2024 Hilton Head Island Official Vacation Planner

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YOUR LOWCOUNTRY JOURNEY STARTS HERE There’s no better place to start your visit to sunny Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, than by flying into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Consistently named among the top U.S. airports in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, SAV is well known for welcoming travelers with true Southern hospitality. With over 30 nonstop destinations and over 50 daily flights, SAV gives travelers the choices they need to make travel a pleasure. flySAV.com F d savhhiairport

Haig Point Ferry en route to Daufuskie Island

Paradise Beyond the Sound At Haig Point, you can truly leave the mainland behind. This 1,100-acre private community on Daufuskie Island, just a mile from Hilton Head Island, is where residents escape the hustle and bustle for world-class amenities, unspoiled surroundings and Lowcountry living.

A car-free community, Haig Point is more accessible than ever, with 18 round trips by ferry daily and continuous water taxi service. Golf cart transportation makes getting around the island a breeze and puts desirable activities within easy reach. Play a round at the Rees Jones Signature golf course or finesse your serve at the USTA-rated tennis center. Stay active at the fitness complex and equestrian center.

Socialize and relax with other Haig Point residents at Calibogue Club, Clubhouse and Beach Club. Retreat into the island’s culture at the Strachan Mansion and 1873 Lighthouse. Family-friendly conveniences like ultra high-speed internet, online grocery shopping and sporting and wellness activities enhance the island lifestyle.

Get acquainted with Haig Point’s exceptional community and all it has to offer. Visit haigpoint.com or call 800.686.3441 to schedule a visit.

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CONTENTS

P.O. Box 5647 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 HiltonHeadIsland.org 800.523.3373 Chamber Staff Editors Ariana Pernice Kayla Boyter Kathy Winings Linda Lanier Kim Nelson Cristian Slaton Robin Bridgers Advertising/Sales Zack Shedd Account Manager Kayla Boyter

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5710 W. Gate City Blvd., Ste. 237 Greensboro, NC 27407 DestinationCreativeGroup.com President Steve Mitchem steve@destinationcreativegroup.com Editor Robin Sutton Anders Design Director Lisa Summerell Art Director Lynn Gianiny Custom Content Editor Laura Leavitt Copy Editor Anna Brannin Writers Cate Doty, Ron Green Jr., Lara Ivanitch, Linda Lanier, Laura Lee, Eleanor Spicer Rice Photographers Gary Bogdon, Harden Creative, Edward C. Robinson III, Chris M. Rogers Cover Photo Michael Hrizuk

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Getting Here Events Calendar Welcome While You’re Here History & Heritage Historic Mitchelville: The Gullah Story Ecotourism: Preserve and Protect Natural Harmony

C H A RT YOU R COU RS E 36 39 52 82 88 90 91 92 10 0 106 116 1 22 1 25 134 142 14 4 152

Wellness Where to Stay Dining Arts and Culture Recreation: Outdoor Activities Beach Access Beach and Bike Map Biking: On Two Wheels Marinas Golf: History in the Playing Tennis and Pickleball Spas Weddings Shopper’s Paradise Pets: Wag-Worthy Bluffton for the Day Daufuskie Island for the Day

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Relocation: Reasons to Make the Move Business Directory

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and DCG have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information presented in the planner, but assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Copyright 2024 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Printed in USA. All rights reserved.

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BY VEHICLE From I-95, take Exit 8 onto Hwy. 278 direct to Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. The fastest route to the south end of Hilton Head Island is via the Cross Island Parkway.

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BY AIR American, Delta and United offer year-round and seasonal direct nonstop flights from eight destinations to the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH). The nearest international airport is the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), 45 minutes from the island. (Take Exit 104 off I-95.)

Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Silver Airways, Southwest, Sun Country and United offer nonstop service to over 30 destinations. Find rental car and ground transportation options in baggage claim at each airport; transportation reservations recommended.

For more detailed maps and route info, download the free Hilton Head Island Compass App.

CATCH THE BREEZE Hilton Head Island’s seasonal trolley service, April through Labor Day, The Breeze, is a free and convenient way to travel the island: with two routes connecting you to Shelter Cove, the Village at Wexford, Park Plaza, Lowcountry Celebration Park, Coligny Beach, The Westin, Folly Field and every place in between. Complete details can be found at breezetrolley.com.

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Exceptions: guests with passes, renting or staying inside The Sea Pines Resort. **There are three RV metered parking spaces available from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Driessen Beach Park (64 Bradley Beach Rd.).

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2024 E VENTS Year-ro u n d fun in the Lowcoun try

JA N UA R Y

Art Show/Gullah Geechee Legacies – Spirituality Jan. 1–March 1, gullahcelebration.com Melanin Brunch Jan. 6, blufftonmlk.org Lean Ensemble “Around the World in 80 Days” Jan. 11–14, Jan. 18—21, leanensemble.org Ol Time Gospel Shout Jan. 13, blufftonmlk.org HHSO “Coastal Home Supper Club” Jan. 14, hhso.org MLK Memorial Program, Memorial Walk, and Community Picnic Jan. 15, blufftonmlk.org Grieg and Brahms Jan. 21–22, hhso.org HHSO “Youth Concerto Competition Finals” Jan. 27, hhso.org Hilton Head Snow Day Jan. 27, islandreccenter.org Restaurant Week Jan. 27–Feb. 4, hiltonheadisland.org

Arts Ob We People Art Exhibition & Sale Jan. 30–March 1, gullahcelebration.com HHI Gullah Celebration Jan. 30–March 1, gullahcelebration.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Fences” Jan. 31–Feb. 24, artshhi.com

F E B R UA R Y

Gullah Friday Night Gospel Concerts Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, gullahcelebration.com Freedom Day Feb. 3, exploremitchelville.org Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast Feb. 3, gullahcelebration.com Bach, Mozart, and Brandon Leonard Feb. 4–5, hhso.org HHSO “Gullah Cultural Series Event” Feb. 6, hhso.org Patrons & Friends Art Show Reception & Party Feb. 7, gullahcelebration.com Winter Art Walk Feb. 9, shopoldtownbluffton.com A Taste of Gullah Feb. 10, gullahcelebration.com HHI Gullah Celebration: A Taste of Gullah with the Arts Center Feb. 10, gullahcelebration.com HHI Marathon Feb. 10, hhmarathon.com HHSO “Coastal Homes Supper Club” Feb. 11, hhso.org Bluffton State of Mind Shindig Feb. 17, eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annualbluffton-state-of-mind-shindig-tickets732794988537?aff=erelexpmlt Gullah Market & Block Party Feb. 17, gullahcelebration.com HHI Celebration: Gullah Arts, Crafts, and Food Winter Market Feb. 17–18, gullahcelebration.com Gullah Dinner & Boat Cruise Feb. 18, gullahcelebration.com John Williams Birthday Celebration Feb. 18–19, hhso.org HHI Seafood Festival Feb. 19–25, hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com

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May River Theatre Co. “Calendar Girls” Feb. 23–25, mayrivertheatre.com Celebration of African American Authors Feb. 24, gullahcelebration.com A Night in Harlem at Burnt Church Distillery Feb. 29, blufftonmlk.org Bravo Piano Feb. 29–March 4, hhipc.org

MARCH

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Collage Dance” March 1, artshhi.com May River Theatre Co. “Calendar Girls” March 1–3, mayrivertheatre.com Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament March 4–6, longcoveclub.com/dariusrucker-intercollegiate Irish Concert March 9, islandreccenter.org HHSO “Coastal Home Supper Club” March 10, hhso.org HHSO “Gullah Cultural Series Event” March 12, hhso.org Hilton Head IrishFest March 16–17, hiltonheadireland.org Bluffton St. Patty’s Block Party March 16, bearfootsports.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “We Got the Beat” March 16, artshhi.com Shamrock HHI 5K Run March 16, bearfootsports.com Symphonic Dance of Rachmaninoff and Coleridge-Taylor March 17–18, hhso.org Blues & BBQ March 20, exploremitchelville.org Lean Ensemble “Fun Home” March 21–24, 28–31, leanensemble.org Easter Egg Hunt March 23, shopoldtownbluffton.com Hilton Head Wingfest March 23, hiltonheadwingfest.com

HHI Wine & Food Festival March 24–30, hiltonheadwineandfood.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Black Jackets Journey” March 26–28, artshhi.com Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town March 25–29, seapines.com/events Easter Eggstravaganza March 30, islandreccenter.org

APRIL

Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour April–mid-May, select Thursday evenings, sheltercovehiltonhead. com/music-and-taste Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town April 1, 3, 5, seapines.com/events Symphony Under the Stars “Deas Guys Go Symphonic!”

April 2, hhso.org Service Day Lunch April 3, blufftonmlk.org Martyr Day Banquet April 4, blufftonmlk.org Tessa Lark and Piazzola’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires April 7–8, hhso.org Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town April 8, 10, 12, seapines.com/events HHSO “Bluegrass and Barbeque” April 9, hhso.org HHSO “Coastal Home Supper Club” April 14, hhso.org Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Twitty & Lynn” April 15–16, artshhi.com Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town April 15–17, seapines.com/events RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, PGA TOUR Tournament April 15–21, rbcheritage.com HH International Piano Competition Recital Series April 18, hhso.org May River Theatre Co. “Cabaret” April 19–21, 26–28, mayrivertheatre.com

Illustrations by iStock

YEAR-ROUND

HHI Farmers Market at Historic Honey Horn Tuesdays (seasonal), coastaldiscovery.org/explore/events/ farmers-market Hilton Head Island Community Market Saturdays, hhicommunitymarket.com The Farmers & Makers Market at Sea Pines Center Tuesdays, facebook.com/ seapinesfarmersmarket Root and Bloom Wednesdays, discoverrootandbloommarket.com Farmers Market of Bluffton Thursdays, farmersmarketbluffton.org Bluffton Artisan Market third Saturday, seasonal, lcmade.com Bluffton Night Bazaar first Thursday, seasonal, lcmade.com Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market select Wednesdays, lcmade.com

Spring Fling Weekend April 19–21, shopoldtownbluffton.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Beautiful The Carole King Musical” April 24–May 26, artshhi.com Geechella April 27, blufftonmlk.org Bluffton Sunset Party Kick-Off April 26, bearfootsports.com Annual Bocce Tournament April 27, iachh.org The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn April 27–28, coastaldiscovery.org Ode To Joy April 28–29, hhso.org

MAY

River Clean Up May 4, facebook.com/townblufftonsc Pedal Hilton Head Island May 5, pedalhhi.org HHSO “Coastal Home Supper Club” May 5, hhso.org HHSO “Gullah Cultural Series Events” May 7, hhso.org Sunset Palooza May 10, bearfootsports.com Lean Ensemble “Proof” May 9–12, 16–19, leanensemble.org Bluffton MayFest May 11, blufftonrotary.org/page/mayfest Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town May 23, 24, 25, seapines.com/events Hilton Head Island Art Festival May 25–26, sheltercovehiltonhead. com/art-festival

JUNE

HHSO Coastal Supper Club June 2, hhso.org HHSO Gullah Cultural Series June 4, hhso.org Gullah Shout Hour/Drum Circle June 8, blufftonmlk.org Juneteenth Celebration June 8–15, exploremitchelville.org Blues & Brews of the Bluff June 14, bearfootsports.com Black Food Truck Festival June 14, blufftonmlk.org Bluffton Juneteenth Festival June 15, blufftonmlk.org Father’s Day Jazz Brunch June 16, blufftonmlk.org Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Chicago” June 26–Aug. 18, artshhi.com May River Theatre Co. “Lend Me a Tenor” June 21–23, 28–30, mayrivertheatre.com

J U LY

Independence Day Celebration Date TBD, facebook.com/ TownBlufftonSC/

July 4th Celebrations Fireworks at Harbour Town, Shelter Cove, and Skull Creek July 4, seapines.com, palmettodunes.com Super Summer Jam July 4, islandreccenter.org HHI Gullah Heritage Festival July 6, gullahmuseumhhi.org Arts Center of Costal Carolina “Henry Cho” July 15, artshhi.com Gullah Summer Camp July 15–19, gullahmuseumhhi.org Sunset 5K July 17, bearfootsports.com May River Shrimp Festival July 18–19, bearfootsports.com

AU G U S T

Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town Aug. 12, 14, 16, seapines.com/events Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town Aug. 19, 21, 23, seapines.com/events Arts Center of Coastal Carolina “Black Jacket’s Whitney” Aug. 30–31, artshhi.com Gregg Russell Concerts at Harbour Town Aug. 29–Sept. 31, seapines.com/events Reggae Pon DeRiver Aug. 31, reggaeponderiver.com

SEPTEMBER

9/11 Ceremony Sept. 11, facebook.com/TownBlufftonSC Roots & River Festival Sept. 14, rootsandriversfestival.com River Sweep Sept. 21, facebook.com/TownBlufftonSC Blufftemberfest Sept. 28, bearfootsports.com Fall Music & Taste at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Select Thursday evenings through Mid-October, sheltercovehiltonhead. com/music-and-taste

OCTOBER

Chili Cook-Off by Kiwanis Oct. 5, hiltonheadkiwanis.com Jeep Island Event Oct. 5, jeepisland.org Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Oct. 12–20, blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org Italian Heritage Festival Oct. 19, iachh.org 8th Annual Gullah Food Festival Oct. 19, gullahmuseumhhi.org Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Festival Oct. 23–24, exploremitchelville.org

Old Town Bluffton Trick-or-Treat Oct. 24, shopoldtownbluffton.com Rock N’ Ribs Oct. 24–27, rocknribshhi.com May River Theatre Co. “Carrie” (musical) Oct. 25–27, mayrivertheatre.com Gullah Market Oct. 26, blufftonmlk.org

SUMMER Gregg Russell Summer Concerts at Harbour Town May–Aug., Monday-Friday evenings, seapines.com/events

NOVEMBER

May River Theatre Co. “Carrie” (musical) Nov. 1–3, mayrivertheatre.com HHI Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance Nov. 1–3, hhiconcours.com Hilton Head Oyster Festival Nov. 8–9, hiltonheadoysterfestival.com Holiday Art Walk Nov. 15, shopoldtownbluffton.com Pluff Mud Music Festival Nov. 16, bearfootsports.com Gullah Market Nov. 21, blufftonmlk.org Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade Nov. 23, culturehhi.org Turkey Trot Nov. 28, islandreccenter.org Santa Comes to the Harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Mid-November, sheltercovehiltonhead.com/santa Tis the Season!

Nov. 28–Dec. 25, sheltercovetownecentre.com Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert at Harbour Town Nov. 29, seapines.com/events Holiday Nights & Lights at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Nov. 30, exploremitchelville.org

DECEMBER

Holiday Nights & Lights at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Dec. 1–2, exploremitchelville.org Old Town Bluffton Jingle Stroll Dec. 5, shopoldtownbluffton.com Bluffton Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Workshop Dec. 6, facebook.com/TownBlufftonSC Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade Dec. 7, facebook.com/TownBlufftonSC Stouts & Stogies Dec. 7, bearfootsports.com Gregg Russell Christmas Concert at Harbour Town Dec. 23, seapines.com/events Hilton Head Jingle, Jingle Run Dec. 24, bearfootsports.com

Coligny Summer Music + Entertainment @ Center Stage Memorial Day through Labor Day, colignyplaza.com Arts Ob We People Art Exhibition and Sale (Daily) and Weekly Art, Food and Music June 1–Aug. 31, gullahcelebration.com HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Mid-June–Mid-August, select Tuesday evenings and July 4th, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Shannon Tanner Family Show at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Memorial Day through Labor Day, Mon.-Tue.-Wed. & Fri. evenings and July 4th, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Shannon Tanner & The Oyster Reefers “Parrot Palooza” at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Mid-June–Mid-August, select Thursday evenings, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Cappy the Clown at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Memorial Day through Labor Day, select Monday-Friday evenings and July 4th, sheltercoveharbourfest.com Party in the Park Thursdays, June–Aug., islandreccenter.org Summer Jams Tuesdays, June–Aug., islandreccenter.org

FA L L – W I N T E R Crescendo: Celebration of Arts & Culture see Fall events Oct.–Nov., culturehhi.org

For more events, download the free Hilton Head Island Compass App.

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W E LC O M E to Hilton Head Island

H

ilton Head Island isn’t just a place you visit once, it’s a place many choose to return to again and again.

Families often talk about making memories here – some for decades – with family and friends. It’s that indelible mark of unforgettable moments and the warm embrace of Southern hospitality that transforms a visit into a tradition.

In today’s busy world, it’s more important than ever to relax and reconnect. The ocean has a way of helping you unwind unlike any other experience. Miles of unspoiled coastline await you, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Spending time on the beach, you might catch a glimpse of Loggerhead turtles embarking on their journey to the ocean or watch dolphins gracefully navigating the waves.

Meandering through our miles of leisure trails on foot or by bike is the perfect anecdote to a busy life. We take great pride in preserving the natural beauty that makes Hilton Head Island a haven for residents and visitors alike.

We’re proud and protective of the environment in which we live and encourage our island guests to leave nothing but their footprints on the sand. The island is home to some of the most pristine beaches in the country, and respect for the environment is a value shared by those who live here and those who visit.

Want to know where the locals go? Just ask. Locals are proud to share their island and reveal the best place to catch the sunset, or where to get their favorite shrimp and oysters. Seafood caught in our local waters is a special part of island life.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Gullah culture, a vibrant and unique heritage that has shaped our island for centuries. Explore the fascinating history and traditions at Mitchelville Freedom Park, where freedom began, and at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

There’s so much to experience and explore, but don’t take our word for it. We’ve been chosen as the #1 Island in America for the last seven years by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. We’re consistently named among the best beaches in the country and lauded for the way we cherish and protect our delicate ecosystem.

A visit to America’s Favorite Island™ isn’t one you’ll soon forget. There’s something special about this place. Come experience it for yourself.

William G. Miles, IOM, CCE, President & CEO Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

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Discover Life, Well Lived Arriving at Montage Palmetto Bluff, you become part of a limited edition, life-size canvas. This five-star resort offers every luxury — signature Nicklaus golf course, beauty and wellness spa, clay sport shooting, yacht tours, exceptional dining and racquet club including pickleball. Other treasures are unforgettable one-of-a-kinds — memories biking an ancient forest of giant oaks draped in moss, or witnessing dolphins performing the rarest of Earth’s spectacles, coordinated strand feeding. Then kayak a lagoon filled with wildlife, followed by flickering stars, firepits and s’mores.

Explore your personal art of leisure. montagepalmettobluff.com • 844.448.0711 F montagepalmettobluffsc d montagepalmettobluff HILTO NHEAD I SLAN D.ORG •

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE T h ings to Do on Hilton Head Isla n d

ARTS & CULTURE

ECOTOURISM

HISTORY

PLAYS The theater series at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina includes crowd-pleasers like “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical,” and “Chicago.” See p. 84

ART LESSONS

DOLPHIN CRUISES

Whatever your artistic passions, the Art League Academy can guide you on your path from beginner to expert. See p. 85

Join an experienced guide to get an up-close and personal look at these playful and intelligent marine mammals. See p. 99

BIRDWATCHING Hilton Head Island beaches are home and host to local and migrating shorebirds. Don’t forget to look up! See p. 90

NATURE PRESERVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS For more than four decades, musicians have filled island venues with the works of classical composers. See p. 87

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Sea Pines Forest Preserve’s trails cross wetland boardwalks and bridges, giving you a chance to meander through protected wildlife habitat. See p. 22

COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM & GULLAH MUSEUM Learn how the Gullah Geechee islanders’ language, art, food and skills continue to shape island life. See p. 19

RICH HERITAGE The foresight of early developers like Charles Fraser shines through in today’s landscape. See p. 15

HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE America’s first self-governing community of formerly enslaved people was established as Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. See p. 16

CONNECT WITH US

RECREATION

WELLNESS

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL

CULINARY

Get into the swing of it with these racquet sports that span generations and skill levels. See p. 116

Island chefs shop local farmers markets for fresh, nourishing ingredients. See p. 52

Stay connected with HiltonHeadIsland.org, your resource for all information on America’s Favorite Island®.

Get social. Tag us in your photos and posts using #LowcountryLife.

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Indulge in a day of self-care at one of the island’s state-ofthe-art spas. See p. 122

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PADDLEBOARDING Beginners and experts alike will find their balance – and lots of wildlife – on Hilton Head Island’s coastal salt marshes. See p. 95

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BIKING Experience the freedom of exploring nature on two wheels through our 60+ miles of leisure pathways. Our bike path map gives you the lay of the land. See p. 92

SAILING/BOATING For easy access to the island’s peaceful waterways, check out these nearby marinas. See p. 100

Year-Round Fun. No matter the season, Hilton Head Island has an event for that!

For information on all 2024 events, visit HiltonHeadIsland.org/events.

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PRIDE of PLACE We l co m e t o A m e r i ca’s Fa v o r i t e I s l a n d ® Everything on Hilton Head Island is about tides. Our nature is about tides, our history is about tides, our culture is about tides.

It makes the place pretty special.

– MIKE OVERTON, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD, CEO OF DESTINATIONS DMC, A DIVISION OF OUTSIDE BRANDS

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What's your Hilton Head Island family tradition?

Aimee Sully Hilton Head Island Grandpa and the girls say goodbye to the beach on the last night before we walk up for the final time. It’s fun to look back through all of the pics and see how the girls have grown!

They always make sure to say “see you in a few months, beach!”

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• HISTORY

HISTORY

H E RITAG E

H i l to n Hea d I sl and’s nat u ral beauty has becko ned glo be tro tte rs fo r ce n turies. T h ank s to the fo resight o f early land pl a n n e rs, th o se same p rist ine vistas await to day ’s ex plo rers.

1775 – 1783

2000 B.C. – 1400 A.D.

The Revolutionary War: Hilton Head Islanders sided with colonists and skirmished with the British Loyalists from nearby Daufuskie Island. Four Revolutionary War soldiers are now buried or memorialized at the Zion Cemetery.

Remnants of oyster shells discarded by Native Americans can be found in present-day Sea Pines Forest Preserve and the Green’s Shell Ring Enclosure Heritage Preserve.

SETTLEMENTS

1717 Hilton Head Island’s first settler, “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell, founded Point Place Plantation.

1766 Starting in the mid 1700s,

West Africans were enslaved and brought to Hilton Head Island to tend rice and cotton fields. By 1766, indigo was the primary crop, and there were 25 plantations on the island.

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EARLY AMERICAN

NATIVE AMERICAN

H I STORICAL TIME LI N E OF H I LTON H EAD I S LA N D

1790

William Elliot grew the first successful crop of sea island cotton at Myrtle Bank Plantation, formerly Point Place Plantation.

1861 On April 12, the Civil War began

with Confederates firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. In November, 12,653 Union troops came ashore on Hilton Head Island.

1862 General Ormsby Mitchel set aside land for Mitchelville, America’s first self-governing town of formerly enslaved people.

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he Gullah Geechee saying, “we live by the land; we live by the sea” has encapsulated life on Hilton Head Island since Native Americans made their lives on the shores of South Carolina. Relying on natural resources like fresh seafood and rice and okra grown from fertile soils was the only way forward in Mitchelville, the site of America’s first self-governing community of formerly enslaved people. And when Charles Fraser took steps to develop the island in the 1950s, he, too, wanted to protect the environment. In Sea Pines, the island’s first planned community, Fraser limited development and insisted that nature take center stage. Long before the farm-to-table movement swept through restaurants around the country, Hilton Head Island natives lived off the land and sea and cherished their environment — a gift to be preserved.

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

1950

Lumbermen from Hinesville, Georgia, built sawmills and purchased 8,400 acres on the island to harvest the sea pines.

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left, so did the jobs for the Mitchelville citizens. Surviving through fishing and farming, Gullah people, direct descendents from enslaved people, moved from their half-acre Mitchelville lots to other parts of the island.

1889 – 1930 Tracts of land were purchased by private citizens for hunting preserves. In 1912, the Hudson and Toomer families began operating oyster factories.

MODERN AGE

EARLY AMERICAN

1868 – 1950 When the Army

Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island’s first planned community, was imagined by Charles Fraser.

See page 22 for more information.

1956

Byrnes Bridge was the first bridge constructed to connect the island to the mainland. Hilton Head Inn opened on South Forest Beach. The island’s first grocery store opened at Coligny Plaza.

1998 Cross Island Parkway was completed.

2024 Hilton Head Island’s permanent population: 40,000. Hilton Head Island welcomed over 3 million visitors in 2022. The vacation destination continues to uphold Charles Fraser’s vision by prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection.

Illustrations by Robin Sutton Anders

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The Store In 1861, after defeating Confederate Forces at Port Royal, Union Army General Ormsby Mitchel gave 600 acres of property to the freed slaves of nearby plantations. By the time President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Mitchelville residents were already buying land and holding elections. When the war ended two years later, 3,500 people lived in Mitchelville.

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Praise House

ON SACR E D G ROUND Histo ric Mitchelville Freedom Pa r k o ffers ho pe and inspiration fo r its vis ito rs .

By Robin Sutton Anders

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ven before the site of America’s first self-governing community of formerly enslaved people was established as Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Cora Miller knew the land was sacred. “I found a tranquil place near the water, and I would go there and relax,” she remembers. “I would get so emotional without knowing why.”

