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A is for All You Can Eat Crab Legs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Among the popular questions that visitors have about Hilton Head, we often hear \u201cWhere can I find AYCE crab legs?\u201d<\/strong> But we get it, it\u2019s an important inquiry! Head to FISH Casual Coastal Seafood<\/a> in Coligny Plaza<\/strong> from 11am-4pm on weekdays only. Prepare to come hungry, since this deal only applies if you dine in and don\u2019t intend to share with the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s get one thing straightened out: it\u2019s pronounced, \u201cBEW-fert.\u201d \u201cBOH-fert\u201d is in North Carolina. Hilton Head Island is the largest community within Beaufort County, but by no means is it all you should explore. Towns like Bluffton and the City of Beaufort are full of Lowcountry charm and are packed full of history.<\/strong> Islands like Daufuskie, Fripp, and Parris Island might ring a bell, but there are other towns, islands, and communities worth visiting. See which of your favorite movies were filmed in Beaufort County.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Located on the historic Honey Horn property, the Coastal Discovery Museum<\/a> is a Smithsonian Affiliate that highlights the island\u2019s history and culture in various indoor exhibits, while offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration.<\/strong> Free to visit, the museum does offer a wide array of scheduled talks, classes, and excursions that\u2019ll go into more detail on many topics, and often give you a hands-on learning experience. Not only is it beautiful, and great to spend the day exploring, but the Coastal Discovery Museum is known for hosting events like the Farmers Market every Tuesday morning, and some annual island favorites like the Italian Festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin<\/strong> is often sighted along Hilton Head\u2019s coastline and throughout the creeks and interior waterways. Want an almost certain opportunity to see these playful creatures? Find the best dolphin cruise for your group<\/strong><\/a> and spend the morning or afternoon navigating through the beautiful marshes between the island and Bluffton, where you can find plenty of other wildlife to watch!<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a>Read our guide to learn <\/a>more<\/a> about the local population of dolphins.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This fun escape room on the north end is great for friends and family who are looking for a challenge! Work together to figure out how to escape one of the three rooms that Escape Island<\/a> offers.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun indoor activity to escape the heat or wait out the rain<\/strong>, this is a great choice to add to your trip\u2019s itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you arrive for your vacation, you\u2019ll want to check what\u2019s happening on the island. There are some seasons where it feels like there\u2019s a lot going on, but Hilton Head always has something scheduled. From live music to annual events, and even new festivals making their debut, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A big part of the island\u2019s history and culture, the Gullah and Gullah Geechee people are descendants of the Africans enslaved to work on plantations located in coastal South Carolina, North Carolina, and even Georgia and Florida. On Hilton Head, there are multiple ways to learn more about the Gullah people.<\/strong> See exhibits at the Coastal Discovery Museum<\/strong> or the Gullah Museum<\/strong>, take a history tour of the island, or visit Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park<\/a><\/strong>. Keep an eye out for scheduled events that you won\u2019t want to miss to immerse yourself into the culture with live music and delicious food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the Harbour Town Yacht Basin within the Sea Pines property, this lighthouse<\/strong><\/a> is probably the most iconic landmark on the island.<\/strong> This red-and-white-striped beauty overlooks the Calibogue Sound and awaits you as you finish up your game on Hole 18 of Harbour Town Golf Links. Take a peak inside the ground floor gift shop to find great books and collectibles to commemorate your journey, or purchase a ticket to climb to the top and walk through hundreds of years of Hilton Head history as you ascend.<\/strong> Oh yeah, there\u2019s also some pretty amazing views and another neat gift shop at the top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common misconception is that it\u2019s actually called the \u201cinter<\/em>-coastal waterway.\u201d This extremely helpful connection of waterways is 3,000 miles in total, and Hilton Head is located on the Atlantic stretch.<\/strong> A key part in building up coastal communities\u2019 trade, it is still used commercially today, especially in the winter. During the warmer months and when the waterway is calmer, recreational use is popular\u2013and boy to we recommend it! Many of the private charters and cruise tours make good use of inlets, rivers, and creeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This award-winning jazz club is world-renowned for its live music and delicious cuisine.<\/strong> Located within the Village of Wexford, make your reservations for either the 6:30pm or 9:00pm show. Dinner is required with all reservations, and reservations are highly recommended as shows sell out fast! You can look at the upcoming shows on the Jazz Corner\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This unique dining experience blends high-end<\/strong> entertainment with a music-inspired food and drink menu. Located on the south end of the island, guests can enjoy nightly entertainment ranging from jazz, R&B, funk, and more. Check Kind of Blue\u2019s website<\/a> for upcoming events, and keep in mind that Dueling Pianos is on Tuesdays, live band karaoke<\/strong> is on Wednesdays, and another chance for karaoke after the lineup of live entertainment on Sunday evenings. Reservations are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the Lowcountry?<\/a> Is it a region of South Carolina or a way of life? It\u2019s both. You\u2019ll notice that we mention the term a lot in our articles and guides, so we always want to make sure you know exactly what we\u2019re talking about! The Lowcountry includes all of the southernmost counties in SC and is made up of picturesque coastline, forest, and marsh.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The sea islands are made up of a collection of really beautiful things, but primarily the ocean and the marsh. Sure, the pristine beaches on Hilton Head are pretty dang amazing, but the island wouldn\u2019t be the same without the beautiful greens and blues of the tidal salt marsh.<\/strong> Not only is it beautiful, but it\u2019s home to a lot of local wildlife and an important part of the region\u2019s ecosystem!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is not as fun, but helpful to know. Hilton Head happens to be in an area of the country where No-See-Ums (officially called Ceratopogonidae\u2013what a mouthful) are found year-round. These teeny tiny flying flies can bite, so if you\u2019re outside around dawn and dusk make sure you have some bug spray on hand. <\/strong>Essential oils mint and lemon also deter these near-invisible rascals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lowcountry Legacy<\/a>. There\u2019s nothing like sitting outside on a restaurant\u2019s patio overlooking the island\u2019s stunning marsh views while enjoying a plate of oysters on the half shell. These bivalves have been an instrumental part of Hilton Head and the surrounding region\u2019s development, and due to cultivation methods, you can find oysters on the menu year-round. But it\u2019s ok if you stand by the R-Rule: only eating oysters in months that have the letter \u201cR\u201d in their spelling, since that\u2019s typically when the official oyster season<\/a><\/strong> is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that your kiddos can become a pirate on Hilton Head Island?