Hilton Head Island Guidebook

Amber & Brian
Amber & Brian
Hilton Head Island Guidebook

Sightseeing

free admission and fascinating for adults and children alike
9 locals recommend
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center
310 Okatie Hwy
9 locals recommend
free admission and fascinating for adults and children alike
133 locals recommend
Harbour Town
133 locals recommend
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
30 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Jarvis Creek Park
100 Jarvis Park Rd
17 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Burkes Beach
60 Burkes Beach Rd
15 locals recommend
Singleton Beach
14 locals recommend
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf St
14 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Old Town Bluffton - Bluffton
5759 Guilford Pl
18 locals recommend
check out groupon for deals! Great value and fun for all ages.
8 locals recommend
Captain Mark's Dolphin Watch Cruises
9 Harbourside Ln
8 locals recommend
check out groupon for deals! Great value and fun for all ages.
No words can explain this phenomenon. Many have been coming for years. My husband's favorite childhood memories are now our growing family's too! Taking your kids to his show is like passing an heirloom. It means something special to you, and you want to share the uncontrollable laughter you can only find under this tree. Greg's songs are funny, and his life story is even better. Be sure not to miss when in Harbortown and you'll never want to miss it again. The hardest nut is sure to crack up, even your teenager (I promise!)
7 locals recommend
Greg Russell Concerts
Harbortown Club Villas
7 locals recommend
No words can explain this phenomenon. Many have been coming for years. My husband's favorite childhood memories are now our growing family's too! Taking your kids to his show is like passing an heirloom. It means something special to you, and you want to share the uncontrollable laughter you can only find under this tree. Greg's songs are funny, and his life story is even better. Be sure not to miss when in Harbortown and you'll never want to miss it again. The hardest nut is sure to crack up, even your teenager (I promise!)
12 locals recommend
Chaplin Community Park
11 Castnet Dr
12 locals recommend

Food Scene

Great outdoor atmosphere, live music daily.
42 locals recommend
Old Town Dispensary
15 Captains Cove
42 locals recommend
Great outdoor atmosphere, live music daily.
Great food. We love the family style meals served for lunch and dinner
21 locals recommend
Bullies BBQ
3 Regency Pkwy
21 locals recommend
Great food. We love the family style meals served for lunch and dinner
HAROLD'S DINER "Eat here or we both starve" Located at: ​641 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, SC Hours: Mon - Sat 7:30am - 3pm Breakfast: 7:30am - 11am ​Lunch: 11am - 3pm Phone: (843) 384-7855 *this place is tiny and suggested for small groups and couple's**
27 locals recommend
Harold's Diner
641 William Hilton Pkwy
27 locals recommend
HAROLD'S DINER "Eat here or we both starve" Located at: ​641 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, SC Hours: Mon - Sat 7:30am - 3pm Breakfast: 7:30am - 11am ​Lunch: 11am - 3pm Phone: (843) 384-7855 *this place is tiny and suggested for small groups and couple's**
Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge Hilton Head
840 William Hilton Pkwy

Food Scene

53 locals recommend
Java Burrito Company
1000 William Hilton Pkwy
53 locals recommend
Nostalgic bar and grille located oceanfront of the Hilton Head Resort. While walking or biking the beach from any other resort, stop and hydrate with one of Coco's signature cocktails. Try my brother-in-law's favorite,,, Coco's Category 5 Hurricane!!!
40 locals recommend
Coco's on the Beach
663 William Hilton Pkwy
40 locals recommend
Nostalgic bar and grille located oceanfront of the Hilton Head Resort. While walking or biking the beach from any other resort, stop and hydrate with one of Coco's signature cocktails. Try my brother-in-law's favorite,,, Coco's Category 5 Hurricane!!!
74 locals recommend
The Jazz Corner
1000 William Hilton Pkwy
74 locals recommend
Great for lunch. Walk or bike from the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort
20 locals recommend
Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
51 New Orleans Rd
20 locals recommend
Great for lunch. Walk or bike from the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort
local cuisine and southern flair. live blues and jazz music nightly. Check out their martini and cigar bar next door after dinner.
6 locals recommend
Ruby Lee's South
19 Dunnagans Alley
6 locals recommend
local cuisine and southern flair. live blues and jazz music nightly. Check out their martini and cigar bar next door after dinner.

