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CONTENTS Welcome to the Lowcountry 4 About Hilton Head Island 6 About Bluffton 7 Lowcountry landmarks 8 Scenic driving tour 9 Local hot spots 10 Upcoming events 14

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Beautiful beaches 18 Beach wildlife 20 Beach rules 21 Beach games 22 Biking the island 24 7 best bike rides 26 Terrific tennis facilities 31 Legendary golf courses 32

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Golf directory 33 Get on the water 34 Family fun 40 Fish the Lowcountry 43 Go shopping 46 Experience the culture 50 Restaurant listings 53 Where to stay 60 Relocate to our paradise 62 Vacation directory 64

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THE LOWCOUNTRY

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can’t begin to express how much I love spring here in the Lowcountry.

Our azaleas and daffodils are in bloom; the grass is turning green and the Heritage is here.

You’ve made a great choice deciding to spend your vacation here in this wonderful place we are lucky to call home.

Much like a proud parent is quick to point out a PUBLISHER child’s accomplishments, LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB we are eager to tell you lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com about all the wonderful things Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding area have to offer.

We hope this guide will be used as a tool for getting the most out of your time here.

Navigating the Lowcountry can be difficult. Developer Charles Fraser made beauty a high priority, ranking trees ahead of neon signs. Unfortunately, it makes finding things difficult for visitors.

Virtually everything is hidden behind a tree or two.

With this guide and a GPS, you should be good to go.

First, you will notice a map of the region with many “hot spots” listed by address. These are popular beaches, parks, marinas and other landmarks.

That is followed by our spring directory, with contact information for businesses that cater to visitors (kayak rentals, dolphin tours, bike rentals, etc.).

We thought to ourselves, what would we want to know if it was our first time visiting? We have included that information.

We also wanted to make it useful for visitors that already know their way around. For those people, we have included a calendar of the biggest events happening through May. Of course our biggest event of the year is happening April 10-16 at Harbour Town Golf Links.

After the tournament is gone, we still have plenty of great things to do here in the spring.

Inside, you will find information on our most popular activities — going to the beach, golf, tennis, biking, boating, fishing, shopping, eating out and much more.

We also touch on the local culture, the laid-back lifestyle and why you should never leave.

You will soon notice the pace of life is much slower here. So break out your flip flips, take a deep breath and soak in the beauty that surrounds you.

Leave your stress behind; you are in the Lowcountry!

We hope you have a fantastic vacation in this wonderful place we call home. 

ABOUT THE COVER: The cover features an image of the No. 16 hole of the George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes. One of the youngest golf courses to be featured on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Best, the par-70 layout continues to offer stimulating challenges to even the most seasoned players. The tree-lined fairways roll gently on the front nine, while the back nine offers tighter shots that require strategic positioning off the tee. Golfers especially enjoy the challenge of the fabulous finishing four holes. Photo courtesy of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

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oly Tequila, located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head, was voted Hilton Head’s “Best Mexican Restaurant”, “Best Taco in the Lowcountry” and featured as one of the “Top 12 Mexican Restaurants and Top 10 Taco Spots in South Carolina”. The culinary team led

by Executive Chef Jorge Covarrubias, are wasting no time resting on their laurels and are continuously pushing the limits on a fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. To that end, the new seasonal menu is now out with something for everyone and features additions like the Poblano Queso Fundido, The Seasonal Salad, Grilled Mango Habanero Wings, Chimichurri Enchiladas and a Churro Waffle Ice Cream sundae. Nick Bergelt, the restaurateur behind Holy Tequila, talks about the recent accolades and what sets the restaurant— and the cuisine apart from everyone else.

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Congratulations on recently being voted Best Mexican Restaurant for the 2nd year in a row, in addition to the growing list of other accolades including being featured as one of the Top 12 Mexican Restaurants and Top 10 Taco spots in South Carolina— can you tell us more?

Since opening, we have been working hard at delivering an unparalleled Mexican food experience to the island, so it’s great to see our team’s hard work paying off. It’s been an incredible few years for us; we were absolutely thrilled and honored to receive the Best Mexican Restaurant distinction in 2015, and to receive that distinction again in 2016 was so exciting for our team! We started last year with great momentum making the “Top 12 Best Mexican Restaurants in SC”list. Since then our team has gone on to win People’s Choice “Best Taco in the Lowcountry”, and was recently featured as one of the “Top 10 Taco spots in South Carolina” in addition to being voted HHI’s “Best Taco & Best Margarita”, so it’s been a pretty surreal few months to say the least.

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Wow, You must be really proud of your team.

