Lighthouse Hilton Head
There are numerous fun activities on Hilton Head Island for families to enjoy. You can visit places like beaches, golf courses, and unique hotels and have a…
Vacasa Hilton Head
If you are looking to try something new, visit Hilton Head Island. It is consistently ranked as one of the top holiday spots in the world. Of…
Dinner Cruise Hilton Head
Dinner cruises are one of the most memorable ways to see the Lowcountry. These peaceful cruises will take you on a scenic trip along a creek…
Photo courtesy of Turtle Trackers of Hilton Head Island
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Turtle Trackers of Hilton Head Island Website
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The Sea Turtle Patrol is comprised of volunteers whose…
Fun Things To Do In Hilton Head
What comes into your mind when you hear about Hilton Head? The beautiful beaches, such as Coligny beach, Mitchellville Beach, and Driessen Beach?…
Activities In Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island is an island that's not too far off the coast of South Carolina. As you walk or drive through the streets, miles and…
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…
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…
Hilton Head’s mild climate, appealing natural surroundings, and careful development predetermined that this area would become one of this country’s most popular golf destinations.
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…
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. …
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.
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…
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.
Winged, feathered, scaled or furred, Hilton Head’s natural inhabitants are all impressive and enjoyable to observe, but require the utmost respect as you come upon their terrain.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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).
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…
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…
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…
There is a new family adventure available in both Hilton Head and Savannah – helicopter tours! From the air you get a unique perspective and whole new feel for…
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.
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…
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.…
Anthropologists guess that around 400 A.D. a form of belly boarding on wood planks was introduced in ancient Hawaii. Over the centuries, the art, sport and culture of surfing…
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…
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.
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.
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.’
The waters of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are an angler’s paradise. Just choose your fishing adventure – we have it all.
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.…
Photo by Eric Horan
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Gullah culture has woven its way into the fabric of the Lowcountry. Hilton Head Island offers visitors the chance to learn more about this unique and complex culture…
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…
Thanks to the ingenious masonry methods used by 18th century Lowcountry builders, you can walk the ruins of a grand antebellum tabby mansion. The Stoney-Baynard Ruins tells the colorful story…
For a quick history lesson, be sure to drive or bike by any one of the area’s historic churches. Most of these churches served as places of worship for abandoned…
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…
Hilton Head Island has the remnants of four Civil War forts. If you are interested in historic forts, don’t miss two of Savannah’s most significant forts: Fort Pulaski and…
Mitchelville was the first freed slave village in the United States. When the Union troops invaded and occupied Hilton Head Island in 1861 after the Battle of Port Royal, African-Americans…
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.
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.
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…
Lawton Stables has Hilton Head’s only small animal farm where your youngsters can meet and pet a beautiful and friendly collection of animals.
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…
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…
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,…
Hilton Head Island has an abundance of high caliber local musical fare at reasonable prices, and some totally free. Venues range from large auditoriums and tennis stadiums, to churches and…
Named one of the ‘100 Best Small Art Towns in America,’ Hilton Head Island is nationally renowned for its vibrant arts community, encompassing everything from first-class art galleries to Broadway-style…
You’ve been on the go all day, and now you’re ravenous. Lucky for you, the Hilton Head area is as loaded with great restaurants as it is with activities…
If you’re on the go – to the beach, boat or special event – grab a bite to eat at a food truck.
If golfing is the number one pursuit on Hilton Head, then the number two activity is the ‘golf widow’s revenge’ – SHOPPING.
Shopping for local produce and products in the laid-back ambiance of one of a Lowcountry’s farmers market is not only economical, but it is very entertaining. There are a…
Frisbee throwing has evolved into a game called Frisbee golf, or disc golf. There are two courses in the Hilton Head area.
Over 300 courts and 19 tennis clubs dot Hilton Head Island. Internationally recognized tennis programs for every age and ability level are offered year around, and there are always tournaments…
Miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an indoor game arcade.
Regional art center is a showcase for professional performing and visual arts.
Offers professionally guided sightseeing and nature tours aboard CraigCats, jet ski and boat rentals, and tours aboard a 20-passenger cycleboat.
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.
Carolina Rides rents Mokes, a street-legal electric low-speed vehicle (35 mph limit). It looks like a baby Jeep.
Photo courtesy of Chronic Golf
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With over 13 sports including football, soccer, baseball and even zombie dodge ball, there’s something for everyone from age…
The Coastal Discovery Museum is one of the most memorable destinations on Hilton Head Island. Explore natural history and cultural heritage on the 68-acre Honey Horn property.
Dolphin and nature excursions aboard zodiac rafts; sail boat rentals; sailing lessons; and Kids Camps.
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…
Daufuskie Island ferry service; dolphin tours; guided nature & history tours of Daufuskie Island; fireworks cruises; and golf cart rentals.
Dolphin and nature tours aboard the ‘SS Pelican’ and the ‘Island Queen.’
Eric Horan is an award-winning commercial and environmental photographer based in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Delivery to your home of meals prepared by area restaurants.
Join a 35-minute interactive bike tour while riding on glowing bicycles.Perfect fun for individuals, couples, families, groups, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Learn what life was like on Hilton Head Island before the bridge to the mainland was built in 1956. Guided tours of the Hilton Head Island Gullah Museum, located…
Hilton Head landmark lighthouse featuring a museum as you climb and a souvenir shop at the top.
History and genealogical library; educational programs; administrator of several Colonial and Civil War sites.
Dolphin watching and nature tours aboard the six passenger 27-foot catamaran ‘Flying Circus.’ Sunset and fireworks cruises available. Sailing lessons also available.
Dolphin and nature cruises aboard the ‘Holiday’ and crabbing aboard the ‘Crabber J II.’
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.
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.
Public recreation programs, wellness activities, and special events for youth, adults and seniors.
Offering Lowcountry nature, sightseeing, fishing, and water sports adventuring led by experienced and personable captains.
Photo courtesy of Main Street Medical
Main Street Medical Website
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Main Street Medical is an urgent care/primary care facility on Hilton Head Island that is available to treat…
Located on the ground floor of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Maritime Gift Galley features a unique stock of treasures, including historic books and authentic artifacts.
The Osprey Village Thrift Store sells gently used furniture, household goods, electronics, clothing and more. They accept donations during our regular business hours. All store proceeds go to fund Osprey…
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,…
Photograph by Jeff Keefer
Jeff Keefer Photography Website
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Jeff Keefer specializes in scenic photographs of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, and Hilton Head Island's…
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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…
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.
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…
Gift shop atop the Harbour Town Lighthouse; also features a wrap-around balcony for a 360 degree view.
Parasailing, boat rentals, dolphin and nature cruises, and evening cocktail cruises.
Offers dinner cruises on the Hilton Head waterways as well as cruises to Savannah’s riverfront and the popular summer Tuesday night fireworks display at Shelter Cove Harbour.
Owned and operated by Vagabond Cruises, The Stars and Stripes is an original 12-meter America’s Cup boat. This grand and celebrated sailboat is the historical America’s Cup winning vessel designed…
Daufuskie Difference operates a Sunset Supper Club at Daufuskie’s Freeport Marina’s Old Daufuskie Crab Company.