The Real Story About the Harbour Town Lighthouse
To understand the real story behind Hilton Head Island’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, we need to travel back in time to 1949 when Charles Fraser’s father was part of a timber syndicate that bought two-thirds of the Island. As the story goes, in the summer of 1950 before starting his freshman year at Yale Law School, Fraser worked in his father’s island logging camp and fell in love with the area. In fact, so much so that he convinced his father to let him develop what is now Sea Pines.
Hilton Head Island's Most Special and Secret Spots
It’s no secret, Hilton Head hosts some magical spots. Having grown up on the Island and having married an adventurous local, I believe collectively my husband Lee and I have traversed every square inch of this beautiful island.
5 Hilton Head Island Date Night Ideas
Pristine sandy beaches that were made for strolling hand-in-hand, stunning sunrises and sunsets, delicious food and drinks, lavish accommodations, abundant natural beauty–Hilton Head Island is a picture-perfect date destination. For a memorable first date, a milestone anniversary, or anything in between, it doesn’t get more romantic than a rendezvous for two on Hilton Head Island.
Need a little inspiration for planning a great date? Check out some of our favorite Hilton Head Island date ideas for an unforgettably romantic day or evening!
Top 10 Places on Hilton Head Island to Take Your Kids – for Free!
I love writing the family vibe for Hilton Head Island! Being able to explore the Lowcountry, and bring Gray (2 years old) along gives us the opportunity to make incredible family memories.
While everything I recommend is well worth your money for the experience, my local mom friends and I took the time to compile this list and share our photos….local mom insights, just for you! It’s the Top 10 family activities for Free on Hilton Head Island! Some of them may be familiar to you, some of them may new, but all are Hilton Head “Mom” approved. Enjoy and let me know additional suggestions in the comments below or on twitter @heatherrath!
The Kayaker's Guide to Hilton Head Island
Welcome to America’s Favorite Island—best explored by sea. Grab your life vest—and your sense of adventure—and take in the natural beauty of Hilton Head by kayak. Navigate creeks, lagoons, and rivers as you glimpse the Lowcountry's unforgettable scenery and native wildlife.
For accommodations that are close to the action, discover an oceanfront oasis at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Settle in to spacious accommodations, indulge in luxury amenities, and savor fine dining with delicious indoor or al fresco options. Best of all, with direct access to the beach you’re just a hop, skip, and a paddle away from a day spent on the water.
Hilton head island’s bang for the buck golf itinerary
Tucked in the historic and picturesque South Carolina Lowcountry—30 miles north of Savannah and 90 miles south of Charleston—Hilton Head Island is an idyllic island paradise known for its world-class golf. Making this enchanting haven all the more appealing are unspoiled sea marshes, creeks and lagoons, and 12 miles of broad Atlantic beach.
