The Island - What To Do
Our peaceful setting belies the many energizing activities the Island offers. Opportunities for meeting guests to bond, team-build and forge meaningful connections are everywhere. Of course, we are synonymous with world-class golf and pristine beaches, but we also boast some of the Southeast’s finest saltwater fishing, kayaking, birding, biking, hiking and sailing to name a few. Those guests who enjoy cultural pursuits will delight in our exceptional theater and symphony performances as well as the active artist and writer community that makes its home here.
For a community its size, Hilton Head offers an impressive number of cultural possibilities. You can take in a Broadway-caliber show at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, enjoy a performance of the highly-rated Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, explore the galleries of dozens of local artists or take part in the vibrant Gullah Celebration and scores of other community festivals.
Golf
Home to 24 courses and the annual Heritage Tournament in Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island’s golf community has something to offer every group. From specialized classes and trainings to group outings, our fairways are well suited to any level of player. With Hilton Head's sub-tropical climate, sunny skies and lush green fairways, the destination boasts a year-round golf season. Golf enthusiasts will delight in the wide and scenic fairways of the Island's courses, created by golf's most preeminent architects. George and Tom Fazio, Arthur Hills, Rees and Robert Trent Jones, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, George Cobb, Gary Player, Fuzzy Zoeller and Willard Byrd have all left their distinctive mark on the championship courses.
Golf Courses - Public
Golf Courses - Private
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Tennis
Five major tennis centers boast more than 100 courts, for both public and resort use. And while the favored surface here is clay, hard and grass courts are also available, as are indoor and lighted facilities. Legendary tennis instructor Dennis Van Der Meer has helped to serve up Hilton Head Island tennis to players around the globe by founding his own teaching university on the Island. Likewise, Wimbledon champion Stan Smith also calls Hilton Head Island home and can be found, from time to time, displaying his famed techniques at the Sea Pines Racquet Club. And the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center has been ranked among the Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts by Tennis magazine.
Tennis
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Biking & Trails
Hilton Head Island provides nearly 80 miles of pathways and nature trails which pedestrians and cyclists may enjoy. In addition, the Island boasts 12 miles of the world’s finest beach. Low tide is an ideal time to enjoy the coastline by bicycle.
Bike Sales
Bike Tours
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Boating and Water Activities
A variety of public boat marinas are located throughout Hilton Head Island. Many charter boats are available for rental as well as excursion tours. Popular tours include kayaking, dolphin-watching tours, fishing charters, dinner cruises, eco-tours, and even day trips to Savannah, Georgia. The VCB also has a list of recommended adventure companies.
Boat Tours
Water Sports
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Family and Friends
Hilton Head Island provides a safe, natural environment for all types of visitors: as a relaxing yet fun-filled setting for your family or as a casual, laid-back atmosphere for friends. With enchantments for both the young, and the young-at-heart, Hilton Head Island is an ideal place for all who seek to refresh, renew and relax.
Inspire your kids’ creativity with shells and sandcastles as they frolic on the wide shores of Hilton Head Island beaches. Bring your kids to the newly remodeled Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, which offers a butterfly pavilion nature tours and cruises, as well as Island history and ecological programs. While at the museum, learn about the rich Gullah history of the South Carolina Lowcountry, through art displays and an interpretive, historic bus tour.
In the evenings, make a trip to the picturesque Harbour Town Yacht Basin, where you can climb the famous candy-striped lighthouse, savor a delicious ice cream cone, and enjoy the delightful lyrics and songs sung by renowned musician Greg Russell, who has been entertaining children in Harbour Town for more than 30 years. Or, from June through August, your family can also listen to an outdoor concert by Shannon Tanner who has performed at Shelter Cove for more than 20 years. Shelter Cove Harbour is also home to a brilliant summertime fireworks display. In addition, each of the hotels and resorts offers exciting camps and activities for children all summer long.
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Nightlife
There are numerous live entertainment venues, both indoors and out. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina offers Broadway musicals and classical performances, art exhibits and festivals year-round. The Jazz Corner specializes in jazz and blues, with a variety of artists performing weekly. For late night libations, Hilton Head Island offers numerous nightclubs and lounges, from sports bars and beach bars to the chic XO Lounge at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort or the Metropolitan Lounge at Park Plaza.
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Spas
Many of Hilton Head Island’s resorts have fully integrated the spa experience into their amenity packages. The Heavenly Spa at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa was the first of its kind in the continental U.S. The Spa Soleil at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa is as pampering and serene as it is beautiful. Meeting attendees can add spa treatments to their daily agenda without ever leaving the resort property. An array of traditional treatments and customized local offerings and packages are available.
Spas
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Dining
Hilton Head Island Restaurants…So Much on the Menu With more than 250 Hilton Head Island restaurants, and more being cooked up every day in nearby Bluffton, it's hard to go hungry. Hilton Head Island restaurants offer a little taste of everything–a Lowcountry specialty and an array of international cuisine that includes French, Italian, Caribbean, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, Thai and Mexican, along with all-American fare like pit-cooked barbecue, prime steaks and home-style southern specialties. And, of course, what Island trip would be complete without sampling the famous local seafood: succulent shrimp, sweet blue crab and briny oysters.
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Shopping
From eclectic boutiques, artisans and art galleries to more than 200 stores and exclusive outlets, Hilton Head Island and nearby Bluffton are a shopper’s delight. Whatever you’re seeking, you’re sure to find. Spend an afternoon wandering around airy breezeways that connect shops with marinas, or head out on a gallery tour to peruse arts and crafts from near and far. Stores inspired by the Gullah culture, nautical themes and even golf abound–stop in to find local favorites such as handmade sweet-grass baskets or the latest in local fashion.
Shopping Centers
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Cultural Pursuits
For a community its size, Hilton Head offers an impressive number of cultural experiences. Visitors can take in Broadway-caliber shows at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, enjoy a performance of the highly-acclaimed Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, explore the galleries of dozens of local artists or take part in the vibrant Gullah Celebrations and scores of community festivals.
Arts & Culture
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