Holidays in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island is a resort town in South Carolina situated on a barrier island of the same name. With its miles of sandy beaches and world-class golf courses, Hilton Head Island holidays are renowned for their stunning landscapes and for being an ideal spot for sports enthusiasts. The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a famous local landmark, and visitors can climb up to the top and enjoy the stunning views across the Atlantic Ocean.

Hilton Head Island Holidays: Travel Essentials

Hilton Head Island Airport operates flights to nearby Charlotte, or travellers could also land at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The airports connect directly with Interstate 95, however for those starting Hilton Head Island holidays without a rental car, the area also features a number of cycle paths. Hilton Head Island is five hours behind GMT and has a temperate climate with warm, wet summers. As the spring is the period with the least amount of rainfall this is perhaps a better time to visit.

Activities on Hilton Head Island

The primary beach is Coligny Beach at Pope Avenue which offers volleyball nets and seasonal beach rentals for holidaymakers. In addition, visitors to the beach can have a drink at the welcoming Holiday Inn Tiki Hut outdoor bar. Dreissen Beach Park is a little further down the coast and offers picnic tables and a tasty nearby grill. The Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort at Folly Field Beach is home to the dynamic Jamaica Joe'z Beach Bar and is a favourite amongst surfers.

Hilton Head Island holidays also offers various golf courses such as the expansive Harbour Town Golf Links that hosts PGA golf championships, or the Robert Trent Jones Course Oceanfront Course which runs alongside the Atlantic Ocean. Other Hilton Head Island destinations include the Coastal Discovery Museum which provides a stellar showcase of ecology and history, or the Arts Centre of Coastal Carolina with its Broadway-calibre performances.