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.
How to have the best low-season vacation ever
Summer may be winding down, but vacation season on Hilton Head Island never ends. Fall and winter are great times to visit Lowcountry! Follow these tips to have a perfect low-season getaway.
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.
