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2026 Hilton Head Island Scenic Spots Guide

Large Second Row Home in the Heart of Pa...

You'll be glad you chose this roomy and handsome second-row home in Hilton Head Island's esteemed Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort! With six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, this home is ideal for huge families or groups looking to savor the...

  • Hilton Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Bright condo with shared pools/hot tub a...

Island Club 3104Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located in the handsome Hilton Head, SC, this striking condo offers a ideal getaway for your...

  • Hilton Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2025

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

Pool view condo with screened in patio, ...

Windward Village 120Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your charmingly decorated condo located in the serene Shipyard Plantation of...

  • Hilton Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Private Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour
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$475.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Experience a...

Mini Boat Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$199.00

duration: 2 Hours • Drivers 21 years old+ • Fun Included! cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age...

Dolphin Nature Cruise

Island Time Charters

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$325.00 - $399.00

Duration 2 or 3 Hour This is our most popular cruise for a reason! About This Dolphin and Nature Cruise takes you on the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island which inhabit hundreds of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins along with, osprey, great...

Private Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour
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$379.00

duration: 2 Hours • All Ages cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6...

Private Dolphin Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$249.00

duration: 90-105 minutes meeting_point: 68 Helmsman Way group_size: Maximum 6 people pricing: $249, for up to 6 passengers per boat. description: On a private dolphin tour, guests can expect a personalized and up-close experience exploring the...

Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.99

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people description: Experience...

Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $39.99

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations are allowed 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina - 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people description: Experience...

Dolphins & Donuts (Small Group)

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: 1- 6 people description: Fun...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 6 people description: Embark on...

Sunset Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 1.5 Hours • All Ages • Everyday cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48...

Vanishing Mile Isle Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$399.00

duration: 2 hours 30 minutes meeting_point: 68 Helmsman Way group_size: Maximum 6 people pricing: $399, for up to 6 passengers per boat. description: On the Vanishing Mile Isle Beachcombers Tour, guests can expect a unique and adventurous experience...

Jet Ski

Lowcountry Watersports

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$159.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 6 description: Get ready for an exciting...

Strand Feeding Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$299.00

Join your Captain on a private excursion in the back waters of the salt marsh as we look for dolphins strand feeding. Duration 2 Hours Rates **Private Charter:** $299 About Get up close and personal watching these beautiful creatures...

Tubing and Dolphin - 12 max

Family Fun With Nature, Tubing and Exploring! --- Join us for a boating and tubing tour through the Lowcountry waters! Watch for birds and dolphin through the salt marsh ecosystem and get behind the boat for a tubing adventure. We recommend...

Sunset Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $159.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2 people per creek...

Fireworks & Nature Boat Cruise

*Get the best seat in the house for the Shelter Cove Harbour Festival fireworks!* --- > Rates >- **Adults:** $65 >- **Children:** $45 (12 and under) >- **Small Children:** $40 (under 2) Description Book this cruise early, it is extremely...

Hilton Head Pedego Electric Bike Tour

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC min_age: 16 pricing: $95 per person description: WHAT A GREAT DAY! HELLO FUN!!! what_is_included: There is no better way to experience Hilton Head than on a comfortable seat of a Pedego...

Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $145.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2 people per creek...

Mini Boat Disappearing Island Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$249.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 6p

This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a beautiful Lowcountry sunset! After the sun goes...

Sunset Cruise

Island Time Charters

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$350.00 - $450.00

The most spectacular views and vivid colors! Duration 2 or 3 Hours About This Sunset Cruise allows access to the best locations in the Low Country to enjoy the breathtaking views. With the sunset on one side of the boat and a view of the...

Ohana Sunset Dolphin Cruise
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$45.00 - $2,500.00

Explore the marsh and enjoy the view of the incredible Lowcountry sunset! --- Join us for this 90-minute tour to learn about the salt marsh and search for local dolphins aboard the luxury catamaran, Ohana! Guests are welcome to bring snacks and...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 12p

This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a beautiful Lowcountry sunset! After the sun goes...

Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations are allowed 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 group_size: Maximum 48 people accessibility: There...

Fort Howell

Visitors who are expecting a grand and perfectly preserved Civil War fort may be disappointed when they make a visit to Fort Howell, but patrons who love a unique bit of history with accompanying earthen remnants, as well as a gorgeous wooded...

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Look at an aerial photo of the southern region of Hilton Head Island, and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve will thick out like a vibrant green thumb. This unique parcel of land, which features sand ridges, maritime forest, long wetlands and ponds, and...

Folly Field Beach Park

Folly Field Beach Park is a gorgeous stretch of shoreline that is known informally by residents and long-time visitors alike as a "local's beach." Seldom overcrowded, with parking spots that are almost hidden by a line of live oaks and squat...

Harbour Town

The unique waterfront community of Hilton Head's Harbour Town features a world of activities that are sure to wow and engage visitors of all interests, all while providing a spectacular view of the neighborhood's "harbor," and the adjoining...

Coastal Discovery Museum

A fascinating find off the beach, the Coastal Discovery Museum is sure to engage Hilton Head visitors of all ages, with a world of indoor and outdoor exhibits, all found on the site of a rich coastal ecosystem. With a series of exhibits that are...

Driessen Beach Park

The postcard-worthy Driessen Beach Park is a little hard to find, and for most Hilton Head Island regulars, that's a very good thing. Seldom crowded, with plenty of parking spaces to go around, this relatively expansive park has plenty of room to...

Fish Haul Creek Park

The gorgeous Mitchelville Freedom Park, also known as the Fish Haul Creek Park, is a unique little property that is undergoing a transformation designed to properly honor the site's significant, historic roots. As the original location of one of the...

Coligny Beach Park

Coligny Beach Park is easily one of Hilton Head Island's top-rated beaches, and it won't take new visitors very long to discover why. From the extensive free parking to the kid-friendly splash pad, the park is remarkably accommodating, and simply...

Lawton Stables

Lawton Stables is much more than just a pretty spot for a trail ride, or an elite locale for local islanders to board and train their prized horses. In addition, the stables offer a world of fun for its regular and vacationing patrons, ranging from...