Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is one of the most famous vacation spots and hubs of luxury in the United States, but you might wonder if there’s many things to do in Hilton Head. Large parts of the island contain residential gated communities, but that doesn’t mean Hilton Head is sleepy or boring.
In particular, Hilton Head is a paradise for those who enjoy the great outdoors, like swimming, shell collecting, biking, fishing, and birdwatching. I’ve spent a lot of time in Hilton Head, so I can tell you about the best places to do each of these activities.
And if you’re more of an inside person, don’t worry–there are plenty of great, bug-free activities like the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Distillery, and even a little-known Disney Resort.
If you haven’t already, check out my article on where to stay in Hilton Head! Then, read on to learn about all these great activities and more!
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27 Best Things to Do in Hilton Head
Coligny Beach Park
Experience the white sand paradise of Hilton Head’s most popular beach.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 342-4580 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
If there is one spot in Hilton Head that attracts the most visitors, it’s probably Coligny Beach Park and its adjacent shopping center, Coligny Plaza. If you’re looking for a spot to stay in Hilton Head, you can’t go wrong with a hotel or apartment rental within walking distance from Coligny Beach Park.
As the most popular beach in Hilton Head, it has the best of the island’s beach amenities. The most noteworthy of these is the entranceway to the park, which is a lovely walkway with a splash pad fountain popular with families, plenty of covered pavilions with swinging benches for rainy days, and comfortable changing rooms and bathrooms.
In addition, the beach itself is an impeccably cared-for white sand paradise. There are bins with kids’ beach toys available to borrow and gear to use to pick up trash if you so desire. The beach is one of the most accessible, with free beach wheelchair reservations and beach matting leading to the sand.
Finally, parking is free, and the walk to the beach is shorter than many in Hilton Head. Crowds can be intense during the height of the summer tourist season. Jellyfish stings are also commonly reported at Coligny Beach.
Burkes Beach
The less-crowded alternative to the popular Coligny Beach.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 341-4757 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
Burkes Beach in Hilton Head looks very similar to the more popular Coligny Beach, with expansive white sand and water popular for swimming. However, it tends to be slightly less overrun with tourists and is more popular among locals.
While Burkes Beach shares some of Coligny’s amenities (like seasonal lifeguards and outdoor showers), it lacks some others. For instance, you won’t find the same boardwalk/entranceway with covered pavilions, which may leave you soaking wet and forced to leave during temperamental weather.
If you choose to stay at Marriott’s popular SurfWatch hotel, Burkes Beach and Driessen Beach Park are the two most accessible beaches.
The closest free parking near Burkes Beach is at Chaplin Community Park, which might be a challenge for those who require a shorter walk to the beach. The restrooms here are also the closest facilities. And due to the lack of restaurants in the vicinity, it would be advisable to pack a picnic lunch.
For these reasons, there are more logistics involved in planning an outing to Burkes Beach, but you might find that it’s the perfect destination for you and your family.
Fish Haul Beach Park
Like a scene from a naturalist painting, nature lovers and budding scientists will adore the tidal flats at low tide.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 341-4600 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
As a scientist and avid outdoorswoman myself, Fish Haul Beach is one of my favorite hidden gems of Hilton Head Island. While you may find yourself disappointed if you’re looking for white sand and pristine waters for swimming, you won’t be disappointed if you’re more interested in exploring tidal flats.
At low tide, the tidal flats extend seemingly endlessly in front of you, allowing you to walk out onto the muddy flats and explore all its nooks and crannies. Boulders rise from the mud and tidal pools are teeming with snails and empty shells. Fish Haul is known as one of the best beaches on the island for shell collecting.
Fish Haul will also appeal to photographers and artists due to its unique and picturesque aesthetic. My dog, Milo, also loves exploring the flats at low tide.
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
A preserved freedman’s camp that highlights a crucial and under-discussed part of Hilton Head’s history.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 255-7301 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
Historic Mitchelville captures an important and underreported piece of local history. After the Civil War, Mitchelville was a freedman’s camp. It was considered a test by Union soldiers who were suspicious of freed people of color governing their own societies. The success of Mitchelville led to greater freedom for people of color following the Civil War.
