Location: Hilton Head
Top Things to do in Hilton Head
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Hilton Head, South Carolina (SC)
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.
Restaurants in Hilton Head
1. Hilton Head Island Birding Trail
2. Lowcountry Celebration Park
3. Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,141 reviews
Reviewed By JoniSBrown - Charlotte, United States
My favorite thing to do in Sea Pines, where is do vacation rentals, is to ride bikes, walk or run the trail system. They are well maintained, well marked and long enough to satisfy any level of exercise ability. A great way to spend time with friends and family.
4. Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
For parents and grandparents it is easy to park here and for kids so much to do and enjoy. Spending time with children on Hilton Head Island this is a destination to visit at least once.
5. Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,231 reviews
Walk through mushy swamps on elevated boardwalks at this 400-acre nature preserve.
Reviewed By VerdiA - Duluth, United States
Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a great family outing, it has terrific and extensive bike trails, beaches, rental homes, and great places to eat as well as sights to see. There is a fee to enter but I understand it is for the upkeep and reforestation project. You can rent bikes and have them deliver them to your rental, beach and umbrella rental as well. You can also ride your bike on the beach. The pristine forest is well maintained and kept.
6. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
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.
Reviewed By justinw421
have comfortable walking shows, this place has a ton of walking paths, tons of birds and aviary life, they have a alligator in the ibis pond, lots to look at, tons of wetlands, be prepared for physical exertion, there is no restrooms, no water. There are a ton of mosquitoes, be forewarned, they will; swarm you, if you stop for even a second, cover yourself, and use repellent liberally.
7. Coligny Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,141 reviews
Reviewed By woodyt2014 - Dover, United States
This is a beautiful beach with white sand the life guards are very watchful and friendly the town provides clean restrooms shower and changing stalls along with hanging porch swings and seating if you have small ones they will love the fountain
8. Singleton Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ShariH81
We stayed at a condo on Singleton Beach for the week before Memorial Day and spent most of our waking hours on the beach walking, riding our bikes, relaxing or people watching. We LOVE this area. The beach is wide & we were able to walk and ride our bikes for a long distance in both directions. While there are a few parks providing public access to this beach, it was not too congested while we were there. It was nice to see people of all ages enjoying the sun, water, sand and nice breeze. There were a few people fishing off of the beach, but not near others. We watched 2 catch small sharks and another battle something that we presume was a stingray though, after 25 min. of watching, we didn't see if he ever reeled his catch in. We were there during the time period that the loggerhead turtles come onto the beach to nest. Each morning, we were on the beach early & saw tracks, but missed seeing any turtles. Next time, we'll go out during the nightly high tide regardless of the early hour. We enjoyed exploring the area where the ocean water pours into a marsh (seeing the masses of fiddler crabs) and seeing clams during low tide down the beach quite a ways near Mitchelville Freedom Park. We hope to return to Hilton Head again and will plan on staying at a condo on Singleton Beach again.
9. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort's Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is Hilton Head Island's largest deep-water yacht basin. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina offers waterfront dining, shopping and spectacular sunsets over Broad Creek. Also enjoy seasonal live music and events. Shelter Cove Harbour is also home to HarbourFest, an island tradition for over 25 years. HarbourFest takes place mid-June through mid-August with a special fireworks display on select Tuesday nights.Guests at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina can enjoy a variety of activities, water sports, crabbing, fishing, sailing, dinner cruises and much more.
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
The beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina always make a nice destination especially walking from the Palmetto Dunes villas. The boats look the part adding to the marine charm of this area. There is a boating store at the end of walking promenade and many boats offer charters and rentals. Visitors stroll here, bikers bike, during Thanksgiving weekend a "choo-choo train" shuttle was a major attraction for the kids. There are several good restaurants in the immediate area. Fun destination with so much to do.
10. Mitchelville Freedom Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By U1568UAjeffreym - Hilton Head, United States
This park, formerly Fish Haul Park, is a combination of historical displays on the Civil War era Mitchelville Community of former African American slaves and a nature park with a board walk into a salt marsh (a great place to catch a cool breeze on a hot day) and a stretch of beach on Port Royal Sound which is among the island's best locations for birding. We visit almost monthly and have seen everything from eagles and osprey to sandpipers, wimbrel and black skimmers.
