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BEST HILTON HEAD VACATION

When it comes to enjoying your vacation, time is a precious commodity. During your next getaway to Hilton Head, don’t spend your day planning and worrying about what to do next. Instead, fill your days with oceanfront dining, relaxation, and quality time with the people you love.

Below, we’ve outlined seven action-packed days that will help you make the most of your time. Whether your ideal vacation includes lazy days filled with brunching and long bike rides near the beach or a resort-style getaway with golf, tennis, and wine tasting, you’ll find it all when you book your stay with Beach Properties on Hilton Head.

Day 1: Your Adventure BeginsDay one of your vacation is finally here! You can check into your beach home at 4:00 p.m. Once you’ve picked your room, take your time to explore the amenities included in your rental. You’ll find beach towels, bath towels, bed linens, toilet paper, paper towels, free wireless internet, and a complimentary sample of premium shampoo and conditioner. Have your groceries or dinner delivered, and ease into the evening with a magnificent sunset over Hilton Head!

The Advantage Discount CardWhen you book your stay at Beach Properties, we will send a welcome packet 30 days prior to your arrival. Within your package, you’ll find two key tags and our Advantage Discount Card. Use your card throughout the island for discounts at area shops, restaurants, golf courses, tours, and attractions. For a full list of participating businesses, view our Advantage Discount Card page: www.hiltonheadactivities.com

Grocery Stores and Grocery DeliveryCyber Valet Grocery Deliveryhttp://bit.ly/bpvalet

Harris Teeter (Delivery available)http://bit.ly/harristeeterhh

Publix (Delivery available)http://bit.ly/publixhh

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The Best Places for Food Delivery

Restaurant Express (Delivery from a variety of Hilton Head’s top restaurants)http://hiltonheaddelivers.com

Local Pie Wood-Fired Pizza (Delivery on the south end of the island)https://localpie.com

Asian Bistro - Chinese/Thai/Sushi (Delivery for both lunch and dinner)https://www.asianbistro9888.com

Where to Admire the Sunset

Along the Atlantic Ocean While the sun is setting on the western side of the island, the skies over the Atlantic are awash with color. See Day 2 for beach access information.

Harbour Town Views from the top of the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse are unprecedented! You may even see dolphins playing in the waterways below you.

Shelter Cove MarinaAt Shelter Cove Marina, you will find a variety of restaurants to dine at while the sun is setting. In the summer months, there are always plenty of activities to occupy the kids while the adults relax and take in the setting rays.

Day 1: Your Adventure Begins

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Beach Access

Coligny Plaza

(Restrooms, a splash fountain, and a variety of nearby restaurants)http://bit.ly/colignyplaza

Folly Field Beach Parkhttp://bit.ly/follyfield

Sea Pines Beach Club

(Restrooms, shops, snack bar, and restaurants)

Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes (Restrooms and a snack bar)

Private access from your Beach Properties oceanfront home or villa

Day 2: The Perfect Beach DayInevitably, you and the kids are going to wake up early the first morning of your stay! Put that energy to excellent use by planning the perfect beach day. After an early morning with your toes in the sand, head to one of the island’s top restaurants for brunch. Ride bicycles and kayak your way into the evening, and savor fresh seafood for dinner.

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The Best Brunch on the Island

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafehttp://palmettobaysunrisecafe.com

Plantation Cafe & Delihttps://plantationcafeanddeli.com

Lowcountry Backyardhttp://www.hhbackyard.com

The Skull Creek Boathousehttps://www.skullcreekboathouse.com

Essential Beach Rentals

LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby(Order ahead delivery available)

http://www.hiltonheadbikerental.com

Outside Hilton Head(Bikes, SUP, kayaks, beach gear, and beach

adventures)

https://www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Hilton Head Outfitters at Palmetto Dunes(Bikes, SUP, and kayaks)

https://www.hiltonheadoutfitters.com

South Beach Bike Rentals at Sea Pineshttp://www.south-beach-cycles.com

Day 2: The Perfect Beach Day

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Eat Local: Farmers Markets

Village at Wexford Farmers Market - Wednesdayshttp://villageatwexford.com

The Farmer’s Market at Sea Pines Center - Tuesdayshttp://bit.ly/seapinesmarket

Farmers Market at the Coastal Discovery Museum - Tuesdayshttp://bit.ly/cdmmarket

Bluffton Farmers Market - Thursdayshttp://www.farmersmarketbluffton.org

Eat Local: Fresh Seafood

Piggly Wiggly - Coligny Plazahttp://bit.ly/pigglywigglyhh

Benny Hudson Seafood - Squire Pope Roadhttps://www.bennyhudsonseafood.com

Bluffton Oyster Company (Fresh shrimp and oysters)http://blufftonoyster.com

Day 2: The Perfect Beach Day

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Day 3: A Resort-style GetawayWith pelicans flying over the sea and egrets searching for their breakfast of fresh-caught fish, morning is one of the most peaceful times of the day on Hilton Head. Take advantage of this quiet time with a walk along the coast and a spectacular sunrise. Ease into your morning with coffee and breakfast at a nearby cafe, and explore the resort-style amenities that Hilton Head offers. After a round of championship golf or award-winning tennis, find relief for worked muscles at a local spa.