Today, the Freedom Park is a mock village with small structures and signs detailing the little-known history of Mitchelville. There is also a Toni Morrison “Bench By the Road,” one of 32 benches of its kind throughout the world. The purpose of these benches is to provide a dedicated place for visitors to reflect on the history of slavery and the existence of inequity.
There is also beach access at Mitchelville Freedom Park. While the beach is called Mitchelville Beach, it is basically an extension of Fish Haul Beach. Similarly, it’s a great location for shell collecting and walking on tidal flats during low tide.
Coastal Discovery Museum
A free museum with historic buildings exhibits about the region’s natural and cultural history, and grounds with a nature trail.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 689-6767 | Website | Hours: 9 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm Sunday | Entrance: Free
The Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head is a great activity for adults and children alike. The 68-acre property allows visitors to explore a classic South Carolina Lowcountry boardwalk and all the flora and fauna of a salt marsh on a 1-mile nature trail. The nature trail will also lead you past a flower garden, butterfly gardens, and a horse stable.
The museum features a collection of historic houses that highlight the history of the land, Honey Horn. Inside one of the main houses, you’ll find the Discovery House. The house itself dates back to 1859 and houses the museum’s permanent and temporary collections.
The exhibits teach visitors about the natural and cultural history of the area. There is also a dedicated kids learning area. Best of all–admission to the Coastal Discovery Museum is free and will appeal to the whole family.
Gullah Heritage Tour
A local-led tour that authentically shares the island’s Gullah history from guides of Gullah ancestry.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 681-7066 | Website | Hours: Check the website, but generally, tours are between 10 am – 12:30 pm several days per week | Entrance: May vary; currently $42 for adults, $20 for children
Before Hilton Head Island was bought out by predominantly white developers, the previous inhabitants were predominantly descendants of enslaved people from West Africa. The system of West African traditions that remained is known as the Gullah Heritage, and the area as a whole is known as the Gullah Geechee Corridor.
The Gullah Heritage Tours, which leave from the Coastal Discovery Museum, are led exclusively by locals with Gullah heritage. The tour will show visitors the Gullah neighborhoods of Hilton Head, Juke Joints, Gullah beaches, and Historic Mitchelville.
In a vacation destination that has been developed in a way that varies so drastically from its original culture and traditions, the Gullah Heritage Tour is a critical way of supporting the island’s prior inhabitants and their culture.
Coligny Plaza
A bustling outdoor shopping center with restaurants, ice cream, a movie theater, and shops.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 842-6050 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
Coligny Plaza is just feet down the road from Coligny Beach Park, making it easy for the whole family to dart back and forth between the two. For instance, if the kids get hungry or hot at the beach, it’s easy to pop down the road for some custard at Rita’s or to stop at some air-conditioned shops.
At Coligny Plaza, you’ll also find a toy store, the Frosty Frog, a pub that’s both kid and adult-friendly, some great restaurants, and even a kite store!
If you’re staying in one of the Coligny-area hotels like the Beach House Resort, you’ll find enough variety to have all three meals at Coligny Plaza.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Get in touch with your adventurous lowcountry outdoors spirit at this forest preserve.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 842-1979 | Website | Hours: 8 am – 7 pm daily | Entrance: Free
Sea Pines is one of the major neighborhoods on Hilton Head Island, and it contains no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re staying right in Sea Pines or just visiting, one of the main attractions for the whole family is the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
The preserve is a whopping 605 acres, leaving no shortage of areas to explore. The trails inside this wilderness preservation area include boardwalks, bridges, and fishing piers. You can explore on your own or choose a guided adventure such as horseback rides, fishing expeditions, or even wagon tours.
Be sure to see the 4,000-year-old Sea Pines Shell Ring, a famous archeological site that amounts to a cathedral built by Native Americans over about 300 years. Also, make sure you don’t miss the wildflower field and the Vanishing Swamp!
👉 Local Tip: If you’re not staying within the Sea Pines Plantation area, you can visit the gated community, but there is a gate fee of $9.00.
