Harbour Town Lighthouse

Reflections on a Landmark

Rewarding you at the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse is not only the Island’s most distinctive store, “the Shoppe at the Top,” but also an unforgettable view – and for many a life-changing inspiration.

The extraordinary vista from this one-of-a-kind vantage point has been the beginning of businesses and careers, families and works of art. Over the years the lighthouse has become the site of countless first kisses, engagements. and weddings. Brides who seek a landmark occasion, a celebration no one will forget, often find their way to the lighthouse. The experience and connections of the Lighthouse staff make the arrangements not only memorable, but also remarkably easy. The Lighthouse is available for private parties and events, too.

The Spirit of Beginning

The Harbour Town Lighthouse has stood for more than 50 years as a beacon and a symbol of the creative spirit of Charles Fraser. The Sea Pines founder and visionary is laid to rest under the Liberty Oak facing the Lighthouse he built as a welcome to all who come to visit or stay a lifetime. It has become a part of the story people take home with them, an essential symbol of the dreams that have come true here. No matter how often you come to Hilton Head Island, the Harbour Town Lighthouse is a must-do experience.

A visit to Hilton Head Island without a visit to the Harbour Town Lighthouse has been described as, “like going to Paris and not seeing the Eifel Tower. It’s not just a landmark – although it is all of that – the Lighthouse is the single strongest symbol of Hilton Head