At the time, Miller was a storyteller who shared the experiences of Harriet Tubman.

“Only later did I learn that Harriet Tubman was right here in Mitchelville, walking on the same ground we’re walking on.” Miller learned Tubman was a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War. Serving as a nurse and mending clothes for Confederate soldiers, Tubman discovered where their ammunition and food supply was. “They couldn’t figure out who in the dickens was telling on them,” says Miller.

Today, where Beach City Road gives way to wooded walking trails and peaceful wetlands, Miller embodies Tubman and gives tours to the park’s visitors. “It’s like her spirit just takes over me,” she says. “My grandmother used to say, you better know where you’ve been to know where you’re going. I love helping people understand this history.”

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These folks were calling their own shots. They were charting their own course.

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– AHMAD WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MITCHELVILLE PRESERVATION PROJECT

Visit exploremitchelville.org/ visit/#tours for private tour info.

Observation Point

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I have traveled all over the world, and there is no place like home.

More than anything else, I would rather have a plate of fish and grits surrounded by my family and community.

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– LATRESE BUSH, SINGER-SONGWRITER

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Singer-songwriter Latrese Bush and founder of Hilton Head Island’s Fish and Grits Music Festival was 17 years old when she fully grasped the magic of her small-town Bluffton childhood. “I was a freshman at the University of Georgia, and I felt like a fish out of water,” she says. “At the time, Bluffton had about a thousand people in its town limits, and I was trying my best to survive a school population of 30,000.”

One day, one of Bush’s professors gave a lecture that changed her life. “He began to describe a beautiful culture on the coast of South Carolina and Georgia that still practiced the same crafts and cooked the same foods as their African ancestors. And then he said, ‘They have a language, and their language has rules, and they’re called Gullah.’”

“That sentence changed how I looked at myself, and why I ultimately wanted to start the festival,” she says. “I felt so much pride.

I went to him after class, and I said, ‘I am Gullah Geechee.’ And he looked me in the eye and said, ‘You come from a beautiful people.’”

As a child, Bush took so many things about her Gullah culture for granted. “I thought everybody walked out their back door to their garden and picked fresh tomatoes, collards, corn and squash for dinner,” she says.

Bush assumed everybody had a river where they could catch whiting, blue crab and fresh shrimp. She didn’t know it was unusual to live on the same land as her aunts and uncles and grandparents and cousins — to go outside and play a pick-up game of baseball or basketball with ready-made teammates. She thought everybody went to church and sang spirituals and clapped the Afro syncopation beat — the backbone of jazz, blues and gospel music that ties back to west Africa.

Now a professional artist, Bush displays an energetic style filled with rhythm. “It is a spirit of the Gullah Geechee,” she says.

Mark your That spirit, shared through music, calendar for the first Saturday in October for food and dance, is what Bush wants the annual Lowcountry others to experience through the Fish and Grits Fish and Grits Music Festival. “I love Music Festival, held to collaborate with other people and in Lowcountry to make people happy, and that’s Celebration Park. what this festival is all about. It is a love letter to my community and a thank you note to my culture.”

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The rich Gullah creole dialect, a distinctive mixture of English and African languages, is still spoken and written. One of the best-known Gullah expressions, “Kumbaya,” translated “come by here,” found its way into a famous folk song. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, read on for ways to experience the Gullah heritage on your next trip to Hilton Head Island.

• Visit Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, the first town created for formerly enslaved people, located on Hilton Head Island’s Port Royal Sound.

• Learn a 400-year-old history lesson at the Gullah Museum from Dr. Louise Miller Cohen.

• Join a Gullah Heritage Trail bus tour through 10 family-based neighborhoods. Guides share first-hand accounts of Gullah food, folklore and language. Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum.

• Enjoy a fried fish dinner with traditional Gullah sides at Binya, on various Friday nights throughout the year.

• Book a Heritage Library Foundation tour of Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum, the oldest intact structure on the island.

• Take a Gullah tour of Daufauskie Island with sixth-generation Daufuskie Island native Sallie Ann Robinson, also known as Pat Conroy’s star pupil in his memoir The Water is Wide, who shares personal stories and memories.

• Take a class at the Coastal Discovery Museum. June through August at the Farmers Market, learn how Sea Islanders made indigo dye from a plant (and take home your own T-shirt!). Or make your own sweetgrass basket with the help of a Gullah expert sewer, Dino Badger (right), business partner of Michael Smalls of Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Creations.

SAVE THE DATE

• Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration: Throughout February, the island comes alive with authentic food, art, music, dancing and storytelling.

• Annual Oyster Roast: In March, the annual All You Can Eat Oyster Roast raises funds for the Gullah Museum.

• Juneteenth: June 19, 1865 marks the day the last slaves in the country were set free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Mitchelville celebrates by hosting Gullah food vendors, live music and lots of fanfare.

• Gullah Food Festival: In the fall, sample recipes of shrimp and

grits, seafood gumbo, deviled crabs and more at the Gullah Museum.

• Holiday Nights and Lights at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park: Annual holiday lights experience throughout Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on Hilton Head Island.

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Photo by Robert Kaufman

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Preserving History for All Since 2003, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island has been committed to reviving, restoring and preserving Gullah customs, traditions, language, stories, songs and structures on the island. The museum is one of the most visited heritage cultural attractions in the state and offers unique insight into Gullah culture. The tours are conducted by founder and executive director Dr. Louise Miller Cohen. gullahmuseumhhi.org • 843.681.3254 F gullahmhhi

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Baynard Mausoleum at the Historic Zion Cemetery, Hilton Head Island

History Lesson Housing a wealth of historical information, The Heritage Library is the history and ancestry research center for Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry. The Library owns two historic properties: Fort Mitchel, a Civil War earthwork battery; and the Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum, the site of the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island. The Library conducts tours, history programs and ancestry classes, and it is an excellent resource for genealogy research. heritagelib.org • 843.686.6560 F d heritagelibraryfoundation

Where Freedom Began Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park endeavors to share the compelling story of the inhabitants of Mitchelville and their quest for education, selfreliance and inclusion as members of a free society. exploremitchelville.org 843.255.7301 F d exploremitchelville

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PRIDE OF PLACE • SUSTAINABILITY

EC OTOU RISM: PRES ERVE AND PR OT E CT

By Eleanor Spicer Rice

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or Hilton Head Islanders, Charles Fraser is a legend. But for councilman David Ames, he was also a friend — one of those friends with whom you share an unbreakable bond. In their case, it was a love of nature. “I think in many ways Charles saw nature as almost a spiritual force,” Ames says.

This was the early 50s, and Fraser, the forward-thinking developer, envisioned more than the typical beach destination for Hilton Head Island. “He’d driven up and down the east coast surveying all the coastal developments and realized the destruction that had occurred by the typical oceanfront construction,” says Ames.

As Fraser thought about how to develop Sea Pines, the island’s first planned community, he took an unconventional approach. Covenants and deed restrictions protected the environment. Instead of homes and structures on the beach, they were built away from the oceanfront, designed to blend in with the pine forest and create harmony with nature. And trees — not highway engineers — dictate the natural curvature of the road.

“Fraser understood that the birds and the bees and the subtropical vegetation all

had a place in this special environment,” Ames says. “He believed it was our job to preserve and protect that environment for future generations.”

Ames points to Harbour Town as a lasting example of Fraser’s belief that nature isn’t just restorative as a backdrop for peaceful exploration; it’s also a space for making memories. “He created Harbour Town because he understood that people have a desire to gather.”

The Town of Hilton Head Island continues to be inspired by Fraser’s vision. To protect the habitat and cultural resources, land is preserved for green spaces, parks and environmental protection.

Hilton Head Island Land Trust holds 300 acres, which includes Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy, Cypress Conservancy, Northridge Conservancy tracts and Museum Street Conservancy District.

The Visitor & Convention Bureau recognizes that everyone plays a role in the island’s sustainability and conservation efforts. To that end, visitors and residents are invited to make the Hilton Head Island Promise, committing to protect and preserve the island’s delicate ecosystem, leaving behind nothing but their footprints.

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Man is a steward of the land. We should preserve, protect it. We have a great opportunity, and we live in a magnificently beautiful place.

– CHARLES FRASER

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Whether you’re visting the Lowcountry or you are here to stay, learn more about our sustainability efforts and ways you can volunteer at HiltonHeadIsland.org/ sustainability.

LOCAL VI E W WI T H DAV I D A M E S What can visitors do to help Hilton Head Island’s sustainability efforts?

“Get out and explore! Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum.

Walk through Mitchelville. Seek out the Sea Turtle Patrol. Bike the Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail.

We preserve and protect the things that are important to us.”

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N ATURAL H ARM O NY O n a missio n to protect H i l t o n H ead Island’s a n cie n t a nd b elo ved sea turtle

By Robin Sutton Anders

For more information, visit seaturtlepatrolhhi.org.

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mber Kuehn was “changed forever” the day she first encountered a sea turtle 16 miles offshore from Hilton Head Harbor. Working as a divemaster, Kuehn was diving down to retrieve an anchor when she spotted a large shadow in the depths of the ocean. “It was graceful in its element, it looked like a bird flying in slow motion,” she remembers. As the sea turtle swam straight toward her, she rolled back on her heels. “I laid on the ocean floor while the turtle hovered overhead like a spacecraft,” Kuehn says. “Talk about impressed!”

Each summer, sea turtles return to the island’s sandy shores, lay their eggs and go back to their ocean home. Loggerhead turtles, an endangered species, are the most common turtle to nest on the beaches of Hilton Head Island.

As director of Hilton Head Island’s entirely volunteer 18-member Sea Turtle Patrol, Kuehn is on a mission to protect and conserve sea turtles so these ancient creatures can continue to inspire the next generation.

“It’s important to do things like fill holes in the sand so sea turtle hatchlings don’t get trapped on their way to the ocean,” she says. Volunteers help flatten sand structures and pick up litter nightly so the turtles have a clear path. Sea Turtle Patrol also hosts educational, island-wide “Turtle Talks” for residents and visitors. Meanwhile, Kuehn’s Sea Turtle Patrol has been trained and is permitted by the state to identify, mark and monitor nests. Through “nest dedications,” the Sea Turtle Patrol offers opportunities to sponsor a nest in exchange for updates on its hatchlings as they grow and set off on their journey to the sea.

I S L A N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y

Jo in us i n protecti n g a n d pre se r v i n g Hi lton Hea d I sla nd’s en vi ron m e n t a n d b ea uty for g e n e ra ti on s to com e .

Use red-beamed flashlights, sold at hardware stores, for nighttime beach strolls. You can also download a smartphone app, such as jLight, to turn your phone screen into a red flashlight.

Make it easier for sea turtles and their hatchlings to navigate the shoreline by flattening your sandcastles and filling in any holes you dug when you’re done with your day at the beach.

Turn off outside lights of beachfront residences from dusk till dawn, and cover interior lights (close drapes or shutters) that can be seen from the beach.

Enjoy discovering sea life like sand dollars, starfish and hermit crabs, but please leave these coastal creatures undisturbed in their natural habitat.

Leave only footprints. Throw away your trash. Obstacles like broken beach chairs and sand buckets can prevent turtles from reaching their destination.

Stop by the Sharing Shack to find the missing tool to complete your family sandcastle – and to recycle your beach toys at the end of your vacation.

Please stay on the path. Walking on our beautiful sand dunes can damage or destroy the sea oats and other flora keeping our dunes from washing away.

Want to learn more about our sustainability efforts and what you can do to get involved?

Visit Hilton HeadIsland.org/ sustainability.

Maintain your distance from wildlife, including dolphins, sea turtle nests and hatchlings.

A Private Paradise Step out of the ordinary with a visit to Outside Hilton Head’s 40-acre chain of private islands. Tucked between Daufuskie and Savannah, Page Island is the Lowcountry at its best.

The island is outfitted for adventure, and Outside Hilton Head offers a variety of on-the-water experiences that center around this pristine tidal marsh setting. The Outback adventure combines a glorious boat ride to Page Island with a kayak tour of Daufuskie Island's backwater creeks. Outside’s signature excursion, The Lowcountry Ultimate Day, often basecamps off Page Island. This ideal family outing offers activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, exploring, tubing and more, and is a fully customized trip that is truly Your Day, Your Way. outsidehiltonhead.com • 843.686.6996 F d outside.experiences

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A Vacation to Remember M A K E M E M O R I E S AT T H E S E A P I N E S R E S O R T A Hilton Head Island getaway deserves a setting where you can celebrate cherished moments surrounded by natural beauty and gracious hospitality. Make it happen at one of the island’s most celebrated resorts. The Sea Pines Resort is lauded for its pristine landscape, world-class golf, abundant recreation and the iconic Harbour Town. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town was ranked No. 5 best hotel in the U.S. 2023 rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The Resort was honored to be ranked among GOLF’s 2024-25 list of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World. All three courses were ranked among Golfweek’s Best 2023 list of top resort golf courses in the United States. First-class hospitality is everywhere, making The Sea Pines Resort a preferred destination for a family vacation, wedding celebration or golf getaway.

Photos courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

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WORLD-CLASS GOLF

18th Hole at Harbour Town Golf Links

15th Hole at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III

Three incredible courses, each with its own character, offer players challenges and thrills. Play one or play the trifecta for an unparalleled golf experience.

As home of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, Harbour Town Golf Links is the crown jewel of Sea Pines golf. The Pete Dye design begs players to use their imagination and finesse. A PGA TOUR pro favorite, it has some of the best par threes found on any course worldwide and a humbling par-four 18th hole.

Heron Point by Pete Dye is a striking mixture of beauty and challenge, and a perfect complement to Harbour Town. This can’t-miss track was previously named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year. The 18th hole is pure drama — a bunker shot that runs along the water.

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III is the epitome of coastal golf, and was previously named Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association. The spectacular 15th hole overlooking the Atlantic is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island. Showcasing these top-ranked courses is the Lighthouse Invitational, an exciting annual team event with competition for men and women amateurs.

The Golf Learning Center specializes in tailored instruction, from club fittings to the mental game.

The Harbour Town Clubhouse welcomes golfers to the Pete Dye Room, signature pro shop, upscale dining at Links, an American Grill and other world-class amenities and services. Legendary golf here can be yours with one of the Resort’s golf packages. The Villa Golf Package includes play at one or all three courses, with a stay in a comfortable villa. seapines.com/golf • 843.842.1904 F d seapinesresort

R A I S E A R AC Q U E T The Sea Pines Racquet Club in Harbour Town is a premier tennis and pickleball destination, featuring 18 clay courts and six dedicated pickleball courts along with programs, round robins and lessons for all skill levels. It’s also home of the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy for elite juniors, led by U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith. Pickleball newbies and aficionados can get in on the action and fun with pickleball programs for novice to experienced players. For stay-and-play packages, visit seapines.com/tennis, or call 843.785.3333.

18th Hole at Heron Point by Pete Dye

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Photo by Andrew Branning

A TA S T E O F S E A P I N E S Destination dining shines at The Sea Pines Resort. Casual waterfront eateries, family-friendly options, sophisticated dining in a clubhouse setting — there’s something for everyone. The culinary team’s emphasis on fresh ingredients and innovative flavors is reflected in every restaurant and every dish.

The all-new Quarterdeck offers 270-degree views overlooking Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Calibogue Sound and the 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links. Choose from the expansive wraparound deck, indoor bar and dining area on

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Quarterdeck

the first floor, or rooftop oyster bar. With a satisfying menu of freshly prepared seafood and classic dishes, Quarterdeck is waterfront dining at its finest.

Popular with Resort guests and day visitors alike, Coast at the Sea Pines Beach Club boasts oceanfront views. The chilled seafood tower is a crowd-pleaser for large dining parties.

The storied setting at Links, an American Grill, located in the Harbour Town Clubhouse, is an elevated dining experience with sweeping views of Harbour Town Golf Links. Dishes are prepared with farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Handcrafted cocktails,

Fraser’s Tavern

Photos courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

craft beer and an impressive wine list round out the offerings.

The relaxed atmosphere at Fraser’s Tavern, in the Plantation Golf Club, is the perfect match for a tavern-inspired menu of house-smoked barbecue, salads and handhelds, plus craft beers on tap. Take in floor-to-ceiling views from your cozy booth, the bar area or the dining room.

Find more options for leisurely meals or a quick bite at other casual venues throughout the Resort. In season, kick back at Harbourside, located next to the famed Liberty Oak stage, where beloved local musician Gregg Russell performs

Harbour Town Bakery & Café

his summer concerts for all ages. Start your day with a delightful breakfast and fresh-baked treats at Harbour Town Bakery & Café, across from the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground. The menu tempts with a variety of delicious items along with coffees, teas and specialty drinks like cappuccinos, lattes and espressos. Dine in surrounded by the bakery’s cozy charm, relax outside at an umbrella-shaded table, or pick up a meal to go using the Resort app to order ahead. seapines.com/dining • 843.785.3333 F d seapinesresort HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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The Inn & Club at Harbour Town

Photos courtesy of The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

M A K E YO U R S E L F AT H O M E A romantic guest room in a boutique hotel. A spacious home for a family celebration. A secluded villa for a weeklong getaway. When it comes to accommodations, there’s no one-suite-fits-all at The Sea Pines Resort. You’ll find a range of accommodations for any group size or personal style, and all provide the comfort and amenities to make your stay relaxing and exciting. The best part? You’re never far from championship golf, excellent restaurants, Harbour Town or the natural beauty of the island.

For a plush retreat with no detail overlooked, The Inn & Club at Harbour Town offers the ultimate in luxury. How ultimate? The Inn & Club is worthy of AAA Four Diamond Award and Forbes Four Star Luxury status. The lovely Lowcountry surroundings, sumptuous guest rooms with world-class amenities, and legendary hospitality put you at ease to truly enjoy your vacation.

For your large family vacation, wedding party or group getaway, The Sea Pines Resort’s homes and villas provide ample space to relax and celebrate quality time together.

Stylish two- to seven-bedroom vacation homes put you near the beach or golf courses, and many have a screened porch or deck, private pool, lush lawn and other homey touches.

Secluded yet convenient, villa rentals are just right for a family vacation, with up to four bedrooms, numerous conveniences and access to golf or the beach. Find a Resort package tailored to your stay for a golf, tennis, couples getaway or family vacation. seapines.com/accommodations 843.785.3333

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Family biking

Harbour Town Pier

Sea Pines Beach Club

With its iconic lighthouse as the backdrop and the Harbour Town Pier, Harbour Town is one of the most idyllic and Instagram-worthy places on Hilton Head Island. Take your time and go shopping in the unique gift shops and fashionable boutiques, and recharge with a casual lunch.

A perfect evening includes dining on the waterfront.

Children will have a blast at the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground, named for the popular local performer.

Harbour Town Yacht Basin is your starting point for exploring the waterways around Calibogue Sound. The full-service marina here welcomes guests arriving by boat, with hourly, daily, weekly and monthly dockage. Embark on a boat cruise, private fishing charter or a watersports outing and witness scenic landscapes and fascinating wildlife.

The Resort’s unspoiled beaches, maritime forests, meandering tidal creeks and lagoons invite outdoor adventure. Find contemplation along nature trails and maritime forests in the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

Saddle up for a Lowcountry exploration at Lawton Stables, its world-class equestrian center. Family-friendly eco-tours offer a glimpse of native wildlife. Get around on bikes; the Resort’s flat, smooth bike path network makes cruising around on two wheels an easy ride. Kids will find endless fun at the beach, sparkling pools and special themed activities.

The natural beauty of The Sea Pines Resort makes getting married here a momentous experience for newlyweds and guests alike. It’s no wonder many brides who grew up vacationing at the resort make it their wedding destination.

Picturesque settings — the lawn adjacent to the 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links and Calibogue Sound, with the iconic lighthouse as a backdrop; the exquisite arch formed by the ancient Liberty Oak; the serene Sea Pines beach — are an enchanting way to begin a new life together in the company of loved ones. The Resort’s dedicated wedding specialists help couples create a flawless and extraordinary event to remember. seapines.com/weddings • 843.842.1495 Special moments and lasting memories, enhanced by natural wonder and uncompromising service at one of Hilton Head Island’s most magical resorts — The Sea Pines Resort is ready to make your vacation and celebrations a reality. seapines.com • 843.785.3333 F d seapinesresort

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A Sea Pines Tradition S O U T H B E AC H M A R I N A For more than 35 years, South Beach Marina has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Cafe. Enjoy great food and, of course, hushpuppies on the waterfront deck. Grab a scoop (or two!) of homemade ice cream at Salty Dog Ice Cream before browsing Jake’s Cargo, Surf Shack and other shops.

Explore the Lowcountry waterways with fishing excursions out of Blue Water Tackle Shop or paddleboarding, kayaking and parasailing from Island Water Sports. On land, rent bikes at South Beach Bicycle Rentals and tour the area, or stop by South Beach Racquet Club for pickleball and tennis court times, lessons and clinics. Or enjoy one of our daily pickleball round robins. saltydog.com • bluewaterhhi.com 843.671.2233 F saltydog d thesaltydogcafe

Salty Dog, Marina

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Quarterdeck Restaurant and the Harbour Town Lighthouse

The Shops at Sea Pines Center

Against the backdrop of the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, explore unique stores featuring apparel, home décor, gifts and jewelry, along with casual and family-friendly restaurants and outdoor cafés. The 114 steps to the top of the lighthouse chronicle the island’s history with memorabilia from the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. At the top, take in views of Calibogue Sound. Book charter boats for fishing, adventure cruises, dolphin-watching or watersports at the marina. Don’t miss local legend, Gregg Russell, performing popular spring, summertime and holiday concerts under the Liberty Oak. experienceharbourtown.com • 843.785.3333 F harbourtown d experienceharbourtown

T H E S H O P S AT S E A P I N E S C E N T E R There’s a bright new look at one of Hilton Head Island’s favorite shopping and dining venues. Discover a variety of retail shops and boutiques, along with popular dining spots.

The only gas station in Sea Pines is located at the east entrance, and a post office is nestled within the promenade.

Every Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., check out the Farmers and Makers Market, featuring local produce, baked goods, tasty food, art and handcrafted gifts (April–November). Don’t miss the Art Market on the first Thursday of every month (April–November). theshopsatseapinescenter.com • 843.363.5699 F theshopsatseapinescenter d seapinescenter

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A Brand-New Airport Experience More cities. More convenience. Less hassle.

Escaping to Hilton Head Island has never been easier, thanks to Hilton Head Island Airport’s expanded airline offerings.

But that’s not the only exciting news. Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) is growing! A new passenger terminal will provide comfort, hassle-free navigation and a true first-class experience travelers have come to expect. Given the airport’s unique location a mere five to 10 miles from the island’s major resorts, you can start your vacation as soon as you land. Visit hiltonheadairport.com. F d hiltonheadairport

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CHART your COURSE T I M E TO E X P LO R E

People think of exercise as going to the gym, but being on Hilton Head Island’s forest preserve helps people connect with nature and discover what resonates with them.

– DAVID CHESWORTH, PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT HILTON HEAD HEALTH

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NATU RAL HEALING Hilton Head Island is a sanctuary for the mind, body and spirit.

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ere, vacation and wellness go hand-in-hand. Fitness routines include options like sunrise walks and yoga on the beach. On-site chefs offer cooking demonstrations and private lessons. Since the all-inclusive health and wellness resort welcomed its first guests more than 40 years ago, Hilton Head Health has taken a holistic approach to overall health.

“Most people come thinking they want to lose weight, and through their time here, they realize they want to feel good,” says David Chesworth, program director. “They want to have balance and feel comfortable — mind, body and soul.”

A far cry from fad diets, Hilton Head Health’s philosophy is all about developing day-to-day rituals that become sustainable, healthy habits. And what better place than a beautiful island, adds Chesworth. “What’s really amazing about Hilton Head Health, in addition to its location on Hilton Head Island, is that it’s an immersive environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. It’s like the training wheels for life!”

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• Refuel with a healthy shake or an energizing tea at Island Nutrition.

• Breathe and renew with Hilton Head Island Retreats for a greater well being of the body, mind and spirit.

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• Connect with nature as you cast your fishing line or crab net at Rowing & Sailing Center, Jarvis Creek or Old House Creek Dock.

• Take a quiet morning walk through the Sea Pines Forest

Preserve; then recharge with a healthy lunch or smoothie at Healthy Habit.

• Kayak through the island’s serene inland waters with Hilton Head Outfitters or Outside Hilton Head.

• Find relief for tired muscles at Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy or Lowcountry Stretch Hilton Head and Bluffton.

• Learn to stand-up paddleboard on scenic

Broad Creek with Outside Hilton Head or on Calibogue Sound with H2O Sports.

• Be amazed on a dolphin sunset tour with Dolphin Seafari HHI.

Rent bikes for the whole family complete with tag-a-longs and kiddie carts, and explore the island’s miles of trails.

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A Vacation With a Purpose H I LTO N H E A D H E A LT H A leading health and wellness resort with more than 40 years of experience guiding guests towards happier, healthier lives.

The all-inclusive resort offers comprehensive programs featuring tailored fitness plans, educational lectures and gourmet cuisine.