Folly Field Beach Park
Another beach option for visitors searching for that perfect Hilton Head beach destination.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 341-4600 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
While Folly Field Beach Park lacks some of the amenities of bigger beaches like Coligny and Burkes, it also offers some unique advantages. While sometimes crowded, visitors also report nearly having the beach to themselves during the off-season. It is quiet and family-friendly, and if it does not appeal to your family, it is close to Driessen Beach Park as an alternative.
Parking is metered and can be tight, which is an inconvenience. But if you choose to stay at the Marriott SurfWatch hotel, Folly Field Beach Park may end up being one of your favorite destinations.
The park has beach rentals, showers, restrooms, and lifeguards during the busier summer season.
Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum
An iconic red and white lighthouse that will put even the most picturesque beach towns to shame.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (866) 305-9814 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm daily | Entrance: $6.50 for adults, kids under 6 free when with an adult
Located in the Harbour Town area of Hilton Head, the Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is a relatively inexpensive destination for the whole family. It has stood in Harbour Town for about five decades, and a climb to the top will reward you with spectacular views.
The museum itself is a unique concept. As you climb up the levels of the lighthouse, you can “climb through time” of Hilton Head’s history.
You begin with a history of Native American inhabitants, progress to early Spanish explorers, move on up to the founding of nearby Georgia and Savannah, learn about the Civil War and Gullah history, and finally arrive at modern day Hilton Head.
From the top of the lighthouse, you can spot Daufuskie Island across the water. If you can’t make it in person, be sure to check out their website, where you can peek at a live webcam from the top.
Driessen Beach Park
A large and uncrowded beach that may become your family’s favorite.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 842-5698 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: Free
When it comes to amenities, Driessen Beach Park may come the closest to rivaling what Coligny Beach Park can provide. Locals describe the beach as huge, so it rarely feels crowded, even during the busy season.
The walk to the beach is beautiful and takes you across a meandering boardwalk over marshland. This will be a perk for those who enjoy nature walks, but it could be an inconvenience, or even prohibitive, for anyone with mobility challenges or lugging a lot of gear.
But outside of the long walk, Driessen Beach Park brings much to the table, such as outdoor showers, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards. In addition, there’s a playground (though on the parking lot side of the boardwalk, which is a bit of a walk from the beach), a rare commodity at the Hilton Head beaches. This may bump Driessen high up the ranking for families.
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Preserve
Perhaps Hilton Head Island’s premier location for wildlife lovers.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 784-2468 | Website | Hours: Sunrise to Sunset, daily | Entrance: Free
Encompassing 4,000 acres, there’s truly no better spot to immerse yourself or your family in nature than Pinckney Island Preserve, a wildlife preserve operated by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The preserve itself includes four separate islands, of which Pinckney is the largest at 1,000 acres and the only one open to the public.
About one mile into Pinckney Island, guests will encounter a pond that very frequently has alligators. Since the surrounding scenery changes dramatically with the tide, visitors report that every visit to Pinckney Island is different.
If you or your family enjoy birdwatching, long nature walks, or biking, you’ll be sure to enjoy Pinckney Island National Wildlife Preserve and should not miss it!
Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
Hilton Head Island’s only dedicated children’s museum to help younger visitors get in touch with their wonder.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 842-7645 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Saturday, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sunday | Entrance: $12 for adults and kids over 1, $7.50 for military, seniors
For kiddos twelve and under, the Sandbox Children’s Museum is a must-see in Hilton Head. There’s a special area specifically for young children to crawl around and explore, a shrimp boat for slightly older kids, and an art studio and MakerSpace for kids even older than that.
In the middle of the museum, kids can explore a multi-level sandcastle designed for climbing and playing. There are also kinetic sand tables, an interactive Lego wall, a life-size Light Bright toy, a “vet clinic” for plushy friends, a model plane and interactive cockpit, and more!
There are also special events at the Sandbox Museum, including a weekly family fitness program on Fridays.
