About Hilton Head Island!
Located at the southern tip of the island, Sea Pines is one of the
southeastern's
first planned communities. It is also the home of the MCI Heritage Golf
Tournament and Family Circle Tennis Tournament. Natural Beauty abounds
in Sea Pines. Walk along the 5 miles of sandy beaches, or hike through
the 600-acre nature preserve filled with lakes, woodlands, and meadows,
or visit the Baynard Cove Ruins. With so many activities, the hardest
thing on your vacation will be deciding what to do first. Bicycling,
Sailing,
Kayaking, Fishing, Crabbing, Parasailing, Jetskiing, Swimming. Are you
ready?
Visit the beginning of Hilton Head Island at Forest Beach. Located at
the southern part of theisland, Forest Beach stretches along the Atlantic
Ocean. This nongated community gives you the flavor of island culture:
Sun and fun. Forest Beach breathes beauty and amenities. Delightful memories
are brought home every year from the miles of white sandy beaches. Bike
paths ribbon up and down North and South Forest Beach, leading you to
miniature golf, Waterfun Park, and Van der Meer Tennis Center: Coligny
Plaza. Coligny Plaza is significant in carving the islands history. Today,
that charm continues to create more historic moments. Enjoy island shopping,
dining, nightly entertainment, all at an island's pace.
Located between Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes Plantations, Shipyard
Plantation
bestows an environment abounding in beauty and activities. Although the
smallest of the resort plantations, Shipyard proudly holds its own. Shipyard
borders the Atlantic Ocean with 12 miles of sandy beaches. Bike paths
are cloaked with tapestry of live oaks, tall pines, and spanish moss.
A maze of lagoons and lakes beckon the fisherman as well as deer, egrets,
herons and alligators. Tee up at the Shipyard Golf Club or improve your
game with a lesson at the Hilton Head Island School of Golf (located
in
Shipyard). If tennis is your game, Shipyard Racquet Club has 20 courts
ready for you.
Located mid-island, Palmetto Dunes Plantation blends serenity with
amenities,
creating a perfect island experience. This 2,000 acre oceanfront resort
borders uncrowded beaches on one side and gives access to Shelter Cove
Marina by biking under the highway on the other side. The 11 mile lagoon
system welcomes you to enjoy the island's wildlife in its natural habitat
by fishing, canoeing, kayaking. Try one or all three of the championship
golf courses or pick up a racquet at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
with 23 clay and 2 hard courts. Palmetto Dunes hosts fine dining restaurants
as well as easy access to Shelter Cove Marina. Here you will find shops,
more fine restaurants, and live entertainment. Need a new swimsuit?
Shelter
Cove Mall is right outside the gate with many stores to fulfill your
every
desire.
North
Island / Folly Field
If you like to lay out on uncrowded beaches or enjoy a secluded area,
Folly Field is calling out to you. This area is located at the northern
part of the island and makes a great getaway for couples and Families.
Enjoy the sandy shores of the Atlantic or rent a bike and explore the
island. Restaurants and shops are close by at Shelter Cove Marina or
travel
off island to the outlet stores for a day of sensible splurging. Are
the
kids looking for some fun? Try out adventure Cove on Folly Field: batting
cages, bumper cars, lazer tag, mingolf, driving range. Bring out the
kid
in everyone.
Daufuskie
Island
Daufuskie Island is the southernmost
barrier island in South Carolina, and is located between Hilton Head,
South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. The Island can be accessed only
by passenger ferry or private boat. The Island has a rich history, most
recently as the site of Pat Conroy's teaching experiences that were the
basis of his first novel The Water is Wide and the motion picture Conrack.
Daufuskie Island is
now home to about 200 permanent residents and offers an uncrowded, slower
pace of life. Golf cars are a primary method of transportation on the
Island's sandy roads, which do not have a single stoplight. Two private
clubs offer world class golf, tennis, horseback riding and many other
activities for both adults and children. Daufuskie Island is a unique
vacation getaway in the Low Country of South Carolina.
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