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Hilton-Head-Island
is nestled along the southeastern tip of the South Carolina coastline. It is approximately 95 miles from Charleston and only 45 miles from Savannah, Georgia. This beautiful island is the second largest barrier island on the East Coast and one of the most popular vacation resort destinations in the U.S. Hilton Head offers 12 miles of spectacular beaches, nature preserves, over two dozen championship golf courses, nine marinas, 45 miles of public bike paths and nature trails, plus high quality accommodations and some of the finest shopping in the Southeast. The list of things to do is endless, and includes kayaking the pristine waterways that surround the island, charter boat rentals or fishing from the surf or dock, sailing, water skiing, parasailing, hiking, biking, golf and tennis or birdwatching. There are dozens of different types of tours available including historical, cultural and ecological tours, dolphin watches, sea turtle tours, art gallery tours and tours of nearby Bluffton's charming historical district. Be sure to visit the Indian Shell Ring on Hilton Head Island at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of only 20 known to exist in the world and is believed to be as old as the Great Pyramids. Hilton Head Island has more than 250 restaurants with everything from casual family dining to romantic five-star establishments. Shopping is another popular island activity at more than 250 stores and outlets, in everything from unique boutiques to retail chains. Hilton Head Island definitely has something for everyone in the family and is considered one of the "gems" of South Carolina's coast.
Surrounding areas: Daufuskie Island, South Carolina (9.4 mi), Port Royal, South Carolina (11.8 mi), Beaufort, South Carolina (15.6 mi), St Helena Island, South Carolina (15.9 mi), Okatie, South Carolina (16.2 mi), Fripp Island, South Carolina (17.2 mi), Ladys Island, South Carolina (17.7 mi)
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Hilton Head Island Vacation Rentals
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Hilton Head Island Hotels and Resorts
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| Hampton Inn | One Dillon Rd | Hiilton Head, SC | | (843) 681-7900 | | Beachwalk Hotel | 40 Waterside Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 842-8888 | | Best Western Hilton Head Ocean Resort | 36 South Forest Beach | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (800) 535-3248 | | Comfort Inn Hilton Head | 2 Tanglewood Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 842-6662 | | Days Inn | 9 Marina Side Dr | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 842-4800 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 1575 Fording Island Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 837-8111 | | Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort | 40 Folly FLD Rd | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 842-4402 | | Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort | 1 Hotel Cir | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 686-8400 | | Hilton Resort | 23 Ocean Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 842-8000 | | Marriott Vacation Club Resort Surf Watch | 10 Fifth St | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 363-3400 | | Motel 6 | 830 William Hilton Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (803) 785-2700 | | Red Roof Inn Hilton Head | 5 Regency Pkwy | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (803) 686-6808 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 12 Park Ln | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (803) 686-5700 | | Westin Resort & Villas | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head Island, SC | | (843) 681-4000 | | Hampton Inn | 1 Dillon Rd | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 3.0 mi. | (843) 681-7900 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head | Oceanfront At Palmetto Dunes | Hilton Head, SC | 3.9 mi. | (843) 785-1234 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 200 Museum St | Hilton Head, SC | 3.9 mi. | (843) 681-3655 | | Westin Resort Hilton Head Island SC | 2 Grasslawn Ave | Hilton Head, SC | 4.0 mi. | (843) 681-4000 | | Crowne Plaza Resort | 130 Shipyard Dr | Hilton Head, SC | 4.4 mi. | (843) 842-2400 | | Fairfield Inn Sun City Hilton Head | 105 Okatil CTR Blvd | Bluffton, SC | 6.5 mi. | (843) 705-2300 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 29 William Pope Dr | Bluffton, SC | 6.5 mi. | (843) 705-9000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 35 Bluffton Rd | Bluffton, SC | 6.5 mi. | (866) 757-2002 | | Suburban Lodge Of Hilton Head | 1376 US Hwy 278 | Bluffton, SC | 6.5 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Comfort Suites | 23 Towne Dr | Bluffton, SC | 7.3 mi. | (843) 815-1700 | | Days Inn | 1809 S Ribaut Rd | Port Royal, SC | 12.0 mi. | (803) 524-1551 | | Hyatt Regency Hilton Head RST | | Hilton Head Isle, SC | 13.2 mi. | (803) 785-1234 | | Best Western Sea Island Inn | 1015 Bay St | Beaufort, SC | 15.6 mi. | (843) 522-2090 | | Comfort Suites | 131 Big John Rd | Beaufort, SC | 15.6 mi. | (843) 379-9400 | | Best Inn | 2448 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 524-3322 | | Comfort Inn Of Beaufort | 2625 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 525-9366 | | Country Inn And Suites Beaufort West | 2450 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 379-4000 | | Econo Lodge | 2221 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 521-1555 | | Howard Johnson Express | 3651 Trask Pkwy | Beaufort, SC | 15.7 mi. | (843) 524-6020 | | Hampton Inn | 2342 Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.8 mi. | (843) 986-0600 | | Sleep Inn | 2523 W Boundary St | Beaufort, SC | 15.8 mi. | (843) 522-3361 | | Ocean Plaza Beach Resort | 1409 Strand Ave | Tybee Island, GA | 16.3 mi. | (912) 786-7777 | | Howard Johnson | 1501 Butler Ave | Tybee Island, GA | 16.4 mi. | (912) 786-0700 | | Buccaneer Trace Apartments | 55 E Deerwood Rd | Savannah, GA | 19.3 mi. | (912) 897-4335 | | Comfort Inn | I95 & Us17 Exit Paynesville Rd | Hardeevill, SC | 19.5 mi. | (800) 882-3841 | | Days Inn | Ushwy 17 & I-95 | Hardeeville, SC | 19.8 mi. | (843) 784-2281 |