Hilton Head Distillery
A local purveyor of rum and other spirits, plus cocktail classes.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 686-4443 | Website | Hours: 12 pm – 6:30 pm Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday | Entrance: Free
Perhaps after fostering your children’s joy at the Sandbox Children’s Museum, Mom and Dad might want a treat of their own. Or perhaps you are on an adults-only trip to Hilton Head. Regardless, you won’t want to miss the Hilton Head Distillery, the only distillery right on the island.
At the tasting bar, you can try a tropical Tiki cocktail and then go on a tour of the facility. Kids 16 years old and up are allowed in the tasting room, but you need to be 21 or older to go on the tour.
One of the most special features of the Hilton Head Distillery is the 2-hour cocktail classes they host at night in their tasting room. I attended one of these classes and highly recommended them–I had no idea I was a budding mixologist (or Rumslinger, as they call themselves at the distillery).
Regardless of whether you try out a tour, a class, or just a visit, be sure to try the rum. Hilton Head Distillery does justice to a long tradition of nautical folks and good, strong rum.
Stoney-Baynard Ruins
Ruins of an old plantation on the National Register of Historic Places.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 686-6560 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 8 pm daily | Entrance: Free
The ruins in the Sea Pines area of Hilton Head are what remains of a plantation called Stoney-Baynard Plantation built in 1793.
The site includes an underground archaeological site and ruined buildings, including a main house, an overseer’s house, and a slave house. During the Civil War, the site was taken over and inhabited by Union soldiers. You can still see the footings of a tent where they slept. The plantation was burnt to the ground after the war.
Although the ruins won’t take too much time to see, history lovers may still be struck by the experience. Visitors frequently comment on the impact of reflecting on structures built from shells and sustained under the labor of enslaved people.
There are also hiking trails surrounding the ruins, and these can provide a great opportunity for spotting wildlife.
Since this site is within the Sea Pines gated community, you’ll have to pay a gate fee if you’re not staying in the community, so consider combining this activity with other Sea Pines attractions like the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Harbour Town Lighthouse.
Ferry to Daufuskie Island
Feel the wind in your hair on a picturesque boat ride to a remote island.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 940-7704 | Website | Hours: 7 am – 5:30 pm all days but Friday; Extra 10:15 pm ferry ride from Daufuskie on Friday | Entrance: $50 round-trip
Daufuskie Island is a remote island located between Hilton Head and Savannah. As the southernmost inhabited sea island of South Carolina, It is only accessible by boat from Hilton Head or Bluffton. Due to Daufuskie’s Gullah and Civil War histories, the entire island is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Daufuskie Island is known for several other unique and obscure traits. One is the Iberian Horses introduced by the Spanish in the 17th century. Some of these horses can still be spotted today.
The easiest–and most fun–way to get to Daufuskie for a visit is by taking the ferry from Hilton Head. Once on the island, the main form of transportation is golf carts! The whole family will enjoy this adventure for its novelty and other-worldly feel.
Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation
Ground yourself in Gullah and Civil War history and learn about 13 sites around Daufuskie Island.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 384-6363 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday – Saturday | Entrance: Free
After getting off the ferry to Daufuskie Island, you or your family might be wondering what to do next. One of the best options is the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation, which will teach you all about the history of this remote island between Hilton Head and Savannah.
The goal of the Historical Foundation is to preserve Daufuskie Island’s historical and cultural heritage, and they run a history museum onsite. There are artifacts displayed that date back to Native American inhabitants. There is also a great deal of Gullah history highlighted.
Next door, there is an old schoolhouse that has been turned into a museum. In addition, the Historical Foundation will equip you to embark on a self-guided tour of the cultural and historical sites around the island. You can also sometimes hop on a guided history tour of the island with guides from the Historical Foundation.
Daufuskie Island Silver Dew Winery/Bloody Point Lighthouse
Imbibe in a truly unique historical establishment dating back to 1883.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 342-8687 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday – Saturday | Entrance: Free
The building that houses the Silver Dew Winery on Daufuskie Island dates all the way back to 1883! It was originally built as a wick house, which was used to store supplies like oil and wicks to power the nearby lighthouse, the Bloody Point Lighthouse.