The Best Breakfast on the Island

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe - Palmetto Bay Marinahttp://palmettobaysunrisecafe.com

Java Burrito Company http://www.javaburrito.com

The Harbour Town Bakery & Cafehttp://bit.ly/harbourtowncafe

Day 3: A Resort-style Getaway

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Golf

Sea Pines https://www.seapines.com/golf

Palmetto Duneshttp://bit.ly/palmettodunesgolf

Heritage Group https://www.hiltonheadgolf.net

Port Royal Golf & Racquet Clubhttp://bit.ly/portroyalgolf

Hilton Head National (Bluffton)http://www.hiltonheadnational.com

Tennis

Van Der Meer Tennis - Shipyardhttp://www.vandermeertennis.com

Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center - Palmetto Duneshttp://bit.ly/palmettodunestennis

South Beach Racquet & Pickleball Club - Sea Pineshttp://bit.ly/sb-raquet

Day 3: A Resort-style Getaway

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Spas

Faces Day Spahttps://facesdayspa.com

BellaDae Spahttp://www.belladaespa.com

Ahh Green Spahttp://bit.ly/ahhgreen

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Fishing Holes & Charters

Sea Pines Forest Preservehttp://bit.ly/spforest

Palmetto Dunes Lagoonhttp://bit.ly/pd-lagoon

Hilton Head Fishing Adventureshttps://www.hiltonheadfishingadventures.com

Day 4: Exploring Hilton Head by WaterHilton Head is an island that is meant to be experienced on the water. Explore the great Atlantic Ocean by fishing, kayaking, or even parasailing. You may run into a friendly group of bottlenose dolphins! Wind down the evening with a sunset cruise and dinner at one of the island’s best seafood restaurants. If you aren’t sure what to order, you can never go wrong with a savory bowl of Carolina-style shrimp and grits!

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Cruises

Outside Hilton Headhttps://www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Vagabond Cruisehttps://www.vagabondcruise.com

Guided Adventures & Water Sport Rentals

Outside Hilton Head (Kayak, SUP, and powerboat rentals + guided tours)

https://www.outsidehiltonhead.com

Saltmarsh Paddle Tours (Kayak and SUP rentals + guided tours)https://www.saltmarshpaddle.com

Kayak Hilton Head (Canoe, kayak, and boat tours) https://kayakhiltonhead.com

Island Skiff Adventure Tours (Dolphin and eco-tours) https://islandskifftours.com

Island Head Water Sports (Parasailing tours)https://islandheadhhi.com

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Fun Activities for the Kids

Pirates of Hilton Head Boat Cruisehttps://www.piratesofhiltonhead.com/

Commander Zodiac Kids Camp http://www.commanderzodiac.com

Lawton Stables (Horseback riding and petting zoo)http://www.lawtonstables.com

Zipline Hilton Head and Aerial Adventurehttps://ziplinehiltonhead.com

Surf Camphttp://bit.ly/hh-surf-camp

Seafood Restaurants

The Sea Shackhttp://bit.ly/theseashack

Catch 22https://www.catch22hhi.com

Marleys Island Grillehttps://www.marleyshhi.com

Day 5: Dive into History and the ArtsWhen you take your time to explore the history of the South Carolina Lowcountry, you’ll gain a new appreciation for Hilton Head. Enhance your vacation with a trip down the Gullah Heritage Trail, and wander beneath the ancient oak trees of Daufuskie Island. Stop by a local deli for a leisurely lunch afterward!

