At the edge of the Atlantic, a million miles from the mundane, Hilton Head Island awaits visitors with a bounty of attractions and a welcome as warm as its sandy beaches. Get away from it all or do it all – the choice is yours on this Island renowned for its stunning Lowcountry landscape and casually elegant lifestyle.
Play a round of golf on an oceanfront course or take a sunset stroll on a secluded beach during your vacation. Swim in the surf with the grandkids or indulge in a lava seashell massage at a world-class spa. Reel in the big one on a deep sea fishing excursion or kayak with the dolphins in the calm waters of Broad Creek.
On this 12-mile island, located at the southernmost tip of South Carolina, the variety of recreational activities and attractions is surpassed only by the dining and shopping options available. Enjoy fresh-from-the-trawler shrimp at a dockside restaurant, soft-shell crabs from the May River, or the famous Frogmore Stew prepared by native islanders.
For the shoppers in your crew, delight in the dozens of designer-brand outlet stores, chic boutiques, and specialty shops. An eclectic mix of galleries and studios awaits in Bluffton’s thriving arts district. An out-of-the-ordinary vacation in an extraordinary place. Plan your vacation to Hilton Head Island today.
Hilton Head Island Must-Sees
Natural beauty abounds on this South Carolina barrier island, about 100 miles from Charleston and 35 miles from Savannah. The pristine island, only 12 miles long and five miles wide, is ringed with white sand beaches and dotted with nature preserves, forests of ancient live oaks and gated luxury resorts.
Bring your clubs (or rent them)! The upscale island has 24 championship golf courses. Go horseback riding on the beach and bike or hike the 50 miles of nature trails.
Look for dolphins aboard a guided boat cruise or rent a kayak to explore saltwater estuaries, private coves and creeks. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the island at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
The island has more than 250 restaurants and 200 stores. Browse art galleries and boutiques in Old Town Bluffton and Harbour Town. During the summer, watch weekly fireworks displays in Shelter Cove Harbour.
For more information visit the Hilton Head tourism website