With unrivaled expertise in fitness, nutrition and overall health and wellness practices, Hilton Head Health provides its guests with the tools they need to transform their lives and create healthy habits.

Enjoy a beautiful island retreat close to the beach with miles of walking and bike paths, nature tours, golf, tennis and kayaking adventures. Hilton Head Health is the perfect place for a healthy reset. hhhealth.com/hhi • 843.548.3472 F d hiltonheadhealth

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n Hilton Head Island, accommodations range from four-star resorts to smaller, select-service hotels and family-sized homes and villas. No matter where you choose to rest your head, youʼll rest easy, thanks to the islandʼs signature Southern hospitality.

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Your Perfect Stay Your memorable Hilton Head Island vacation begins with a place that feels like home. Beach Properties of Hilton Head is the expert in making your stay memorable and comfortable with some of the finest vacation properties on the island. Whether you’re seeking a one-bedroom villa for a quiet getaway or a 10-bedroom home for an extended family gathering, Beach Properties’ accommodations will exceed your expectations, with extra touches that only a locally managed, well-established company can provide. Look for your ideal vacation rental today. beach-property.com • 844.462.2957 F myhappyplacehhi d hiltonheadvacation

Vacation on the Beach Tailor your next family vacation on the ocean at Hilton Head Island’s favorite beach. Choose from a one- to five-bedroom home or villa, many with heated swimming pools or other premium amenities for yearround enjoyment. Vacation Time of Hilton Head Island has been serving guests with cherished vacation memories for over 40 years. vthhi.com 800.845.9500 F vacationrentalhhi

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Homes and Villas The Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort portfolio of vacation homes and villas makes accommodating your crowd a breeze. For family gatherings or golf groups, choose a multi-­bedroom home, outfitted with features such as private pool, spa, gas grills and gourmet kitchen. Choose from weekly rentals at one of our one-of-a-kind rental homes, with three to six bedrooms, or more flexible bookings at one of our villas, with one to four bedrooms. Palmetto Dunes­managed vacation rentals include all the comforts of home, along with exclusive resort discounts for guests and owners renting through Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort including dining, bike and kayak rentals, golf and more as well as complimentary tennis or pickleball court time based on availability. Select homes and villas are also seasonally pet-friendly. Browse lodging options and begin planning your vacation at palmettodunes.com or call 877.567.6506.

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Luxury RV Getaway The freedom of fun and RVing meets exceptional golf, all in one place. Hilton Head National RV Resort offers a premium vacation experience with a variety of amenities and comforts to enhance your vacation getaway.

Throughout the beautifully landscaped, secluded and gated grounds, you’ll find a variety of sites to choose from. Relax at the Clubhouse, offering a lazy river and splash pad, playground, community firepits, restaurant and bar, fitness center and walking trails. Your four-legged travel buddies can enjoy the vacation experience at the dedicated dog park and dog wash.

Great golf is right next door at Hilton Head National Golf Club, with preferred rates and tee times for guests of the RV Resort. hiltonheadrv.com • 843.707.4800 F d hhnrvresort

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Seaside Bliss With 419 newly-renovated guest rooms, including 32 suites, discover an oceanfront retreat with inspiring amenities designed for your relaxation and renewal at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Immerse yourself in the abundant natural beauty of the island, and experience the ultimate rejuvenation in a private cabana, day bed, or double lounger surrounding three oceanfront pools. Five dining options inspire one to sip and savor craft cocktails along with locally-curated culinary offerings. Just steps away from the beach, enjoy revitalizing treatments at the Heavenly Spa by Westin™ and the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, featuring two championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball. Feel renewed after a fun, full and fulfilling day with your sun-filled guest room with a Heavenly Bed® and private balcony. No matter the reason for your visit, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa leaves you feeling better than when you arrived. westinhhi.com • 843.681.4000 F westinhiltonhead d westinhhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Suite Comfort Located by the bridges connecting Bluffton to Hilton Head Island, Hilton Garden Inn offers comfortable suites and warm Southern hospitality to all their visitors. They are one mile from the Tanger Outlets and several local eateries. Spend the day at Hilton Head Island beaches within nine miles of the hotel. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at their Garden Grille & Bar, and feel free to bring your furry friend as they are pet friendly. hilton.com/en/hotels/ hhhhegi-hilton-garden-inn -hilton-head • 843.837.8111

Plan for Perfection Relaxation at its finest, or a place in the center of all the activity. Island Rentals of Hilton Head has something for everyone. Their wide range of vacation homes and villas allows them to meet your needs, whatever they may be. Let them help you create your idea of the perfect Hilton Head Island vacation. islandrentalshhi.com • 843.473.3367 F d islandrentalshhi

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Your Island Motorcoach Escape Welcome to Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort, the luxury destination for discerning motorcoach enthusiasts. Guests can expect the ultimate getaway experience, with spacious and charming sites offering full hookups, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Excellent amenities include a dog park and wash, swimming pool, hot tub, gym, pickleball and tennis courts and shuffleboard. Resort lot features can include scenic lakefront, private tree canopy and sites adjacent to the clubhouse, putting you steps away from the excitement.

The Resort is located just over a mile from beautiful beaches and Hilton Head Island’s most popular restaurants and unique shops. hhimotorcoachresort.com • 800.722.2365 F hiltonheadislandmotorcoach HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Play...Explore...Relax Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is nestled along the coast with stunning 360-degree views and lush landscapes as far as the eye can see. Stroll along the beach, relax mind and spirit with a treatment at Arum Spa and dine at the resort’s excellent restaurants.

With room updates in progress during 2024, there’s always a fresh way to relax and enjoy. Warm, personal service makes your vacation a breeze. sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland • 843.842.2400 F sonestahiltonheadisland d sonestahhi

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Pool opening Spring 2024

Oceanfront & Boutique Dip your toes in the water, enjoy pristine beaches and soak up the sound of the ocean waves at Beach House Hilton Head Island. Enjoy on-site dining at The Porch, lounge by the oceanfront pool, enjoy nightly “dive-in movies” and dance to live music year-round at our iconic Tiki Hut. Coligny Plaza is also just steps away, with more than 60 shops and restaurants within easy walking distance to the property. beachhousehhi.com 843.785.5126 F d beachhousehhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Ocean Overlook At the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, Spa, a dreamy location is just the start. The luxury beachfront resort offers airy accommodations with private balconies and amazing ocean views. When you’re not relaxing on the beach, take advantage of three golf courses, a meandering lagoon system, indoor and outdoor pools and spa services for a sweet shoreside retreat. marriotthiltonheadresort.com • 843.686.8400 F hiltonheadmarriottresortandspa d marriottresorthhi

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Rest Easy The BESTNEST vacation rental concept was designed to delight the discerning traveler with a consistent approach to design, outfitting and furnishing, and a commitment to fastidious cleanliness.

Every BESTNEST is exceptionally equipped, no matter the size or location of the property. You’ll appreciate such amenities as quality cookware and tableware, sumptuous linens, high-tech electronics and other thoughtful details, whether you’re vacationing for a long weekend or the entire season. BESTNEST/Luxe elevates the vacation experience even further, featuring properties in prime locations and exclusive conveniences such as a personal concierge. Their goal is your complete comfort. Lauded and applauded by vacationers since 2006, BESTNEST looks forward to welcoming you. beverlyserral.com • 843.341.3600 F beverlyserralsignatures d bestnestbybeverlyserral HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Life is Better at the Beach Discover a home base at the intersection of sincere service, playfulness and Coligny Beach and Plaza. Steps from the ocean and next to Lowcountry Celebration Park, there’s something for everyone at Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island. Enjoy scheduled hotel activities, complimentary breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi, convenient access to local attractions, and have your toes in the sand or your feet on bike pedals within minutes of arriving. hiexhiltonheadisland.com • 843.842.6662 F d holidayinnexpresshiltonhead

Vacations as They Should Be Beachside Getaway offers a select collection of more than 100 luxury vacation rentals in the most sought-after neighborhoods on Hilton Head Island, equipped with top-tier amenities and delivered with exceptional customer service. The team goes the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction and an incredible trip to the Lowcountry. beachsidegetaway.com 843.686.6044 F d beachsidegetaway

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Luxury in Paradise Located on the sugar sand beaches of the No. 1 island in the United States, as previously ranked by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort has something for everyone. Enjoy beautiful views from the resort’s 323 suites, including 295 studio suites, eight traditional one-bedroom suites and 20 oceanfront suites.

This luxury resort offers an immense lagoon system ideal for kayaking and canoeing, bike trails, 19 tennis and 24 pickleball courts and three championship golf courses. Splash around in the two family pools, one adult pool, a kid’s splash zone and three hot tubs. Enjoy private cabanas set amidst native tropical foliage.

More than 20,000 square feet of event space, a premier location and a casual resort environment along with unparalleled service and amenities will make you never want to leave. omnihiltonhead.com • 843.842.8000 F d omnihiltonhead HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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ried on a po’boy or enjoyed straight from the shell — nothing gives you a taste of the sea like a freshly shucked oyster.

“Hilton Head Island oysters are especially tasty,” says Andrew Carmines, owner of Shell Ring Oyster Company and president of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

“We have this perfect scenario of big changes in the tide, salty water, and a healthy amount of plankton,” Carmines explains. “I love to eat oysters on the half shell, but our steamed oysters — an ode to the oyster roast — and our chargrilled oysters are really popular, as well.”

Oysters are not just here for our culinary delight; they are vital to the local ecosystem.

Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, along with more than a dozen other Hilton Head Island restaurants, has joined forces with Outside Foundation on the Oyster Recycling and Reef Building Initiative.

Since the program’s inception in 2018, more than 100 tons of oyster shells have been collected and recycled.

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reproduce, the larvae must attach to a hard surface. Recycled shells provide the ideal home for a new generation of oysters, called spat.

“The oyster reefs do a lot more than build the population of oysters for harvesting,” says Mike Overton, Outside Foundation board member and CEO of Outside Brands. “Oyster reefs are effective in protecting our salt marshes.”

According to Overton, South Carolina’s salt marshes are the largest breeding ground in North America. Some 500,000 acres provide a home for a rich variety of fish and bird species.

Hudson’s recycles many of its own shells on site, while tons of other shells in the area are discarded at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on a designated spot on their 68-acre property. Once the oyster shells are cleaned and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, they are ready to go back into the water. Volunteers place the shells in netted bags and go out at low tide to build reefs — visitors are even invited to participate.

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Coastal Discovery Museum President and CEO, Rex Garniewicz, says the initiative aligns with their mission. “We really want to connect people with the environment. We want to be a fun place for people to walk our trails, interact with our animals and see oysters growing in our marsh.”

There, you can also see first-hand the benefits of a salt marsh — and learn about how everyday actions can make a difference. “Oyster shell recycling is one small thing we can do to protect this beautiful Lowcountry island that we love,” Garniewicz says.

Carmines praises the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Outside Foundation for being proactive in replenishing oyster beds.

“We want to keep our Port Royal Sound watershed pristine and sustainable,” he says. “When we do that, Want to get we’re all able involved with oyster to enjoy the shell recycling? Visit bountiful outsidefoundation.org/ resources of get_involved our island.”

1 Hilton Head Island’s Eastern oysters are harvested through fall and winter months.

2 Surrounded by saltwater, Eastern oysters are prized for their briny flavor.

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6 Recycled shells provide a home for the next generation of oysters. Hilton Head Island’s largest reef build to date is along the 18th fairway of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links.

One mature oyster filters about 2.5 gallons of water an hour.

Not only that, but oyster reefs provide a critical habitat for juvenile fish, shrimp and crabs. They also create “living shorelines,” protecting the coast from erosion. Here’s what we’re doing to replenish this vital species.

3 More than a dozen Hilton Head Island restaurants collect and save oyster shells.

5 They’re put in mesh bags, which stop the shells from breaking down, and then placed in tidal creeks and adjacent to salt marshes. A typical reef consists of 300 to 400 bags.

4 The shells are sun-bleached for three to six months to rid them of bacteria and contaminants.

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Culinary Excellence…

Without the Hassle Nothing beats a vacation full of friends, fun… and great food. For your next visit to Hilton Head Island, take kitchen duty out of the equation by hiring the experienced, award-winning Chef Lynn Michelle, The East Coast Chef™, to provide a culinary experience that you will be raving about even after your trip ends.

Chef Lynn will not only plan out your meals — taking preferences and dietary needs into account — but will also handle the grocery shopping, meal preparation/cooking and all the cleanup.

Make your next visit one to remember.

Contact The East Coast Chef™ today! cheflynnmichelle.com • 843.422.5480 F cheflynnmichelle d chef_lynn_michelle

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Dining at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Enjoy a wide range of international and gourmet cuisine while overlooking the scenic harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Fuel up for shopping and exploration with local Hilton Head Island favorites such as San Miguel’s Mexican Café, Scott’s Fish Market, ELAʼS On the Water, Hilton Head Social Bakery, Bistro 17, Top Dawg Tavern and Top Dawg Pizzeria. sheltercovehiltonhead.com 877.567.6506 F sheltercoveharbourmarina d palmettodunessc (Restaurants subject to change)

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Alexander’s Restaurant and Wine Bar Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, located in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, is an upscale seafood restaurant and wine bar featuring seasonally inspired cuisine and locally caught seafood, as well as many locally sourced ingredients. The menu pays tribute to many classic Lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Shrimp and Grits and Wiener Schnitzel. Guests continually return for the intimate, elegant atmosphere and extensive wine and cocktail lists. The expanded bar area and porch with lagoon view are also particularly popular year after year. alexandersrestaurant.com • 877.567.6506 F alexandersrestaurant d alexandershhi

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LO C A L V I E W W I T H S E R G C H E F TONY ARCURI As co-founder of the island’s SERG restaurant group that started Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House in 1984, Tony Acuri knows what it means to be the island’s “local neighborhood pizza shop.” We asked him to share the secret to great pizza.

As a Pittsburgh native, did you eat a lot of pizza growing up?

There was a neighborhood pizza shop on every corner — Mineo’s, Aiello’s, Vincent’s, Beto’s — I could go on and on.

At Giuseppi’s, our menu is influenced by where we grew up.

Not only was the pizza great, they usually had very good hot hoagies, as well. That is what we tried to bring to Hilton Head Island 40 years ago.

What makes Giuseppi’s a favorite?

Of course, using the very best ingredients. Our pizzas are not too thick and not too thin. Here’s a little secret that’s not on our menu: Ask for a thin NY style, and you will get it!

Is it true you invented the Weggie?

Yes, and it’s our number one sandwich! I suggest the “Original”: ham and pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion and our homemade ranch sauce.

How are you involved with the community?

Another reason Giuseppi’s is a favorite is that we are big proponents of giving back to our community. Of course, having the Lowcountry’s best staff and great facilities go a long way, too.

How have you achieved “local pizza shop” status?

We know our guests on a first-name basis. Everyone on Hilton Head Island knows and loves Jim Loniero, and in Bluffton, the same goes for Lori Taylor. Their friendliness and service, day-in and day-out, are second to none.

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Here’s a little secret that’s not on our menu: Ask for a thin NY style, and you will get it!

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A NIGHT AT THE BANK MAKES GOOD SENSE The Bank, Hilton Head Island’s newest beer garden located on Pope Avenue, is sure to have something to satisfy every taste bud. Choose from eight bars and eateries, including Bank Heist Burgers, Mo’ Money Tacos and All About the Benjamin$ Seafood. You can also bank on exceptional drinks from the local Side Hustle Brewing Co.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Serving up coastal hospitality since 1984, SERG offers quality cuisine and exceptional service at these award-winning restaurants.

Serving up coastal hospitality since 1984, SERG offers quality cuisine and exceptional service at these award-winning restaurants .

W I S E G U Y S M O D E R N A M E R I C A N R E S TAU R A N T WiseGuys Modern American Restaurant is a local take on the urban restaurant and lounge. Inside, find an upscale cosmopolitan atmosphere where city sophistication meets Southern charm. Share small plates in the lounge, or pair a hand-cut steak or locally caught fish entrée with a glass of wine from the extensive award-winning wine list. For events, WiseGuys now has an upscale private dining room nicknamed “The Vault” that’s perfect for an intimate private setting. Planning a bigger party? They have the space for that too! Serving dinner nightly. wiseguyshhi.com • 843.842.8866 F d wiseguyshhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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B L AC K M A R L I N B AY S I D E GRILL & HURRICANE BAR Want to know where the locals go? The newly renovated Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar is the place. Nestled waterside, adjacent to the beautiful Palmetto Bay Marina, the Black Marlin is the go-to spot for delicious fresh-caught seafood, refreshing island libations and live music (seasonal). The updated dining room features an expansive bar and multiple TVs for the big game as well as a thoughtfully curated gift shop to bring a little something local home to friends and family. If you’re looking for a laidback island dining and entertainment experience, the Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar is the place for you! Serving lunch & dinner daily with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Family-friendly, boater-friendly, dogfriendly. blackmarlinhhi.com • 843.785.4950 F d blackmarlinhhi

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Hilton Head Island’s freshest all-day dining experience. From traditional Southern breakfast to a fresh local seafood supper, Nectar is the place to experience the tastes of the Lowcountry. The chefs at Nectar prepare their dishes using ingredients made and grown throughout the South, and work with farmers who are as passionate about food as they are. It’s a pleasure one can only experience in this corner of South Carolina. Be sure to try our newest Nectar location in Old Town Bluffton as well. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. nectarfarmkitchen.com • 843.682.2337 (Hilton Head) 843.706.2337 (Bluffton) F d nectarfarmkitchen

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F R A N K I E B O N E S R E S TAU R A N T A N D LO U N G E A favorite for all ages, the fabulous Frankie Bones offers a one-of-a-kind American-Italian dining experience in a swanky joint that takes you back to the time of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Enjoy amazing pastas, mouthwatering steaks and classic libations in style. Be sure to check out their Bluffton location. Family-friendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily with brunch on Sunday. frankiebones.com • 843.682.4455 (Hilton Head) 843.757.3423 (Bluffton) F frankieboneshhi d frankiebonesrestaurant

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G I U S E P P I ’ S P I Z Z A & PA S TA H O U S E At Giuseppi’s, it’s all about the food. The Giuseppi’s brand has been a staple in the Lowcountry for 40 years and they’ve been living out their passion during that time by serving up the freshest pizza, pasta and hoagies in a neighborhood atmosphere like the one they knew back in Pittsburgh. From their Original Weggie and gluten-free cauliflower crust pizzas to their perfect original cheese or pepperoni pizza and amazing chicken wings, Giuseppi’s truly has something for the entire family. A fully stocked bar, online ordering, delivery and catering options are available. Serving lunch and dinner daily. giuseppispizza.com • 843.785.4144 (Hilton Head) 843.815.9200 (Bluffton) F d giuseppispizza HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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SKULL CREEK DOCKSIDE Inspired by the style of an old river house, this eatery’s reclaimed design elements create a beautiful atmosphere. Interior views are rivaled only by the breathtaking outdoor views of Skull Creek. Try signature seafood entrées, hand-cut steaks or fall-off-the-bone-barbecue, or enjoy the outdoor Shark Bar. Bringing the kids? Dockside has a fully equipped playground and Gaga Ball courts that are sure to keep them occupied for hours. Family-friendly, dogfriendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily, with brunch on Sunday. docksidehhi.com • 843.785.3625 F docksidehhi d skullcreekdockside

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S K U L L C R E E K B OAT H O U S E You don’t just come to Skull Creek Boathouse to dine.

You come for the best sunsets on the island. You come to unwind by the water’s edge, to sip cocktails at the outdoor Marker 13 Buoy Bar, to stroll down the dock as fresh fish comes off the boats, to take home an island treasure from Skull Creek General Store, and of course you come to eat — and eat well! After all, this Landmark Waterfront Restaurant is Hilton Head’s most-awarded restaurant. Boasting a bounty of food selections from the freshest, catch-of-the-day seafood to southern classics to sushi, Boathouse quite literally has something for everyone’s tastes. skullcreekboathouse.com • 843.681.3663 F skullcreekboathousehhi d skullcreekboathouse

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H O LY T E Q U I L A From gourmet tacos and salads to the island’s best margaritas and inspired cocktails, Holy Tequila is the destination for impeccable authentic Mexican food. With live classic Mexican music and a delightful outdoor dining patio, you may want to bring those dancing shoes as well.

Serving lunch and dinner daily. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. holytequila.com • 843.681.8226 F d holytequila

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CHARBAR CO. BURGERS & SUSHI You read that right — Burgers & Sushi! Charbar Co. Burgers & Sushi is a fresh approach to better burgers and authentic style sushi. The chef-driven menu features gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and of course, hand-rolled sushi and artfully crafted sushi bowls. This unique blend of flavors has something for everyone in the family. Check out the fully stocked outdoor bar and enjoy a game on TV or cornhole while you’re at it. Family-friendly, dog-friendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily. charbarhhi.com • 843.785.2427 F d charbarco

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O N E H O T M A M A’ S B B Q For traditional barbeque, look no further than One Hot Mama’s BBQ. Dine on delicious barbecue and wings from Food Network Star and SERG chef Orchid Paulmeier. In a bit of a rush? Try One Hot Mama’s BBQ express takeout and counter service option in the building directly adjacent to their Hilton Head Island location. The same great food, only faster! Family-friendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily with brunch on Sunday at Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

Open late night. onehotmamas.com • 843.682.6262 (Hilton Head) 843.815.6262 (Bluffton) F onehotmamas d onehotmamassc

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MARLEY’S SHRIMP & B U R G E R S H AC K A fast-casual way to enjoy mouthwatering griddle burgers with all the fixins’, New England-style seafood rolls, fish ’n’ chips, deviled crab cakes, seafood baskets and more. Walk up and order takeout, dine inside at the counter or outside at the picnic tables. Familyfriendly, dog-friendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily. hiltonheadshack.com • 843.686.5820 F marleysshrimpshack d marleysshrimpshackhhi

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S I G N AT U R E C AT E R I N G & E V E N T S BY S E R G A N D T H E S E R G TA K E O U T K I T C H E N Special occasions are the hallmark of our lives. From in-home private chefs to catered backyard barbeques to lavish weddings, Signature Catering & Events by SERG offers a wide range of creative options to make any event a memorable affair. signaturecateringhhi.com F d signaturecateringandevents Don’t feel like cooking? SERG Takeout Kitchen offers chefprepared fresh frozen and microwavable meals that you can simply heat, eat and enjoy! Spend that extra time on the beach or with family and let SERG Takeout Kitchen do the work. hiltonheadfoodtogo.com 843.682.3663 F d sergtakeoutkitchen

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P O S E I D O N C OA S TA L C U I S I N E Poseidon Coastal Cuisine has it all, dining, shopping and entertainment all in one place. Savor the freshest seafood while overlooking Broad Creek, pick up the perfect gift at the Coastal Provisions retail shop and head upstairs to the Rooftop Bar for a concert. Family-friendly, dog-friendly. Serving lunch and dinner daily, with brunch on Sunday. poseidonhhi.com • 843.341.3838 F poseidonhhi d poseidon_hhi

T H E R O O F T O P B A R AT P O S E I D O N When the sun goes down, The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon heats up. Enjoy a cocktail while watching the sun set over Broad Creek, or stay for a DJ dance party or one of the many live concerts. Live it up in style! Rent a VIP booth for your bachelor or bachelorette party or special gathering and keep the party going all night long! Open nightly (seasonal). therooftophhi.com • 843.341.3838 F rooftopatposeidon d rooftophhi

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Italy Meets Lowcountry The elegant simplicity of southern Italian cuisine meets Lowcountry hospitality at Nunzio Restaurant + Bar. Chef and owner Nunzio Patruno hails from Puglia, on Italy’s Adriatic coast; his creative flair and embrace of quality and the regional bounty shines throughout the menu.

“The simplicity of Italian food comes from letting ingredients and flavors stand out,” says Chef Nunzio. “In the Lowcountry, there’s lots of pride in local ingredients and how they’re prepared.”

Traditional Italian dishes and desserts make use of what’s in season.

The antipasti stand out, from the delicate grilled Spanish octopus with Sardinian farro to Polpette di Nonna Angelina — Mamma Angelina’s Pugliese style meatballs floating in tomato sauce. One constant is wine, for what is Italian food without it? Nunzio’s impressive wine cellar represents Italy and other winemaking regions around the world.

A warm, casual atmosphere prevails, from the bar and daily happy hour to early dining offerings. Nunzio Restaurant + Bar can host any special occasion, from a formal wine dinner to a wedding rehearsal or shower luncheon. Gift cards make it easy to treat family or friends to this gem on the Hilton Head Island dining scene. nunziohhi.com • 843.715.2172 F nunziohhi d nunzio_hhi

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Fresh, Local Seafood A historic landmark born in the 1920s, Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is committed to serving the freshest local seafood along with offering stunning waterfront views of Port Royal Sound. Hudson’s prides itself on providing seafood that is harvested mere hours before being served in the restaurant. Hudson’s farms and harvests local oysters, sheds out soft-shell crabs in the spring and harvests stone crab claws. The restaurant has three 80-foot shrimp trawlers that catch all of the shrimp served in the restaurant, as well as a network of fishing vessels that provides them with dozens of species of fish. hudsonsonthedocks.com • 843.681.2772 F d hudsonsseafood HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Lucky You! Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen is making waves on Hilton Head Island with a modern approach to family-friendly experiences with outdoor dining, firepits and space for live music. The menu features updated takes on American classics with Southern and Caribbean inspiration.

