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 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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.…
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…
For the perfect day trip, you don’t have to look any farther than over the bridge from Hilton Head Island to find the quaint, historical town of Bluffton. It…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The history, scenery and ambiance of Georgia’s First City attract filmmakers from around the world. Savannah has been the location for over 87 movies. There are over 110 movie…
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.
Miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an indoor game arcade.
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Chronic Golf Website
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With over 13 sports including football, soccer, baseball and even zombie dodge ball, there’s something for everyone from age…
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.’
Dolphin and nature tours around Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head landmark lighthouse featuring a museum as you climb and a souvenir shop at the top.
The Heyward House Museum offers guided tours, conducted by volunteer docents, who explain the background of the house and place it in context of the greater historical setting of Bluffton.…
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.
Public recreation programs, wellness activities, and special events for youth, adults and seniors.
Kayak tours and rentals.
Offering Lowcountry nature, sightseeing, fishing, and water sports adventuring led by experienced and personable captains.
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,…
Bike rentals.
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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…
Riverboat excursions along the Savannah River, including a variety of sightseeing, dining, and entertainment cruises.
Parasailing, boat rentals, dolphin and nature cruises, and evening cocktail cruises.
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…
Photo courtesy of Vagabond Cruises
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…
The Vagabond offers water tours and activities, including dolphin and nature tours, ghost tours, specialty kids tours, and ferry service to Daufuskie Island.