Welcome To Hilton Head Island
Located in the Low Country, Hilton Head Island is 20 miles north of Savannah, Georgia, and 95 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina. It is the second largest Barrier Island in the United States.
Featuring 12 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by salt marshes, the island is a popular vacation destination. It is famous for its world class golf, tennis, wildlife and temperate climate.
Offering over twenty championship golf courses, Hilton Head Island is the home of the Verizon Heritage Classic, played every April at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort.
Hilton Head's semitropical climate, with an average temperature of 71 degrees, offers residents and guests an opportunity for a number of outdoor activities including biking, windsurfing, scuba diving, boating, tennis, kayaking, fishing and more.
Island guests can choose from the many beach resorts, golf vacation rentals and vacation homes and villas.
Hilton Head Island Calendar Of Events
June 5-August 27
Response to Nature:
Botanical Watercolors by P.A. Kessler
The exhibit showcases the Hilton Head Island artist’s refined
sense of craftsmanship, composition and watercolor
technique.
Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
Saturday, June 12
Flag Day Festival
A family festival featuring crafts, games for the kids, food
and drink, patriotic music and a performance by the cast of
The Who’s Tommy. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. (843)
842-2787 or artshhi.com.
June 12-18
32nd Annual Week of Champions
Free sports camps for kids conducted by professional athletes.
Read more on p. 19. For a complete schedule of events, to
participate or to make a donation, visit weekofchampions.org
or call Gary Wetherington at (843) 757-2150.
Sunday, June 20
Father’s Day
Palmetto Dunes gift cards make the perfect gift for Father’s
Day and any special occasion. Redeemable for activities,
merchandise or food and beverages at any Palmetto Dunes
owned and operated retail location, including all three golf
courses, the tennis center, Outfitters, The Dunes House
and Shelter Cove Marina. Call (866) 380-1778 to order, or
visit palmettodunes.com/gift-cards.php for details.
June 23-August 1
The Who’s Tommy
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Score, The
Who’s Tommy features the iconic music from the legendary
English rock band. Read all about it on page 27.
Sunday, July 4
Firecracker 5000 Run and Health Walk
The 25th Time Warner Cable Annual Firecracker 5000 Road
Race and Fun Walk will be held at 8:00 a.m at the Mall at
Shelter Cove. Over 1,000 runners and walkers from across
the United States participate in this fun, healthy, family
event and festive post-race celebration. Proceeds benefit
local charities. For information, call (843) 757-8520 or visit
bearfootsports.com.
Sunday, July 4
Fireworks!
Join the crowd at Shelter Cove Harbour for the area’s
biggest and best fireworks display.
Wednesday, July 7, 21 & 28
Picnic & Pops
Bring your own picnic and enjoy an evening under the stars
at Shelter Cove Community Park. Admission: $20 (children
under 12 Free). Picnic at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 7. For
tickets and information, call (843) 842-2055 or visit hhso.org.
August 6-8
SC Tax-Free Weekend
Enjoy tax-free shopping during the state sales tax holiday!
Save on items such as clothing, school supplies, linens and
more. Certain restrictions apply. Visit sctax.org for details.
August 10-15
Bjorn Again: The ABBA Experience
Attention dancing queens, you won’t want to miss this
f-ABBA-ulous tribute to Sweden’s legendary pop quartet
that is receiving worldwide cult status in its own right.
ABBA founder Benny Andersson says of the show, “It’s
the closest you can get to seeing ABBA!” Arts Center of
Coastal Carolina. For tickets, call (843) 842-2787 or visit
boxoffice@artshhi.com.
Golf on Hilton Head
Golfing paradise with breathtaking oceanfront golf courses, courses along lagoons, lakes or tidal marshes, courses designed by PGA's best players, Hilton Head Island will give you a golf vacation to remember.
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Hilton Head Island Beach
Even though beach access is private at many places, all Hilton Head beaches are public from the ocean to the high water mark. Public beach access is available at Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive; Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle; Fish Haul Park, at the end of Beach City Road; Driessen Beach Park, at the end of Bradley Beach Road; Burkes Beach Access, at the end of Burkes Beach Road; Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road; and Islanders Beach Park, off Folly Field Road.
Go and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of Hilton Head Island beaches while having a cocktail at the Tiki Hut and watching the locals play volleyball or dine at an oceanfront restaurant featuring Low Country favorites.
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Hilton Head Tennis
With over 350 tennis courts in all three Grand Slam surfaces, grass and even covered courts Hilton Head Island welcomes both seasoned professionals and tennis enthusiast just interested in learning to play well.
The mild subtropical climate and clear blue skies allow visitors to enjoy Hilton Head Island tennis all year.
Private and group lessons are available daily for those interested in improvement on all skill levels.
Take advantage of the many Hilton Head Island tennis programs, including:
- Annual Spring Break Hilton Head Tennis programs
- Tournaments and round robins
- Youth camps and schools
- Professional instruction
- Hilton Head Island Tennis exhibitions
- Open play
Hilton Head Bike Trails
If you love biking or you always wanted to try, this is your place. With nearly 50 miles of public pathways nestled along live oak tree lined streets and nature trails and more than 50 miles of pathways within the private developments, Hilton Head Island is a bikers’ paradise.
There are many kiosks along the pathways, showing location and Island-wide maps.
In addition, you can enjoy a bike ride during low tide along the beautiful 12 miles of island beaches.