The Silver Dew Winery has made wine since the 1950s. If you’d like a taste of local wine that’s an excellent pairing with unique history, don’t hesitate to stop by this fascinating establishment.
Historic Bluffton
Visit this picturesque South Carolina town for a romantic evening.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 757-2583 | Website | Entrance: Free
Bluffton is an impeccably picturesque Old South town just twenty minutes from Hilton Head Island. As a town incorporated in 1852, Bluffton has a vibrant Historic District that is on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic buildings lining the main street of Old Bluffton lead down to the waterfront of the picturesque May River.
One of the most noteworthy architectural features in Old Historic Bluffton is the Church of the Cross, right on the shores of the May River. Its first service took place in 1857. Its exterior is made from heart pine siding that is truly awe-inspiring, and the architecture is in the unique Carpenter Gothic style.
In addition to its stunning history, Old Bluffton is now full of fantastic restaurants, boutique shops, and famous historic inns. It’s an excellent location for a day trip or an evening out, especially for adults.
Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center
A historic antebellum home is now serving as a welcome center for the town of Bluffton.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 757-6293 | Website | Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Monday- Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, closed Sunday | Entrance: $5 for adults, children 10 and under are free
Due to a fire that destroyed much of Bluffton’s original architecture, the Heyward House is only one of eight antebellum houses left in the town. It is an example of the Carolina Farmhouse Style and was built in the year 1841.
Today, the Heyward House is the official Welcome Center for the town of Bluffton. As a visitor center, you can learn more about what to do in Bluffton, the attractions, and the dining options. Guided tours of the Heyward House are also offered.
It’s a great idea to make the Heyward House Museum the first stop on your trip to Bluffton, as it will allow you to easily learn more about the area and get your bearings.
Audubon Newhall Forest Preserve
A nature preserve with weekly free guided tours led by a birding expert.
📍 Google Maps | Website | Hours: 7 am – 7 pm, daily | Entrance: Free
The Audubon Newhall Preserve is a 50-acre nature preserve on Hilton Head Island. It contains interconnected trails that add up to about 1 mile of distance. The preserve is dog-friendly, but dogs must be on leashes.
One of the truly unique offerings at the Audubon Newhall Preserve is weekly guided tours. Tours leave at 8:30 AM, do not require reservations, and are led by master birders. They recommend that guests bring water, binoculars, and insect repellant.
If you’re anything like me and have always been interested in birding but had no idea how to break in, the Audubon Newhall Preserve offers a unique opportunity to learn how to begin this fascinating act of observation.
Jarvis Creek Park
Another amazing Hilton Head Park – is known as a great spot for spotting gators.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 681-7273 | Website | Hours: 6 am – 9 pm daily, Winter hours: 6 am – 6 pm | Entrance: Free
Jarvis Creek Park is a 53-acre park that’s a hotbed of runners, walkers, dog walkers, and families. The main loop around the lake is just over 1 mile. In addition to this paved walking trail, there are nine stations with fitness equipment, fields for sport, and docks for fishing.
The lake that the walking loop encircles is famous as a home to several alligators. If seeing gators is at the top of your Hilton Head bucket list, Jarvis Creek Park is a fantastic (and free) way of optimizing your chances.
Island Explorer Dolphin Tour
See charismatic megafauna dive and leep in sparkling waters while you take an entertaining boat ride.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 785-2100 | Website | Hours: 7 am – 9 pm daily | Entrance: $45 per person for a Dolphin Encounter tour
One famous Hilton Head attraction is a dolphin tour, where you and your family can head out on a boat ride and spot dolphins. While multiple companies offer these, one option is the highly-reviewed Island Explorer Dolphin Tour.
Kids and adults alike rave about the opportunity to hear local lore from experienced captains, spot rare seabirds, and even see dolphins and sharks in action.
The company offers private charter cruises and group trips. The group trips have a lower price point. There are a wide variety of trips offered.
If you or your family are nature lovers, be sure to snag a spot on one of these trips. There’s plenty of marine life that you just can’t see from the shore.
