Vacation Rentals in Hilton Head Island

Dig into Hilton Head's superb selection of seafood at one of the island's excellent seaside restaurants. From Atlantic salmon to juicy lobster and shrimp, you can feast like royalty on local Fruits de Mer. A diversity of cuisines will tempt your taste buds — from sashimi to steak, perfectly cooked to your liking.

1. Island Winery

This reputable wine estate is reason enough for most travelers to visit the island. Island Winery produces craft wines and combines local and imported grapes to produce Low Country specialty wines. Your expert hosts will answer all your questions while you taste their refreshing rosé, white, and red wines. Island Winery is open for tastings every day except Sundays.

2. Rollers Wine & Spirits

To familiarize yourself with international wines, visit Rollers, a local business since 1960. You'll find wines from all over the world on their shelves and can get an attractive discount by using eco-friendly bags featuring their logo.

3. Carolina Tasting Room

For a wine smoothie or a glass of local wine, visit Carolina Tasting Room. The wine bar has a selection of more than 50 wines to choose from. If you buy some wine, you won’t have to pay for sampling.

This interactive kids' museum is specially designed for younger visitors, with a thrilling range of exhibits that will delight and stimulate them. They'll discover awesome play areas, aquariums and a room that blends sound with color. For the little engineers, there are Builders of Tomorrow, while future pilots will love the Flight Deck. Programs like Imagination Hour and Leap into Learning Wednesdays bring the community together to learn through play.

1. Coligny

Sociable people gather on Coligny, the island's most popular beach. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the sandy beach features walking and biking paths, beach facilities, and restaurants.

2. Fish Haul Creek

Located in the northeast of Hilton Head, this secluded beach is ideal for solitude seekers and observers of wildlife.

3. Burkes Beach

This sandy beach, edged by a park and facing the ocean, is accessible by bike and popular among dog owners.

Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival, a multi-day cultural and gastronomic celebration, takes place in Harbor Town at Sea Pines Resort in mid-March. Ticket prices vary depending on what features are included.

1. Sip and Stroll

Bring a wine glass for a tour of Harbor Town shops participating in the event and sample tasty wines and get attractive discounts.

2. Grand Tasting

The central event of the festival, the Grand Tasting introduces specially selected wines from all over the world. Sample exclusive, award-winning wines, and combine them with starters for the premium experience. Live musicians entertain throughout the event.

3. Public Tasting

The largest event of the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival, the Public Tasting presents hundreds of international and local wines, and stages live cultural performances and entertainment for guests of all ages.

1. Coastal Discovery Museum

When you visit this museum, you will be immersed in the ecology of the South Carolina coast. Discover natural history and cultural heritage all in one place as you explore 68 acres filled with oaks, marshes, and gardens. Meet alligators at live demonstrations and enter the butterfly enclosure to see these insects in full flutter.

2. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Reserve

Over 250 species inhabit this diverse landscape. Songbirds warble in the branches of the scrub, whilst red foxes and bobcats dart silently through the bushes. Watch out for raptors cruising overhead. Follow the trails through this natural paradise, where learning and exploration cross paths.

3. Harbour Town Light

This lighthouse houses a remarkable collection of artwork, antique golf memorabilia, vintage apparel, and automobiles. You'll also find classic games, clocks, and timekeepers here, plus a library of historic books that you'll want to graze over for hours.

4. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

There's always an exciting performance happening at Hilton Head's vibrant Arts Center. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast, a musical fanatic or you have a passion for contemporary dance, there's something for everyone. What's more, enthralling contemporary art exhibits fill the gallery space in the Bank of America Room and Walter Greer Gallery.

5. Harbour Town Golf Links

This course requires finesse, creativity, and precision as opposed to strength, and its various par threes rank among the best in the world. Harbour Town's par four 18th hole is one of the most feared in the golfing world. Constant enhancements to the course provide you with a premium game.

6. Fishing

People of all ages come to Jarvis Creek Park for a relaxing day of fishing. You're very likely to catch bass here. Alternatively, Charles C. Haigh Pier is located in the Intercoastal Waterway, the pier offers anglers access to deeper waters. You could also Join a boat tour to for some deep sea fishing. Let the captain know what you'd like to catch, and they'll guide you to the best location.