<\/strong> Sign them up with Pirates HHI,<\/a><\/strong> and they\u2019ll get to join a crew in search of some treasure along Broad Creek. Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll be able to set sail with the crew as well. And speaking of, they\u2019re not too far off in their hunt for treasure. During the Golden Age of Piracy, pirates like Blackbeard would use the Intracoastal waterway to go between Savannah and Charleston or stop in Skull Creek to clean their ship\u2019s hulls.<\/strong> Some say Blackbeard\u2019s treasure could be in North Carolina\u2026but others speculate it could be somewhere on Hilton Head. Take a history tour to find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Come on, it\u2019s your vacation!\u00a0You\u2019ll definitely want to try a few\u00a0happy hours<\/a> at our local restaurants.<\/strong>\u00a0A great way to start winding down your day after soaking in the sun, relax with a cool drink in your hand, and listen to some live music with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located inside the gates of Sea Pines, the Stoney Baynard Ruins <\/strong>is a pretty unexpected sight, especially after driving past the charming neighborhoods and pristine greens of Harbour Town Golf Links. What was once a mansion belonging to Captain Jack Stoney of Tipperary, Ireland, this historic site displays a great example of architecture using tabby concrete (a mix of water, sand, ash, and oyster shells).<\/strong> This site is free to explore on your own, just keep in mind that Sea Pines has a gate fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spartina is the type of grass found in the coastal salt marsh of Hilton Head Island.<\/strong> It\u2019s what gives the marsh its beautiful green hue, and is a<\/strong> refuge to a lot of different wildlife including birds, otters, and other creatures.<\/strong> If you\u2019re ever in a position where you can take a closer look, you\u2019ll find tiny Marsh Periwinkle Snails<\/strong> clinging to the thin pieces of Spartina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sea Turtle Patrol\u2019s mission is simple: save the sea turtles. <\/strong>Hilton Head Island\u2019s organization is authorized by South Carolina\u2019s Department of Natural Resources to monitor the island\u2019s nesting activity. The group engages locals and visitors on the importance of protecting the Loggerhead Sea Turtles in every way that we can while scouring the beaches during Sea Turtle Season (May-October) <\/a>for nests that need to be relocated, and ensuring that hatchlings have an easy journey back to the ocean. Find out how the season is doing on SeaTurtle.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s what most people visit the island for, right? Warm sunny days that are perfect for heading to the beach! While you can try to keep up with the UV index on a weather app, it\u2019s safer just to apply sunscreen (and keep reapplying when necessary) while you\u2019re spending some time in the sun. <\/strong>Nobody likes a sunburn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop anchor out of the Harbour Town Yacht Basin for all sorts of trips with Vagabond Cruise!<\/a> From specialty holiday cruises to ferries to nearby Daufuskie and Savannah, Vagabond might be the best way for you to take in the sights and enjoy an excursion out on the beautiful waterways surrounding the island.<\/strong> Book your group for a dolphin, sunset, or dinner cruise<\/strong>, or if your family is interested in fishing, a crabbing expedition or shrimp trawling cruise<\/strong> might sound more exciting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So many watersports, so little time! There are many trusted operators like Lowcountry Watersports<\/a> and Island Head Watersports<\/a> that\u2019ll allow you to get out on the water in as thrilling or as calming an experience as you\u2019d like.<\/strong> We\u2019re talking jet skis, mini boats, creek cats, kayaking, paddle boarding, parasailing\u2026the list goes on! Put on your swimsuit, grab your lifejacket, and let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is just a little PSA for those using the public pathways throughout the island: please stop at all of the crossings!<\/strong> The trails and roads on HHI can get pretty busy, so we want to make sure that everyone\u2013including local wildlife\u2013stays as safe as possible. Need bikes?<\/strong> Reserve your group some beach cruisers and other attachments from Wheelz of Hilton Head!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hilton Head Island\u2019s temperate climate is perfect for outdoor activities year-round, especially when it comes to golfing or playing tennis and pickleball.<\/strong> There are tons of top-notch golf courses<\/a> on and around the island, and there are also plenty of opportunities to play or schedule a lesson or clinic at one of the racquet clubs on the island. For more information about where to play the fastest-growing sport in the United States,<\/strong> read our guide here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nB is for Beaufort County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
C is for Coastal Discovery Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
D is for Dolphins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
E is for Escape Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
F is for Festivals and Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
G is for Gullah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
H is for Harbour Town Lighthouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I is for Intracoastal Waterway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
J is for Jazz Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
K is for Kind of Blue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
L is for Lowcountry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
M is for Marsh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
N is for No-See-Ums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
O is for Oysters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
P is for Pirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q is for the Quest for the Best Happy Hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
R is for Ruins\u2026Stoney Baynard Ruins, that is!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
S is for Spartina Grass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
T is for Turtle Patrol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
U is for UV Rays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
V is for Vagabond Cruises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
W is for Watersports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
X is for Xing (Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Wildlife!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Y is for Year-Round Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Z is for Ziplines at Adventure Hilton Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n