Take A Paddle Tour
Explore the Lowcountry swamps without a motor if you’re feeling adventurous.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 422-3965 | Website | Hours: 8 am – 7 pm Wednesday – Monday; 8 am – 8:30 pm Tuesday | Entrance: $40 per person for a SUP or Kayak tour
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, you can see some wildlife and get a workout in with a paddle tour. The Saltmarsh Paddle Tours company offers both kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) tours. If you’ve never been on a SUP, imagine a relatively stable surfboard that you stand on in calm waters and paddle with an oar while standing.
The whole family will get a thrill out of experiencing nature up close and personal, either in a single kayak, a double kayak, or a paddle board. The company offers guided tours, and visitors frequently spot dolphins on their trips.
Even first-time paddlers will likely have an amazing experience in these calm waters and with such knowledgeable tour guides!
Sea Pines Resort Golf: Harbour Town Golf Links
World-famous golf courses at an exclusive but accessible resort that’s one of the most celebrated courses on the PGA tour.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 363-8385 | Website | Hours: 7 am – 6:30 pm Tuesday- Sunday; 7 am – 5:30 pm Monday | Entrance: Varies; Generally about $300-600 per person
As many avid golf fans know, the Harbour Town Golf Links course is one of the most celebrated courses on the PGA tour and is one of the crowning achievements of famous designer Pete Dye.
Although playing at the Harbour Town Golf Links course is not cheap, it allows you to follow in the footsteps of legends and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In fact, many golf fans plan trips to Hilton Head just for the Harbour Town Golf Links course–although there’s no shortage of world-class golf in the region.
Many visitors rave about the caddies that work at Sea Pines Resort and remark on the historic and unforgettable experience of playing at such a storied course.
Fort Howell
A lowkey destination dating back to 1864 for serious history lovers.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (404) 507-5868 | Website | Hours: 7 am – 6 pm daily | Entrance: Free
Fort Howell is an earthen fort on Hilton Head Island built in 1864 during the Civil War. Its primary function was to protect Mitchellville, the freedmen’s camp that is also absolutely worth a visit during your time on the island.
Today, Fort Howell makes for an understated and quirky visit. Metallic figures created by a local artist named Mary Ann Ford are placed around the grounds, representing soldiers and other figures of the time.
The remains of Fort Howell are in disrepair, and in some locations, only areas of raised earth indicate where the fort once stood. For this reason, kids expecting a flashy fort or those who would prefer a better-preserved historical artifact may be disappointed.
However, for those looking to piece together the often unreported history of Hilton Head Island should definitely visit both Mitchelville Freedom Park and Fort Howell and learn the history they tell in tandem.
Visit Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Get your Mickey on as a visitor to a little-known Disney enclave.
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (843) 341-4100 | Website | Entrance: Free to visit
A fact reserved for only the most avid Disney fans is that Disney has a resort on Hilton Head Island. Themed after a 1940s hunting and fishing lodge, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort provides guests with an experience similar to staying at a Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida.
If you’re not staying at the resort but you or your kids are major Disney fans, you have a few options. You can visit the resort and have a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, Signals (in the Beach House), or the Tide Me Over quick service window.
You can also go shopping at the Broad Creek Mercantile Shop gift shop for some seriously unique Disney swag!
FAQs About What to Do in Hilton Head
What are the best things to do in Hilton Head?
The best things to do in Hilton Head are to visit the wonderful beaches like Coligny Beach Park and Driessen Beach, go golfing in world-class courses like Harbour Town Golf Links, and immerse yourself in nature by seeing environments like the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge.
What are the best things to do in Hilton Head with kids?
The best things to do on Hilton Head Island with kids include the Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum, a dolphin tour, a day at the beach, exploring the bike paths, and horseback riding at Sea Pines Nature Preserve.
What are the best things to do in Hilton Head for free?
The best things to do on Hilton Head Island for free include Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, exploring the bike paths, visiting the beaches, hiking at Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, or walking around nearby Old Town Bluffton.
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I hope after reading this article, you’ve learned all about all the amazing things to do in Hilton Head! There is no shortage of Hilton Head Island beachesto visit, but there are so many more things to see as well, from the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse to a boat tour that will show you dolphins and sharks in their natural habitats.
