Experience the beauty of Hilton Head Island for a family vacation like no other. Here, sunny beaches meet a variety of fun activities. You can visit the Coastal Discovery Museum to learn something new. You can also enjoy exciting pirate adventures. Hilton Head gives you a perfect mix of learning and fun. Join us as we explore the top 10 activities you must try. These will spark the interest of every family member.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, invites you to enjoy breakfast in a whole new way. This meal is more than just food; it's a wonderful way to start your day. Picture yourself enjoying a filling breakfast, surrounded by amazing views and friendly Southern hospitality.

Hilton Head Island is famous for its beautiful beaches, top golf courses, and great resorts. If you want a fun adventure on the water, renting a jet ski is the best way to go. Picture yourself speeding over the waves. You can feel the wind in your hair and the enjoyment of the pretty sights of the South Carolina coast. It doesn't matter if you are very experienced or trying it for the first time. Hilton Head Island is the perfect place for an amazing jet ski experience.

You may have already heard, but we have a new mermaid resident on the island. The Mermaid of Hilton Head chose our island to help with conservational efforts since our wildlife is so rich here. The Mermaid of Hilton Head has published a children's book about sea turtle conservation and rumor has it more books are in the making.

We stand Hilton Head Strong after Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew wasn't fun for anyone and gave Hilton Head a big bruise to recover from but we are on our way! On October 8 between 2-4am our beloved island got hit by Hurricane Matthew who was at that time a category 2. Our piers and marinas were destroyed, we had devastating flooding, and trees down everywhere!

We are all familiar with that moment we are in the ocean and you hear some one say they just saw a jellyfish.
Then the dilemma begins: should you get out of the water and let the potential jellyfish sighting win? Or should you stand your ground and stay in the water with the risk of getting stung? 

Sand dollars are closely related to sea urchins, sea cucumbers and starfish. They are also called "sea biscuits" or "sea cookies" depending on where in the world you are from. Sand dollars, while alive, are covered with cilia, or small hairs that give them a velvet-like appearance.

Are you spending the 4th of July with us on Hilton Head this year? If so, you will not be disappointed! There is a lot to do and a lot to see during this summer holiday! 
Fireworks will be held at Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort over the Calibogue Sound at 9:15pm. There will be live music as well as a shuttle from select parking lots to help with the crowded parking situations. 

We are about a month or so into sea turtle season on Hilton Head Island!

With this being said, the adult female turtles come to land, usually at night, and lay their eggs at the beginning of the season, and then towards the end of the season the eggs will hatch! 

Dolphin spotting season has returned! The water temperature is quickly warming up. With the current temp of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, the dolphins have been more active, which means they have also been more curious! Our dolphins on Hilton Head have never been skittish around boats, however with the warmer weather and warmer water they have been more active and more playful, getting much closer to boats! This is an awesome experience for dolphin watchers! It is important to remember that while they are so close you could probably touch them, this doesn't mean you should. Nor does it mean you should feed them. This is actually illegal and can be punished by a $2,500 fine.

As much as we would all love to be in denial about Hilton Head's Beach Restoration Project, we can be no longer. It is here. There seems to be a lot of confusion about Beach Restoration, so we are going to attempt to clear it up for you!
It's Purpose: The purpose of Beach Restoration is to build up the sand dunes. Hilton Head Island goes through this every 10 years, so you can imagine how much our beaches change within those 10 years.