Things to do on the resort

Our resort's onsite sports bar!
25 locals recommend
Coconutz Sportz Bar
40 Folly Field Rd
25 locals recommend
Our resort's onsite sports bar!
Onsite Beachfront bar and grill, and ice cream! located next to pool with ocean views. Check out Jamaica Mon'z ice cream shack open seasonally, provides ice cream and snow cones for the kids!
24 locals recommend
Jamaica Joe'z
40 Folly Field Rd
24 locals recommend
Onsite Beachfront bar and grill, and ice cream! located next to pool with ocean views. Check out Jamaica Mon'z ice cream shack open seasonally, provides ice cream and snow cones for the kids!
Onsite family restaurant. Open seasonally
7 locals recommend
Gators Pizza & Wings
40 Folly Field Rd
7 locals recommend
Onsite family restaurant. Open seasonally
Talk to our onsite tennis pro, take a lesson, rent a court or play some pickleball. Onsite gym located here as well as our large and newly equiped playground, basketball courts and grill/picnic area!
10 locals recommend
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort
40 Folly Field Rd
10 locals recommend
Talk to our onsite tennis pro, take a lesson, rent a court or play some pickleball. Onsite gym located here as well as our large and newly equiped playground, basketball courts and grill/picnic area!
Located just down the block from the resort off the foot path. Just opened in summer 2023. Awesome beach vibe, great food and fun cocktails
Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen
Located just down the block from the resort off the foot path. Just opened in summer 2023. Awesome beach vibe, great food and fun cocktails

Beach Bikes & Chair/ Umbrella Rental Services

great service, free delivery and pickup!
8 locals recommend
Mike's Bikes Bicycle Rentals
136 Beach City Rd
8 locals recommend
great service, free delivery and pickup!
Shore Beach Service rents umbrellas, chairs, body boards, kayaks, and sailboats on the beaches of Hilton Head Island. They are the only company on the island that sets the equipment up for you daily. They can be found at numerous rental locations up & down the beach In addition, Shore Beach Service can set up equipment anywhere else along the beach upon request. http://www.shorebeach.com/index.php/rentals
12 locals recommend
Shore Beach Services
116 Arrow Rd
12 locals recommend
Shore Beach Service rents umbrellas, chairs, body boards, kayaks, and sailboats on the beaches of Hilton Head Island. They are the only company on the island that sets the equipment up for you daily. They can be found at numerous rental locations up & down the beach In addition, Shore Beach Service can set up equipment anywhere else along the beach upon request. http://www.shorebeach.com/index.php/rentals
Great local shop offering bike rentals
9 locals recommend
The Bike Doctor Hilton Head
80 Beach City Rd
9 locals recommend
Great local shop offering bike rentals
Lowsea Bike, Beach and Baby Rental
25 New Orleans Rd
12 locals recommend