The beverage menu highlights tropical, bright, refreshing cocktails along with a curated beer and wine menu. Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen also offers a seasonal takeout window for great coffee and espresso drinks, along with creative grab-andgo food options and soft-serve ice cream. luckybeachhhi.com 843.628.0481 F d luckybeachhhi

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One of Hilton Head Island’s top dining destinations, Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar delivers elevated Southern cuisine with the freshest locally-sourced ingredients. Experience options from refined comfort food to adventurous dishes, enjoy private whiskey tastings, sip wine pairings and take in live music. This upscale casual restaurant has two full-service bars serving craft cocktails and one of the largest bourbon selections on the island. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., and for brunch on Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. luckyroosterhhi.com 843.715.3215 F d luckyroosterhhi

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Kid-Friendly Dining, Redefined Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras is your family-friendly dining destination on Hilton Head Island. This family-owned restaurant takes pride in its menu of the freshest seafood and steaks, with many ingredients sourced locally. Dine on Lowcountry seafood specialties and the freshest catch, steaks and burgers and other delicious dishes, along with craft beers, cocktails and wine. The children’s menu satisfies younger diners, plus little ones can get creative upstairs at the Art Cafe during special Kids Night Out events. On Sundays during football season, Rockfish is the place for Cincinnati Bengals fans to watch the game.

The friendly vibe and setting near Coligny Beach can’t be beat. rockfishhhi.com 843.689.2662 F d rockfishhhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Food With a View Waterfront dining is yours to enjoy at Up the Creek Pub & Grill.

Grill. Sit on the deck overlooking the water, Lowcountry marshes and a daily parade of boats, and feast on the famous Creek burger or other delicious favorites. upthecreekpubandgrill.com • 843.681.3625 F upthecreekpub

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A Culinary Destination M I C H A E L A N T H O N Y ’ S O F F E R S A T R U LY M OV E A B L E F E A S T. Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana offers fine dining featuring regional Italian cuisine. It also provides several private dining options — the Chef’s Table, in-home dining and personal chefs. The culinary team prides itself on its prime meat, veal and seafood creations, while pasta dishes showcase fresh pasta made daily in-house. Superlative food, impeccable service and warm hospitality are Michael Anthony’s hallmarks.

Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs its chefs’ passion and virtuosity with weekly demonstration-style or handson classes. Small classes permit plenty of interaction with the cooking staff while guests enjoy wine and sample the fare when class is over. Private classes are also available.

The Market Cafe, just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, is a one-stop culinary destination. It boasts casual dining for lunch and dinner with a menu of sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and small-plate meat and seafood dishes. The Market also sells Italian specialty items, fresh meats, cheeses, homemade pasta, desserts, house-made soups, sauces and heat-and-serve entrées. michael-anthonys.com • 843.785.6272 F michaelanthonyshhi d michaelanthonyshhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Culinary Star Locally owned and operated, ELAʼS On the Water serves freshly caught seafood, prime-cut steaks and high-quality, innovative dishes paired with a refined wine selection and award-winning views overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Bring the family and enjoy the casually intimate interior featuring local art or the wraparound patio and tunes by Lowcountry musicians. elasgrille.com • 843.785.3030 F d elasgrille

Cowboy Brazilan Steakhouse Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is your perfect introduction to rodizio, Brazilian-style-all-you-can-eat dining.

The fixed-price menu includes a full salad bar with over 36 items and six hot Brazilian dishes. The real standout is the churrascaria, featuring a “parade” of 17 rotisserie-cooked, USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork and chicken carved tableside by gauchos. Complementing your meal is the full bar offering wines from South America, cocktails like the Caipirinha and elegant décor. cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 843.715.3565 F cowboybraziliansteakhousehiltonhead

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Welcome to the Backyard Locals and visitors alike head to A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant for the down-home atmosphere and Southern coastal classics done right. Feast on seafood purloo, shrimp BLT salad, island crab cakes or fan favorite shrimp and grits — and save room for homemade banana puddin’ or key lime pie. Dine inside or snag a table outdoors under the big umbrella when there’s live music. alowcountrybackyard.com 843.785.9273 F alowcountrybackyard

Dinerʼs Choice Four distinct dining options await you at Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort — there’s something for everyone. HH Prime is known for its quality steaks and fresh seafood. Catch the big game at XO Sports & Spirits, get a quick bite at Palmetto Market or enjoy cocktails and light bites poolside at Breeze and Buoy Bar. omnihiltonhead.com 843.842.8000 F d omnihiltonhead

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Classic Steakhouse Experience family-owned Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood’s warm hospitality and see why locals have embraced this restaurant for more than 25 years. Enjoy the famous prime rib, USDA Prime Grade steaks, local seafood and award-winning wine list in a smart dining setting complemented by a cozy Old English bar. cranestavern.com • 843.341.2333 F cranes-tavern-steakhouse-seafood

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Savor an elevated take on coastal cuisine at one of the island’s newest fine-dining establishments. Named for the family-owned restaurant’s French Cajun matriarch and chef, Celeste serves classic and contemporary dishes that include fresh seafood, prime-cut steaks and other delectable offerings. A wellcurated wine list complements the seasonal menu. Open daily at 5 p.m.; reservations preferred. celestehhi.com • 843.802.4744 F celestehhi d celestehiltonhead

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Flavor Sensations For fresh seafood and a homegrown menu, visit Red Fish on Hilton Head Island.

They specialize in sophisticated Lowcountry cuisine prepared with the finest local, inseason ingredients. Peruse the extensive wine list, which boasts Wine Spectator award-winning labels, and take home a bottle from the restaurant's on-site wine shop. Savor an elevated fine dining experience at Red Fish for dinner nightly, and be sure to visit on Jazz Night every Wednesday for live music! redfishofhiltonhead.com • 843.686.3388 F redfishofhiltonhead d redfishhhi

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Where Nightlife Shines

ENJOY THE BEACH VIBES ALL NIGHT LONG, WITH TWO GREAT SPOTS SERVING UP BREWS, BARS AND BANDS.

Reopening Spring 2024

Legendary Tiki Hut An icon since 1977, Hilton Head Island’s legendary beach bar is the place to go for relaxing and socializing. Kick back with toes in sand, drink in hand, and soak up the sun. Groove to live music and entertainment year round, from reggae and funk to country and Top 40 cover bands. For beach and bands, it's the place to be. Check out our new expanded Tiki Hut and stage opening Spring 2024. beachhousehhi.com • 843.785.2900 F beachhousehhi d beachhousehhi

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Porch Southern Kitchen and Bar The perfect blend of delicious food, genuine hospitality and a laidback atmosphere, inside and out. Enjoy the casual menu of Southern and Lowcountry favorites with the beach as the backdrop to indoor and alfresco dining. Come evening, the outdoor firepit is perfect for gathering with family or friends. beachhousehhi.com 843.785.2900 F beachhousehhi d beachhousehhi

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atalie Harvey, director of Cultural Affairs for the Town of Hilton Head Island, shows off some of her favorite art — and shares what each piece reveals about the Island’s vibrance and diversity.

Transcendence, Corrina Sephora From a simple rowboat to a soaring bird, this forged, fabricated and recycled steel sculpture along the Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail celebrates nature on Hilton Head Island. “I love its scale; when you come across it, you’re not expecting to see it,” says Harvey. “Every time, I notice something different.”

Shrimp Trawler Captain Dave, Amiri Farris When it was proposed in 1969, the industrial petrochemical plant would have ruined Bluffton’s fishing, shrimping and oystering industry. This mural at the Rowing & Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park (133 Squire Pope Road) pays homage to a small coalition of Islanders, including Charles Fraser, who sailed to Washington, DC to put a stop to it. “In this park, kids learn how to fish and charter kayaks,” Harvey says. “It’s a great place to tell the story.”

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Natalie Harvey in Shelter Cove with Liquid Sunshine by Michael Alfano

Setting Sun, Tom Holmes This sculpture by the playground in Lowcountry Celebration Park reminds its viewers that the idea of a setting sun is a creation of the mind — it only appears to rise and set because of the Earth’s rotation. Frozen in time, this depiction of the sun encourages us to reflect on our environment.

Family, Jonathan Bowling This family of horses just off of William Hilton Parkway (662 William Hilton Parkway) was strategically placed in a neighborhood historically owned by Gullah families. “Most would have had a Carolina Marsh Tacky horse, native to South Want more?

Carolina,” Harvey explains. “The sculptor Find a map of all uses a lot of recycled metal farm the island’s public equipment that young viewers have art at culturehhi.org/ cultural-trail-map/. fun identifying when they get up close.”

Photo of Natalie Harvey courtesy of CH2 Magazine.

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• Try your hand at watercolors or pastels with an art class at the Art League Academy.

• Catch a musical at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, the crown jewel of the island’s art scene.

• Get tickets to a play at Lean Ensemble Theater, a professional company that produces thought-provoking plays sure to stimulate conversation.

• Support young pianists at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition in March.

• Browse the lineup for the fall month-long Crescendo Celebration, and choose from more than 100 arts and cultural programs and concerts including the annual Lantern Parade on the beach.

• Pack a picnic for Pops in the Park at Lowcountry Celebration Park with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

• Enjoy dinner and a show at The Jazz Corner, named one of the top 100 great jazz rooms in the world

by Downbeat magazine.

• Discover your new favorite poem along the Hilton Head Island Poetry Trail, where local poets offer their interpretations of public art around the island. If you see this logo, scan the QR code to read the poem — and access a map of the trail.

Artistic Director Dr. Dustin Ousley

A Season of Illustrations and Inspirations The Hilton Head Choral Society’s 47th season is underway with 83 choral voices under the direction of Dr. Dustin Ousley. This year, HHCS will perform an art-themed concert in the spring, “America Sings!” in May, a September pops performance and a holiday concert in December. Enjoy music and song by the full chorus, guest soloists and a professional orchestra. Their music ranges from opera and classical to Broadway and current hits. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org • 843.341.3818 F hiltonheadsings d itsthehhcs HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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The Cast of “Jersey Boys” at the Arts Center, photo by Gustavo Rattia

Award-Winning Theater and More The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is a professional showcase for both performing and visual arts, producing Broadway-caliber theater and presenting musical artists, concerts and dance. Also held are community festivals, education programs and outreach events.

2023-24 productions include fall’s smash-hit murder/mystery/comedy “Clue,” the delightful holiday show “Holiday Inn,” the acclaimed August Wilson play Fences (Jan. 31–Feb. 24), “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (April 24–May 26) and the razzle-dazzle musical Chicago (June 26–Aug. 18).

The Arts Center is also presenting the stunning Collage Dance Collective (March 1); Black Jacket Symphony’s “Journey” Tribute (March 26–28); Twitty & Lynn (April 15 & 16); comedian Henry Cho (July 15); and Black Jacket Symphony’s “Whitney Houston” Tribute (Aug. 30 & 31). artshhi.com • 843.842.ARTS F d artshhi

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Discover Your Creativity Explore your creative side at Art League Academy, run by local nonprofit Art League of Hilton Head. Whether you’re starting out or you’ve been making art for years, Art League Academy has a place for you. In-person and online classes and workshops are taught by professional art educators and nationally recognized guest instructors and are geared for all ages and skill levels, including true beginners. Listings change often and classes range from half-day to several weeks, with something sure to match your schedule and budget. Come be inspired. artleaguehhi.org 843.842.5738 F artleaguehiltonhead d artleaguehhi

Discover Local Art Art lover, artist or collector, you’ll find the best local art at the Gallery of the Art League of Hilton Head — a venue for viewing, buying and displaying two and three dimensional artworks and jewelry by local artists. Come to our opening receptions and meet the artists.

Every month brings a complete change of show along with a premiere of new works by featured artists. Check our online calendar or call 843.681.5060 for the schedule of events.

The gallery is located mid-island inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. artleaguehhi.org F artleaguehiltonhead d artleaguehhi

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Paint Party Indulge in color and creativity!

Family-owned Art Cafe is the only paint-your-own pottery studio on Hilton Head Island.

Here, visitors and locals alike can decorate personalized pottery pieces to take home. The studio hosts a variety of creative and entertaining events year-round.

Parents and children both will look forward to Kids Night Out, when the grown-ups can dine downstairs at Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras while the younger ones can enjoy dinner and dessert, games and pottery painting. Planning for a rainy day? Art Cafe is a relaxing activity for families. Reservations recommended. artcafehhi.com • 843.785.5525 F d artcafehhi

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From Script to Stage Lean Ensemble Theater is the Lowcountry’s destination for theater that sparks emotion and inspires conversation. The 2024 winter season includes an uproarious new version of Around the World in 80 Days, the devastating yet life-affirming musical Fun Home and the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, Proof. leanensemble.org • 843.715.6676 F d leanensembletheater

Espressivo This season, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will perform beloved symphonies by Berlioz, Brahms and Mozart; dazzling concerti by Liszt, Grieg and Piazzolla; and works by Wagner, Márquez, Rachmaninoff and many others.

The season’s capstone is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, featuring the Claflin University Chorus, HHSO Chorus and soloists from the Sherrill Milnes Savannah VOICE Experience. Experience the winners of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, violinist Tessa Lark, Sphinx Competition winner Brandon Leonard and other guests. Join us for Espressivo — immerse yourself in the music of passion and joy. hhso.org • 843.842.2055 F d hiltonheadsymphonyorchestra

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GET OU TSID E Th e best ways to pla y outdoors on Hilton Head Isla nd

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Stop by the Sharing Shack stations on the beach to recycle your beach items at the end of your vacation.

FISH HAUL BEACH PARK 120 Mitchelville Rd. Strolling down this short pathway to the beach, birders find migrating and local shorebirds before spying crabs in the salt marshes.

HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK 226 Beach City Rd. Explore a wooded park with walking trails, a wetlands observation deck, picnic pavilion and beach access.

ISLANDERS BEACH PARK 94 Folly Field Rd. This family-friendly destination features a shady playground, picnic pavilion, bike racks and walking paths. Limited meter parking, coin operated only.

FOLLY FIELD BEACH PARK 55 Starfish Dr. Here, you have it all: Bikers enjoy wide, firm beaches that open up at low tide; surfers love the waves.

Meter is coin, dollar bills or credit card optional.

DRIESSEN BEACH PARK 64 Bradley Beach Rd. Visitors meander down a winding boardwalk that opens to a wideshoreline beach. Site features a playground, a picnic pavilion and outdoor showers. Meter is coin, dollar bills or credit card optional. Three RV parking spaces.

BURKES BEACH 60 Burkes Beach Rd. Burkes Beach is the best spot for surfing on Hilton Head Island. Tip: Surfing is best during incoming tide or right before high tide. Get in on the action, or enjoy watching long- and short-boarders. Beach access drop off only. No on-street parking.

Parking at Chaplin Park, 35 Castnet Dr.

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ALDER LANE BEACH 2 Woodward Ave. Those who discover this south end beach, next to Marriott’s Grande Ocean Resort, say fewer people are its largest draw. You’ll find amenities like restrooms, outdoor showers and accessibility matting. Meter is coin operated only.

WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM Form available at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/beach/accessibility.

Free service for those with disabilities for use at Coligny Beach Park and Islanders Beach Park.

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The Town of Hilton Head Island has implemented parking fees.

Be prepared to pay cash or credit card at all beach locations.

Tents on the beach are a max of 10'x10' canopy tent. Personal belongings left on the beach at dusk/overnight are subject to removal and disposal.

For more detailed information on our beaches, visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov/beach/ regulations.cfm.

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COLIGNY BEACH PARK 1 Coligny Cir. One of the island’s most popular destinations is a quick stroll to restaurants, unique shops and bars. With beach volleyball, swings and a short walk to Lowcountry Celebration Park, this beach is a stay-all-day option. Parking at 102 Pope Ave.

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Exceptions: guests with passes, renting or staying inside The Sea Pines Resort.

BEACH MARK ER S, posted at the dune line, start at South Beach and go north to BM #134 at Fish Haul Creek in Port Royal.

If the sign has a letter after the number, it is marking access only and is not marking distance (for example, 59A at the access of Coligny Beach).

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O N TWO WH E E L S Hi l t o n H ead Island is a won de rla n d for bicyclists — even for th o se w h o h ave n’t bee n on a bike in yea rs.

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Here are just a couple of the scenic routes you can take.

BEACH RIDES AT LOW TIDE For salty breezes Start at Coligny Beach Park, get on the beach, turn left and ride on the beach towards the north end of the island. A good spot to turn around is just before the “folly” at Burkes Beach (Beach Marker 9.8), about five miles up the beach. Enjoy the

wind on your face and the sounds of the breaking waves — memories that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.

SHELTER COVE COMMUNITY PARK TO HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK For a glimpse of island history A pleasant afternoon ride begins at Shelter Cove Community Park. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking Broad Creek, then head north on the pathway for about two miles. Stop at the historic Zion Chapel of Ease and the Baynard Mausoleum, at the intersection of Mathews Drive (Mile Marker 6.0) and William Hilton Parkway. The eternal resting place of four Revolutionary War patriots, Baynard

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Mausoleum is the oldest structure on the island. Cross the William Hilton Parkway crosswalk at the traffic signal and then continue north on the William Hilton Parkway pathway. At Dillon Road, turn right, ride a couple of miles, then turn right on the Beach City Road pathway to the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on Port Royal Sound. Situated among the mossy live oaks and palmettos, learn the Bike Repair history of the first Stations are located self-governing at: Chaplin Community town of formerly Park, Coligny Beach enslaved people Park, Folly Field Beach in America, Park and at Kroger’s Shelter Cove dating back to Towne Centre. the Civil War.

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• Obey all traffic signals and pathway markings, including stop signs.

• Yield to pedestrians on pathways.

• When biking at night, wear light-colored clothing and carry a flashlight. Bicycles must have a red rear reflector and a headlight.

Challenge yourself: How long can you leave your car parked for your vacation?

Map out a bike route wherever possible — it’s good for our environment, and your health.

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• Ride single file and keep a safe distance from other bicyclists.

• When biking on the beach, check the tides and be sure to bike during low tide. Avoid a “folly” — a point on the beach that may not be passable at high tide on foot or by bike.

• For more information on places to explore by bike, visit culturehhi.org/cultural-trail-map.

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LOWCOUNTRY CELEBRATION PARK 94 Pope Ave. With a ship-themed playground, this is sure to be a kid-favorite. Explore walking trails, exercise stations and The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum — just a block from Coligny Beach access.

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Cruise in Style Explore Hilton Head Island on a top-quality e-bike! Go farther with Avocado Bikes. Rent your Avocado Bike for the day, a week or a month. You'll love the smooth ride, light frame and excellent range so much you can also purchase one of your own. Don't miss out on all the beauty that Hilton Head Island has to offer on a bike. avocadobikes.com F d avocadobikes

Reel Good Time Ready to go fishing? Drifter Excursions offers inshore, offshore and private fishing charters. Go deep sea fishing on the Drifter or take the kids out shark fishing in the calm waters of Calibogue Sound.

Private and pay-per-person fishing trips are available. hiltonheadboattours.com 843.363.2900 drifter-excursions F

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Sail and Play Island Water Sports offers a variety of activities that are fun for everyone. We are home to the Salty Cat, a custom-built multipassenger catamaran, offering day, sunset and private sails. For a little more speed, enjoy an eco/dolphin tour or be your own captain when you rent a boat. Guided kayak & stand-up paddleboard tours are great for seeing wildlife. Get fit with SUP yoga. And don’t forget a ride on the banana boat! islandwatersportshhi.com • 843.671.7007 F d islandwatersportshhi

Get On Board Sea Monkeys Watersports wants to get you on the water. Offering half- and full-day boat rentals, kayaks, jet skis, paddleboards and dolphin tours, the familyowned outfitter has exciting and leisurely activities to explore the local waterways and wildlife. Their location on Skull Creek puts you in easy access of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. Get maximum fun with little to no idle time during a Sea Monkeys jet ski outing, and ride at full speed for longer in wake-free zones. seamonkeyshhi.com 843.842.4754 F d seamonkeyshhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Savannah’s Finest Tours Make the most of your Savannah exploration with a bespoke tour. Noble Jones Tours specializes in private and customized excursions that cater to your niche interests. Immersive, intimate walking tours are led by professional guides who are passionate about the city’s vibrant history and eager to share insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

It’s a uniquely memorable way to experience Savannah’s heritage and charm. noblejonestours.com • 912.660.6468

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Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals The island’s largest bike rental fleet, Hilton Head Outfitters is conveniently located in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Choose from beach cruisers, tandem bikes, pedal assist e-bikes, youth bikes, kid carts, three-wheeler bikes and bike equipment. Additional items for rent include kayaks, fishing equipment, surfboards, chairs and umbrellas.

Catch and release fishing only in lagoon.

Delivery is available for stays three nights and longer. hiltonheadoutfitters.com 877.567.6506 F palmettodunes d palmettodunessc

Less Pack, More Play LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental wants its customers to make the most of island time. Vacationers choose from a host of high-quality bike, beach and baby gear — from cribs and high chairs to towels and tandems — all clean, quality-tested and with free delivery and pick-up to most locations. hiltonheadbikerental.com • 843.384.9322

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CATCH OF THE DAY A Hi l to n Head I sl ander ta k e s to the seas for a sh ri m p i n g advent ure.

By Linda Lanier

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s a Lowcountry local, I’ve enjoyed fresh shrimp from our waters in a myriad of ways — fried, boiled, steamed, with grits, with gravy; for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

But I had never set foot on a shrimp boat until a sunny Saturday morning when I was welcomed aboard the Tammy Jane at the Harbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort. A small, commercial shrimping vessel, the 45-foot boat was given a second life by Vagabond Cruise and charged with taking visitors out on shrimping expeditions into the waters of Calibogue Sound.

My friend Kathy, an Indiana native, had also never been on a shrimp boat. She was as happy as I was to be out on the water on this beautiful day, and our captain, Spike Ivory, and crew, Ian Deery and Chase Wildfeuer, told us what to expect.

Captain Spike introduced us to the basics of shrimping and explained how important the industry has been to the Hilton Head Island area for over a century. Ian and Chase took us through the process of lowering the tickler chain, which encourages the shrimp on the bottom to enter the net, and the turtle excluder device (TED) which keeps the turtles from being caught up in the nets.

Nets lowered, we trawled slowly through the sound enjoying the sun, the blue sky and the breeze as a few dolphins were sighted swimming alongside the boat. Our companions on this adventure, folks from Ohio and New Jersey with some little ones, laughed excitedly as Ian and Chase raised the nets and hauled our catch onto the deck.

Shrimpers call a successful catch a “money bag” and a catch that pulls in more sea creatures than shrimp a “dirty bag.” Our catch was somewhere in the middle, and after a quick close-up look of other Calibogue creatures, like a few lovely starfish, we swiftly returned them to their home in the water.

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Captain Spike Ivory pours out the catch on the Tammy Jane.

As we returned to the dock under the famous Harbour Town red-and-white-striped lighthouse, Kathy and I, a little windswept and happy that we had a great crew to do the heavy lifting, agreed we would bring our friends and families along next time on this quintessential Hilton Head Island adventure.

Explore St. Phillips Island, a Nature Lover’s Paradise A natural oasis, St. Phillips Island is a 5,000-acre unspoiled barrier island with rolling dunes, long white sandy beaches, a maritime forest, marsh and tidal creeks. Join a naturalist-led eco-tour of the island or reserve the Turner House for a truly unique getaway. southcarolinaparks.com F sc.state.parks d scstateparks

Ultimate Family Adventures With over 6,000 5-star reviews, the award-winning team of Outside Hilton Head offers uniquely crafted guided excursions for families on the hunt for adventure. Whether you and your crew are looking for ocean treasures on a Shark Tooth Island Cruise, celebrating over an encounter with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on a Dolphin and Nature Cruise or having a blast tubing, kayaking and fishing on a fully customized Lowcountry Ultimate Day, Outside Hilton Head provides exceptional experiences and outstanding naturalist guides and captains.

Launching trips from Shelter Cove Marina, Palmetto Bluff and Savannah, Outside’s variety of offerings mean your family can return year after year and be confident that you will take home an abundance of lifelong memories. outsidehiltonhead.com 843.686.6996 F d outside.experiences HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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COME SAIL AWAY Your guide for on-the-water fun

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ith the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Calibogue Sound to the west and calm inland waters like Broad Creek, Hilton Head Island is a boater’s paradise. Choose your own adventure at these six public marinas.

HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN • For a view: Climb the 114 steps up Harbour Town Lighthouse.

Then relax in a rocking chair overlooking the yacht basin.

• For kids: Run free on the playground before setting sail on a dolphin-watching or Pirates of Hilton Head cruise.

• For lunch or dinner: Grab a table at the Quarterdeck, overlooking the Calibogue Sound.

PALMETTO BAY MARINA • For breakfast: Rise and shine with a breakfast of champions (AKA crab cake eggs Benedict) at Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe.

• For lunch or dinner: Find everything from crab legs at Carolina Crab Co. to fresh flounder at Black Marlin Bayside Grill.

