Hilton Head Island in South Carolina's Lowcountry is home to some of the world's premier golf courses, marinas, tennis courts and bicycling trails. Hilton Head is a barrier island with a moderate climate and an average year-round temperature of 66° F, making it ideal for visitors and locals who enjoy its natural beauty throughout the year. World-class accommodations, restaurants, shopping, outlet stores and malls, beaches and outdoor activities from fishing, watersports to horseback riding, Hilton Head Island offers a wide range of activities for families, corporations and groups alike.



ExploreHiltonHead.com gathers the best that Hilton Head has to offer in one destination website. Here you can begin your journey to canoeing, kayaking, dolphin tours, sunset cruises, sailboat rentals, spas, entertainment and everything under the South Carolina sun! Please view or print one of our complimentary Maps of Hilton Head Island to get your exploration started in the right direction. And may we offer a few words of wisdom to those who travel to our beloved seashore...

Hilton Head is Our Natural Treasure
South Carolina's unique Hilton Head Island is a resort that strives to preserve its natural habitat while maintaining an eco-friendly development posture. Hilton Head's many resort hotels and accommodations blend perfectly into their natural surroundings, each one nestled within one of Hilton Head's plantations, including Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard Plantation, Sea Pines, Port Royal, Shelter Cove, and Hilton Head Plantation. Other noteworthy attractions include excellent fishing charters, dolphin tours and sailing excursions, marinas, boutique shopping and world-class golfing and tennis.

Day Trips From Hilton Head
Hilton Head is located in South Carolina's lowcountry, and offers convenient access to nearby day trips to such inviting places as Charleston, Bluffton, Daufuskie Island or Savannah, Georgia. While you're island hopping, check out St. Simons Island, GA, Tybee Island, GA, Amelia Island, FL, and historic Jekyll Island, GA. Each location is within 1-2 hours driving distance and can offer plenty of things to do for a day or more.

Hilton Head Offers So Much to See and Do
Hilton Head offers a special setting for a memorable wedding, with fabulous spas, shopping in Coligny Plaza, restaurants to suit most any appetite, and luxury hotels and resorts to choose from. Tennis is another popular activity and there are dozens of courts on the island. Bicycle trails traverse the island and are a great way to Explore at your own pace. And of course there's always the beach! Hilton Head's wide beaches and smooth sand make bicycling a favorite pasttime, especially around sunset when the tide is low.

Popular Hilton Head Destinations
Harbour Town is Hilton Head's renowned yacht basin and home to the infamous lighthouse and annual golf tournament. There is plenty of shopping here and fine dining, including seafood, steaks, and pasta. Trolley tours are also available to provide you with ease of parking and transportation to the marina.

Enjoy your stay in Hilton Head Island! South Carolina's natural treasure.

Hilton Head Shopping and Outlet Stores
A shopper's paradise! Hilton Head offers outlet malls, boutiques, and shopping centers like Tanger Outlet Center Hilton Head, Coligny Plaza, Village at Wexford, Main Street Village and the Mall at Shelter Cove. World-class antiques, art galleries, jewelry, and distinctive shoppes and local artisans with hand-crafted wares are located around the Island.