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Hilton Head
Long known as a golfer's paradise, Hilton Head Island is heaven for any type of sports enthusiast. Tennis, volleyball, polo, championship golf on some of the best fairways in the United States - those are just a few athletic options. In fact, the island plays host to many prestigious sporting events throughout the year. All of it surrounded by sunny beaches and lush greenery. In between games or matches, explore Hilton Head's natural wonders. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve offers a close-up look at a swamp without having to get mucky. Raised boardwalks provide a protected path for pedestrians. And don't miss the colorful Harbourtown Lighthouse, the island's icon. Choose from a number of first-class resorts and hotels to experience it all.
 
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
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The Beachwalk Hotel & Condominiums
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
GolfGolf
Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines: This famed public golf course is one of the best-loved spots on the PGA tour. Harbour Town's red and white lighthouse is a well-known landmark on this challenging course.
Address: 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 888-807-6873
Palmetto Dunes Plantation: This Arthur Hill-designed par 72 resort course stretches 6,651 yards, offering a challenge to pros and beginners alike.
Address: 7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 843-785-1138
Greens fee
Oyster Reef Golf Club: This challenging, but not threatening, golf course features a collection of interesting holes including one with a beautiful coastal marsh as a backdrop.
Address: 155 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 843 681 7717
Greens fee
Bloody Point Golf Course: Don't let the name fool you: this 18-hole golf course at par-72 has a playable layout and is perfect for golfers of any level.
Address: 421 Squire Pope Rd , Daufuskie Island, South Carolina
Phone: 800 648 6778
Greens fee
Nature centerNature center
Sea Pines Forest Preserve: Walk through mushy swamps on elevated boardwalks at this 400-acre nature preserve.
Address: Southwest tip of island, accessible via U.S. 278, South End, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 843/363-1872
Admission fee
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge: Encompassing four islands and 4,000 acres, the refuge aims to preserve and protect endangered natural habitats and species. At 1,200 acres, Pinckney is the largest of the refuge's islands and the only one open to the public.
Address: Lands End Drive, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 912-652-4415
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To the lighthouseTo the lighthouse
Harbour Town Lighthouse: Serving as the centerpiece of the Sea Pines Plantation, this lighthouse structure is colored like a candy cane and features a small shop at the top.
Address: Harbourtown's yacht basin, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 803-785-3333
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Old Fort Pub: This island favorite offers succulent seafood and panoramic views.
Address: 65 Skull Creek Dr, North End, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: 843-681-2386
Signe's Bakery & Cafe: This local bakery is perfect for a quick breakfast, casual lunch or sweet treat in the afternoon.
Address: 93 Arrow Rd, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Phone: (843) 785-9118
Pound cakes are a specialty item...try the key lime version.
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
Popularity index: #1 in Hilton Head
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Marriott Barony Beach Club
Popularity index: #3 in Hilton Head
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Main Street Inn
Popularity index: #2 in Hilton Head
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Marriott's Grande Ocean
Popularity index: #5 in Hilton Head
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Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island
Popularity index: #7 in Hilton Head
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The Beachwalk Hotel & Condominiums
Popularity index: #25 in Hilton Head
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Days Inn Hilton Head
Popularity index: #27 in Hilton Head
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Recommended Reading
"Hilton Head, way ahead of its time"  USA Today, Sep 1, 2006
This famed resort area offers much more than just golf.
"Hilton Head, South Carolina"  Family Travel Files
A good "what to do" and "where to stay" for families visiting Hilton Head for the first time.
"Hilton Head Island highlights: What not to miss on your next South Carolina golf vacation"  WorldGolf.com, Oct 24, 2007
There's much more to this resort island than just world-class golf.
"Coastal culture out of Africa long ago"  SignOnSanDiego.com, Apr 15, 2007
This historic corner of South Carolina is home to a distinctive African American culture.
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