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Hilton Head Island Weather & Climate
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Southeast South Carolina, along the coast , has a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Winters are short and very mild, with less than an inch of measurable snowfall per year. Occasional rain is likely in winter, with freezing rain a possibility, but more likely inland. Precipitation is abundant all year long, with thunderstorms in spring and summer. The South Carolina coast is prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, with the annual hurricane season running June through November. The most notable hurricane was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Warning is generally given to residents prior to hurricanes, giving them plenty of time to prepare.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
37°F |
4.37 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
38°F |
3.30 in. |
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| March |
67°F |
45°F |
3.78 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
52°F |
3.24 in. |
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| May |
80°F |
62°F |
2.95 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
69°F |
5.07 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
72°F |
6.15 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
71°F |
8.23 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
68°F |
5.84 in. |
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| October |
76°F |
57°F |
3.78 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
47°F |
2.68 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
39°F |
3.13 in. |
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Hilton Head Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Savannah Hilton Head International airport (SAV) located about 27 miles west of Hilton Head Island in Savannah, Georgia, the Lowcountry Regional airport (RBW) located approximately 49 miles north of Hilton Head Island in Walterboro, South Carolina, the Charleston Executive airport (JZI) located roughly 55 miles northeast of Hilton Head Island in Charleston, South Carolina, the Plantation Airpark airport (JYL) located around 57 miles northwest of Hilton Head Island in Sylvania, Georgia, the Statesboro Bulloch County airport (TBR) located about 60 miles west of Hilton Head Island in Statesboro, Georgia, the Allendale County airport (88J) located approximately 61 miles northwest of Hilton Head Island in Allendale, South Carolina, and finally the Claxton Evans County airport (CWV) located roughly 65 miles west of Hilton Head Island in Claxton, Georgia.
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Hilton Head Island Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Folly Beach Pier | Folly Beach | SC | 56.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Country Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island | SC | | | | Golden Bear Golf Club | Hilton Head Island | SC | | | | Oyster Reef Golf Course | Hilton Head Island | SC | | | | Palmetto Hall Plantation | Hilton Head Island | SC | | | | Crescent Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Eagles Pointe Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Executive Golf Course | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Hidden Cypress Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Hilton Head National Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Island West Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Okatie Creek Golf Club at Sun City | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Old Carolina Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Old South Golf Links | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Bluffton | SC | 6.3 mi. | | | Country Club of Beaufort at Pleasant Point | Beaufort | SC | 15.5 mi. | | | Golf Professionals Club | Beaufort | SC | 15.5 mi. | | | South Carolina National Golf Club | Beaufort | SC | 15.5 mi. | | | Pintaio Creek Golf Club | Hardeeville | SC | 19.6 mi. | | | Bacon Park Golf Course | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Crosswinds Golf Club | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Henderson Golf Club | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Mary Calder Golf Club | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Savannah Inn & Country Club Golf Course | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Southbridge Golf Club | Savannah | GA | 22.4 mi. | | | Sergeant Jasper Country Club | Ridgeland | SC | 22.6 mi. | | | Lost Plantation Golf Club | Rincon | GA | 28.4 mi. | | | Woodyard At Westbrook Country Club | Pooler | GA | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Hunting Island State Park | | SC | 19.8 mi. | | | Skidaway Island State Park | | GA | 25.3 mi. | | | Edisto Beach State Park | | SC | 32.4 mi. | | | Richmond Hill State Park | | GA | 35.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Telfair Museum of Art | Savannah | GA | 22.3 mi. | (Art) | | Edisto Island Historic Society Museum | Edisto Island | SC | 36.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation Center | Midway | GA | 48.8 mi. | |
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