I try to bring you wonderful places to visit and I have another great place to go. Hilton Head Island! My family and I love Hilton Head, we go on vacation here every summer. There is just so much to do and see when your here. It’s like being in a world all it’s own!
Hilton Head Island is the second largest barrier island on the Eastern Seaboard, Hilton Head, South Carolina has it all. This stunning resort destination has world-class golf, award-winning dining, superior shopping and endless recreational indulgences for lovers of land and sea. The beauty of this semi-tropical island is unparalleled, but it’s that good ol’ southern hospitality that makes it really shine. White sandy beaches, warmed year round by the Gulf Stream, stretch for 12 miles of stunning natural beauty.
There are several points of historical interest in Hilton Head. The island consists of several antebellum plantations, most of which are now resort communities. Hilton Head was one of the first ecologically-planned cities; the island strives to maintain its natural feel, blending the structures into the native ecology as much as possible.
Sea Pines
Golf is the name of the game here, with 3 championship golf courses, including the Harbour Town Golf Links , home of the Verizon Heritage PGA TOUR Golf Tournament. The Sea Pines Resort is also known for the Harbour Town Marina, with its candy-striped Harbour Town Lighthouse . The Harbor Town district has over 5 miles of beaches, over 100 tennis courts, several swimming facilities and bike trails that weave through the area, including more than 600 acres of forest preserve. The championship Sea Pines and South Beach racquet clubs are located here, as well as a multitude of charming shops. South Beach Marina Village is also an attraction, with dining, shopping and outdoor activities to keep you busy all day.
Shipyard Plantation
This is an eight hundred acre gated resort and residential community next to the Forest Beach area. The plantation contains a fresh-water lagoon with large-mouth bass and several other species including alligators and turtles. It’s also home to the Shipyard Golf Club, and the Van Der Meer Tennis Center . Bicycling is popular in this area because of the twenty-five miles of bike paths.
Palmetto Dunes / Palmetto Hall
Located near the center of the island, Palmetto Dunes and Palmetto Hall have miles of beaches and an eleven-mile lagoon system. This area is home to the three challenging, championship golf courses designed by George Fazio , Robert Trent Jones and Arthur Hills. Shelter Cove is also located here, and has the largest deep-water marina on Hilton Head.
Windmill Harbor
This private residential community is located on the northwestern tip of the island. The main allure is the inland harbor, which is the largest harbor on the island. Windmill Harbor has pristine views of intracoastal and saltwater marshes, and is home to the South Carolina Yacht Club .
Long Cove Plantation
This private, largely residential community is located on the southern part of the island, just south of Broad Creek. Major features of this area include the Long Cove Yacht Club and the Long Cove Golf Club, designed by Pete Dye.
Hilton Head Plantation
Bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Plantation has full-scale amenities with four golf courses, Seabrook Farms for gardening, two miles of beautiful beaches, miles of bike and jogging trails and much more.
Port Royal Village
One of the largest naval battles of the Civil War occurred here. Now, Port Royal is a golf, tennis, and fun-in-the-sun Mecca. Port Royal Village boasts 3 golf courses, a tennis center, restaurants, pools, walking and cycling paths, a beach park playground, and the Westin Resort – Hilton Head Island . Nearby is Adventure Cove, with miniature golf and shopping areas featuring boutiques, antique stores and galleries. While in the area, check out the Coastal Discovery Museum , which conducts tours exploring the area’s history, much of which is centered in the Port Royal area.
There is plenty to do whether you are spending a long weekend or a week. And once you go, you’ll want to go back. We love Hilton Head and this past weekend we took the family down to the beach. We had so much fun.
It’s a very beautiful place :D
I have been to Hilton Head, of course, since I am born and bred NC girl. I love Topsail and Ft. Fisher the most. Ft. Fisher is especially nice because it doesn’t get as crowded!
Great pictures!
I LOVE Hilton Head! I went there about 10 years ago. I loved the beaches, shopping and golf!
One of my best friends just emailed me a pic from Hilton Head. She and her husband were enjoying afternoon cocktails on the veranda overlooking the sand and beach from a house they rented. I was sooooo happy for them and jealous not to be there with them at the same time. Sounds like something I need to plan for my children and myself for next year.
Elizabeth T, Early Rise
Looks like a great place! My sister and bro-in-law used to come here often when they lived close by. Looking forward to visiting one day!
I have family that loved to vacation there. Now they live there. So beautiful
it is so beauful down their love to live in the area off hilton head
Wow it looks lovely – fantastic pictures :) x
Love those pictures, looks like an amazing time!
Ooh i want to go there! looks so fab right now! xo xo
Looks gorgeous!
I have got to come down their for a vacation. It looks so pretty thank you for sharing
I went to Hilton Head for my honeymoon. I loved it there. It’s absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere.
I would love to go there! I loved our Cape Cod vacation, but it was chilly! My kids still went in the water, but I would love to go in warm water lol.
My dad took us there when we were little. I would love to go back! It is so pretty!
Looks like a gorgeous place, it is going into my list of places to visit.
I got so excited when I saw you were writing about Hilton Head! When my family and I lived in Ohio we would vacation in Hilton Head!