How to Have a Dog-Friendly Vacation on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is beautiful year-round, but fall and winter are a particularly good time to visit with pets. From October 1 to February 28, dogs are allowed on Hilton Head Island beaches at any time. (From March 1 to September 30, dogs are allowed on the beach before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.)
Take advantage of these extended low-season beach times and plan a fun Lowcountry vacation for the whole family – including your pooch! Here’s how to plan a perfect dog-friendly vacation.
Jogging on the beach…
One of the joys of living near, or visiting, the ocean is being able to easily, and daily, enjoy its assets…the beach, the water, the seafood, and the tranquility of the gently rolling surf. One of the ways that I like to get out and enjoy our great seashore is by jogging in the evenings after work along the beach.
Paddle boarding hilton head style
So the newest craze on Hilton Head Island is paddle boarding. Seems like everyone is doing it now…or at least everyone knows about it. Called the sport of, “Hawaiian Kings,” it is essentially paddling on a surfboard (slightly fatter and heavier), bringing together the joy of being out on the water and gliding on its surface, almost like “walking on water,” and the discipline of paddling, akin to kayaking, but standing up.
What to Read This Summer on Hilton Head Island
Now that summer is here, it’s time to start compiling your summer reading list. And honestly, what’s a vacation without a good book to read? So here are 10 great books to crack open on your trip to Hilton Head Island this summer:
Seven Water Activities you have to try on Hilton Head Island
Sunrise strolls on our sandy shores. Bike rides along Spanish moss-draped pathways. Afternoons on the golf course. Hilton Head Island is easy to love from land, then you get on the water and realize you’ve only seen half the Island.
Here are seven water activities that show off Hilton Head Island at its best, whether you want a calm paddle through the marsh or a full-throttle view from the sky.
How to Build the Perfect Sandcastle: Inspiration for Your Next Beach Day on Hilton Head Island
With more than 12 miles of pristine stretches of sand, warm waters, and days drenched with sunshine, Hilton Head Island is consistently renowned as one of the top family beach vacation spots in the United States. Add in wider beachfronts, minimal wind and wave energy, and smaller sand grains which are easy to compact, and it’s no wonder our Island is also the idyllic setting to build the perfect sandcastle.
Here are a few methods and “moat”ivational tips on how to tower above your sandy competitors. Be sure to read to the end to ensure you are following the Town of Hilton Head Island's Beach Ordinance.
