Spanning over twelve miles, the sandy shore town of Hilton Head is one of the top ten beaches in America and is not just a destination, but an experience that is waiting for you. Redefining the great outdoors; Bike riding, Horseback Riding, ziplining and watersports among numerous other experiences ready to give you the time of your life. Sunsets, subtropical temperatures and tranquil waters that leave you wanting more. HHI to those in the know – is a heaven-on-earth for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Here are a few things that come in handy while planning your trip to this beautiful city:
- The Winter Months Last through Dec to March with an average high of 15°C and an average low of 6.1°C.
- An Average meal for one person costs about 16.06$ in a non-expensive restaurant.
- A Pint of Domestic Drought Beer costs about 5.35$ on an average.
- A Litre of gas Costs 0.85$.
- The monthly rent of a 1BHK a little off the City Centre is about 1,204.35$.
Main Attractions:
- However much fun might anywhere be on Hilton Head Island, it’s to the beaches you’ll want to go first. Beach access points are everywhere, usually offering free public parking, a wooden boardwalk or a sandy path leading through the dunes to the water. That first sight of the Atlantic is always a surprise, followed by the satisfaction of noting having to go far to get away from crowds.
- Undoubtedly Hilton Head’s most recognizable landmark, the Harbour Town Lighthouse is a must-visit. Positioned at the heart of Harbour Town in the ritzy Sea Pines Resort district at the Island’s south end, this iconic lighthouse serves not only as a navigation aid to boat traffic using the Harbour Town Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway but it’s also a first-rate museum.
- Harbour Town is a great place to shop. Shopping highlights include a number of fine boutique stores selling chic clothing, home décor, and furnishings, as well as a great selection of crafts, gifts, jewellery, and art. There are plenty of great dining options including casual fare at the Harbour Town Bakery & Café, which serves great baked goods, sandwiches, espresso coffees, and teas.
- The busiest of Hilton Head Island’s top beaches are adjacent to lovely Coligny Beach Park. Although it’s the nearest the island has to a typical seaside scene – nearby Coligny Plaza boasts many shops and dining establishments – it’s tastefully done. Whether you reach on foot, by bike, by car, or on one of the convenient trolley buses that connect the nearest car parks to the water, you access the shore through a colourful park area, which offers facilities such as change rooms and open-air showers, as well as restrooms.
- A must-visit while on Hilton Head Island – particularly for nature enthusiasts of all ages – is the Coastal Discovery Museum. This popular educational centre – set on 68 acres of land, makes for a fun half-day excursion. You’ll enjoy learning about such indigenous tree varieties such as the majestic live oak, so-named as they never quite lose their foliage, as well as a nearly 500-year-old Southern Red Cedar.
- Sandwiched between Hilton Head Island and the northern shoreline of Georgia, the much smaller Daufuskie Island with a population of just 400 – is well worth taking the time to visit. Getting here is absolutely fun and consists of a 45-minute ferryboat ride along the Intracoastal Waterway. Regularly scheduled ferry services are provided by Daufuskie Island Ferry, while private operators offer a variety of services such as water taxis during the busy season. Whichever you take, a dolphin sighting is all but guaranteed.
- The town of Bluffton is considered to be a part of Hilton Head. Start your trip with a visit to the Old Town, a delightful area with great restaurants, chic boutique shops, and a lively public square. It was near here that the seeds of the recession and the Civil War were sown when members of the Bluffton Movement in 1844 protested against high federal taxes. This history, and much more besides can be reviewed at the excellent Heyward House Museum, built in 1841 and now home to the town’s visitor centre.
- The sprawling Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 and incorporates an area of more than 4,000 acres. the refuge was established by the Pinckney family, who built a plantation here in the mid-18th century and lived on the island for over 200 years. It’s estimated as one of the most important archaeological sites in South Carolina for its more than 115 historic sites, some convincing testimony of human habitation from over 10,000 years ago.
