Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a perfect place to vacation - whether you are a couple looking for romance or a group of friends or family looking for vacation fun. Over 2 million visitors come to this island resort community each year, which has been named as one of the top ten family beaches in the United States.
There's much more to Hilton Head Island than the beach! Hilton Head has 250 restaurants, 24 golf courses, tennis, boating, biking on packed sandy beaches, 50 miles of paved pathways and nature trails, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, over 200 stores and outlets, and a rich night life.
Staying in a Barony Beach Club villa ensures Marriott’s high quality resort living and services along with access to superior vacation resources and amenities such as tennis at the famed Port Royal Plantation Racquet Club.
Non stop special events include the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival and cultural activities and programs with BRAVO-Celebrate the Arts! A in March, the Verizon Heritage PGA TOUR golf tournament in April, visual and performing arts events in May and the Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament on Labor Day Weekend and in early Fall, a fabulous showcase of vintage cars at the annual Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. There are two multi-screened movie theaters and one independent film theater as well the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, the South Carolina Repertory Company and the May River Theatre Company at which you can enjoy live theatre. Historic Savannah is only 25 miles away and Beaufort only a 15 mile drive.
Family friendly spots include Sea Pines with the Harbor Town Lighthouse, Shelter Cove Harbour, Adventure Cove, Island Playground, the Coastal Discovery Museum and The Sandbox, a hands-on interactive Children's Museum filled with unique entertaining and educational play areas to explore. Shelter Cove Harbour offers a variety of experiences such as shopping, kayaking, sailing and cruise excursions, fireworks and concerts. Miniature golf courses include Legendary Golf and Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf. Island Playground features indoor inflatable fun and creative play for children with giant inflatable slides, obstacle courses and bouncers as well as Imagination Stations like a fairytale castle, dress-up area, Dino Dig table and more. The Coastal Discovery Museum offers many programs and activities including 11 different tours and cruises around the island.
Golf:
Play any of three championship courses located at the famed Port Royal Golf Club courses, all within a 5 minute walk: Barony, Planter's Row, and Robber's Row. These courses were designed by some of the best golf architects - George Cobb, Pete Dye and William Byrd. Or, you can choose from the island courses listed below and two courses just over the bridge, at which you can have 12 rounds with no greens fees!
* Old South Golf Course
* Old Carolina Golf Club
* Sea Pines Golf Academy
* Oyster Reef
* Shipyard
* Golden Bear
