kids in tow,…
Add to My Favourites Shrimping has always played a large role in the day-to-day life and culture of the people of Hilton Head Island and throughout the Lowcountry. So if you want to get…
Add to My Favourites Feeling a little crabby? An easy and relaxing Hilton Head family activity, perhaps easier than fishing, is an outing to go crabbing. If you would like to learn more…
Add to My Favourites 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…
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One of the most iconic images of the Lowcountry is a fisherman in his bateau throwing a huge mesh net to catch shrimp and bait fish.
So if you…
Add to My Favourites You may want a new good ‘beach read,’ or you might need a good way to entertain your youngsters. Whatever your need, take time to visit one of…
Add to My Favourites A visit to the Lowcountry is not complete until you’ve experienced the ‘haints’ of the South: Boo Hags and root doctors; Voodoo and grave robbers; pirates and Civil War…
Add to My Favourites While adults are typically the ones who enjoy the world-class golf on Hilton Head Island, the entire family can enjoy our fun and unique miniature golf courses.
Add to My Favourites The Sandbox on Hilton Head Island is a hands-on interactive museum for children with exhibits that are designed to help children learn while having fun.
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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…
Add to My Favourites Lawton Stables has Hilton Head’s only small animal farm where your youngsters can meet and pet a beautiful and friendly collection of animals.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Did you come to the Island with some kids and a dog that really need to run free? People and pets can find plenty of freedom at family-friendly parks…
Add to My Favourites 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,…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites The River Street Riverboat Company offers a variety of cruises aboard the Savannah River Queen and the Georgia Queen, replicas of the river boats that cruised America’s rivers in days…
Add to My Favourites From the cemeteries to bordellos to haunted mansions, Savannah has a reputation for having more than its fair share of ghosts and goose bumps, many of which have a basis…
Add to My Favourites Experience the excitement of a World War II combat mission or enjoy the quiet solitude of an authentic English countryside chapel at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.
Add to My Favourites Savannah’s Roundhouse Railroad Museum is a ‘must do’ for railroad buffs. There are exhibits of antique machinery, locomotives, passenger cars other rolling stock and a truly splendid model railroad set.
Add to My Favourites Hunting Island State Park is a truly spectacular place. Located on a 5,000-acre barrier island just 16 miles east of Beaufort on Hwy. 21, the park teems with wildlife and…
Add to My Favourites The city of Charleston is one of this country’s most popular destinations, having received ‘Cond退 Nast Traveler’s’ Award as ‘Top U.S. City.’ Visitors can choose from a number of guided…
Add to My Favourites Tour some of the south’s most iconic plantations: Boone Hall, Drayton Hall, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, Magnolia Plantation, and Middleton Plantation.
Add to My Favourites Miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an indoor game arcade.
Add to My Favourites Bubba’s Cabin Lowcountry Outfitters on Hilton Head Island is the place for all your fishing, crabbing, shrimping and cast netting gear, as well as souvenirs and bike rentals.
Add to My Favourites Dolphin and nature excursions aboard zodiac rafts; sail boat rentals; sailing lessons; and Kids Camps.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Dolphin and nature tours aboard the ‘SS Pelican’ and the ‘Island Queen.’
Add to My Favourites Join a 35-minute interactive bike tour while riding on glowing bicycles.Perfect fun for individuals, couples, families, groups, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head landmark lighthouse featuring a museum as you climb and a souvenir shop at the top.
Add to My Favourites Dolphin and nature cruises aboard the ‘Holiday’ and crabbing aboard the ‘Crabber J II.’
Add to My Favourites Bike rentals for all ages available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. All types, all sizes. Also rents beach equipment, fishing gear, games and more ages.
Add to My Favourites Island Head Watersports operates seasonally out of Hilton Head Harbour on Hilton Head’s north end. They offer parasailing, kayak and paddle board tours, pontoon boat rentals, and fireworks cruises.
Add to My Favourites Public recreation programs, wellness activities, and special events for youth, adults and seniors.
Add to My Favourites Offering Lowcountry nature, sightseeing, fishing, and water sports adventuring led by experienced and personable captains.
Add to My Favourites Offers a wide variety of outdoor programs including: guided kayak rentals and tours, boat-based dolphin tours, charter fishing, boat charters and rentals, tours of historic Daufuskie Island, stand-up paddleboarding,…
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Maritime Center's Website
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The Port Royal Foundation's Maritime Center features exhibits, classrooms, hands-on learning spaces and other areas where everyone can learn and celebrate the uniqueness…
Add to My Favourites Provides two-hour guided kayak and stand-up paddle board tours as well as kayak and board rentals along with Tuesday Night Fireworks tour and crabbing lessons.
Add to My Favourites Riverboat excursions along the Savannah River, including a variety of sightseeing, dining, and entertainment cruises.
Add to My Favourites Rents jet skis and kayaks by the hour. Offers kayak rentals by the hour as well as guided kayak tours to Pinckey Island National Wildlife Refuge. Operates on a…
Add to My Favourites Parasailing, boat rentals, dolphin and nature cruises, and evening cocktail cruises.
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Tammy Jane Website
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The 45-foot Tammy Jane is Hilton Head Island’s only excursion shrimping vessel. The 2-hour educational cruises will give you a hands-on look…
Add to My Favourites The Vagabond offers water tours and activities, including dolphin and nature tours, ghost tours, specialty kids tours, and ferry service to Daufuskie Island.
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