Local Attractions
Restaurants
One of the best things about Hilton Head is the wide variety and excellent quality of restaurants that are located on the Island for our dining pleasure. With over 200 dining establishments on our tiny Island ranging from fine dining and seafood to Italian and Southern cuisine, the selection can be a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor.
Golf Courses
Teeing off while on vacation is a good thing if you happen to be on Hilton Head Island – one of the world’s top golf communities. Its sunny skies, idyllic climate and lush tropical vegetation make for a golfer’s paradise, beckoning players to its impressive collection of courses. Select your idea of “a good walk unspoiled” and make your reservation for a tee time now!
Bike Rental
Recognized as one of just 21 U.S. communities to achieve the Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award from the League of American Bicyclists, Hilton Head Island is committed to improving biking conditions through its investment in bicycling promotion, education, infrastructure, and pro-bicycling policies. In fact, Hilton Head Island is the only Gold Level community in the Southeast and one of only two towns on the East Coast to receive this designation.
Grocery Stores
From local favorites to recognized national chains, you will find the special food and beverage items you are craving at one of our many Hilton Head Island groceries and specialty shops. You will also find that Hilton Head’s specialty grocery stores and gourmet shops can provide all the ingredients you need for cooking up a meal at home or stocking the fridge at your vacation villa.
Shopping
Shopping is a favorite pastime on Hilton Head Island. Whatever your purchasing preference – men’s clothing, women’s clothing, jewelry, antiques, art, fresh foods or homemade candy – you can find it on Hilton Head Island. The retail outlets, upscale boutiques, antique shops, thrift stores, and delightful markets nestled within Hilton Head Island are reflective of the town’s lure.
Fishing
Hilton Head Island is not only surrounded by water; it is dotted with lagoons, marshes, and inlets throughout. With so much water it comes as no surprise that there are dozens of ways to get your feet wet. Our Guide lists all of them and gives you contact information for the best outfitters, guides, and boat captains in the Hilton Head area.
Local Activities
As one of America’s favorite vacation destinations, Hilton Head, South Carolina has plenty of experience in making its guests feel happy, relaxed, and welcome. There is so much to see and do on the Island, that you may have a hard time deciding what to choose each day!