Guidebook for Hilton Head Island
Parks & Nature
I like to access this area through the Greenwood Drive entrance and take the Lawton Plantation boardwalk through the historic rice field. The 4,000 year old Indian Shell Ring is also worth a visit. The ponds in the forest preserve are stocked with bass and bluegill. For more information visit - https://www.seapines.com/recreation/activities-tours/forest-preserve.aspx
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Sea Pines Forest Preserve
I like to access this area through the Greenwood Drive entrance and take the Lawton Plantation boardwalk through the historic rice field. The 4,000 year old Indian Shell Ring is also worth a visit. The ponds in the forest preserve are stocked with bass and bluegill. For more information visit - https://www.seapines.com/recreation/activities-tours/forest-preserve.aspx
Great birdwatching, but can be buggy at times. There is a boat launch and saltwater fishing pier on the south end of the Island and hiking trails on the remaining 4,000 acres. In / Out access is a little tricky due to crossing the 4 lane highway. Visit - https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pinckney_island/
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Great birdwatching, but can be buggy at times. There is a boat launch and saltwater fishing pier on the south end of the Island and hiking trails on the remaining 4,000 acres. In / Out access is a little tricky due to crossing the 4 lane highway. Visit - https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pinckney_island/
The Dolphin Tour from Palmetto Bay Marina is the Island's best. Learn about the unique habits of our local dolphin's strand feeding behavior.
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Palmetto Bay Marina
86 Helmsman WayThe Dolphin Tour from Palmetto Bay Marina is the Island's best. Learn about the unique habits of our local dolphin's strand feeding behavior.
Sightseeing
The Harbour Town Light was the first private lighthouse to be built in South Carolina in 150 years when it was constructed in the 1960's. It was designed so that it visually anchored the 18th hole of the Harbour Town Golf Links course.
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Harbour Town Lighthouse & Museum
149 Lighthouse RdThe Harbour Town Light was the first private lighthouse to be built in South Carolina in 150 years when it was constructed in the 1960's. It was designed so that it visually anchored the 18th hole of the Harbour Town Golf Links course.
Located on Hole 15 of the Arthur Kills Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes, this unique landmark has no special parking area - you have to simply pull into the grass along the side of the road. There has been only the minimal work to keep it preserved, but that maintains its true historic character.
Leamington Lighthouse
53 Leamington LaneLocated on Hole 15 of the Arthur Kills Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes, this unique landmark has no special parking area - you have to simply pull into the grass along the side of the road. There has been only the minimal work to keep it preserved, but that maintains its true historic character.
Drinks & Nightlife
This venue is a Pittsburgh bar that also hosts WVU and UM games. It has pub food and big screen TVs. Dana the bartender is an iconic Hilton Head figure - don't let his New England accent fool you.
Callahan's Sports Bar
49 New Orleans RdThis venue is a Pittsburgh bar that also hosts WVU and UM games. It has pub food and big screen TVs. Dana the bartender is an iconic Hilton Head figure - don't let his New England accent fool you.
Frosty Frog Cafe
1 N Forest Beach DrLocal music and good food in Coligny Plaza.
Mellow Mushroom
11 W Liberty StBest craft beer selection on Hilton Head.
Tiki Hut
1 S Forest Beach DrThe only bar on the beach on Hilton Head.
Arts & Culture
This Museum is located on Honey Horn Plantation and is affiliated with the Smithsonian. Check out the Observation Beehive that I installed in the Discovery Lab. The indoor museum has good information on our Island's history culture and the nature trails are worth the walk. Visit the rare breed Marsh Tacky horses while you are here. Visit - https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
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Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn DrThis Museum is located on Honey Horn Plantation and is affiliated with the Smithsonian. Check out the Observation Beehive that I installed in the Discovery Lab. The indoor museum has good information on our Island's history culture and the nature trails are worth the walk. Visit the rare breed Marsh Tacky horses while you are here. Visit - https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
Enjoy music and live performances throughout the year.
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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove LnEnjoy music and live performances throughout the year.
Old tabby ruins in the middle of Sea Pines. Get a glimpse of the plantation life of the past.
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Stoney Baynard Ruins
Plantation DriveOld tabby ruins in the middle of Sea Pines. Get a glimpse of the plantation life of the past.
Food Scene
The food is local and delicious. Worth the wait, but very casual - you will be eating on Styrofoam plates.
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The Sea Shack
6 Executive Park RdThe food is local and delicious. Worth the wait, but very casual - you will be eating on Styrofoam plates.
