outdoor activities on hilton head island
A visit to America’s Favorite Island isn’t complete without spending a little time outside. Here, you can explore the Spanish moss-draped walkways that wind their way across the island, take time to perfect your golf game on the links, or spend the day relaxing in the Lowcountry with your toes in the sand and a book in your hand as the waves gently lap along the shore. Whatever makes the outdoors great for you, you’ll find it here on Hilton Head Island.
At this time of year, days on Hilton Head Island are beautiful, while the nights are relaxing and comfortable—making it the perfect time to step outside and take in everything the Island has to offer. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor activities that you can’t miss on your next visit.
Daufuskie Island: Paradise Beyond
A short ferry ride away from Hilton Head Island, nestled along the South Carolina coast, is what can only be described as Paradise Beyond.
Daufuskie Island, South Carolina is steeped in a simpler time. Once considered the Martha’s Vineyard of the South, ancient oaks and Spanish moss decorate the Island’s dirt roads (there are very few paved roads on the island) and white sand beaches dot the coast. The Island’s rich history is well-preserved and celebrated as a rich outpost of the Gullah people. There’s a reason Daufuskie was recently named one of The Most Underrated Islands in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, and you should discover it for yourself. Read on to inspire your trip back in time.
2018's summer beach reads for your hilton head island vacation
Summertime means beach time. That’s a fact.
Embracing #LowcountryLife is all about taking life at a peaceful pace. School’s out. Vacation mode is on. It’s time to disconnect, reconnect with family and chill out on some of America’s favorite stretches of beach, right here on Hilton Head Island.
Lowcountry Love: Your Dream Beach Wedding on Hilton Head Island
So you’ve decided on a beach wedding—congratulations! Hilton Head Island is the perfect place to say “I Do” next to the ocean blue. Voted one of the top 10 family beaches in the U.S., Hilton Head Island offers 12 miles of pristine beaches within easy walking distance of top-rated restaurants and resorts, championship golf courses, and photo-worthy landscapes draped in Lowcountry charm.
Guide to biking and dining on hilton head island
Historic plantations, top-rated restaurants, and world-renowned beaches—all surrounded by the ocean and connected by miles of stunning trails. Just the mention of Hilton Head Island conjures up images of Lowcountry boils, miles of rolling shoreline, and a dense canopy of fragrant pines. Really though, there’s only two things you need to know about Hilton Head Island: You can get nearly anywhere here by bike, and that we love to eat.
Alexander’s restaurant summer watermelon salad
INGREDIENTS FOR BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Creole Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 ea. shallot
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Cup Blended oil (75% Canola, 25% Extra Virgin Olive oil)
