Local Area

The largest barrier island between New Jersey and Florida, with 12 miles of breathtaking Atlantic beachfront, Hilton Head Island is located on the Intra-coastal Waterway and encompasses vast sea marshes, creeks and lagoons, and moss-draped forests of live oaks, magnolias, pines and palmettos. wildlife preserves make the island home to hundreds of species of birds and animals, including the familiar alligator.

With its trademark striped lighthouse, world-class golfing, top-ranked tennis facilities and magical marinas-it's no wonder why Hilton Head Island is the ideal place to retreat and reinvigorate. Practically any water sport imaginable is available, along with great outlet and boutique shopping and award-winning restaurants-for countless ways to plan your getaway.

Hilton Head Island Attractions

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
This award winning regional arts center showcases professional performing and visual arts. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina also hosts cultural festivals and educational programs.
14 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
http://www.artshhi.com/

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island NWR was established in 1975 and is a refuge of salt marsh, tidal creeks, forestland, brushland, freshwater pnds and brushland. The Island is also a refuge for many different types of wildlife including American alligators, white-tailed deer, white ibis, herons and egrets.
Pinckney Island, Bluffton, SC 29910
http://www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland/

Coastal Discovery Museum
Established in 1985 to educate the public about the cultural heriatage and natural history of the Lowcountry, the Coastal Discovery Museum makes learning about Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area fun for the hole family.
100 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/

Shelter Cove Marina
Shelter Cove Marina is Hilton Head Island's largest deep-water yacht basin. Enjoy water sports like deep-sea fishing, crabbing, dinner cruises, sail and power boat rentals and more.
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Tanger Outlets
With over 80 brand name outlets including Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Michael Kors and Guess, the Tanger Outlets are Hilton Head's premier shopping destination.
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead

Old Town Bluffton
Enjoy shopping and dining in a unique setting with flower boxes, rocking chairs and fun art and discover the charm of historic Bluffton.
http://www.oldtownbluffton.com/

Historic Beaufort Waterfront
Chartered in 1711, Beaufort is the second oldest town in South Carolina and one of the nation's largest historic districts. The Beaufort waterfront park area features taverns, art galleries and small shops and is also home to city festivals and events.
http://www.beaufort.com/

Historic Savannah
Founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe and Georgia's first city, Savannah is home to an abundance of historical homes, buildings and figures.

Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
Port Royal Golf Club, named one of the "Top 75 U.S. Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest Magazine, is located on the northwestern point of Hilton Head Island. The Club is situated in the Port Royal Plantation along with the luxurious oceanfront Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. With 54 holes of legendary golf, Port Royal Golf Club features three golf courses: Barony, Planter's Row and Robber's Row. In addition to being praised for its unrivaled golf experience, Port Royal Golf Club is also well-known as a world-class tennis destination.
10 Clubhouse Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Harbour Town Lighthouse
Completed in 1970, the Harbour Town Lighthouse is a 90-foot, red-and-white striped lighthouse on Hilton Head Island. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and explore the Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum and buy a souvenir the Top of the Lighthouse Shop.
149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
http://www.harbourtownlighthouse.com/

Biking
One of the most popular activities while visiting Hilton Head Island is bike riding. With miles of both paved and dirt paths covering the Island, there isn't a place visitors can't go with their bikes, including the 12 miles of sandy beaches. The designated bike paths on the Island are bordered by plants, wild animals, and marshlands. Explore trails from sunrise to sunset and see Hilton Head Island from a new perspective.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve encompasses 605 acres and offers hiking, fishing and wildlife veiwing for visitors. Be sure to chek out the Warner W. Plahs Wildflower Field and the Indian Shell Ring, which is over 4000 years old.
Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Audubon-Newhall Preserve
This 50-acre nature preserve provides a protected habitat for indigenous South Carolina Lowcountry animals and plants. The preserve is free to visitors and offers hiking trails and trail guides.
Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
http://sc.audubon.org/Chapters_Sanctuaries_Newhall.html

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Take in a concert at the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and enjoy musical and artistic excellence.
32 Office Park Rd, Suite 214, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
http://www.hhso.org/

Heritage Library
The Heritage Library is a private reference library and research center that is open to the public for a small daily fee. It contains over 4,500 books on both genealogy and history.
852 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
http://www.heritagelib.org/

May River Theatre Company
Enjoy a night of entertainment at a production or musical by the May River Theatre Company held in Bluffton's Ulmer Auditorium.
20 Bridge St, Bluffton, SC 29910
http://mayrivertheatre.com/

Main Street Youth Theatre
Enjoy a family-oriented preformance at the Main Street Youth Theatre, which provides amateur local young talent with theatrical expeirence through high quality productions and educational outreach.
3000 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
http://www.msyt.org/

University of South Carolina - Beaufort's South Campus
Explore the historic campus of USCB, located on the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of downtown Beaufort.
801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902
http://www.uscb.edu/