Historic Landmarks & Museums

Stoney-Baynard Ruins - Sea Pineshttp://bit.ly/stoneybaynard

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Parkhttp://exploremitchelville.org/

Coastal Discovery Museum (Former plantation home)https://www.coastaldiscovery.org

The Sandbox - Children’s Museumhttps://www.thesandbox.org

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Guided History Tours

Gullah Heritage Trail Tours

Coastal Discovery Museum - Guided and self-guided tours of Hilton Head Island

http://bit.ly/cdmtours

Tour Daufuskie - An island history and artisans tour http://bit.ly/daufuskie

Mitchelville Freedom Parkhttp://exploremitchelville.org

Art Galleries

Art League of Hilton Head Galleryhttps://www.artleaguehhi.org

Nash Gallery - Shelter Cove Marinahttps://www.nashgallery.com

Endangered Arts - South Island Squarehttp://www.endangeredarts.com

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The Best Places for Lunch

Marleys Shrimp and Burger Shackhttps://www.marleyshhi.com/shrimp-shack/

San Miguel’shttp://www.sanmiguels.com/

It’s Greek to Mehttp://itsgreektomehhi.com/

Fat Baby’shttp://www.fatbabyspizza.com/

Reilley’shttps://www.reilleyshiltonhead.com/

Day 6: Hilton Head by NightNo trip to Hilton Head is complete without experiencing the nightlife. Dance beneath the stars and take in the easy listenings of beach music by night. Top off the evening with craft cocktails and oceanfront dining at one of the island’s top restaurants.

Wineries, Breweries, & Wine Bars

Twisted Corkhttp://www.twistedcorkwinebar.com

Red Fishhttps://www.redfishofhiltonhead.com

Hilton Head Breweryhttps://hiltonheaddistillery.com/

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Live Music & Dancing

Jazz Cornerhttp://www.thejazzcorner.com

The Rooftop Barhttps://www.therooftophhi.com

One Hot Mama’shttps://www.onehotmamas.com

Tiki Huthttp://tikihuthhi.com

Ruby Lee’s South https://www.rubyleessouth.com/

The Best Craft Cocktails

Pool Bar Jim’s at the Sea Crest Resorthttp://bit.ly/poolbarjims

Chow Daddy’shttp://www.chowdaddys.com

Jane Bistro & Barhttps://janehhi.com

Oceanfront Dining

Coast Oceanfront Dininghttp://www.coastoceanfrontdining.com

Hudson’s Seafood House On The Dockshttp://www.hudsonsonthedocks.com

Fishcamp on Broad Creekhttps://www.fishcamphhi.com

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Day 7: A Rainy Day ItineraryIn preparation of rain or too much sun on your shoulders, it’s always good to have a list of rainy day activities at hand. Try your hand at painting, relax with a day of shopping, or spend quality time with your family at the arcade!

Shopping

Coligny Plazahttp://colignyplaza.com

Shelter Cove Center/Marinahttp://www.welcometosheltercove.com

Tanger Outletshttp://bit.ly/tangerhh

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Arcades and Games

Station 300 Bowling (Bluffton)https://www.station300.com

Adventure Covehttps://adventurecove.com

Bristol Sports Parkhttp://bit.ly/bristolsportshh

Theaters

Park Plaza Cinemahttp://bit.ly/parkplazacinema

Coligny Theatrehttp://colignytheatre.com

Northridge Cinema 10http://bit.ly/northridgecinema10

Unique Indoor Attractions

The Sandbox Children’s Museumhttps://www.thesandbox.org

The Art Cafehttps://www.artcafehhi.com

Wine & Design (Bluffton)http://bit.ly/winedesignbluffton

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Fun Facts, Local Tips, & Insider Info

Did You Know?

May through October is loggerhead turtle nesting season on Hilton Head. During this time, baby turtles use the moonlight to navigate their way to the ocean. Houses and buildings that are visible from the beach must turn off their lights and close their drapes at night.

Bottlenose dolphins are frequent sightings on Hilton Head.

These creatures are extremely intelligent, friendly, and social. One may approach your boat to say, “Hi!” Please remember that feeding the dolphins is illegal.

Hilton Head Island is home to over 12 miles of sandy beaches and 108 miles of paved bike paths!

It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

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How to Enjoy Summer Like the Locals

Family concerts take place each night in the summer.

Performances are at Gregg Russell, under the Liberty Oak in Harbourtown, and at Shannon Tanner at Shelter Cove Harbour.

Every Tuesday in the summer, firework shows and displays take place at Shelter Cove Marina.

Harbourfest is also an exciting Tuesday event at the marina! You can look forward to live music, family-friendly activities, local vendor booths, and more.

Unique Activities

Yoga on the beach is a fun way to stay active during your vacation.

Classes are available each Saturday and Sunday morning near Coligny Plaza Beach Park.

If you and the kids would like to learn more about golf, check out the International Junior Golf Academy Summer Golf Camps.

For a customized Lowcountry adventure, try out Outside Hilton Head.

You choose from a number of experiences that will show you a different side of Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas.

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