The best seafood restaurant on the Island. Great atmosphere and a fantastic Sunday brunch.
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Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope RdThe best seafood restaurant on the Island. Great atmosphere and a fantastic Sunday brunch.
An iconic lowcountry restaurant on the docks of Skull Creek. In season (months with an "r") Hudson's has the best local oysters.
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Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdAn iconic lowcountry restaurant on the docks of Skull Creek. In season (months with an "r") Hudson's has the best local oysters.
My hands-down favorite restaurant in Sea Pines. Best chicken pot pie and french onion soup. I have never had a bad meal here.
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Truffles Cafe
71 Lighthouse RdMy hands-down favorite restaurant in Sea Pines. Best chicken pot pie and french onion soup. I have never had a bad meal here.
I love the outdoor bar at this Irish Pub. Food is top notch and bar is voted best in readers choice awards.
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Reilley's Grill & Bar
7D Greenwood DrI love the outdoor bar at this Irish Pub. Food is top notch and bar is voted best in readers choice awards.
Enjoy the Frank Sinatra themed as you dine on some of the best food on the north end of the Island.
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Frankie Bones
200 Merchant StEnjoy the Frank Sinatra themed as you dine on some of the best food on the north end of the Island.
The best Italian restaurant on the north end of the Island. More affordable than some others.
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Il Carpaccio Ristorante
200A Museum StThe best Italian restaurant on the north end of the Island. More affordable than some others.
When you eat here you will understand why Michael Anthony's wins best Italian Restaurant on the Island.
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Michael Anthony's Cooking Demostration Class
37 New Orleans RdWhen you eat here you will understand why Michael Anthony's wins best Italian Restaurant on the Island.
Guiseppies
71 Lighthouse RdBest Pizza in Sea Pines.
Best Pizza in a Pittsburgh themed bar setting. I love anchovy pizza and Giuseppi's has the best. Also a nice craft beer selection.
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Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
50 Shelter Cove LnBest Pizza in a Pittsburgh themed bar setting. I love anchovy pizza and Giuseppi's has the best. Also a nice craft beer selection.
Best hot dogs on the Island. A Cleveland themed bar. Also a great steak and cheese.
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Street Meet The American Tavern
95 N Port Royal DrBest hot dogs on the Island. A Cleveland themed bar. Also a great steak and cheese.
British Open Pub
1000 William Hilton PkwyBest Fish and Chips on Hilton Head.
Best fine dining on the south end. French cooking and also a nice bar.
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Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdBest fine dining on the south end. French cooking and also a nice bar.
Best Tex-Mex food on Hilton Head. If you want a BIG steak try their Cowboy Cut Ribeye.
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Santa Fe Cafe
807 William Hilton PkwyBest Tex-Mex food on Hilton Head. If you want a BIG steak try their Cowboy Cut Ribeye.
Harbour Town Grill
32 Greenwood DrGood sandwich shop near Harbour Town.
The best french pastries and entrees on the Island. Try the authentic french crepes.
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The French Bakery & European Cuisine
28 Shelter Cove LnThe best french pastries and entrees on the Island. Try the authentic french crepes.
Best Ice Cream on the Island. High school students will take your order. Usually a line, but worth the wait.
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Hilton Head Escape Room
10 Executive Park RdBest Ice Cream on the Island. High school students will take your order. Usually a line, but worth the wait.
The restaurant on Broad Creek where the locals go for great seafood and its outdoor bar with views of Broad Creek. If you go on a Tuesday night during the Summer you can see the Shelter Cove fireworks.
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Fishcamp on Broad Creek
11 Simmons RdThe restaurant on Broad Creek where the locals go for great seafood and its outdoor bar with views of Broad Creek. If you go on a Tuesday night during the Summer you can see the Shelter Cove fireworks.
Entertainment & Activities
The best spot for close up fireworks viewing on Tuesday Nights.
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Shelter Cove Marina
1 Shelter Cove LnThe best spot for close up fireworks viewing on Tuesday Nights.
Watch Tuesday Night Fireworks with live music, food, and outdoor adventures for the kids including a Zipline! Friday night concerts and movies are also on the calendar.
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Shelter Cove Towne Centre
40 Shelter Cove LnWatch Tuesday Night Fireworks with live music, food, and outdoor adventures for the kids including a Zipline! Friday night concerts and movies are also on the calendar.
Essentials
Superior
124 Arrow RdFull service dry cleaning & laundry