• For kids: Join Pirates HHI in search of lost treasure.

• For an expedition: Go fishing with Drifter Excursions and members of the national Freedom Boat Club can also enjoy time on the water.

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SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA • For the whole family: The Mediterranean-style village hosts HarbourFest. Don’t miss the fireworks show, all summer long on Tuesday nights.

• For dinner: Enjoy dinner at ELA’s On the Water or Bistro 17.

• For the big game: Grab a bite to eat at Top Dawg.

• For retail therapy: Shop Southern Tide’s Signature Clothing Store.

SKULL CREEK AREA MARINAS • For an on-the-water adventure: Kayak or go jet skiing with Sea Monkey Watersports or a high-flying parasail with Island Head.

• For your seafood fix: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is an island institution for fresh seafood (they’ll even prepare your own catch).

• For a view: Nearby, watch the sunset at Skull Creek Dockside or Skull Creek Boathouse.

SOUTH BEACH MARINA • For a day on the water: Captain your own boat, kayak, go paddleboarding or rent waverunners from Island Water Sports.

• For a family bike ride: Rent bicycles from Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals, and take the kids for a ride on the Sea Pines Trail.

BROAD CREEK MARINA • For a treetop adventure: Take to the treetops! Climb through the leafy canopy at Adventure Hilton Head’s high-ropes course or check out their outdoor GoKart track.

• For nature sightings: Enjoy a guided nature tour on 2-person catamarans with Island Skiff Adventures or an afternoon sunset sail aboard Cheers Charters.

• For a drink: Toast to your adventure at Up the Creek Pub & Grill.

Just off the Intracoastal Waterway, overlooking Broad Creek, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is Hilton Head Island’s largest deep-water yacht basin. The Marina boasts 178 boat slips, fishing charters, sport crabbing, rentals, nature excursions, dolphin cruises and water sports.

Explore the saltwater marshes by kayak or paddleboard. Most cruises and sailing charters depart from Shelter Cove Marina, while year-round boat rentals offer the ultimate in self-guided voyages. Or, set sail with a U.S. Coast Guardlicensed captain for a customized fishing adventure adventure.

The weekly summertime HarbourFest is a family favorite with live music featuring Shannon Tanner, fireworks on select Tuesday evenings, visits from Cappy the Clown and arts and crafts activities for kids. Be sure to take a photo with the iconic King Neptune Statue located in the heart of Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.

This unique statue is the world’s largest working sundial and is over 12 feet tall!

Plan your adventure at sheltercovehiltonhead.com and sheltercoveharbourfest.com. Check websites for updates on events and activities. 877.567.6506 F sheltercoveharbourmarina d palmettodunessc

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More Than a Golf Game Chronic Golf +GAMES is not just about golf; it's a dynamic sports simulator that brings the excitement of other sports like football, baseball, soccer and even Zombie Dodgeball to life in a unique full-body gaming experience. Our cutting-edge simulators cater to players of all ages and abilities, offering an array of exhilarating sports challenges that guarantee fun for everyone.

The intuitive controls make it accessible for beginners while providing depth and strategy for seasoned gamers. It's the perfect platform for family gatherings, friendly competitions or solo adventures. Chronic Golf also boasts corporate memberships, private event space, super fun night life option with over a dozen TVs, a restaurant and full sports bar. Let us plan the perfect event or activity for you! mychronicgolf.com F mychronicgolf d chronicgolf É chronic.golf j mychronicgolf

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History Comes Alive Hop aboard an Old Savannah Tours award-winning trolley tour for a rich look at the city’s past. Costumed characters bring history to life with unique personal descriptions for an unforgettable time. oldsavannahtours.com • 800.517.9007 F d oldsavannahtours

Adventure Time Sail into your Hilton Head Island adventure with H2O Sports. Soar hundreds of feet above the water and take in the amazing views from the parasail. Cruise through the Calibogue Sound on a speedy WaveRunner, boat rental or sunset sail. Experience the Lowcountry wildlife on dolphin, alligator or kayak tours. It's family fun available for all ages. h2osports.com 843.671.4386 F d h2osportshhi

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Big Fun for All Ages Welcoming families and encouraging imaginations since 2005, The Sandbox Children's Museum offers a carefully prepared and stimulating environment where children up to age 12 and their caregivers can play and learn together. Interactive exhibits and programming inspire creativity while fostering hands-on learning. Join in the fun! thesandbox.org • 843.842.7645 F thesandboxhhi

Happy Puttin’ Always Celebrating more than 39 years of family fun, Legendary Golf is one of Hilton Head Island‘s most beautiful and challenging mini-golf courses. In fact, it was named No. 1 miniature golf course in South Carolina by stacker.com. Family-built and owned, the two country club-style courses (36 holes) are spread among four gloriously shaded acres. Come out for a round or two and see what makes it such a popular mini-golf course. Legendary Golf is located mid-island near the Fresh Market Shoppes on William Hilton Parkway. Plus, they honor all military, police, fire and first responders with 50% off. legendarygolfhhi.com 843.686.3399 F legendarygolfhhi d legendarygolf

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Water Play Family-owned outfitter Sea Monkeys Watersports offers activities and excursions that put you in touch with the Lowcountry’s aquatic paradise. Their ideal location on Skull Creek makes it easy to explore the waterways and see local wildlife. Choose from half- and full-day boat rentals, kayaks, jet skis, paddleboards and dolphin tours.

For a fun family outing, try a Sea Monkeys guided nature tour by kayak, paddleboard or jet ski. seamonkeyshhi.com • 843.842.4754 F d seamonkeyshhi

Aim for Fun Got an axe to grind? Locally owned Palmetto Axes has your target ready. Book online or drop in and try your hand at axe throwing with guidance from friendly "axe-perts." Choose from a selection of local and domestic beers while you're there.

It's a unique and memorable spot for a birthday celebration, bachelor or bachelorette party or afternoon of family fun for ages 12 and older. Bring the axe-perience to your party or group by booking the new mobile axe trailer as an off-site rental! palmettoaxes.com • 843.816.7878 F palmettoaxes d palmetto_axes

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H ISTORY I N THE PLAYIN G Islan d golf courses sha re a rich l ega c y.

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olf is, of course, a game of skill and numbers — scores and yards, rankings and ratings. On Hilton Head Island, the figures go beyond pencil marks on a scorecard. Here, statistics signify a sense of history, woven into the fabric of some of America’s most historic courses.

Like the 425-year-old oak tree — perhaps the oldest on the island — observing putts from the 15th green of the Arthur Hills course in Palmetto Dunes. Or the 92-foottall Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before it stood watch over Palmetto Dunes golfers, it guided ships into Port Royal Sound and served as the site for Camp McDougal, a World War II Marine training station for anti-aircraft units.

Two decades earlier, Port Royal housed about 30,000 Union troops and tradespeople. Today, the site is home to two courses that wind their way through lush palmettos and oaks of the old Civil War garrison. On the ninth and 10th holes of the Robber’s Row course, golfers today play on the site of the village’s main street, where saloons, restaurants and stores served the town.

One of the island’s original courses, the Barony Course, opened for play in 1969 — more than 200 years after the first golf balls and clubs arrived in South Carolina.

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Leith in Scotland to Scottish merchants and planters in Charleston. These early golfers played with a “featherie ball” handcrafted of cowhide and stuffed with goose feathers, which would occasionally explode on impact.

“There are so many things that make this a special place,” says Davis Love III, a five-time winner of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The elevated PGA TOUR event is played each April at Harbour Town in The Sea Pines Resort.

One of the crown jewels of Hilton Head Island golf, the Pete Dye- and Jack Nicklaus-designed Harbour Town Golf Links has played host to most of the game’s greats, including the 2023 champion, Matt Fitzpatrick, who attended the RBC Heritage as a child.

Harbour Town Golf Links is carved out of the sandy soil, through the palmettos, pines and oaks, with the famous 18th running along the Calibogue Sound. The public links course offers a challenge to scratch — and the not-so-scratch — golfers.

Whether you’re a novice or a professional, the rich heritage of Hilton Head Island golf invites you to make your own history on these prestigious courses.

With 23 courses on Hilton Head Island, rated among the “best of” American golf, there’s a great experience to match every skill level.

Visit hiltonhead lighthouse.com for more info.

Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse and 425-year-old oak tree at Palmetto Dunes

Photo by Edward C. Robinson III

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• The Sea Pines Resort: For groups intent on getting the full Hilton Head Island golf experience, play a round at the Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort, home of the PGA TOUR’s elevated annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Don’t miss Harbour Town’s sister courses — Atlantic Dunes and the Pete Dye-designed Heron Point.

• Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Palmetto Dunes’ three courses are among the most popular collections on South Carolina’s golf-rich coast. The Robert Trent Jones course is annually ranked among the state’s top courses. The George Fazio course is a stern test, while the Arthur Hills course offers a true Lowcountry experience.

• Heritage Golf Collection: If you’re looking for choice and variety, this is your answer. With a total of 117 holes, you and your friends can choose between eight courses across four clubs – Shipyard, Port Royal and Oyster Reef – not to mention relaxing dining options to start or end your game.

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, 10th hole

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• Brickyard Pub – At Shipyard Golf Club, don’t miss daily happy hour specials. Try the signature wings paired with a pint of Guinness. For heartier fare, consider fish and chips or a bowl of house-made chili.

Bear Creek Golf Course

• Fraser’s Tavern – At the Plantation Golf Clubhouse at The Sea Pines Resort, Fraser’s offers a selection of craft beers, a tavern-inspired menu and great golf views.

• LagerHead Tavern – A seasonal menu features Southern food with a twist at this Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Plantation spot.

Try the grilled oysters, plucked from the nearby May River and shucked fresh for every order.

• Hilton Head National Golf Club: Just off the island in Bluffton, this is a longtime favorite among golfers, thanks to its player-friendly greens.

Illustration by istock. Photo courtsey of Bear Creek Golf Course.

Toptracer photos courtesy of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

• Old South Golf Links: Located in Bluffton, this course graces the Intracoastal Waterway, offering striking views along with a fair, fun test.

• Other courses worth a visit include Bear Creek, Dolphin Head, the Country Club of Hilton Head and Golden Bear.

• Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza – At the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes, sit at an outdoor table overlooking the course and enjoy watching the day’s can’t miss games.

P O W E R U P W I T H T O P T R AC E R Toptracer Range, the same technology used on televised golf tournaments to track the shots of the game’s best players, is transforming the everyday driving range experience at the Robert Trent Jones course in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Featuring 15 covered bays, Toptracer Range allows guests to compete against friends, play virtual courses and receive instant shot feedback on interactive game screens.

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Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course 9th, 10th and 11th holes

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George Fazio Golf Course 16th hole

Widely regarded as the most challenging public golf course on Hilton Head Island, the George Fazio Golf Course features state-of-the-art Diamond Zoysia greens, tree-lined fairways on the front nine and a tighter, more strategic back nine.

Palmetto Dunes’ third course, Arthur Hills Golf Course, Course, takes full advantage of the Lowcountry’s coastal beauty.

Spot one of the area’s most historic lighthouses, plus thick palmettos, a network of lagoons, deer and dozens of species of birds along this precision-play layout.

Named one of Golf Digest’s top-10 destinations for buddy trips, Palmetto Dunes’ courses and amenities are great for groups. The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy is a leader in lessons, clinics and hands-on programming. Plus, pro shops at each of the resort’s courses carry golf apparel and gear to ensure a great game. Start planning your golf getaway at palmettodunes.com/golf. 877.567.6506 F palmettodunes d palmettodunessc • PalmettoDunesToptracerRange.com

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Oyster Reef Golf Club 6th hole

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Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, Barony Course 16th hole

Palmetto Hall Golf & Country Club, Robert Cupp Course 11th hole

Shipyard Golf Club, Brigantine Course 6th hole

Unforgettable Game Home to 117 holes of award-winning, championship golf throughout eight courses and four distinctive and scenic clubs, The Heritage Golf Collection on Hilton Head Island offers something for avid golfers and beginners alike.

Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club is nestled along the coastline, with courses featuring newly resurfaced greens, multiple water hazards and Civil War battle history. Savvy locals have dubbed Oyster Reef Golf Club the “Dream 18” for its Rees Jones-designed course, and golfers of all skill levels enjoy the three nine-hole courses of Shipyard Golf Club. At the newly acquired Palmetto Hall, find considerable challenge and natural beauty on the Arthur Hills Course and Robert Cupp Course.

Each club has its own pro shop with large selections of all the latest golf equipment, apparel and accessories needed to round out a first-rate golf experience. hiltonheadgolf.net • 843.681.1750 F hiltonheadgolf HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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6th hole

A Joy to Play “This course was a joy to play” is the common refrain from golfers finishing their round at Hilton Head National Golf Club.

Located a mile west of the island bridges, this gem has been heralded for more than 30 years as the best consistently conditioned layout in the Lowcountry. Golf Advisor routinely lists it among the Top 15 courses in South Carolina.

Hall of Famer Gary Player and course architecture award winner Bobby Weed used their distinctive design philosophies in ways that make every club in your bag important. But, as golfers will tell you, it’s a course that’s challenging yet not punishing.

The course boasts immaculately groomed TifEagle Ultra greens that run fast and true. The opening holes by Weed offer several strategic risk-reward challenges. The Signature 6th, a par 4, has bordered its entire fairway by a treacherously close lagoon on the right with dangerous pot bunkers on the left.

The back nine is tighter and rewards players with a good short game. Most memorable for many, however, is the abundance of wildlife and pristine natural views. hiltonheadnational.com 843.842.5900 F hiltonheadnational

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Old South has been “GEO Certified” since 2017, recognizing their environmental and social sustainability.

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Lowcountry Links Nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway and just west of the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Old South Golf Links offers a fair, fun test of golf and spectacular water views. Eighteen unique holes wander through salt marshes, live oaks, pine forests and lagoons and provide great natural conditions. Golfers can view the abundant wildlife including deer, wood storks, Old South Clubhouse eagles and fox squirrels while playing from one of the 6 sets of tees that provide a fair challenge for every player, from beginner to professional. Participate in one of our Par 3 contests designed to challenge your golf expertise with the risk or reward of a shot well-played.

Top off your day with lunch and beverages from the Southern Café and Shark Lounge featuring indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lagoon and practice facility. Be sure to take home a souvenir from the award-winning Golf Shop which is always fully stocked with men’s and women’s apparel and accessories as a reminder of your visit.

Experience Lowcountry golf at its finest. From the friendly staff at the bag drop and in the golf shop to our restaurant and cart attendants, our mission is to make your day enjoyable and keep Old South on your “must play” list. Visitors and locals agree — a day at Old South is always a memorable experience and an exceptional value. A great day of golf is waiting! oldsouthgolf.com • 843.837.7155 F oldsouthgolf d oldsouthgolfhhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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A LEG E ND ON AND OFF THE COU RT Lo cal tennis lege n d Sta n Sm ith is p assion a t e ab o u t perso n a l de velop m e n t.

By Eleanor Spicer Rice

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he pro you know as a former world No. 1 player and Wimbledon champion — and for his iconic white and green Adidas shoe — is also legendary for his philanthropic work around the island. That list is just as long as his tennis accomplishments. Smith served on the board of the Heritage Classic Foundation for 15 years, a decade of which he worked on their Charities committee to advance 85 island nonprofits.

He and his wife, Margie, have also been involved with the Boys and Girls Club for more than 30 years. “We think it’s very important for working parents to be able to drop their kids off at a place where there are athletic activities, but also tutoring that helps children stay up to speed with their school work, so that when they graduate to the next class, they’re on the same level as their peers,” he says.

Smith appreciates Hilton Head Island’s commitment to recreation facilities of all kinds. “The city council has done a good job of buying land and preserving it for parks. We have tennis and pickleball. It’s important to listen to the needs and desires of people who live on the island. My philosophy is, you want people to get out and move around — it doesn’t really matter what they play.”

Still, tennis is without a doubt Smith’s favorite sport — “it’s been my life,” he adds. And thanks to Smith, who’s been associated with the island since the 70s, when developer Charles Fraser hired him as the touring pro for The Sea Pines Resort, it’s part of Hilton Head Island’s DNA. Today, the area is home to more than 300 courts, plus tennis academies and clinics for all ages and skill levels, taught by some of the best instructors in the game.

S TA N S M I T H : SOME PEOPLE THINK I’M A SHOE Local legend Stan Smith has two claims to fame: his iconic sneaker and his status as former world champion. Get the full story in this coffee-table book, available at the Sea Pines Racquet Club.

For a list of local tennis courts or clinics, turn to p. 166.

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his lively game — with an equally fun name — combines tennis, badminton and pingpong. It’s a fast-paced game, with an underhand serve, played on a smaller court. Pickleball is the great uniter, says nationally ranked tennis and pickleball player Sarah Ansboury, touring pro at Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center. “A lot of people are passionate about this sport and have a drive to improve and keep growing. You have people from all different backgrounds coming together.”

HOW DID IT START? Pickleball was invented more than 50 years ago by three dads hoping to entertain their kids on summer vacation in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Its name is a reference to the nonstarters — those leftover rowers who would race for fun in local “pickle boat” crew competitions. Before long, the sport caught on in all 50 states.

Did you pick up a pickleball paddle while visiting the island? Show us your photos by tagging #LowcountryLife.

Sarah Ansboury, touring pro at Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center

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WHAT DO YOU NEED? Pickleball uses paddles that are lightweight and easy to swing. The ball is also different from a tennis ball. It’s plastic, perforated and about the size of a softball. A pickleball moves about one-third the speed of a tennis ball.

HOW DO YOU PLAY? Pickleball serves travel diagonally cross-court.

Like tennis, the ball must bounce once after the serve before it can be returned. When you score a point, you continue to serve. Games go to 11 points and must be won by two points.

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Tennis and Pickleball Center The award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center offers 17 clay tennis courts and 24 pickleball courts, and invites players of all skill levels for recreational and competitive play. Shop at the island’s largest tennis and pickleball pro shop, take part in daily roundrobin tournaments and finesse your skills with an array of instructional programs. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take a lesson or clinic with their director of tennis instruction, Eric Wammock, or their touring pro, world-ranked Sarah Ansboury. Plan your tennis and pickleball getaway at palmettodunes.com. 877.567.6506 F palmettodunes d palmettodunessc

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Play Like a Legend Besides world-class golf, Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club is an award-winning tennis destination. Ranked as one of the Top 50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Courts by Tennis Magazine, Port Royal Racquet Club is better than ever. The Racquet Club’s eight new Har-Tru clay courts are a joy for beginners and advanced players alike, thanks to the beautiful natural setting and an innovative hydro watering system that ensures seamless maintenance. Take your game to the next level with top-notch instruction and customized packages for individuals and groups. Two new pickleball courts are the draw for pickleball aficionados eager to finesse their skills. hiltonheadgolf.net • 843.681.1750 F portroyaltennis d portroyalracquetclub

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Train to Win Led by Stan Smith, former No. 1 player in the world and former USTA director of coaching, and B.J. Stearns, former top nationally and internationally ranked player, the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy is uniquely designed for individual junior player development.

Located within The Sea Pines Resort, the Academy’s coaches are trained in the Smith Stearns approach to help committed youth reach their full potential — both on and off the court.

Year-round programming includes full-time, holiday and summer camps taught in a family atmosphere that promotes intense training, camaraderie and fun. Private lessons and college placement programs are also offered, with the goal of giving Smith Stearns players the edge they need to take their game to the next level. The Academy is open Monday–Saturday and offers morning and afternoon sessions; contact info@smithstearns.com for more information. smithstearns.com • 843.363.4789 F d smithstearns

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BREAT H OF F RESH AIR Schedule self-care at one of the island’s top spas.

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ennsylvania resident Lisa Colver was staying in her second home on Hilton Head Island when she happened to walk past Pure Salt Studios. “I’m a homeopathic person and immediately loved the vibe,” says Colver. Intrigued, she and a friend booked an appointment for their first halotherapy treatment.

Inside the Himalayan pink salt room, ergonomic massage chairs and meditative music gave them an immediate sense of calm.

Closing their eyes, they tuned out the world and breathed in the salt air. “I left feeling so much better and didn’t even realize how much I needed it.”

Colver was hooked. Over the years, she made an appointment each time she vacationed on Hilton Head Island. Then in January of 2022, she had the opportunity to purchase Pure Salt Studios and happily saw it as an excuse to visit Hilton Head Island even more.

“Besides relaxation, there are so many health benefits,” says Colver. “Halotherapy is great for anything bronchio-related — it helps relieve sinus infections, allergies or asthma. It’s also wonderful for the skin.”

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Colver loves introducing visitors to area’s top spas, check out our salt therapy and welcomes children and directory on groups. “We really try to offer everyone page 166. an exclusive spa experience that’s a little new and different from what they’ve tried before.”

Hilton Head Island offers a range of state-of-the-art spas like Pure Salt Studios, from independent boutique experiences to full-service resort facilities to awaken your senses and pamper you from head to toe.

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We really try to offer everyone an exclusive spa experience that's a little new and different from what they've tried before.

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With a goal of providing health and wellness products made from all-natural ingredients — and bringing joy to her customers — Jamillah Miller launched Four Seasons Apothecary. Miller is a graduate of Black Equity University, also known as the BlacQuity program, a 12-week course designed to teach the foundations of business ownership and growth.

How has your home base of Hilton Head Island influenced your product line?

The rich cultural scene, and the local ingredients! All of my medical tinctures are foraged by me using local, fresh plants on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. My sweetener is a raw honey provided by a local beekeeper. Overall, the island has been a great source of inspiration and support.

Miller offers local pickup and delivery options, as well as shipping through fourseasonsapothecary.com.

Paradise Found Indulge and truly relax on your next vacation. At the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, Spa, the 10,000-square-foot Spa Soleil, Soleil, with 16 European-style treatment rooms, provides a tranquil retreat. Luxuriate with a variety of treatment packages, including massages, facials and body scrubs.

Services for men, couples and kids are also available. marriotthiltonheadresort.com 843.686.8400 d marriottresorthhi

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The Indigo Spa Representing serenity and inner peace, The Indigo Spa is an extension of Hilton Head Health. Also open to the public, the spa offers a menu of unique services and products that restore mind and body.

Therapists and technicians help individuals with their unique health and wellness goals, from workout recovery to improving skin quality and managing stress. indigospa.com/hhi • 843.258.5565 F d theindigospa

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A WALK D OWN T H E IS L E

By Cate Doty

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hat does your dream wedding day look like? Maybe it’s an intimate beach ceremony for just the two of you.

Or maybe you prefer a laid-back celebration surrounded by your closest family and friends.

No matter what kind of wedding you’re planning, Hilton Head Island is a stunning destination for an unforgettable day.

The island is also a spectacular place to begin your new life together. With breathtaking natural beauty, world-class accommodations and amenities, award-winning dining and so much for couples to see and do, the island is a haven for honeymooners. Stay active together on foot or on bikes, relax on the beach or unwind in a spa. You can do it all during a Lowcountry honeymoon.

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You can relax and unwind, or you can keep busy. There are tons of activities here to make it a vacation for guests.

— KELLI CORN, WEDDINGS AND EVENTS PLANNER

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Celebrate in Style Weddings at Hewitt Oaks are full of Southern charm and effortless grace, surrounded by stately live oaks and sweeping countryside views.

With world-class cuisine and hospitality, all-inclusive packages allow you to relax and savor the beauty, meaning and joy of your wedding. hewittoaks.com 843.757.4600 F d hewittoaks

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Perfect Southern Charm Whether it’s the elegant mansion-style clubhouse or a beautifully landscaped outdoor garden, Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club exudes the perfect Southern charm for your big day.

The Club’s dedication to attentive service and warm hospitality makes any wedding unforgettable. Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club can host all events surrounding your wedding, from a bridal shower and golf outing to the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. hiltonheadgolf.net/weddings 843.681.1747 F hiltonheadweddings

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Your Wedding Day Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort makes any Hilton Head Island dream wedding come true.

The Resort’s events experts specialize in creating memorable, effortless celebrations, from intimate beachfront affairs to extravagant events at an oceanfront venue. Planners can arrange golf outings, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, even a honeymoon to enhance your celebration. Plan your special day at palmettodunesevents.com or call 877.567.6506.

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Making Memories Take advantage of the natural beauty of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island and say your vows surrounded by stunning ocean views in the Ocean View Pavilion or The Shipyard Beach Club. Sonesta’s exceptional spaces and extraordinary offerings combine to create the perfect wedding venue — and a lifetime of memories. sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland • 843.842.2400 d sonestahhi

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Say “I Do” Whether you’re planning a romantic rehearsal or a grand coastal wedding celebration, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort has exactly the space to suit your needs. omnihiltonhead.com • 843.842.8000 F d omnihiltonhead HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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Start Your Forever Here Experience flawless service, incredible ambiance and sumptuous dining during your picturesque wedding at The Sea Pines Resort. Consider all three outdoor ceremony venues, from the stately lawn adjacent to the 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links to the romantic Liberty Oak to a ceremony right on the beach; no matter what you choose, you’ll have beautiful water views. The four options for reception venues can accommodate between 80 and 250 guests. Host all your wedding weekend events with us, from rehearsal dinners and welcome parties to bridesmaids’ luncheons, groomsmen golf packages and farewell brunches. Between the luxurious Inn & Club at Harbour Town and our more than 400 homes and villas, your guests will enjoy a variety of accommodations to suit their needs and rest in comfort onsite. Our full catering menu offers a world-class dining experience, right down to the onsite pastry chef for a custom wedding cake. Start your forever at The Sea Pines Resort. seapines.com/weddings 843.842.1495 F d seapinesresort

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Your Dream Beach Wedding There is just something about the beach vibe. A cool ocean breeze. The warm sand. A chilled cocktail in hand. And the belief that beach weddings should be, well, on the beach.

