“A golfer’s paradise.” That’s what Hilton Head Island is often called, with its 24 championship courses and beautiful year round weather. But stay a week in one of its breezy beach rentals or condo rentals and you’ll quickly realize there’s more to this Southern oasis than golf. Only 12 miles by five miles wide, Hilton Head’s sparkling sandy shoreline is considered one of the best family beaches in the United States. Beach rentals provide amazing water activities and outdoor recreation for families and friends of all ages. Gorgeous condo rentals inland offer a plethora of land pursuits for the energetic and sporty vacationer.

Spacious vacation rentals – from beachfront villas and traditional country homes to airy summer chateaus – make Hilton Head Island the ideal family getaway. With mini golf at Pirate’s Island and Adventure Cove, the grown-ups aren’t the only ones hitting the links. Condo rentals on the south end of Hilton Head are minutes from The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, offering educational play between kids and parents, like the Rhythm and Hues painting exhibit. Give the little ones a break from the sun at the indoor Island Playground, complete with inflatable slides, obstacle courses and a toddler exploration area.

Vacation rentals on Hilton Head Island also offer incredible attractions for adults and older children. Venture inland for miles of paved bike paths leading down gorgeous scenic trails. Fly along ziplines over magnificent live oaks and gaze at the boats, bogs and bottlenose dolphins residing in Broad Creek Marina. The wildlife outside your condo rental is vast and exquisite. Take a Hilton Head forest hayride to see bobcats, minks, deer, otters and eclectic species of birds, or hit the petting zoo and horseback tours at Lawton Stables.

Vacation rentals on Hilton Head Island offer a social scene that families or couples will love. The island boasts over 250 restaurants and authentic cuisine. Hudson’s Seafood House on the docks is Hilton Head’s oldest establishment, serving up the freshest of oceanic chow with astounding views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy a romantic night under the starry skies at WiseGuys, a local see-and-be-seen hotspot with an award-winning wine list. Get your southern barbecue fix from The Smokehouse, plating local favorites like Gullah rice, gumbo, fried okra and delectable peach cobbler.

Enjoy numerous recreational activities or just relax on the pristine beaches of Hilton Head Island. TripAdvisor is the only place for the best deals on beach rentals, condos, vacation homes and more.