Hilton Head - South Carolina

Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, USA

Hilton Head Island is fifteen miles long and five miles wide. The island is the second largest island on the east coast of the US. It is located forty minutes from Savannah, Georgia and two hours from Charleston, South Carolina. The island is connected to the mainland by one bridge and is about thirty minutes form I-95 going east. For a complete guide to this extraordinary island, see Welcome Centers or the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism official Web-site.

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Sea Pines Plantation
The island is best known for it's extraordinary collection of championship golf. See Golf Guide USA / Hilton Head Island for a complete listing of golf courses on the island. The most famous PGA tournament is the MCI Classic occurring April 12th-18th at Harbour Town Golf Links. Harbour Town Golf Links is one course of two located inside Sea Pines Plantation. See Sea Pines Resort and take a virtual tour of this extraordinary resort. Also see Palmetto Dunes for another example of Hilton Head's finest resorts.

Some of Hilton Head's finest hotels are located inside plantations. The most luxurious hotels on the island are The Hyatt Hotel located at Palmetto Dunes. Also located at Palmetto Dunes on the ocean, is The Hilton. The best nightlife and dancing on the island can be found at the The Hilton Hotel.

Hilton Head Island is so incredibly beautiful and protected that this premier resort is rated as one of the finest retirement communities in the world. Nowhere can you find better golf, tennis, beaches, restaurants, and extraordinary homes in secluded pristine communities called "plantations". In fact, Travel and Leisure Magazine voted Hilton Head Island as the #3 Worlds Best Island. To rent a home or villa on Hilton Head Island, see Ocean Front Rentals, Lancaster Resort Rentals, or Resort Quest for the best selection. For Real Estate sales, see Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service for a complete list of Realtors and property for sale on the island.

This house pre-dates the Civil War
Huge oak trees, ridding stables, incredible wildlife, bike paths along every road. Imagine no neon lights, no street lights, and no illuminated signs allowed. Imagine outrageous wildlife such as deer walking across the 18th green (just yell fore, they will get out of the way!) Imagine fifteen miles of pristine beach with just your footprints in the sand. Imagine a place so well preserved that extraordinary homes are hidden from view by woodlands and white picket fences. It is hard to believe that a place like this exist.

Sailing at Hilton Head Island

And for those who enjoy the outback, Hilton Head Island is surrounded by over 800 other islands, most of them uninhabited. Hilton Head Island offers some of the best fishing in the hemisphere. The catch of the day includes salt water bass, trout, oysters, shrimp, clams, crabs, flounder, and incredible game fishing offshore. And the dolphin are so friendly the Federal Government had to enact legislation to stop humans from feeding them. To book a charter fishing boat, sightseeing tour, dolphin cruise, or a sailboat trip call Harbour Town Marina (843) 363-2628. Also see Reelin Sportfishing online.

Hilton Head is rich in history; The old church in Bluffton

Some of the finest restaurants in the south are located on the island. For extraordinary seafood, The Crazy Crab located at Harbour Town is our number one choice. Also the Old Oyster Factory has a stunning menu, the finest wines, and a beautiful view of the marsh surrounding Hilton Head. And Hudsons Seafood is so fresh it comes off their own boats docked right beside the restaurant. All three are extraordinary restaurants offering a wide variety of seafood and steaks with exceptional views of the water. For a sample of other fine restaurants on the island, see Concierge's Dining Guide.

Horseback riding at Sea Pines Plantation
The nightlife is extraordinary. From outdoor concerts by exceptional local musicians, steel drum bands, reggae, shagging and beach music, Hilton Head Island has it all. Local nightclubs like the Blue Night, Monkey Business, and the Brew Pub offer dancing till the break of dawn. And for an extraordinary musician, there is none better than David Wingo playing oldies and goodies at the Quarter Deck Lounge.

And that is just a sample of the wide variety of entertainment available on this extraordinary island. For a family outdoor performance for children, go to the Habour Town Marina at sunset to see Greg Russell perform an outstanding show for young kids. And last but not least, for outdoor cafe's, live music, and extraordinary restaurants, see The Salty Dog Cafe located at South Beach in Sea Pines Plantation. It's fun for the whole family!

Over 800 islands surround Hilton Head and form the largest marine estuary in the US
The full time residents of Hilton Head are some of the friendliest people in the world. Just ask anyone for information and you will probably make a new friend for life. If you are looking for a family vacation, golf, tennis, relaxation, the best fishing, restaurants, a great place for kids, or the best place to retire, Hilton Head Island is number one!