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It’s been a series of big accomplishments for us, so yes I’m extremely proud of our team and all the hard work they have put into Holy Tequila to get us on the map. It’s great that our concept and cuisine has been so well received and we are excited to keep innovating and delivering delicious and affordable food that people love and keep them coming back week after week.

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What makes Holy Tequila and the food so great?

We take a fresh approach to our food and the Mexican category in general. We’re working hard at creating a gourmet quality niche in this segment that is a far cry from the numbered chalkboard items covered in mystery sauce people have become accustomed to at more traditional Mexican restaurants. So to that end, we set ourselves apart from other restaurants with an unparalleled dining atmosphere, leading edge hospitality and a seasonal chef inspired menu featuring gourmet quality ingredients to create an assortment of dishes with the perfect balance of Mexican authenticity fused with new American flavors— all at around a $10 price point. Furthermore we offer a localized menu that allows us to utilize regionally sourced ingredients and highlight local flavors of the lowcountry.

We also make an effort to prepare everything in house from scratch, from our tortillas and chips to our assortment of fresh salsas made daily. To top it all off we have the island’s largest premium tequila selection with over 65 different tequilas!

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You mentioned a differentiated atmosphere- what can guests expect?

Holy Tequila offers a unique festive ambiance that promotes fun within a casual and inviting atmosphere. We have an open air indoor/ outdoor “al fresco” section that opens to our garden patio with live music daily by spanish flamenco guitartists starting during happy hour and carrying on through the evening. For those looking for a more intimate dining setting we also have a private tequila lounge and dining room overlooking our exhibition kitchen.

IF YOU GO Located in Park Plaza 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 Hilton Head, SC 29928 www.HolyTequila.com Call 843-681-8226 for Reservations!

Open for Lunch & Dinner Monday-Friday 12pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday 11am-10pm Happy Hour Daily from 4-7pm

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND THE ULTIMATE ESCAPE

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eveloped in 1956 by Charles Fraser, Hilton Head has come a long way from its mere 300-person population in the early 1950s. Today, the island’s year-round population is about 39,000. At only 12 miles long and 4 miles wide, this island has much to offer vacationers.

Here on Hilton Head, we may move slower, but that’s just island time. Friendly locals and beautiful scenery make for the perfect seaside getaway with countless activities. With many beaches, world-class golf courses and tennis courts, endless restaurants, shopping and so much more, we can guarantee you’ll never be bored.

Here you can choose from a lazy day spent on the beach or an adventurous day out on the water doing water sports. As for the beaches, they’re all public and equally stunning. Each one of the beaches offers a different feel. For example, Coligny Beach 6 HHIGO.COM

offers food and shopping in a fun, beachy environment while Burkes Beach is a more low key environment.

But, if you are looking for something in between, there’s still a beach for you. If you want to enjoy the salty ocean water, but are looking for a more active day, there are countless water sports. Jet skiing, paddle boarding and parasailing are among the most popular. Even off the water, we have enough things to do to keep anyone busy.

Hilton Head Island offers 20 spectacular golf courses. The most popular and notable is the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, home of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage tournament. Many other local golf courses are also ranked among the best in the world.

Even if your golf game isn’t up to par, there’s always a tennis court ready to play on. Hilton Head and tennis are a match made in heaven. We host eight of the

world’s top 100 tennis resorts and camps and have courts in all three Grand Slam surfaces.

Improve your game at a tennis academy or play a leisurely game with friends at one of our tennis clubs. We are a spectacular biking destination, with over 60 miles of bike paths and 100 miles of protected public pathways. Rent bikes or bring your own to enjoy the island on bike.

Don’t forget about the arts. We boast the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for both performing and visual arts. Stop by and see what drama, comedy or musical is playing during your stay.

Our award-winning island has changed much since its start in the 50s, but we preserve our small island’s rich history while staying fresh with new activities, resorts and restaurants every year. Hilton Head Island is sure to impress vacationers from near and far. 

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HEART OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

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luffton began as a Native American enclave where tribes could fish and collect oysters, then trade them along the May River. Later, it became a retreat for wealthy cotton, indigo and rice plantation owners who enjoyed the river breezes from the town’s bluff. Thus its name, Bluffton.

That life revolving around gentle breezes continues today, earning the town the designation of “one of the last true Southern coastal villages.”

Bluffton didn’t change much for decades, not until interest in Hilton Head flowed over the bridges onto the mainland — a little at first, then Bluffton’s population surged with the construction of Sun City Hilton Head, now home to 14,000 people.

Geographically, Bluffton mushroomed through vigorous annexation, going from 1 square mile to 53 square miles in the 1990s. Within that perimeter, development exploded, creating a critical mass of young families that have given Bluffton its own flavor.

