Sea Turtle Season is Here
From early May through October, Hilton Head Island becomes a welcome place for sea turtles as they nest along our shores. The most common nester on America’s Favorite Island® is the loggerhead, and while spotting turtle tracks or a nesting area can feel like a rare Lowcountry moment, the best way to help is simple: give turtles space, keep beaches dark at night, and leave no trace.
If you’re visiting the Lowcountry during sea turtle season and hoping to experience nature responsibly, here are a few simple ways to enjoy the beach while helping turtles stay safe.
Celebrate Fourth of July on Hilton Head Island
Fourth of July arrives with plenty of familiar signs on Hilton Head Island. Bikes pick up red, white, and blue streamers, beach chairs make their way toward the shoreline, runners gather at Jarvis Creek Park, and music drifts through Harbour Town. This year, as America marks its 250th anniversary, the day carries a little extra spark. And by nightfall, everyone will have one eye on the sky.
Whether your Fourth of July starts with a 5K, a beach stroll, or a spot near the Harbour Town Lighthouse, there’s plenty happening across America’s Favorite Island®.
A Lowcountry Gift Guide for the Whole Family
Hilton Head Island is known for our miles of pristine beaches, abundant natural beauty, authentic Lowcountry flavors, and our welcoming, laid back vibe. It’s for these reasons that we’re America’s Favorite Island® and are a destination families return to year after year, generation after generation. This year, the holidays will look very different for many families. Some annual vacations to the Lowcountry have been postponed, and gatherings will need to be much smaller than usual. We know that Hilton Head Island is a part of many families’ annual traditions, so if you love the Lowcountry and wish you were here, we sure do have the gift guide for you.
Read on to learn more about our recommendations for Lowcountry gifts for the whole family from local Hilton Head Island small businesses! All of the shops we’ve linked to offer the ability to order online and/or by telephone, making it easy to #ShopSmall and bring Hilton Head Island home for the holidays.
Bring on the Low Tide Fun at Bluffton's May River Sand Bar
When in Bluffton do as the locals do. This means:
- if you don’t catch your seafood yourself you buy it as the Bluffton Oyster Company
- if you don’t grow your own produce you buy it from the local farmers and vendors at the Thursday afternoon farmers market in Old Town and…
- if you have a boat or access to one, on summer weekends when the tide is right you hang out at the May River sand bar
Golf Options for the Entire Family This Summer
Golf participation surged in 2020 with thousands of new and lapsed golfers taking up the game. And 2021 is off to a fast start, with a record number of juniors taking up the game.
If you’re planning a family trip to Hilton Head Island this summer, resorts and courses around “Golf Island” are offering several camps, clinics and promotions for young golfers.
Here’s a roundup as of this writing and check back for additional updates later this spring as more programming is announced.
Three Mystery Beaches on Hilton Head Island
The beach on Hilton Head Island is a house of mysteries. Around every bend is a clue about places of great battles, lost plantations, landscapes reshaped. This Island keeps its secrets at the water’s edge. But you can discover the clues if you know where to look.
