Under the stars: nightlife and entertainment on hilton head island
As any visitor to Hilton Head Island can attest, our Lowcountry days are jam-packed with things to see and do. Golfing, biking, tennis, beach days, hiking, picnics...the list goes on and on. And, best of all, the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. On Hilton Head Island we enjoy long, mellow evenings wrapped in warm ocean breezes, delicious local seafood and craft cocktails, and tons of local, live musical talent. Here are some of our favorite ways to wind down an unforgettable day on Hilton Head Island.
Our wide open space hilton head island’s beach is vast, hard-packed and lively
Bring flip flops when you go to the beach on Hilton Head Island. The shores are sugar sand firm. Your bare feet may soon grumble, for this seashore is about as solid as pavement. There is good evidence for this—millennia of geologic activity and ocean waves have molded our solid strand. It is wide and level and unlike most other shores in America. Let’s find out why.
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