Grocery Stores & Local Markets

42 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Located within walking/biking distance of the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis (3miles) and Hilton Head 4 Seasons Resort (1mile) Best prices on the island for groceries, produce, wine and beer. They also have a great selection of beach equipment including sunscreen, beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and toys.
89 locals recommend
Kroger
42 Shelter Cove Ln
89 locals recommend
42 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Located within walking/biking distance of the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis (3miles) and Hilton Head 4 Seasons Resort (1mile) Best prices on the island for groceries, produce, wine and beer. They also have a great selection of beach equipment including sunscreen, beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and toys.
42 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Located within walking/biking distance of the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis (3miles) and Hilton Head 4 Seasons Resort (1mile) Hidden beneath a canopy of tress, I guarantee you'll never see another Walmart like this one! Great place to grab goceries, produce, wine and beer. They also have a great selection of beach equipment including sunscreen, beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and toys.
54 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
25 Pembroke Dr
54 locals recommend
42 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Located within walking/biking distance of the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis (3miles) and Hilton Head 4 Seasons Resort (1mile) Hidden beneath a canopy of tress, I guarantee you'll never see another Walmart like this one! Great place to grab goceries, produce, wine and beer. They also have a great selection of beach equipment including sunscreen, beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and toys.
Fantastic fresh and local seafood market. This little shack offers great advice on what to buy. Make some delicious dinners while visiting Hilton Head!
11 locals recommend
Barnacle Bill's Fresh Seafood
614 William Hilton Pkwy
11 locals recommend
Fantastic fresh and local seafood market. This little shack offers great advice on what to buy. Make some delicious dinners while visiting Hilton Head!

Local Fun for the Adults

An absolute must for anyone 21 years or older. Located inside Seapines (gate fee $8 per car required if not using an UBER)
15 locals recommend
Salty Dog Happy Hour Cruise
232 S Sea Pines Dr
15 locals recommend
An absolute must for anyone 21 years or older. Located inside Seapines (gate fee $8 per car required if not using an UBER)
Check out the best kept secret on the island. My personal fav to kick off a date or girls night, or before heading down to the Salty Dog happy hour cruise. Roller's SPEAK EASY won't disappoint. Enjoy a bottle of wine or by the glass, extensive craft beers along with a cheese and charcuterie plate white sitting at their wine bar, private booth, or sunny patio on a beautiful Hilton Head afternoon. https://www.rollerswineandspirits.com/
6 locals recommend
Rollers Wine & Spirits Palmetto Bay Road
9 Palmetto Bay Rd
6 locals recommend
Check out the best kept secret on the island. My personal fav to kick off a date or girls night, or before heading down to the Salty Dog happy hour cruise. Roller's SPEAK EASY won't disappoint. Enjoy a bottle of wine or by the glass, extensive craft beers along with a cheese and charcuterie plate white sitting at their wine bar, private booth, or sunny patio on a beautiful Hilton Head afternoon. https://www.rollerswineandspirits.com/
Check out the best kept secret on the island. My personal fav to kick off a date or girls night, or before heading down to the Salty Dog happy hour cruise. Roller's SPEAK EASY won't disappoint. Enjoy a bottle of wine or by the glass, extensive craft beers along with a cheese and charcuterie plate white sitting at their wine bar, private booth, or sunny patio on a beautiful Hilton Head afternoon. https://www.rollerswineandspirits.com/
6 locals recommend
Rollers Wine & Spirits Palmetto Bay Road
9 Palmetto Bay Rd
6 locals recommend
Check out the best kept secret on the island. My personal fav to kick off a date or girls night, or before heading down to the Salty Dog happy hour cruise. Roller's SPEAK EASY won't disappoint. Enjoy a bottle of wine or by the glass, extensive craft beers along with a cheese and charcuterie plate white sitting at their wine bar, private booth, or sunny patio on a beautiful Hilton Head afternoon. https://www.rollerswineandspirits.com/
28 locals recommend
Hilton Head Brewing Company
1 Cardinal Rd
28 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Hilton Head Distillery
14 Cardinal Rd
21 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Island Winery
15 Cardinal Rd
13 locals recommend
Cool little cluster of bars/restaurants in HHI...three of them to be exact One Hot Mamas, Reillys Irish Pub and The Lodge (hence the "triangle" part). Cool people, good drinks, fun vibes and throw a DJ or 3 in there for good measure!
6 locals recommend
The Barmuda Triangle
6 locals recommend
Cool little cluster of bars/restaurants in HHI...three of them to be exact One Hot Mamas, Reillys Irish Pub and The Lodge (hence the "triangle" part). Cool people, good drinks, fun vibes and throw a DJ or 3 in there for good measure!
Lincoln and South Brewing Company