When it comes to family vacations on Hilton Head Island, our accommodations and attractions offer an ideal setting for the entire family, and there’s always something new and exciting to do. It’s no wonder Hilton Head Island has been recognized as one of the top 10 family vacation spots in the country.
Bask in over 12 miles of pristine stretches of sand and warm waterand days filled with sunshine. The waters surrounding Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are perfect for kayaking, diving, surfing, and numerous other activities above and below the surface.
One of the most popular activities on Hilton Head Island is biking in an incredibly beautiful setting. With more than 60 miles of trails covering the Island, there isn’t a place your family can’t go on a bike, including the beach!With nearly 30 bicycle rental shops offering approximately 15,000 bicycles for rent, the wheels are always in motion on Hilton Head Island!
Many of Hilton Head’s public and private golf courses have been sculpted by such golf course architect legends as Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, promising a great time on the fairway during your Hilton Head Island vacation. Each golf course has its own set of unique characteristics and challenges to keep even the most skilled player motivated. Many golf courses feature highly recognized golf schools that can help improve your game with state-of-the-art tools and helpful tips.
Check out spectacular views of Hilton Head Island beaches from high above the water while parasailing, or go water skiing, jet skiing, fishing and windsurfing. Sail along the shoreline, head out on a dolphin tour or go for a sunset cruise around the island. Skim along the coast on a windsurfer. Each of these activities is a great way to enjoy our subtropical climate and warm waters.
Choose your adventure! Take a kayak tour; learn to stand-up paddleboard; take a tour of Daufuskie Island; charter a fishing boat; go kayak fishing or deep sea fishing; rent a surf board; take a Dolphin watching cruise; or take a bike tour. There is something for every age and plenty of rentals available.
Soar over magnificent live oaks with beautiful Broad Creek, boats, marshes and dolphins as your stunning backdrop on a Zip Line, with heights up to 75 ft. including a dual cable, racing zip line finale—plus climb suspended sky bridges and an aerial staircase.
The beauty and Gullah history of the Island has inspired a vibrant arts and cultural scene with art galleries, museums, and musical entertainment from traditional to contemporary. Artists,authors, sculptors, dancers, actors, and musicians from this arearegularly receive regional and national acclaim for their work.
Hilton Head Islandand Bluffton have some of the best shopping anywhere – with 200 outlet shops and six marina villages, each with its own eclectic mix of stores and restaurants, as well as a variety of unique boutiques and some of the nation’s most recognized retail chains, antique stores, specialty gift shops, gourmet stores, and jewelers.
Visit Hilton Head Island for the very best in South Carolina family vacations.
