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Experiencing Hilton Head Island’s world-renowned golf courses might be the reason for your trip to the Lowcountry, but it’s not the only activity to entertain you during your stay.

 

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Hilton Head Island has 12 miles of the cleanest, safest public beaches found anywhere on the East Coast, and the beaches along the Lowcountry coastline are without equal. There are a number of beach-access locations, which have ample parking, restroom facilities and beach rentals, as well as lifeguards on duty during the peak vacation months. A good game of volleyball will not be hard to find.

The area’s many marinas are some of the Southeast’s finest, featuring a plethora of watercraft rentals. Most offer sightseeing cruises, dolphin-watching charters, dinner cruises and offshore fishing expeditions.

Anglers will also find great fishing at many other locations, including surf fishing in designated areas. The waters are teeming with sea trout, red drum, flounder and channel bass. A little farther out, you’ll find larger game fish including mackerel, cobia, white marlin and sailfish. A little tamer are the numerous ponds and lagoons, which are brimming with a variety of catches, while the creeks and tributaries are excellent spots for crabbing and shrimping. The Golf Island has now partnered with Triple Threat Fishing tours to offer you another island experience.Triple Threat offers you a high performance fishing and thrill rides experiance on their new 34' Fountain Center Concole boat. This boat featues triple engines of 825hp with a tope spead of 75 mph. This boat is fast, furious, fun and safe?

What Triple Threat can offer for fishing is that you get to spend more time at the hot spot because you get there in HALF the time. They can go inshore, offshore and gulf stream fishing.

And if you don't feel like catching the big one, just fo for a thrill ride, dolphin cruise or romantic sunset cruise. Experience the excitement aboard one of the fastest and hottest boats in the area! Call the Golf Island Call Center to set-up a fishing excursion or the thrill ride of a lifetime!

There are more than 200 tennis courts on the island, as well as miles of trails dedicated to jogging, walking and all other non-motorized traffic. In addition, several stables offer horseback riding and instruction. Eco-tours include guided beach walks and wildlife refuge exploration. There are also tours that highlight the area’s many historic sites.

For the less mobile-minded, the island features several cinemas, theatre productions and art galleries and local craft shops. For the entire family, the island features numerous miniature golf courses and arcades.

With more than 300 shops in 30-plus areas, Hilton Head and its environs offers a fertile ground for shopping opportunities, from fashionable boutiques to outlet malls.

The area offers a variety of events, festivals and celebrations that highlight the local culture, seasons and fares. Among the most popular is SpringFest. All March long, the island shows off its affinity for wine, seafood, chili, ribs, wings and chocolate, to name just a few. Another noteworthy celebration is the annual Beaufort Water Festival, which is held in mid-July.

With more than 200 restaurants, visitors have no problem finding just the right place to go for the meal of the hour.

Following dinner, there are numerous entertainment choices to ensure a good time for all. The Lowcountry is home to a wide variety of nightclubs, from laid-back piano bars and jazz clubs to more active spots featuring sports or music and dancing. There is a spot to fit any taste or mood.

Golf may well be the single most popular recreational activity in the Hilton Head area, but that’s only the beginning of your family’s or foursome’s fun-filled Lowcountry vacation.

Hilton Head Island alone has 12 miles of the cleanest, safest public beaches found anywhere, and the beaches that dot this stretch of Lowcountry coastline are world-renowned. There are a number of beach-access locations that have ample parking, restroom facilities and beach chair, bicycle and sailboat rentals, as well as lifeguards on duty during the peak vacation months. And you can be assured that a good game of volleyball will not be hard to find.

The area’s many marinas are some of the Southeast’s finest, featuring power boat, sailboat, kayak, catamaran, parasailing and jet ski rentals. Most also offer sightseeing cruises, dolphin-watching charters, dinner cruises and off-shore fishing expeditions.

Anglers will also find great fishing at many other locations, including surf fishing in designated areas. The waters around the Lowcountry are teeming with sea trout, red drum, ladyfish, flounder and channel bass. A little farther out, you will find larger game fish including wahoo, mackerel, crevalle jack, cobia, white marlin and sailfish. A little tamer for younger anglers, the numerous ponds and lagoons are brimming with a variety of species of fish, while the creeks and tributaries are excellent spots for crabbing and shrimping.

There are more than 200 tennis courts on the island featuring clay, grass and hard surfaces. Bicycle and rollerblade rentals are available, and the island offers miles of trails dedicated to jogging, walking and all other non-motorized traffic. In addition, several area stables offer horseback riding and equestrian instruction. Eco-tours – on foot, on bikes and on kayaks – include guided beach walks and wildlife refuge exploration. There are also tours that highlight the area’s many historic sites to round out the diverse array of activities.

For the less mobile-minded, the island features several movie cinemas, or more formally, theatres and art galleries. For something to do that is both engaging and entertaining for the entire family, the island features numerous miniature golf courses and arcades.

The Hilton Head area offers a fertile ground for shopping opportunities. With over 300 shops in over 30 areas, you stand a good chance of finding just what you are looking for. The great selection is dazzling, ranging from exclusive boutiques, malls and factory outlets to stores specializing in discounted brand name equipment, collectibles and custom-made clubs. There are numerous art galleries as well as havens for local crafts and confections.

Throughout the year, the area offers a variety of events, festivals and celebrations that offer a sample of the local culture, seasons and fares. Possibly one of the most popular is a string of events in March that kicks off the season, known as SpringFest. Throughout the month, the island shows off its connections and affinity for wine, seafood, chili, ribs, wings and chocolate, to name just a few.

Another noteworthy celebration is the annual Beaufort Water Festival, which is held in mid-July. This celebration of the coastal lifestyle features activities and attractions that feature food, crafts, regattas and entertainment.

Great restaurants and exciting evening entertainment are a big part of the area’s international reputation as a complete vacation destination. With more than 200 restaurants located all over the island, and hundreds more in the immediate area, visitors have no problem finding just the right place to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare.

The area is laced with marshes and estuaries – fresh seafood is not surprisingly the regional specialty. Shrimp, scallops, oysters, blue crabs, stone crabs and fish are taken from the local waters in the morning and served on your table that night. Prepared by award-winning chefs using both traditional and uniquely Lowcountry recipes, a seafood feast is often one of the most memorable events of any vacation.

Of course, local menus offer much more than just great seafood, and include European, Oriental, Mexican and Caribbean cuisines, as well as All-American favorites. Hilton Head boasts its own microbrewery and cigar bar, as well as original cuisine and sports bars and grills. Whether you choose upscale ambience or an open-fire cookout, the tradition at most local eateries is a relaxed atmosphere where couples, families and groups can enjoy their meals in comfort.

After dinner there are numerous entertainment choices to ensure a good time for all. The Lowcountry is home to a wide variety of night clubs, from laid-back piano bars and jazz clubs to more active spots featuring sports or music and dancing – you can rest assured that there is a spot to suit every taste. However you enjoy spending your after-dinner hours, there’s never a dull night on Hilton Head Island.

 

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