From indoor venues with panoramic views of the beach, to our outdoor spaces large, small and right on the ocean, Beach House Hilton Head Island offers a variety of wedding venues on Hilton Head Island to make your “married on the beach” vision a reality.

Beach House’s expert wedding planners can help plan a one-of-a-kind experience for you, your family and your friends. beachhousehhi.com/hilton-head-weddings • 843.785.5128 New pavilion opening Spring 2024

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Married in Style Dataw Island is the perfect setting for your perfect beginning.

From the elegant ballroom to rustic settings, Dataw’s venues and services are as unique as each couple. The expert staff caters to your desires, collaborating with you to realize your wedding vision for parties hosting up to 250 guests.

For more information about venues, catering menus or to schedule a tour of Dataw Island Club, contact the catering director at 843.838.8428 or kaylin.clonch@dataw.com. dataw.com F d datawisland

A Special Day Your dream wedding awaits by the Atlantic Ocean at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa. Choose from inspiring spaces and creative menus, with expertise from the resort’s exceptional event planners and catering team. Tie the knot at the lush Bullhead Lawn and Deck or the spacious oceanfront Basshead Deck. With an ideal Palmetto Dunes location, plus more than 500 comfortable guest rooms and 30 elegant suites, you and your wedding party and guests can celebrate a relaxing, stress-free weekend. marriotthiltonheadresort.com • 843.686.8400 d marriottresorthhi

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Endless Possibilities Take advantage of the vivid natural beauty and unique Southern charm of Hilton Head Island. With newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, locally-inspired cuisine, award-winning wedding services and breathtaking oceanfront venues like the Grand Ocean Terrace or Oceanfront Deck, the possibilities for your special day are truly endless at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. westinhhi.com • 843.681.4000 F westinhiltonhead d westinhhi HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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S H OPPE R’ S PARADISE On Hilton Head Island, find one-of-a-kind apparel, art and epicurean delights.

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s one of the South’s premier shopping destinations, Hilton Head Island is the epitome of South Carolina’s refined style and culture.

Peruse your favorite brands and discover local finds from a variety of high-end boutiques and unique specialty shops. With two dozen shopping villages across the island, you’re sure to find the Lowcountry’s famous flair, flavor and fashion for your home, your closet and your family.

FARM FRESH Visit these area farmers markets for fresh, local flavors and handmade goods.

Farmers Market at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Tuesdays (seasonal), 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

843.689.6767 The Farmer’s Market at Sea Pines Center Tuesdays (seasonal), 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

843.686.3003

Hilton Head Community Market at Shelter Cove Community Park Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. facebook.com/ hhicommunitymarket Farmers Market of Bluffton Thursdays, 12 p.m.–5 p.m. farmersmarketbluffton.org

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Forsythe Jewelers at The Shops at Sea Pines Center forsythehhi.com forsythehhi

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S H O P LOCAL Fab u lo u s f inds a re in the ba g at these u niqu e hom egrown busin esses.

B I R D I E JA M E S

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thebirdiejames.com At Birdie James, shop clothes, bags, gifts and jewelry to find everyday staples with a classicmeets-modern aesthetic.

artwaredesigns.com Shop custom blankets, sea-inspired scents, celebration bowls and even a sea turtle tide clock sure to help you unwind right on time.

G I F T E D H I LT O N H E A D facebook.com/giftedhiltonhead Hilton Head Island locals understand the easy luxury that comes with coastal living. Visit Gifted Hilton Head and find a piece of that luxury to take home.

O U T S I D E H I LT O N H E A D shopoutside.com Tune into the Lowcountry at Outside Hilton Head, which has everything you need to enjoy the fresh air, from clothing to outdoor accessories, like the Turtlebox speaker, voted Best Outdoor Speaker by Field and Stream.

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“ C OA S TA L B L I S S coastalblisshiltonhead.com Stop by Coastal Bliss for island fashions and accessories. This wild leopard day tote is big enough to carry everything and small enough for a fun night out.

Customers start talking to me, my mom or my sister, and they see the land where our family’s been for generations.

It gives them a connection to the Gullah culture.

– LOLA CAMPBELL OWNER OF BINYA

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A TINY SHOP TELLS A BIG STORY

H I LT O N H E A D DISTILLERY hiltonheaddistillery.com What’s a trip to the island without rum?

Hilton Head Island’s first craft distillery offers an outstanding collection of spirits.

Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags when shopping.

About 5 miles west of the ocean, tucked under the trees on Spanish Wells Road, Binya is a dream-come-true for the shop’s owner, Lola Campbell.

A sixth-generation Gullah, native islander and corporate attorney, Campbell returned home to Hilton Head Island during the pandemic with a mission. “I’d always wanted to do something to promote and preserve our family’s Gullah heritage,” she says.

From gourmet seasonings and candles to colorful art and sweetgrass baskets, every item in Binya — the name signifying “been there” in the Gullah language — tells a story. Shoppers find Lola’s own “Gone Gullah” product line, including apparel, home décor and accessories.

Campbell and her family members are on hand to recommend a book or a specialty product from local vendors, like Four Seasons Apothecary, 7th and Palm, Little Fish Boateak, Gourmet Warehouse or Cottonwood Soap.

Campbell opened the shop near her parents’ popular farm stand and across the street from her grandparents’ home. “The location is so important. Customers start talking to me, my mom or my sister, and they see the land where our family’s been for generations. It gives them a connection to the Gullah culture.”

I N H E R B AG Campbell shares some of her favorite Lowcountry shops.

For jewelry: Birdie James “Locally owned and operated, this shop has unique jewelry choices, including Hilton Head Island’s own Selina King Jewelry.”

For gifts: Bluffton General Store “Here, you’ll find great coastal and Lowcountry-inspired gift choices.”

For home décor: Pyramids “You’ll find beautiful home décor for every room in your house — bed, bath and kitchen.”

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Shopping With a Purpose For a feel-good shopping experience, head to The Bargain Box. Hilton Head Island’s original thrift store has been offering not-so-hidden treasures since 1965. Visitors and locals alike value the ever-changing selection of donated goods and cheery volunteers. What’s more, 100 percent of the profits from donations to The Bargain Box go back to Beaufort County charities. To date, the store has donated $17 million to local charities. thebargainboxofhiltonhead.org 843.342.2469 F thebargainboxofhiltonhead

PA L M E T T O D U N E S OCEANFRONT RESORT

Shopping at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Located across from the entrance to Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina features the only Southern Tide Signature Store on Hilton Head Island as well as a variety of shops showcasing apparel, gifts, art, photography, a salt spa and much more. Take a photo with the King Neptune Statue — this larger-than-life bronze statue and working sundial is an iconic centerpiece. Plan your outing at sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

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Shop Outside!

Outside Hilton Head’s Flagship Retail Store has been outfitting locals and visitors for over 40 years.

Open seven days a week, Outside offers a wide variety of travel-friendly clothing and accessories.

Featuring brands like Patagonia, Kuhl, Yeti, Olukai and Free Fly, you will find everything needed for a stylish, active lifestyle. In addition to top-of-theline clothing and adventure gear, discover carefully curated specialty brands and accessories from all around the world. You can also pick up a gift card that can be used toward retail products or any Outside excursion. You choose the value of the card and the recipient chooses how to spend it, making it a one-size-thrills-all kind of surprise.

The Outside Outdoor Outfitter is conveniently located mid-island in The Plaza at Shelter Cove. shopoutside.com • 843.686.6996 F d outside.experiences HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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All Fired Up Take home cherished keepsakes from your Hilton Head Island vacation. The Art Cafe is the island’s only paint-your-own pottery studio. Choose from a variety of ceramics, from decorative and seasonal items to platters and mugs, to paint. The studio will then glaze and fire your masterpiece for you to pick up a few days later (they’ll also ship to your home for a small fee). All you need to bring is your imagination, though reservations are recommended. The whole family will enjoy flexing some artistic muscles and seeing their finished works. Worked up an appetite? Dine on fresh seafood, steaks and burgers, and other fare downstairs at Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras. artcafehhi.com • 843.785.5525 F d artcafehhi

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Find Your Adventure There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as breathing in the ocean air as you go for a ride on your Harley-Davidson on Hilton Head Island. While you’re here visit the iconic Hilton Head HarleyDavidson shop for all the best custom Harley-Davidson T-shirts, gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy the fun atmosphere and be sure to talk to our knowledgeable team members who can help you with anything Harley-Davidson through their network of stores.

Experience the thrill of the open road as you enjoy Hilton Head Island. savannahhd.com/--hiltonheadhd • 843.802.0052 F hiltonheadharleydavidson

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WAG-WORT HY H ilto n H ead Islan d is a p e t love rs p a ra dise .

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f your family vacation includes fourlegged members, the Lowcountry offers dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and services where puppy love is guaranteed.

P E T- F R I E N D LY P L AC E S T O S TAY • Beach House Hilton Head Island • Beach Properties of Hilton Head • Beachside Getaway • Coastal Home and Villa • Hilton Head Island Motorcoach • Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island • Home2 Suites by Hilton • Island Getaway Rentals • Island Time Hilton Head • Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort • Red Roof Inn & Suites Hilton Head Island • Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island • Sunset Rentals • The Sea Pines Resort • The Vacation Company • The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa • Vacasa South Carolina

P E T- F R I E N D LY R E S TAU R A N T S • Aunt Chilada’s • Bistro 17 • Black Marlin Bayside Grill • Carolina Crab Company • Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek • ELA’S On the Water • Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta (HHI & Bluffton) • Harbour Town Bakery & Café • Harbourside Burgers & Brews • Holy Tequila • It’s Greek To Me • Java Burrito Company • Links, an American Grill • One Hot Mama’s American Grille • Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe • Poseidon • Quarterdeck • Reilley’s Grill and Bar • Sea Shack • Skillets Café & Grill • Skull Creek Boathouse

• Skull Creek Dockside • Street Meet The American Tavern • The Carolina Room (The Westin) • The Cottage (Bluffton) • The Smokehouse • Truffles Café - Belfair (Bluffton) • Up the Creek Pub & Grill • WiseGuys Modern American Restaurant P E T- F R I E N D LY S E R V I C E S • Fetch A Vet (mobile vet) • Pet Wants (nutrition) • Sam’s Club (pet products) • Evergreen Pet Lodge (pet lodging, grooming, vet) • Woof Gang Visit Bakery and hiltonhead island.org/ourGrooming island/pet-friendly Palmetto for more info. (grooming/pet products/ services)

BEACH BOUND During peak summer months, invite your bestie to join you for a morning walk or to share the sunset. If you’re looking for a daytime adventure, visit the dog park at Chaplin Community Park, or take advantage of the island’s miles of leisure pathways.

October-March Dogs allowed anytime on leash or under voice control.

April-September* 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on leash; 5 p.m.-10 a.m. on leash or under voice control. *Through Thursday before Memorial Day and from Tuesday after Labor Day

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Summer Months, Friday before Memorial Day-Labor Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. dogs not allowed on beach; 5 p.m.-10 a.m. dogs allowed on leash or under voice control.

@buckyrozek Hilton Head Island Picnic at the beach

@sunniewachance Hilton Head Island Mam and dad made me stay in the car for SO LONG yesterday.... we ended up at this place with so much sand and water and other play friends!

@marniemouse16 Hilton Head Island Took my pawrents out for a nice hike this morning…

@thelifeofpabloteeter Hilton Head Island Last day at the beach calls for a morning romp at sunrise

@dosdoodlebros Hilton Head Island Sunsets at our favorite river spot

@clay_thegoldenretriever Hilton Head Island Sunset beach walks are my favorite!

@_agirlandhergolden_ Hilton Head Island we’ve found our happy place.

@life_of_charlie_and_rebel Hilton Head Island The most beautiful sunsets are the ones we share with others!

@birddoghooch Hilton Head Island Hooch takes on Hilton Head!

When you’re on the beach, keep your dogs on a leash so they don't chase the shorebirds. When birds are forced to fly, they waste a lot of energy — much-needed when it's time to migrate, survive the winter and nest.

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By Laura Lee

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rrive in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, and you’ll see why so many magazines have named it the best town in the South.

But the charm of Bluffton lies not just in what is seen in its historic architecture overlooking the May River and Spanish moss-laced live oak and palmetto palm trees. Glen Umberger, historic preservationist, believes its true charm rests just below the surface. “Founded as a summer resort in 1825, Bluffton’s very soul has survived wars, famine, reconstruction, periods of commercial successes and declines, and nature’s wrath.”

Bluffton has been a popular destination since the early 1800s, when rice and cotton planters found respite from the heat on the breezy bluffs of the May River. Most of the town was burned down by the Union Army in 1863 during the Civil War, but two churches and 15 houses survived the fire (eight of which remain standing).

Today, visitors find a mix of antebellum homes alongside trendy shops, upscale eateries and luxury accommodations. Says Umberger, “Bluffton’s diverse stories remain today to be discovered by the curious traveler seeking a place that appreciates its past while planning for a greater future.”

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Just one square mile, Old Town Bluffton is perfect for spending a day on foot. At every turn, visitors are welcomed with warm hospitality.

• Get out on the water for a 90-minute dolphin cruise with May River Excursions.

• Duck into Joe’s Ice Cream & Beverage Co. and cool off with a chocolate peanut butter Oreo shake.

• Grab a table for dinner at Nectar, where the chefs prepare every hearty dish with ingredients grown predominately in the Lowcountry.

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• Rise and shine with a lavender and honey latte at Corner Perk, or order a fresh-baked scone at The Cottage.

• Take a Hidden Treasures golf cart tour with local brothers Nate and Ray Pringle, who offer an insider perspective on historical landmarks like the Garvin-Garvey House.

• Sip champagne from your balcony at Old Town Bluffton Inn, a luxury boutique hotel overlooking the heart of downtown.

• Stroll along Calhoun Street and pop into local boutiques, like the Red Piano Art Gallery that showcases works of Lowcountry artists.

• Indulge in West African cuisine at Okàn, where the award-winning Chef Bernard Bennett cooks from the heart with Lowcountry staples.

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• Book a girlfriends’ getaway at the five-star Montage Palmetto Bluff, named the number one resort in the South by Condé Nast Traveler.

• Shop local boutiques in Old Town like Gigi’s Boutique or The Haven Boutique in the Promenade. Then get a deal on your favorite brands at Tanger Outlets.

• Celebrate community through food at FARM, where you can order off the menu or partake in the four-course Chef’s Tasting, with an optional wine pairing.

• Catch a concert at The Roasting Room, where local legends, up-and-coming artists and indie bands take the stage.

• Head to the tasting room at Burnt Church Distillery for hand-crafted cocktails and an intriguing history.

L O C A L F L AV O R

Every Thursday afternoon, the Farmers Market of Bluffton at Martin Family Park welcomes locals and visitors alike. Shop for farm-fresh vegetables and fruits like South Carolina peaches, okra and tomatoes. Local food vendors are also on hand, serving up everything from fried seafood, brick-oven pizza and Southern-style barbecue to delicate pastries and artisan chocolates.

Spread out a picnic blanket and enjoy the live music and entertainment.

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T H E S Q U I R E P O P E C A R R I AG E H O U S E CONNECTS BLUFFTON’S HISTORY WITH ITS FUTURE.

The Pope family left Bluffton during the Civil War and never returned. Though their main house was destroyed during the Burning of Bluffton, the original 1850s carriage house remained. Its perch overlooking the May River and adjacent to the greenspace of Wright Family Park adds to its prominence in Historic Old Town Bluffton.

True to its mission to identify and sustain centuries-old structures, the Town of Bluffton acquired the carriage house in 2017. A team of artisans, engineers and builders has worked to lift the home from a state of disrepair and are working to restore it to its original 1850s splendor, using original materials where possible. When complete in 2024, the Squire Pope Carriage House will – GLEN UMBERGER, serve as Bluffton’s Official HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST Welcome Center.

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Bluffton’s diverse stories remain today to be discovered by the curious traveler seeking a place that appreciates its past while planning for a greater future.

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Fine Art and Fine Eats The eclectic cultural district of Bluffton is known as much for its vibrant arts scene as for its natural riverside beauty. Celebrate both in equal measure at the twentieth annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival.. This week-long event serves up Festival locally harvested seafood and decadent Lowcountry cuisine alongside rich history, culture and art. Don’t miss the Streetfest, a juried fine art show featuring more than 100 artists from 10 states, plus good food, music and Southern hospitality. Join the festivities from October 12–20, 2024. blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org F historicblufftonartsandseafoodfestival

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The Best Discoveries Are Made Close to Home Palmetto Bluff’s 20,000 acres and 32 miles of coastline are yours to explore. Embrace coastal living, make lasting memories and explore diverse outdoor activities, culinary delights, arts, culture and wellness. The Palmetto Bluff Club bolsters every experience for property owners through world-class amenities and unforgettable social events. Whether you love golf, fitness, pickleball or boating, you will find it all at the Club.

Every living thing at Palmetto Bluff has its place and deserves protection. Palmetto Bluff holds a deep responsibility for maintaining the natural resources and beauty of this special place while creating a conservation-minded community.

Real estate here is as distinctive as the lifestyle — traditional Lowcountry architecture paired with modern, elevated design. Every detail has been carefully curated, from luxurious estates and charming cottages to stunning homesites.

Come experience Palmetto Bluff for yourself. palmettobluff.com/hhi • 843.699.8176 F d palmettobluff HILTO NHE AD I SLAN D.ORG •

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O N IS LAND T IME Da uf uskie Island transp orts travele rs to a sim p le r t i me.

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aufuskie Island is just a few miles from Hilton Head Island, but nestled between river marshes and the Calibogue Sound, it feels a world away.

You can only access the island by boat; step off the ferry or water taxi, and you’ll find yourself in another place, in another time.

Here, there’s plenty to see and do — and it’s all within walking distance.

Explore historic churches, a haunted lighthouse and whimsical art galleries, Lowcountry restaurants and a rum distillery. Cars are restricted, so lace up your walking shoes, rent a golf cart or bike and set out on a day of discovery.

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ITINERARY Today, 400 locals live on the island.

Adventurous visitors can make the journey over for a day trip or an overnight getaway to immerse themselves in the island’s rich history, artsy vibe, pristine beaches and small community feel.

• Stroll through the vineyards and enjoy a tasting at Silver Dew Winery, South Carolina’s first winery, founded in 1883.

• Book a vacation package with Haig Point to spend the night in the beautiful Strachan Mansion or Haig Point Lighthouse, built in 1872 and said to be haunted.

• Savor the shrimp and grits at Old Daufuskie Crab Co., some of the best in the Lowcountry.

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• Get a real-life history lesson at The Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation Museum Complex, complete with an old Gullah Bible and Native American artifacts.

• Grab a mid-morning treat at School Grounds Coffee inside the one-room schoolhouse featured in Pat Conroy’s memoir The Water Is Wide.

• Rent a golf cart through H2O Sports or Tour Daufuskie and explore the island’s sandy streets, unspoiled beaches and maritime forests.

• Visit Bloody Point Lighthouse Museum at the southern tip of the island and see how indigo, Sea Island cotton and Carolina Gold rice are planted.

• Embark on a unique Sunset Hibachi Dinner Cruise to Daufuskie Island with Island Head. Visit islandheadhhi.com for availability.

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Green Tip: You’ll need a golf cart to get around the island. Inquire about rental options with your boat or ferry operator, or check out options from Tour Daufuskie.

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GETTING THERE These boating services run from Hilton Head Island and Bluffton to Daufuskie Island.

Daufuskie Island Ferry Service — The 45-minute ferry makes several trips every day of the year, rain or shine. Depart from Buckingham Landing on the mainland and arrive at Melrose Landing. Pets and bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply. See website for parking instructions. daufuskieislandferry.com

Daufuskie Difference — Take a one-hour ride on the island’s original ferry. Depart from Broad Creek Marina and arrive at Freeport Marina. Pets and bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply. daufuskiedifference.com

H2O Sports — This 20-minute water taxi is the quickest service to the island, departing from Harbour Town Marina to their private dock or to Freeport Marina. h2osports.com

May River Excursions — Take a 25-minute public water taxi from the Bluffton Calhoun Street Dock to the Beaufort County Public Dock. Daytime service only. Pets and bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply. mayriverexcursions.com

Outside Hilton Head — Take a four-hour guided history tour to the island, by reservation only.

Departs from Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. outsidehiltonhead.com

• Sample a variety of rums and spirits at Daufuskie Island Distillery.

• Shop handcrafted local sculptures by acclaimed artist Chase Allen at The Iron Fish Gallery, featured in Southern Living and The Wall Street Journal.

• Score a limited guest pass at Rees Jones’ Top 100 Signature Calibogue Course at Haig Point, an exclusive island golf community.

• Dine on delicious seafood, sip a signature cocktail and dance to live music on weekends at Freeport Marina’s Old Daufuskie Crab Company.

• Book a charming oceanfront cottage, complete with your own golf cart, through Daufuskie Rental Group.

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community of entrepreneurs call the island home — and they're not the only ones. Read on for great reasons to make island life your everyday reality.

THE ISLAND LOOKS — AND FEELS — LIKE PARADISE. Deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers and sounds of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton Head Island is 45 miles from Savannah — and a world away from Old Man Winter. Leave your coats behind; the average yearly daytime temperature is 70 degrees. Just about 20 minutes from I-95, we’re served by the Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH).

CHOOSE FROM TOP-RATED SCHOOLS. For pre-K through high school, island residents can choose from five public schools and four private schools. At the college level, students attend the University of South Carolina via Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton campuses, and Technical College of the Lowcountry. Learning doesn’t stop at the university level.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head keep islanders up to date on everything from current events to cooking.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART HEALTH CARE IS WITHIN REACH. Rest assured that the Hilton Head Hospital and physicians, dentists and health care providers of all specialties are on call to attend to all health needs.

YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT. If you want to get involved with a church or nonprofit that makes a difference in your community, you have ample choices. Houses of worship of many religious beliefs are a vital part of life on the island, and philanthropic and civic groups are engaged in community events throughout the year.

RETIREMENT IS READY MADE. When the time comes, you’re in good company. Since 1960, fortunate islanders have retired to this sunny spot on the ocean for time to reconnect, relax and slow down time.

HOME COURSE ADVANTAGE. Hilton Head Island offers a rich assortment of golf-oriented gated communities, many of which feature private clubs. Long Cove Club, Wexford, Port Royal and Sea Pines Country Club are on the island, while Colleton River, Berkeley Hall and Belfair are among the top golf gated communities in the Bluffton area.

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Beautiful Beaufort Living Discover one of Beaufort County’s hidden gems, Dataw Island. This gated lifestyle community is located just outside of Historic Beaufort and is only 15 minutes to the region’s most pristine beach, Hunting Island State Park.

Dataw Island residents embrace an active Lowcountry lifestyle. This way of life is enhanced by two 18-hole golf courses by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, Har-Tru tennis courts (designated by the USTA as an “Outstanding Tennis Facility”), championship croquet lawns, brandnew pickleball courts and indoor and outdoor pools, as well as kayak launches, bocce courts, art studio, a free library and a full-service marina.

The island’s natural beauty is immaculately conserved in this master-planned community, where residents enjoy breathtaking views from around every corner.

