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Hilton Head Area Guide

A curated collection of nearby experiences we love — from morning coffee stops to sunset views

The Shops at Sea Pines

Sprawling shopping destination featuring a variety of restaurants as well as a pizza place and ice cream parlors.

Jarvis Creek Park

Secluded waterfront site with fishing, walking & fitness trails, a picnic pavilion & playground.

Origin Coffee Bar – Hilton Head Island

Relaxing botanical coffee shop focusing on natural and local ingredients.

Chaplin Community Park

Public park with an off-leash dog area, beach access, picnic areas, a playground & soccer field.

The North End Tavern

Relaxed choice for Southern-inspired American chow offers all-you-can-eat crab legs & a kids’ menu.

Outside Hilton Head

Outdoor-adventure outfitters offering dolphin and eco tours, kayaking and paddleboarding excursions.

Old Oyster Factory Restaurant

Rustic-chic seafood restaurant with waterside seating on a private pier & a lounge with bar menu.

Kilwins Ice Cream – Chocolate – Fudge

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

Lowcountry Watersports

Boat rental company offering dolphin-watching tours, jet ski rentals, and ferry service to Daufuskie Island.

The French Bakery & European Cuisine

Fresh baking is sold at this charming cafe serving a light menu for breakfast & lunch.

Lawton Stables

Laid-back outdoor locale, open year-round, offering horseback riding, pony rides and carriage rides.

Hilton Head Diner Restaurant

This lively 24/7 mainstay for classic diner fare always offers breakfast & has an in-house bakery.

Saltmarsh Paddle Tours

Kayak and stand up paddle guided tours and rentals

Tin & Tallow

Outdoor seating · Great cocktails · Live music · Famous Burgers

Art Cafe

Relaxed space for painting your own piece of pre-made pottery, with glazing and firing services.

MilkShake Factory Hilton Head

Milkshakes, ice cream, and other sweet treats presented in an appetizing manner

Frosty’s Ice Cream

Charming ice cream shop & dessert spot plus a candy selection featuring Italian ice, gelato and fudge.

Nectar Farmhouse Kitchen

Southern classics like grits, fried chicken & catfish in an airy, easygoing farm-to-table eatery.

Island Bagel & Deli

Laid-back stop for New York-style bagels, specialty sandwiches & salads, plus coffee & pastries.

Fujiyama

Casual spot for hibachi, sushi, and other authentic Japanese fare, plus takeout.

Skull Creek Dockside

Relaxed spot for local seafood, burgers, flatbreads & Sunday brunch with house cocktails & wines.

Fish Haul Beach Park

Popular for beach-combing & wildlife observation, with restrooms & outdoor showers (Dogs allowed).

Barnacle Brews Coffee

Cozy coastal outdoor coffee shop built into a food truck

Lulu Kitchen

Cozy restaurant with a southern selection of fine dining

Sea Love

Boutique for scented candles, diffusers, and jewelry.

Hilton Head Community Market

Weekly community market at Shelter Cove Community Park — produce, crafts, and food vendors.

Heron Point Golf Course

18-hole, par-72 public golf course designed by Pete Dye

Gregg Russell Summer Concerts

Free family concerts under the Liberty Oak at Harbour Town Lighthouse — a Hilton Head tradition since 1976.

Harbour Town Lighthouse

Hilton Head’s iconic red-and-white lighthouse — climb the 114 steps for panoramic views.

Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course

Classic RTJ design at Palmetto Dunes — only oceanfront course on the island.

Need More Hilton Head Recommendations?

This Hilton Head area guide covers our favorite spots, but the island has much more to offer. Looking for a dinner reservation, the quietest stretch of beach, a tee time or something fun to do on a rainy day? Our concierge team knows the island well and can help. We can also arrange golf carts, bikes and other extras so everything is ready when you arrive.

Call or Text our Concierge Service at 843-929-1538

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