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Everything You Need To Know About Hilton Head Island Dolphins

When visiting Hilton Head Island, it’s not hard to spot the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. We know that getting up close and personal with these playful creatures is on nearly everyone’s bucket list, so read on to find out how to stop dreaming, and start planning!

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Recreation

Everything You Need To Know About Hilton Head Island Sea Turtles

Something magical happens every summer on the shores of Hilton Head Island’s beaches. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle, the ancient mariner of the sea, emerges from the Atlantic Ocean to nest and lay her eggs. If you’re visiting Hilton Head Island from May through October, you just might luck out and see the hatchlings, or their tracks, in the sand. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gets locals and vacationers excited for the possible sightings each year!

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Dining

4 Must-Try Lowcountry Coffee Shops

With so much to see and do in Hilton Head Island, proper fuel is a key part of getting ready for your next Lowcountry adventure. Luckily, there are some incredible local coffee shops and cafes in Hilton Head that have everything you need to kick off your day caffeinated, relax with a mid-afternoon snack, or dine in style with friends old and new. Here are some of our favorites.

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Recreation

Trails For Days: Where to Hike on Hilton Head Island

We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Hilton Head Island is best experienced in the open air. Sunrise strolls on the beach. Breezy bike rides along Spanish moss-draped paths. Sunsets on the salt marsh. America’s Favorite Island’s charm is in its natural wonder, and there’s no better time to get outside than the fall and winter months.

Fair-weather weekends are great for a leisurely hike, and there’s no better place to take a nature break than Hilton Head Island. But where should you go, and how long should you plan for? Don’t fret. We rounded up a few hiking hotspots for your walking pleasure. Spend the day hiking or biking one of our favorite nature trails below, and then indulge in some delicious Southern cuisine in the evening guilt-free. 

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Wellness

Exploring the audubon newhall preserve

“We came here six years ago,” began Ula Li, “We liked it so much, we had to come back. It’s just as beautiful as we remembered it.” Li and her husband are sitting on a bench overlooking the Audubon Newhall Preserve pond. They are admiring a sunning alligator. “Plus, in Delaware we don’t have alligators.”

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7 Family-Friendly Resorts to Stay on Hilton Head Island

The hardest part is done—you chose the destination for your family vacation (a fantastic choice, by the way!) and now you need to decide where to stay. Read on to learn about 7 family-friendly resorts on Hilton Head Island.

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