Home options range from one-story living to deepwater access and a private dock. Open daily; stop by to see Dataw Island for yourself. dataw.com • 843.838.3838 F d datawisland

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by Marriott Hilton Head springhillsuites.marriott.com 843.802.8200 The Inn & Club at Harbour Town seapines.com 843.363.8100 The Sea Pines Resort seapines.com 843.785.3333 The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa westinHHI.com 843.681.4000 A C C O M M O D AT I O N S | VA C AT I O N OWNERSHIP Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort hiltonhead.disney.go.com 843.341.4150

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A C C O M M O DAT I O N S | M O T O R C O A C H / RV RESORTS Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort hhimotorcoachresort.com 843.785.7699 Hilton Head National RV Resort hiltonheadrv.com 843.707.4800

A C C O M M O D AT I O N S | OTHER A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Candlewood Suites BlufftonHilton Head candlewoodsuites.com/ blufftonsc 843.705.9600 Comfort Suites Bluffton Hilton Head Island choicehotels.com/sc253 843.815.1700 Daufuskie Island Accommodations daufuskieislandrentals.com 843.785.8021 Extended Stay America Bluffton, Hilton Head extendedstayamerica.com 843.936.8838 Grand Hilton Head Inn choicehotels.com/sc547 843.842.3100 Hampton Inn & Suites Bluffton-Sun City hilton.com/en/hotels/bfnschx 843.705.9000 Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort and Marina hiltonheadharbor.com 843.681.3256 Hotel Carolina hotelcarolinahhi.com 843.842.4800 Okatie Hilton Head Hotel okatiehiltonheadhotel.com 843.705.2300 Palmera Inn & Suites palmerainnandsuites.com 843.686.5700 Simple Rewards Inn srihiltonheadisland.com 843.681.3655 Spark by Hilton hilton.com/en/hotels/hhhispespark-hilton-head-island/ 843.715.4116

A D V E N T U R E PA R K S | AMUSEMENT CENTERS Adventure Center HHI flyHHI.com Adventure Hilton Head, LLC myadventurehiltonhead.com Aerial Adventure Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com Chronic Golf + GAMES mychronicgolf.com Indy Karting & Family Amusement indy-karting.com The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum thesandbox.org X-GOLF xgolfhiltonhead.com ZipLine Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com AIRPORTS & A I R C R A F T S E RV I C E S Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) savannahairport.com Adventure Center HHI flyHHI.com Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) hiltonheadairport.com MAVCO flymavco.com Signature Flight Support Hilton Head Island signatureflight.com ART GALLERIES, STUDIOS & ARTISANS Art League of Hilton Head Gallery artleaguehhi.org Arts Center of Coastal Carolina artshhi.com Camellia Art camelliaart.com FASTFRAME #326 fastframe.com Flip n’ Flop Adventures flipnflopadventures.com Full Spectrum Studio fullspectrumstudio.org

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Creations 843.304.4178 Jacob Preston Pottery jacobprestonpottery.com Marsh & Light marshandlight.com MM Wood Studio mmwoodstudio.com Red Piano Art Gallery redpianoartgallery.com Silver Dew Pottery 843.842.6419 Smith Galleries, Inc. smithgalleries.com Society of Bluffton Artists sobagallery.com Vivid Gallery vivid-gallery-hhi.com ARTS & CRAFTS Art Cafe artcafehhi.com Art League of Hilton Head Academy artleaguehhi.org/academy Flip n’ Flop Adventures flipnflopadventures.com MM Wood Studio mmwoodstudio.com Society of Bluffton Artists sobagallery.com A R T S & C U LT U R A L A C T I V I T I E S Art League of Hilton Head Gallery artleaguehhi.org Arts Center of Coastal Carolina artshhi.com BlacQuity blacquitysc.org Bloody Point Lighthouse Museum daufuskiedifference.com Bluffton MLK Observance Committee blufftonmlk.org Bluffton Public Library beaufortcountylibrary.org Bluffton Youth Theatre blufftonyouththeatre.org Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Daufuskie Community Farm daufuskieartisan villageandfarm.com Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation daufuskiemuseum.org Equinox Entertainment equinox-entertainment.com Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head fredastaire.com/hilton-head

Gullah Heritage Trail Tours gullaheritage.com Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island gullahmuseumhhi.org Heritage Library Foundation Inc. heritagelib.org Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF historicblufftonsc.com Hilton Head Choral Society hiltonheadchoralsociety.org Hilton Head Dance School/ Theatre hiltonheaddance.com Hilton Head History Tours hiltonheadhistorytours.com Hilton Head Public Library beaufortcountylibrary.org/ hilton-head-branch Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra hhso.org Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival blufftonartsandseafood festival.org Italian American Club Hilton Head iachh.org Lean Ensemble Theater leanensemble.org Main Stage Community Theatre mainstagecommunity theatre.org May River Theatre Co., Inc. mayrivertheatre.com Mitchelville Preservation Project exploremitchelville.org Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage morrisheritagecenter.org National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force mightyeighth.org Native Island Business & Community Affairs Association gullahcelebration.com Office of Cultural Affairs Hilton Head Island cultureHHI.org Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Port Royal Sound Foundation portroyalsoundfoundation.org Savannah Riverboat Cruises savannahriverboat.com Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island seaturtlepatrolhhi.org Silver Dew Winery daufuskiedifference.com

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Society of Bluffton Artists sobagallery.com Telfair Museums telfair.org Turtle Trackers turtletrackershhi.org AU T O M O B I L E R E N TA L S Avis/Budget Car Rental of Hilton Head budget.com/en/locations/us/ sc/hilton-head/hhh Carolina Rides carolinarides.com

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Hilton Head Social Bakery, LLC - South hiltonheadsocialbakery.com Hilton Head Social Bakery, LLC - Shelter Cove hiltonheadsocialbakery.com Kroger Belfair (#499) 843.815.6070 Kroger Buckwalter (#703) 843.989.7022 Kroger Hilton Head Island (#671) 843.842.0540 Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe lowcountryfresh.com Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market nantucketsmarket.com/hiltonhead Publix Belfair (#0845) 843.706.3049 Publix Buckwalter Place (#1205) 843.815.6430 Publix Festival Centre (#0473) 843.689.9977 Publix Island Crossing (#0700) 843.842.2632 Sam’s Club samsclub.com Sprout Momma Breads + Brews sproutmomma.com Sweet Al’s HHI facebook.com/sweetalshhi The Cottage thecottagebluffton.com The French Bakery frenchbakeryhhi.com The Fresh Market thefreshmarket.com The G-Free Spot, Inc. thegfreespot.com Whole Foods Market at The Plaza at Shelter Cove wholefoods.com B E AC H E QU I P M E N T R E N TA L S Avocado Bikes avocadobikes.com Bubba’s Cabin bubbascabin.com Burke’s Pharmacy (Beach Wheelchairs) burkespharmacy.com Forest Beach Surf & Cycle hhi.bike Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Island Cruisers hhibikes.com LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental, Inc. hiltonheadbikerental.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Shore Beach Service, Inc. shorebeach.com

B E AU T Y S A L O N S & S E R V I C E S Arum Spa, at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland FACES DaySpa facesdayspa.com Heavenly Spa by Westin westinhiltonheadspa.com Hilton Head Health hhhealth.com LUX~A Medical Spa - Bluffton LUXHHI.com LUX~A Medical Spa - Hilton Head Island LUXHHI.com Ocean Tides Spa omnihotels.com/hotels/hiltonhead/spa Pure Salt Studios puresaltstudios.com Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy restore.com/locations/schilton-head-island-sc002 Rhonda Smith at Neora International dreamwithrhonda.neora.com Salon Celeste salonceleste.org Spa Montage montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/spa Spa Soleil at Marriott Hilton Head Resort marriott.com/hhhgr The Indigo Spa indigospa.com Whisper Creek Spa whispercreekspa.com B I C Y C L E R E N TA L S , S A L E S & R E PA I R S Avocado Bikes avocadobikes.com Bubba’s Cabin bubbascabin.com Forest Beach Surf & Cycle hhi.bike Hilton Head Bicycle Company hiltonheadbicycle.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Island Cruisers hhibikes.com LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental, Inc. hiltonheadbikerental.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Pedals Bicycles pedalsbicycles.com Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals, Inc. pelicancruiser.com Pedego Palmetto Bluff pedegopalmettobluff.com Wheelz of Hilton Head rentwheelz.com

B O AT I N G , C RU I S E S & WAT E R S P O R T S Advanced Sail, Inc. Catamarans hiltonheadislandsailing.com Anchors Away Sailing Charters sailinghiltonheadisland.com Broad Creek Marina Adventures broadcreekmarinahh.com Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat captainhookhiltonhead.com Cheers Charters cheerscharters.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Destinations DMC destinationsdmc.com Dolphin & Nature Cruise www.hiltonheadtours.com Dolphin Seafari HHI dolphinseafarihhi.com Drifter Excursions, Inc. hiltonheadboattours.com Forest Beach Surf & Cycle hhi.bike Freedom Boat Club HHI freedomboatclub.com Fusion Fit/Stand and Paddle fusionfitgym.com H2O Sports h2osports.com Harbour Town Yacht Basin seapines.com/marina Hilton Head Boat Charters, LLC hhiboatcharters.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Hilton Head Yacht Charter hiltonheadyachtcharter.com Island Head islandheadhhi.com Island Skiff Adventure Tours islandskifftours.com Island Time Charters islandtimechartershhi.com Island Water Sports islandwatersportshhi.com Kayak Hilton Head and Dolphin Discoveries Boat Tours kayakhiltonhead.com May River Excursions mayriverexcursions.com Mermaid of Hilton Head mermaidofhiltonhead.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Pirates HHI pirateshhi.com Pirates of Hilton Head piratesofhiltonhead.com

Savannah Riverboat Cruises savannahriverboat.com Sea Monkeys Watersports seamonkeyshhi.com SEAnic Paddle Co. seanicpaddle.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com Spirit of Harbour Town vagabondcruise.com The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department seapines.com/recreation Vagabond Cruise vagabondcruise.com BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & W I N E R I E S Bee-Town Mead & Cider, LLC beetownmeadandcider.com Burnt Church Distillery, LLC burntchurchdistillery.com Hilton Head Distillery hiltonheaddistillery.com River Dog Brewing Co. riverdogbrewing.com Side Hustle Brewing Co. sidehustlebrewingcosc.com Silver Dew Winery daufuskiedifference.com Southern Barrel Brewing Co. southernbarrelbrewingco.com C AT E R E R S & P E R S O NA L C H E F S Annie O’s Kitchen annieohhi.com Bess’ Delicatessen & Catering bessdeliandcatering.com Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering bigjimsbbqcatering.com Black Marlin Bayside Grill blackmarlinhhi.com Bluffton Family Seafood House blufftonoyster.com/ourrestaurant Bluffton Oyster Company blufftonoyster.com Board and Basket HHI boardandbaskethhi.com Catering for Wedding & Special Events - Sea Pines Style seapines.com Chef Lynn Michelle, The East Coast Chef cheflynnmichelle.com Cinnabon Food Truck facebook.com/ cinnabonfoodtruckbluffton Coastal Picnic & Rentals coastalpicnicrentals.com Country Club of Hilton Head invitedclubs.com/clubs/ country-club-of-hilton-head

CRAB: Coastal Restaurants and Bars hiltonheadcrab.com Deano’s Wood Fire Grille deanoshhi.com Dunes Catering & Events palmettodunes.com/dining/ catering-and-events Frankie Bones - Bluffton frankiebones.com Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head frankieboneshhi.com Gordon’s Hop Stop gordonshopstop.com Honey Baked Ham Co. and Cafe honeybakedham.com Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q jimnnicks.com Kona Ice Of Hilton Head kona-ice.com Lowcountry Taps HHI lowcountrytapshhi.com Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort omnihotels.com/hotels/ hilton-head One Hot Mama’s American Grille - Bluffton onehotmamas.com One Hot Mama’s American Grille - Hilton Head onehotmamas.com Palmetto Pops, LLC palmettopopshhi.com Port Royal Clubhouse portroyalgolfclub.com Poseidon poseidonhhi.com Publix Catering at Festival Centre publix.com Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge - Bluffton redstripescaribbean.com Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge - Hilton Head Island redstripescaribbean.com Roy’s Place Cafe & Catering roysplacehhi.com SERG Restaurant Group serggroup.com Shaken and Stirred Mixology shakenandstirredmixology.com Signature Catering & Events by SERG signaturecateringhhi.com Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com Skull Creek Dockside docksidehhi.com Southern Graces at Hewitt Oaks southerngraces.com

Sunset Landing Pavilion at Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com/ catering The Sea Pines Resort seapines.com The Smokehouse smokehousehhi.com USCB Catering uscbdining.campusdish.com/ catering WiseGuys Modern American Restaurant wiseguyshhi.com CHILDCARE & D AY C A R E S E R V I C E S Hilton Head Nannies hiltonheadnannies.com Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) pephhi.org SYNERGY HomeCare of the Lowcountry synergylowcountry.com C H I L D R E N & FA M I LY AC T I V I T I E S Adventure Center HHI flyHHI.com Adventure Hilton Head, LLC myadventurehiltonhead.com Aerial Adventure Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com Art Cafe artcafehhi.com Art League of Hilton Head Academy artleaguehhi.org/academy Art League of Hilton Head Gallery artleaguehhi.org Arts Center of Coastal Carolina artshhi.com Beach Play Company beachplaycompany.com Chronic Golf + GAMES mychronicgolf.com Cinemark Bluffton 12 cinemark.com/south-carolina/ cinemark-bluffton Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Coligny Plaza colignyplaza.com Daufuskie Community Farm daufuskieartisan villageandfarm.com Daufuskie Island Trail Rides daufuskietrailrides.com Drifter Excursions, Inc. hiltonheadboattours.com Foot Golf hiltonheadgolf.net/port-royal/ recreation/footgolf

Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island gullahmuseumhhi.org Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop harbourtownlighthouse.com Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercoveharbourfest.com Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF heywardhouse.org Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival hhiconcours.com Hilton Head Island Recreation Association islandreccenter.org Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival hiltonheadwineandfood.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Indy Karting & Family Amusement indy-karting.com Lean Ensemble Theater leanensemble.org Legendary Golf legendarygolfhhi.com Magic of Gary Maurer MaurerMagic.com Main Stage Community Theatre mainstagecommunity theatre.org Mermaid of Hilton Head mermaidofhiltonhead.com National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force mightyeighth.org Office of Cultural Affairs Hilton Head Island culturehhi.org Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Palmetto Axes palmettoaxes.com Pirates HHI pirateshhi.com Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, Inc. piratesislandgolf.com Pirates of Hilton Head piratesofhiltonhead.com Port Royal Sound Foundation portroyalsoundfoundation.org Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island seaturtlepatrolhhi.org

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum thesandbox.org The Sea Pines Resort seapines.com Town of Bluffton Public Parks townofbluffton.sc.gov/210/ parks Town of Hilton Head Island Public Parks hiltonheadislandsc.gov/parks/ home.cfm X-GOLF xgolfhiltonhead.com ZipLine Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com C H U RC H E S Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church cogbchurch.com Church of the Palms - United Methodist palmsumc.org Congregation Beth Yam bethyam.org First Baptist Church of Hilton Head fbchhi.org First Presbyterian Church fpchhi.org Grace Community Church gracehhi.org Hilton Head Island Community Church hiltonheadislandcc.org LowCountry Community Church lowcountrycc.org Providence Presbyterian Church providencehhi.org Queen Chapel A.M.E. Church queenchapelame.com COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry tcl.edu/culinary-institute Savannah College of Arts and Design scad.edu Technical College of the Lowcountry tcl.edu Technical College of the Lowcountry - New River Campus tcl.edu University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Gateway Campus uscb.edu

University of South Carolina Beaufort - Historic Beaufort Campus uscb.edu USCB Hilton Head Island Hospitality Management Campus uscb.edu DINING | R E S TAU R A N T S , C A F E S & B A R S A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant alowcountrybackyard.com Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar alexandersrestaurant.com Alfred’s Restaurant alfredshhi.com Annie O’s Kitchen annieohhi.com Aunt Chilada’s auntchiladashhi.com Bad Biscuit bad-biscuit.com Barley‘s Bar & Terrace sonesta.com/hiltonhead Bess’ Delicatessen & Catering bessdeliandcatering.com Big Bamboo bigbamboocafe.com Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering bigjimsbbqcatering.com Bistro 17 bistro17hiltonhead.com Black Marlin Bayside Grill blackmarlinhhi.com Blue marriott.com/hhhgr Bluffton Family Seafood House blufftonoyster.com Bowdie’s Chophouse bowdieschophouse.com Brickyard Pub hiltonheadgolf.net/dining British Open Pub - Bluffton britishopenpubhhi.com British Open Pub - Hilton Head Island britishopenpubhhi.com Canteen montagehotels.com Carolina Coffee & Crumbs carolinacoffeehhi.com Carolina Crab Company carolinacrabco.com Catch 22 catch22hhi.com Charbar Co. Burgers & Sushi charbarhhi.com Charlie’s L’etoile Verte, Inc. charliesgreenstar.com

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Chez Georges Bistro & Bar chezgeorgeshhi.com CHILL-N chillnicecream.com Chow Daddy’s - Bluffton chowdaddys.com Chow Daddy’s - Hilton Head chowdaddys.com Chronic Golf + GAMES mychronicgolf.com Coast, Oceanfront Dining seapines.com Comedy Magic Cabaret comedymagiccabaret.com Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse cowboybrazilian steakhouse.com CRAB: Coastal Restaurants and Bars hiltonheadcrab.com Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse Restaurant cranestavern.com Crazy Crab - Harbour Town thecrazycrab.com Crazy Crab - Jarvis Creek thecrazycrab.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Deano’s Wood Fired Grille deanoshhi.com E-Tang Asian Bistro etangsc.com ELA’S On the Water elasgrille.com Elements Restaurant and Lounge elementshhi.com Express Restaurant Delivery hiltonheaddelivers.com FARM farmbluffton.com Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill fiestafreshmexicangrill.com Fishcamp on Broad Creek fishcamphhi.com Fore & Aft montagehotels.com Frankie Bones - Bluffton frankiebones.com Frankie Bones - Hilton Head frankieboneshhi.com Fraser’s Tavern fraserstavern.com Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta Bluffton giuseppispizza.com Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta - Hilton Head giuseppispizza.com Gordon’s Hop Stop gordonshopstop.com Gruby’s New York Deli grubysnydeli.com Gusto Ristorante gustohiltonhead.com

Harbour Town Bakery & Café seapines.com Harbourside Burgers & Brews seapines.com Healthy Habit healthyhabithhi.com HH Prime at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort omnihotels.com/hotels/ hilton-head High Tide Rooftop Bar at Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head Island marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ hhhcy-courtyard-hilton-headisland Hilton Head Diner hiltonheaddiner.com Hilton Head Social Bakery, LLC - South hiltonheadsocialbakery.com Hilton Head Social Bakery, LLC - Shelter Cove hiltonheadsocialbakery.com Hilton Head Tavern hiltonheadtavern.com Holy Tequila holytequila.com Honey Baked Ham Co. and Cafe honeybakedham.com Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks hudsonsonthedocks.com HUSH montagehotels/palmettobluff/ dining IL Carpaccio ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com It’s Greek to Me itsgreektomehhi.com Jane Bistro & Bar janehhi.com Java Burrito Company javaburrito.com Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q jimnnicks.com Kilwins at Shelter Cove Towne Centre kilwins.com/stores/kilwinshilton-head-shelter-cove Kind of Blue kindofbluehhisc.com Links, an American Grill linksamericangrill.com Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe lowcountryfresh.com Lucky Rooster Kitchen & Bar luckyroosterhhi.com Main Street Island Pub hiltonheadcafe.com Mama Joy’s Kitchen mamajoyskitchen.com Marley’s Shrimp & Burger Shack hiltonheadshack.com

Melt montagehotels.com Michael Anthony’s michael-anthonys.com Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market nantucketsmarket.com/hiltonhead Nectar - Bluffton nectarfarmkitchen.com Nectar - Hilton Head nectarfarmkitchen.com New York City Pizza Belfair Towne Village newyorkcitypizza.com New York City Pizza Buckwalter Place newyorkcitypizza.com New York City Pizza - Festival Centre newyorkcitypizza.com New York City Pizza Heritage Plaza newyorkcitypizza.com Nick’s Steak & Seafood nickssteakandseafood.com Nonna Rosa nonnarosabluffton.com Nunzio Restaurant + Bar nunziohhi.com Ocean Lounge seapines.com/dining Octagon montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/dining Okàn okanbluffton.com Old Daufuskie Crab Company daufuskiedifference.com Old Oyster Factory oldoysterfactory.com Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen olivefig.net OMBRA Cucina Italiana ombrahhi.com One Hot Mama’s BBQ Bluffton onehotmamas.com One Hot Mama’s BBQ Hilton Head onehotmamas.com Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Palmetto Dunes General Store at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunesgeneral store.com Palmetto Market at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort omnihotels.com/hotels/ hilton-head Philly’s Cafe & Deli orderphillyscafe.com Pizza Co. yourpizzaco.com Pizza Co. HHI yourpizzaco.com

Poseidon poseidonhhi.com Quarterdeck seapines.com/dining/ restaurants-bars/quarterdeck Red Fish redfishofhiltonhead.com Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge - Bluffton redstripescaribbean.com Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge - Hilton Head Island redstripescaribbean.com Reilley’s Grill and Bar reilleyshiltonhead.com River Dog Brewing Co. riverdogbrewing.com River House montagehotels.com Robber’s Row Grille hiltonheadgolf.net/dining Rockfish Seafood & Steaks @ Bomboras rockfishhhi.com Roy’s Place Cafe & Catering roysplacehhi.com Sam’s Club samsclub.com Santa Fe Cafe santafehhi.com Sea Grass Grille seagrassgrille.com Sea Shack sites.google.com/view/ theseashack Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island sonesta.com/hiltonhead SERG Restaurant Group serggroup.com Skillets Cafe & Grill skilletscafe.com Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com Skull Creek Dockside docksidehhi.com Southern Barrel Brewing Co. southernbarrelbrewingco.com Sprout Momma Bread & Brews sproutmomma.com Stacks Pancakes stackshh.com Starbucks Coffee Company Island Crossing starbucks.com Starbucks Coffee Company Seaturtle Marketplace starbucks.com Starbucks Coffee Company Shelter Cove Towne Centre starbucks.com Stellini Italian Restaurant stellinihhi.com Street Meet The American Tavern streetmeethhi.com

Subway Northridge Plaza subway.com Surfside Market seapines.com/dining Sunset Landing Pavilion at Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com/ catering Sweet Al’s HHI facebook.com/sweetalshhi The Bank thebankhhi.com The Bluffton Room theblufftonroom.com The Cafe at Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa marriott.com/hhhgr The Carolina Room at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa westinhiltonheadisland.com The Corner Perk Café Bluffton cornerperk.com The Corner Perk Café Hilton Head Island cornerperk.com The Cottage thecottagebluffton.com The French Bakery frenchbakeryhhi.com The G-Free Spot, Inc. thegfreespot.com The Jazz Corner thejazzcorner.com The Juice Hive & Health Emporium thejuicehive.com The Pearl Kitchen & Bar thepearlbluffton.com The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar beachhousehhi.com/ restaurants-hilton-head The Roasting Room roastingroomlounge.com The Sandbar Beach Eats sandbarhhi.com The Smokehouse smokehousehhi.com The Studio studiodining.com Tiki Hut tikihuthhi.com Tio’s Latin American Kitchen - Bluffton tioshhi.com Tio’s Latin American Kitchen - Hilton Head tioshhi.com Top Dawg Tavern topdawgtavern.com Truffles Cafe - Belfair trufflescafe.com Truffles Market & Cafe - Sea Pines Center trufflescafe.com Up the Creek Pub & Grill upthecreekpubandgrill.com Wine Time Bluffton winetimebluffton.com

WiseGuys Modern American Restaurant wiseguyshhi.com X-GOLF golfhiltonhead.com XO Sports & Spirits omnihotels.com/hotels/ hilton-head E N T E R TA I N E R S Crush Entertainment crushIsland.com East Coast Entertainment bookece.com Equinox Entertainment equinox-entertainment.com Hilton Head Entertainment hiltonheadentertainment.com Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra hhso.org Lavon Stevens 843.298.3321 Magic of Gary Maurer maurermagic.com E V E N T R E N TA L S Audio Video Solutions LLC 843.227.2688 Circle of Life & Gardenias Event Floral gardeniashhi.com Coastal Picnic & Rentals coastalpicnicrentals.com Five Star Valet Parking facebook.com/five-start-valetparking-100063691354861 Gordon’s Hop Stop gordonshopstop.com Lowcountry Limo Bus lowcountrylimobus.com Meeting Dynamics meetingdynamics.com Ranco Tents rancotents.com Royal Restrooms royalrestrooms.com FISHING CHARTERS Capt. Hook Party Fishing Boat captainhookhiltonhead.com Captain Experiences Hilton Head Fishing Charters captainexperiences.com/ locations/south-carolina/hiltonhead-island Destinations DMC destinationsdmc.com Drifter Excursions, Inc. hiltonheadboattours.com Gale Warning Private Fishing Charters captainhookhiltonhead.com/ private-fishing-charters Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com May River Excursions mayriverexcursions.com

Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com/ fishing-charters FISHING SUPPLIES Bubba’s Cabin bubbascabin.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Palmetto Dunes General Store at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunesgeneral store.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011 F L O R I S T S Branches branchesdesigns.com Circle of Life & Gardenias Event Floral gardeniashhi.com Flowers by Katie Ford flowersbykatieford.com Flowers by Sue flowersbysue.com G I F T B A S K E T S Aunt Laurie’s auntlauries.com Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Creations 843.304.4178 Island Fudge Shoppe islandfudge.com Ivonel Art Custom Balloon Decor ivonelballoonart.com Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market nantucketsmarket.com/hiltonhead Nourish nourishsavannah.com River Street Sweets riverstreetsweets.com Wine Time Bluffton winetimebluffton.com

