Hilton Head Island And Vicinity Guide
Barrier island with ample beaches, pickleball courts, bike trails, fresh seafood, and other amenities.
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campground park beachState park with beach, jungle, swamp and a lagoon.
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winery / distillery tour"Rum-forward" distillery with tours, tastings and classes
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shop biking paddlingBike, ebike and kayak rentals (and more) on the island
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#13 Shelter Coverestaurant shop hiking / walkingHarbor with beautiful views, shops and paths to stroll
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amusement parkOne of many, many mini golf courses on Hilton Head (well rated)
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market museum tourLiving history museum with grounds to stroll around, events and a Tuesday farm market
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thrift shopThrift store with a decent selection, good prices
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restaurantFresh, local seafood served with a view of Skull Creek
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#20 It's Greek To MerestaurantGreek restaurant across the street from Coligny Plaza Shopping Center
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restaurantWell rated French-American seafood restaurant
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restaurantSeafood restaurant with sunset views of Broad Creek
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thrift shopLarge thrift shop with a good selection
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wildlife sanctuary biking animal viewing hiking / walkingParking for trails through the wildlife refuge
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trailhead cultural site hiking / walkingArea with 8 miles of walking trails and a shell ring
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shopShopping district with a light house; requires a fee to enter this part of the island
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thrift shopGood thrift shop, only 1 dressing room
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restaurantDistillery with outside seating and strong drinks.
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river shop townArtist colony selling mostly coastal art; beautiful view of the May river from the public dock
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shopFish market with excellent quality local seafood and exotic meats
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zoo / aquarium animal viewingSmall aquarium focused on coastal ecology, plus a nature trail.
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campground park riverState park on the Skidaway River with an RV campground
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park historic siteState park on the site of a colonial estate with iconic living oak-lined road
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shop hiking / walkingShopping district along a scenic river in Savannah
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river wildlife sanctuary paddlingPrivate reserve with blackwater kayaking
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park boating hiking / walkingCypress swamp with boating
Notes
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We spent a month teleworking / visiting in February 2025. Many of these activities are our takeaways from HHI in the winter.
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Part of the charm of HHI is that many of the trees were preserved as the island has been developed, giving it a very natural feel.
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Last updated: February 25, 2025
State park with beach, jungle, swamp and a lagoon.
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