Hilton Head City Guide Hilton Head South Carolina

Welcome to Hilton Head Island . . . . One of Hilton Head's greatest attractions is its beaches which stretch for twelve miles, inviting sun bathing, walking or water-oriented recreation. Known as one of the world's most family-friendly destinations, Hilton Head SC offers visitors many opportunities for fabulous vacations and was named one of the top ten family beaches in the country.

The island's beautiful sandy beaches are wide due to 7 1/2 foot tides which are responsible for creating the sand dunes that gently arc from beachline to land. There are five public beach accesses and one of the popular locations is Coligny Beach Park, off the traffic circle on Pope Avenue where there is a pavilion, restrooms and adjacent to a shopping and dining. South island is Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive; conveniently situation mid-island are Driessen Beach Park at the end of Bradley Beach Road; Folly Field Beach Park off Folly Field Road and Islands Beach Park off Folly Field Road.

Hilton Head Island boasts over 240 restaurants, 24 golf courses and more than 200 shops and fantasic accommodations for families to for their vacations, from large ocean front homes to full-service resorts and affordable mid-priced hotels.

The Accommodations at Hilton Head Island . . . . .Whether you are planning a golfing trip, romantic getaway, family vacation, or meeting in Hilton Head, you have come to the right place. If you are a new comer or an old timer, you'll want to check out the online hotels deals and book your room. By using the left column navigation under Hilton Head Lodging Info, you may select the areas of town to book your room within the Hilton Head Hotel Guide. Most of the available lodging by property is available by using our online room deals.

Dining at Hilton Head Island Restaurants . . . Enjoy dining out at some of Hilton Head's fabulous restaurants offering over 240 choices for dining. Take a peek at all the restaurants, cafes, and eateries that our listed in our online dining guide.

The attractions at and around Hilton Head Island . . . The landscape of the Lowcountry is hauntingly beautiful and is comprised of the four counties Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper. This area harbors a past of discovery and settlement, bloodshed of battles, agricultural riches, vast plantations, and a modern evolution concerned with preserving the fertile land and the beauty over which it was long fought. In 1663, William Hilton, an English sea captain sailing from Barbados in search of tropical lands on which to establish profitable English plantations surveyed and claimed the Hilton Head area for the British crown establishing the lagacy with his own name, Hilton's Headland. Visit our attractions section to select all the wonderful things available to do in the beautiful Hilton Head area.

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