G O L F PA C K A G E S & R E S E RVAT I O N S E RV I C E S Hilton Head Discount Golf hiltonheaddiscountgolf.com Hilton Head Golf Vacations hhigolfvacations.com Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunes.com Sunset Rentals, Inc. sunsetrentals.com The Heritage Golf Collection hiltonheadgolf.net The Sea Pines Resort seapines.com GOLF SCHOOLS & I N S T RU C T I O N S Chronic Golf + GAMES mychronicgolf.com Old South Golf Links oldsouthgolf.com Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunes.com/golf The Golf Learning Center at The Sea Pines Resort seapines.com/golf/instruction X-GOLF xgolfhiltonhead.com H E A LT H & F I T N E S S Beaufort County Parks and Recreation bcscrec.com Coastal Gymnastics Center - Bluffton coastalgymnasticscenter.com Coastal Gymnastics Center Hilton Head coastalgymnasticscenter.com CycleBar hiltonhead.cyclebar.com Discover Specific Chiropractic specificchiropractic.com Dr. Debi Lynes drdebilynes.com Fraum Center for Restorative Health fraum.com Fusion Fit/Stand and Paddle fusionfitgym.com Hilton Head Health hhhealth.com Hilton Head Island Recreation Association islandreccenter.org HOTWORX - Bluffton hotworx.net/studio/blufftonbuckwalter Island Nutrition 843.298.3169 Lighthouse CBD & Wellness cbdstorebluffton.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Lowcountry Stretch, LLC Bluffton stretchzone.com/locations/ bluffton Lowcountry Stretch, LLC Hilton Head stretchzone.com/locations/ hilton-head Nutrishop nutrishoplowcountry.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Patrick Wiita, MD LLC wiitamd.com Pure Barre Hilton Head Island purebarre.com Pure Salt Studios puresaltstudios.com Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy estore.com/locations/sc-hiltonhead-island-sc002 Symbios Medical Services mysymbios.com The Juice Hive & Health Emporium thejuicehive.com Your CBD Store cbdrx4u.com H O R S E BAC K R I D I NG Daufuskie Island Trail Rides daufuskietrailrides.com K AYA K I N G H2O Sports h2osports.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Island Water Sports islandwatersportshhi.com Kayak Hilton Head and Dolphin Discoveries Boat Tours kayakhiltonhead.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Sea Monkeys Watersports seamonkeyshhi.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com Tour Daufuskie tourdaufuskie.com

M A R I NA S Broad Creek Marina Adventures broadcreekmarinahh.com Freeport Marina daufuskiedifference.com Harbour Town Yacht Basin seapines.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com

MEDICAL CENTERS, H O S P I TA L S A N D U RG E N T C A R E CENTERS Beaufort Memorial Hospital bmhsc.org Beaufort Memorial Island Imaging Center bmhsc.org Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion bmhsc.org Coastal Carolina Hospital coastalhospital.com Hilton Head Regional Healthcare - Hilton Head Hospital hiltonheadregional.com Main Street Medical hiltonheadurgentcare.org NHC Healthcare Bluffton nhcbluffton.com Optical Solutions of Bluffton drmichaelcampbell.com Palmetto Medical Group PalmettoMedicalGrp.com Sea Pines Circle Immediate Care, LLC seapinescircleimmediate care.com St. Joseph’s/Candler Immediate Care - Bluffton getimmediatecare.com St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Hyperbarics & Wound Care sjchs.org St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group-Bluffton sjchs.org Tidewatch Emergency Department hiltonheadregional.com M I N I AT U R E G O L F Legendary Golf legendarygolfhhi.com Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, Inc. piratesislandgolf.com MUSEUMS Bloody Point Lighthouse Museum daufuskiedifference.com

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Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island gullahmuseumhhi.org Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop harbourtownlighthouse.com Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF heywardhouse.org Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage morrisheritagecenter.org National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force mightyeighth.org Port Royal Sound Foundation portroyalsoundfoundation.org Telfair Museums telfair.org The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum thesandbox.org N AT U R E P R E S E R V E S Hilton Head Audubon hiltonheadaudubon.org Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov/refuge/pinckneyisland Sea Pines Forest Preserve seapines.com P E T B OA R D I NG , G RO O M I NG & V E T E R I NA R I A N Fetch A Vet fetchavetsc.com Vaughan Kennels Inc./ DBA Evergreen Pet Lodge evergreenpetlodgehhi.com Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming Bluffton woofgangpalmetto.com Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming Hilton Head woofgangbakery.com

P H A R M A C I E S Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy burkespharmacy.com Harris Teeter Main Street Village (#152) 843.698.6255 Harris Teeter Park Plaza (#423) 843.785.6185 Kroger Belfair (#499) 843.815.6070 Kroger Buckwalter Place (#703) 843.989.7022

Kroger Hilton Head Island (#671) 843.842.0540 Publix Belfair (#0845) 843.706.3049 Publix Buckwalter Place (#1205) 843.815.6430 Publix Festival Centre (#0473) 843.689.9977 Publix Island Crossing (#0700) 843.842.2632 Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011 PHOTOGRAPHERS & V I D E O P RO DUC T I O N Adventure Center HHI flyHHI.com Baggotts Bots Digital Marketing Agency baggottsbots.com Crescent Moon Pictures, Inc. crescentmoonpictures.com Harden Creative hardencreative.com Island Life HH, LLC islandlifehhphotography.com Kaufman Photography kaufmanphotography.com Kit Carper Photography kitcarperphotography.com Michele Jeanine Photography michelejeanine.com Stage Front Presentation and Production Systems sfps.net Thirtyfive Productions, LLC thirty5productions.com Whitney Evans photography whitneyevansphotography.com Willie J. Rice, Photographer wjricephotography.com P U B L I C PA R K S I B LU F F TO N Visit the Town of Bluffton’s website at townofbluffton.sc.gov/210/Parks for more information.

COMMUNITY & R E C R E AT I O N PA R K S Buckwalter Place Park and Veterans Memorial 2 Venture Dr. Dubois Park 67 Lawrence St.

Field of Dreams at Oscar Frazier Park 11 Recreation Ct. Martin Family Park 68 Boundary St. New River Linear Trail 3809-3835 Okatie Hwy. Oyster Factory Park 55 Wharf St. Pritchard Pocket Park 124 Pritchard St. Tom Herbkersman Commons 1325 May River Rd. Wright Family Park 111 Calhoun St. P U B L I C D O C K Calhoun Street Dock 110 Calhoun St. P U B L I C PA R K S | H I LT O N H E A D I S L A N D Visit the Town of HHI’s website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov for more information.

B E A C H PA R K S & PA R K I N G Alder Lane Beach Access Alder Ln. (parking at 2 Woodward Ave.) Burkes Beach Burkes Beach Rd. (park at 11 Cast Net Dr.) Coligny Beach Park 1 Coligny Cir. (off Pope Ave.) Driessen Beach Park 64 Bradley Beach Rd. Fish Haul Beach Park 124 Mitchelville Rd. Folly Field Beach Park Folly Field Rd. (parking at 55 Starfish Dr.) COMMUNITY & R E C R E AT I O N PA R K S Compass Rose Park 4 St. Augustine Pl. (off Pope Ave.) Chaplin Community Park 11 Cast Net Dr. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park 40 Harriet Tubman Way Island Recreation Center 20 Wilborn Rd. Jarvis Creek Park 50 Jarvis Creek Rd. Lowcountry Celebration Park 94 Pope Ave. Rowing and Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park 133 Squire Pope Rd. Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln.

R E A L E S TAT E C O M PA N I E S Visit hiltonheadisland.org for list of Real Estate companies.

R E N TA L S E RV I C E S Carolina Rides carolinarides.com Cintas Corp cintas.com Circle of Life & Gardenias Event Floral gardeniashhi.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Island Cruisers hhibikes.com LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental, Inc. hiltonheadbikerental.com Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals, Inc. pelicancruiser.com Ranco Tents rancotents.com Royal Restrooms royalrestrooms.com Shore Beach Service, Inc. shorebeach.com Wheelz of Hilton Head rentwheelz.com SHOPPING | ANTIQUES The Greenery, Inc. thegreeneryinc.com S H O P P I N G | A P PA R E L & F O O T W E A R Aiden Lane affordablesapparel.com Arthur Hills Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunes.com Belk Department Store belk.com Birdie James thebirdiejames.com Bubba’s Cabin bubbascabin.com Camp Hilton Head camphiltonhead.com Carolina Me Crazy facebook.com/ carolinamecrazy Coastal Bliss coastalblisshiltonhead.com Coastal Provisions coastalprovisionsco.com Coastal Provisions Company Coligny Plaza coastalprovisionsco.com En Dentelle endentelle.com Fab’rik fabrikstyle.com Forest Beach Surf & Cycle hhi.bike

Fresh Produce freshproduceclothes.com George Fazio Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunes.com Gigi’s Boutique gigisbluffton.com Gullah T’s N’ Tings gullahtsntings.com Haskins & Co facebook.com/haskinsandco Hilton Head Harley-Davidson hiltonheadharley.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com J. Parker Boutique jparkerltd.com Kelly Caron Designs kellycarondesigns.com Maggie & Me facebook.com/ maggieandmebluffton Monkees of Bluffton monkeesofbluffton.com Old South Golf Links oldsouthgolf.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Palmetto Dunes General Store at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunesgeneral store.com Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center palmettodunes.com Palmettoes, Inc. facebook.com/PalmettoesHHI Pedego Palmetto Bluff pedegopalmettobluff.com Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunes.com Sam’s Club samsclub.com Shop! Boutique 843.785.7467 Southern Tide Signature Store southerntidehiltonhead.com Tanger Outlets Hilton Head tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead The Haven Boutique facebook.com/ thehavenboutiqueblufftonsc/ Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011

SHOPPING | CONSIGNMENT & THRIFT SHOPS Bargain Box thebargainboxofhiltonhead.org Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina palmettogoodwill.org Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity, Inc. habitathhi.org Osprey Village Thrift ospreyvillage.org St. Francis Thrift Shop stfrancisthriftshophhi.org The Church Mouse Thrift Shop, Inc. churchmousethrift.com Three Sisters Resale & More threesistersresaleand more.com SHOPPING | D E PA R T M E N T & H A R D WA R E S T O R E S Ace Hardware of Hilton Head acehardware.com/storedetails/16422 Belk Department Store belk.com Grayco Hardware graycoinc.com Sam’s Club samsclub.com Staples Connect - Bluffton staples.com Staples Connect - Hilton Head Island staples.com Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011 SHOPPING | GIFT & S P E C I A LT Y S H O P S Art Cafe artcafehhi.com ArtWare artwaredesigns.com Aunt Laurie’s auntlauries.com Belk Department Store belk.com Bespoke Abode bespokeabode.com Binya Boutique, LLC binyahhi.com Birdie James thebirdiejames.com Bloody Point Lighthouse Museum daufuskiedifference.com

Bluffton General Store blufftongeneralstore.com Branches branchesdesigns.com Bubba’s Cabin bubbascabin.com Camellia Art camelliaart.com Camp Hilton Head camphiltonhead.com Cassandra’s Kitchen cassandraskitchen.com Coastal Bliss coastalblisshiltonhead.com Coastal Curation instagram.com/coastal. curation/ Coastal Provisions Co. coastalprovisionsco.com Coastal Provisions Company - Coligny Plaza coastalprovisionsco.com Coastal Treasures coastaltreasures-hilton head.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Fab’rik fabrikstyle.com FACES DaySpa facesdayspa.com FASTFRAME #326 fastframe.com Freeport General Store daufuskiedifference.com Fresh Produce freshproduceclothes.com Furniture Direct furnituredirecthhi.com Gifted Hilton Head facebook.com/ giftedhiltonhead Gigi’s Boutique gigisbluffton.com Grind Coffee Roasters thegrindroasters.com Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Creations 843.304.4178 Gullah T’s N’ Tings gullahtsntings.com Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop harbourtownlighthouse.com Heritage Fine Jewelry heritagejewelershhi.com Hilton Head Distillery hiltonheaddistillery.com Hilton Head Harley-Davidson hiltonheadharley.com Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters hiltonheadcoffee.com Island Fudge Shoppe islandfudge.com J. Parker Boutique jparkerltd.com J. Banks Design Group, Inc. jbanksdesign.com

LaSource Home HHI, LLC dba/Plantation Interiors plantationinteriors.com Lighthouse CBD & Wellness cbdstorebluffton.com Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe lowcountryfresh.com Maggie & Me 843.707.9083 Markel’s Card & Gift Shop Inc. markels.myshoplocal.com Marsh & Light marshandlight.com Monkees of Bluffton monkeesofbluffton.com Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market nantucketsmarket.com/hiltonhead Nourish nourishsavannah.com Nutrishop nutrishoplowcountry.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Palmetto Dunes General Store at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort palmettodunesgeneral store.com Palmettoes, Inc. facebook.com/PalmettoesHHI Pedego Palmetto Bluff pedegopalmettobluff.com River Street Sweets riverstreetsweets.com Sam’s Club samsclub.com Silver Dew Pottery daufuskiedifference.com Silver Dew Winery daufuskiedifference.com Spartina 449 - Old Town Bluffton spartina449.com/our-flagshipstore Spartina 449 - Shelter Cove Towne Centre spartina449.com Studio One Awards studio1awards.com Tanger Outlets Hilton Head tangeroutlet.com The Fresh Market thefreshmarket.com The Greenery, Inc. thegreeneryinc.com The Spirited Hand thespiritedhand.com The Store thestore-homegoodsstore. business.site

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Three Sisters Resale & More threesistersresaleand more.com Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011 Well House Juicery wellhousejuice.com/cleanses Wild Birds Unlimited of Hilton Head Island wbu.com Wine Time Bluffton winetimebluffton.com Your CBD Store getsunmed.com S H O P P I N G | G R O C E RY S T O R E S Benny Hudson Seafood 843.682.3474 Harris Teeter Main Street Village (#152) 843.698.6255 Harris Teeter Park Plaza (#423) 843.785.6185 Kroger Belfair (#499) 843.815.6070 Kroger Buckwalter (#703) 843.989.7022 Kroger Hilton Head Island (#671) 843.842.0540 Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe 843.815.2780 Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market 843.706.2500 Publix Belfair (#0845) 843.706.3049 Publix Buckwalter Place (#1205) 843.815.6430 Publix Festival Centre (#0473) 843.689.9977 Publix Island Crossing (#0700) 843.842.2632 Sam’s Club 843.837.1993 The Fresh Market 843.842.8332 Walmart Supercenter Bluffton (#6395) 843.815.5159 Walmart Supercenter Hardeeville (#2832) 843.208.3000 Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011

Whole Food Market at The Plaza at Shelter Cove 843.842.0700 SHOPPING | JEWELERS A&C Gold and Diamonds acgoldandsilver.com Forsythe Jewelers forsythejewelers.biz Heritage Fine Jewelry heritagejewelershhi.com Monkees of Bluffton monkeesofbluffton.com SHOPPING | LOCAL P RO DUC E Farmers Market of Bluffton farmersmarketbluffton.org Farmers Market at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Hardee Greens hardeegreens.com Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe lowcountryfresh.com The Farmers & Makers Market at Sea Pines Center facebook.com/ seapinesfarmersmarket SHOPPING | LOCAL S E A F O O D Benny Hudson Seafood bennyhudsonseafood.com Bluffton Oyster Company blufftonoyster.com Shell Ring Oyster Company shellringoystercompany.com SHOPPING | SHOPPING CENTERS Visit hiltonheadisland.org for a list of shopping centers.

SHOPPING | S O U V E N I R S ArtWare artwaredesigns.com Bluffton General Store blufftongeneralstore.com Camp Hilton Head camphiltonhead.com Coastal Provisions coastalprovisionsco.com Coligny Plaza Limited Partnership colignyplaza.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Forest Beach Surf & Cycle hhi.bike Freeport General Store daufuskiedifference.com Gifted Hilton Head facebook.com/ giftedhiltonhead

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Walmart Supercenter Hilton Head Island (#728) 843.681.3011 SHOPPING | WINE & SPIRITS Bill’s Liquors & Fine Wine facebook.com/ billsliquorsbluffton Burnt Church Distillery, LLC burntchurchdistillery.com Hilton Head Distillery hiltonheaddistillery.com Patel’s Liquors patelsliquor.com Red Fish redfishofhiltonhead.com Rollers Wine & Spirits rollerswineandspirits.com Sam’s Club samsclub.com Southern Wine & Spirits 843.815.3020 S PA & S PA S E R V I C E S Arum Spa, at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland FACES DaySpa facesdayspa.com Heavenly Spa by Westin westinhiltonheadspa.com Hilton Head Dental Spa hhdentalspa.com Hilton Head Health hhhealth.com Hilton Head Plastic Surgery and MedSpa LLC hiltonheadislandplastic surgery.com LUX~A Medical Spa Bluffton luxhhi.com LUX~A Medical Spa Hilton Head Island luxhhi.com Moor Spa Hilton Head moorspahiltonhead.com Namaste Spa at Grande Ocean Resort namastespahhi.com Namaste Spa at Marriott’s Barony Beach Club namastespahhi.com Ocean Tides Spa omnihotels.com/hotels/hiltonhead/spa Onecarespa, LLC onecareclinic.net PURE Medical Spa pinnacleplasticsurgerymd.com Pure Salt Studios puresaltstudios.com Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy restore.com Salon Celeste salonceleste.org Spa Montage montagehotels.com/ palmettobluff/spa

Spa Soleil at Marriott Hilton Head Resort marriott.com/hhhgr Sunny Spa, LLC sunnyspadunmore.business. site The Indigo Spa indigospa.com Whisper Creek Spa whispercreekspa.com T E N N I S Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center palmettodunes.com Port Royal Racquet Club hiltonheadgolf.net/port-royal/ recreation/tennis Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) ptrtennis.org Sea Pines Racquet Club seapines.com Smith Stearns Tennis Academy smithstearns.com T O U R S 6th Sense World® Historic Ghost & Cemetery Tours 6thsenseworld.com Advanced Sail, Inc. Catamarans hiltonheadislandsailing.com Adventure Center HHI flyHHI.com Adventure Hilton Head, LLC myadventurehiltonhead.com Aerial Adventure Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com Avocado Bikes avocadobikes.com Burnt Church Distillery, LLC burntchurchdistillery.com Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Daufuskie Community Farm daufuskieartisanvillage andfarm.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Daufuskie Island Ferry daufuskieislandferry.com Destinations DMC destinationsdmc.com Dolphin & Nature Cruise hiltonheadtours.com Dolphin Seafari HHI www.dolphinseafarihhi.com Drifter Excursions, Inc. hiltonheadboattours.com Gullah Heritage Trail Tours gullaheritage.com Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island gullahmuseumhhi.org H2O Sports h2osports.com Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop harbourtownlighthouse.com

Heritage Library Foundation Inc. heritagelib.org Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF heywardhouse.org Hidden Treasures Tours of Bluffton, SC hiddentreasuresbluffton.com Hilton Head Boat Charters, LLC hhiboatcharters.com Hilton Head Distillery hiltonheaddistillery.com Hilton Head History Tours hiltonheadhistorytours.com Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals hiltonheadoutfitters.com Hilton Head Segway hiltonheadsegway.com Hilton Head Yacht Charter hiltonheadyachtcharter.com Island Skiff Adventure Tours islandskifftours.com Island Time Charters islandtimechartershhi.com Kayak Hilton Head and Dolphin Discoveries Boat Tours kayakhiltonhead.com May River Excursions mayriverexcursions.com Mermaid of Hilton Head mermaidofhiltonhead.com Mitchelville Preservation Project exploremitchelville.org Noble Jones Tours noblejonestours.com Old Savannah Tours oldsavannahtours.com Old Town Trolley Savannah trolleytours.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Pedego Palmetto Bluff pedegopalmettobluff.com Pirates HHI pirateshhi.com Pirates of Hilton Head piratesofhiltonhead.com Port Royal Sound Foundation portroyalsoundfoundation.org Savannah Riverboat Cruises savannahriverboat.com Sea Monkeys Watersports seamonkeyshhi.com Sea Pines Resort Eco-Adventures seapines.com Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina sheltercovehiltonhead.com Spirit of Harbour Town vagabondcruise.com Taste Buds 843.298.5885

The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department seapines.com Tour Daufuskie tourdaufuskie.com Vagabond Cruise vagabondcruise.com ZipLine Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com T R A N S P O R TAT I O N A Yellow Transportation yellowtransportationhhi.com Above and Beyond Limousine Transportation Service aboveandbeyondsav.com Avis/Budget Car Rental of Hilton Head budget.com/en/locations/us/ sc/hilton-head/hhh Camelot Limousine LLC camelothhi.com Carolina Rides carolinarides.com Coast Transportation ridecoasttransportation.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Daufuskie Island Ferry daufuskieislandferry.com Diamond Transportation SC, LLC hiltonheadrides.com Five Star Valet Parking facebook.com/five-start-valetparking-100063691354861 Hilton Head Paratransit NEMT yellowtransportationhhi.com Island Buggy Service Inc. 843.816.4210 Kelly Tours Gray Line kellytours.com Lowcountry Limo Bus lowcountrylimobus.com MAVCO flymavco.com Mclean Transportation Services, LLC 843.298.5549 Old Savannah Tours oldsavannahtours.com Old Town Trolley Savannah trolleytours.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Palmetto Breeze palmettobreezetransit.com Palmetto Car Service palmettocarservice.com Platinum Executive Coaches platinumexecutive coaches.com Reliable Shuttle Co. allreliableshuttle.com Silver Oak Transportation, LLC silveroaktransportation.net VENUS FOR OFF-PREMISE EVENTS & A C T I V I T I E S Adventure Hilton Head LLC myadventurehiltonhead.com

Aerial Adventure Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com Alfred’s Restaurant alfredshhi.com Annie O’s Kitchen & Catering annieohhi.com Arts Center of Coastal Carolina artshhi.com Belfair belfair1811.com Berkeley Hall Club berkeleyhallclub.com Burnt Church Distillery, LLC burntchurchdistillery.com Callawassie Island Club callawassieisland.com Chronic Golf + GAMES mychronicgolf.com Cinemark Bluffton 12 cinemark.com/theatres/scbluffton/cinemark-bluffton Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn coastaldiscovery.org Colleton River Club, Inc. colletonriverclub.com Country Club of Hilton Head invitedclubs.com/clubs/ country-club-of-hilton-head Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek thecrazycrab.com Culinary Institute of the South at Technical College of the Lowcountry tcl.edu/culinary-institute Dataw Island dataw.com Daufuskie Difference daufuskiedifference.com Destinations DMC destinationsdmc.com ELA’S On the Water elasgrille.com Frankie Bones - Bluffton frankiebones.com Frankie Bones - Hilton Head Frankieboneshhi.com Golden Bear Golf Club goldenbear-indigorun.com Grind Coffee Roasters Warehouse thegrindroasters.com Haig Point Club & Community (Daufuskie Island) haigpoint.com Haig Point Weddings haigpoint.com Hampton Hall Club hamptonhallclubsc.com Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum & Shop harbourtownlighthouse.com Harbour Town Yacht Club htyc.com Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF heywardhouse.org

Hilton Head Distillery hiltonheaddistillery.com Hilton Head Health hhhealth.com Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks hudsonsonthedocks.com Kind of Blue kindofbluehhisc.com Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe lowcountryfresh.com Meeting Dynamics, Inc. meetingdynamics.com Michael Anthony’s michael-anthonys.com National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force mightyeighth.org Old Oyster Factory oldoysterfactory.com Oldfield Club oldfield1732.com Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Outside Palmetto Bluff outsidepb.com Outside Savannah outsidesav.com Palmetto Hall Golf & Country Club palmettohallcc.com Port Royal Clubhouse portroyalgolfclub.com Poseidon poseidonhhi.com Red Fish redfishofhiltonhead.com RMC Your Destination Connection rmcdmc.com Roy’s Place Cafe & Catering roysplacehhi.com Savannah Riverboat Cruises savannahriverboat.com Sea Pines Country Club seapinescountryclub.com SERG Restaurant Group serggroup.com Shaken and Stirred Mixology shakenandstirredmixology.com Signature Catering & Event by SERG signaturecateringhhi.com Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com Skull Creek Dockside docksidehhi.com Southern Barrel Brewing Co. southernbarrelbrewingco.com Southern Graces at Hewitt Oaks southerngraces.com Spirit of Harbour Town vagabondcruise.com Sunset Landing Pavilion at Skull Creek Boathouse skullcreekboathouse.com/ catering

The Bank thebankhhi.com The Golf Club at Indigo Run invitedclubs.com The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum thesandbox.org The Smokehouse smokehousehhi.com Truffles Cafe - Belfair trufflescafe.com University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Gateway Campus uscb.edu University of South Carolina Beaufort - Historic Beaufort Campus uscb.edu USCB Catering uscbdining.campusdish.com USCB Hilton Head Island Hospitality Management Campus uscb.edu Vagabond Cruise vagabondcruise.com Wexford Club wexfordhiltonhead.com ZipLine Hilton Head myadventurehiltonhead.com WEDDING & EVENT P L A N N E R S Berkeley Hall Club berkeleyhallclub.com Destination DMC destinationsdmc.com Dunes Catering & Events palmettodunes.com Haig Point Club & Community haigpoint.com Haig Point Weddings haigpoint.com Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort omnihotels.com/hotels/ hilton-head Outside Hilton Head outsidehiltonhead.com Port Royal Clubhouse portroyalgolfclub.com Publix Catering at Festival Centre publix.com Sea Pines Country Club seapinescountryclub.com Signature Catering & Events by SERG signaturecateringhhi.com W E D D I NG O F F I C I A N T S | C L E R G Y & N O TA RY A Wedding by the Sea hiltonheadofficiant.com Thomas C. Briley 843.290.0560

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