Town planners grouped development so residential areas remain nice and peaceful.

Shopping centers are clustered along U.S. 278; several schools and athletic fields ring McCracken Circle, and a dining and entertainment district keeps the Calhoun Street Promenade hopping.

Yet, still central to the town’s ambiance is Old Town which is Bluffton’s original square mile. It’s sprinkled with artisan shops, art galleries and one-of-a-kind eateries.

Now a National Historic District, Old Town includes the pre-Civil War Church of the Cross and the antebellum Heyward House, which serves as Bluffton’s visitor center.

Not only is Bluffton a great coastal village, a couple of attractions keep Bluffton on many “best of” or “most interesting town” lists. One is the iconic Bluffton Oyster Co., one of the last operating oyster factories on the Eastern Coast. Another is Palmetto Bluff, a coveted community that boasts the five-star Inn at Palmetto Bluff and protected wilderness overlooking the May River.

Despite its vastly expanded dimensions, Bluffton remains a small town. Because the warm weather makes outdoor activities possible year-round, the town’s parks host a plethora of festivals, events and public gatherings in every season. Bluffton offers an ideal blend for its residents: small-town feel with the shopping, dining and entertainment found in much more cosmopolitan areas. But if you really want to know what makes Bluffton unique, head to the May River. After all, Bluffton’s elevated view of that waterway gave it its name, and the town remains true to its watery roots. 

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Scenic Driving Tour STOP 1: 21 HARBOUR TOWN AND HARBOUR TOWN PIER STOP 2: 6 BAYNARD RUINS PARK STOP 3: 46 SOUTH BEACH VILLAGE STOP 4: 11 COLIGNY PLAZA STOP 5: 34 PALMETTO BAY MARINA STOP 6: 44 SHELTER COVE HARBOUR STOP 7: 17 & 32 MITCHELVILLE AND FISH HAUL CREEK PARK STOP 8: 19 FORT MITCHEL If you see some areas you especially like, why not return to them for a longer visit?

Bike Path *This map is not to scale.

1. ADVENTURE COVE 18 Folly Field Road • 36 holes of miniature golf on two Caribbean style courses and an arcade.

2. ALDER LANE BEACH ACCESS 2 Woodward Avenue • Beach access, beach matting, meter parking, outdoor showers, beach bar.

3. ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA 14 Shelter Cove Lane • Broadway quality theater performances, live music, an art gallery and more.

4. BARKER FIELD 70 Baygall Road • Baseball field, boardwalk, multi-purpose field, observation deck.

5. THE BARMUDA TRIANGLE 7 Greenwood Drive • A courtyard of popular bars and restaurants with late night menus and entertainment.

6. BAYNARD PLANTATION RUINS Just past Baynard Cove Road and Marsh Drive (Sea Pines) • Tabby ruins of the historic Baynard estate, which includes the main house and slave quarters.

7. BROAD CREEK MARINA VILLAGE 18 Simmons Road • Watersport rentals, boat tours, zipline, waterfront restaurant.

8. BURKES BEACH 60 Burkes Beach Road • Beach access, meter parking, outdoor showers.

9. CHAPLIN COMMUNITY PARK 11 Cast Net Drive • Basketball court, dog park, multi-purpose field, picnic pavilion, playground, tennis court, trails, beach access.

10. COLIGNY BEACH PARK 1 Coligny Circle • Water fountain, swings, changing areas, boardwalk, tiki bar.

11. COLIGNY PLAZA 1 North Forest Beach • More than 60 shops and restaurants next to the island’s most popular beach.

12. COLIGNY THEATRE 1 North Forest Beach • One screen showing many independent and art house films.

13. COMPASS ROSE PARK 4 St. Augustine Place • Public art, wi-fi, swings, observation deck.

14. CROSSINGS PARK & BRISTAL SPORTS ARENA 4 Helmsman Way • Skate park, basketball courts, baseball field, grass meadow, picnic pavilion, playground, soccer field, trails.

15. DAUFUSKIE ISLAND • Residential sea island between Hilton Head and Savannah, Ga. The island was the inspiration for a Pat Conroy book and a Jimmy Buffett song.

16. DRIESSEN BEACH PARK 64 Bradley Beach Road • Beach access, beach matting, boardwalk, grill, meter parking, outdoor showers, permit parking, picnic pavilion, playground, seasonal beach rentals.

17. FISH HAUL CREEK PARK 10 Fish Haul Creek • Observation deck, picnic pavilion, trails.

18. FOLLY FIELD BEACH PARK 55 Starfish Drive • Beach access, beach matting, boardwalk, meter parking, outdoor showers, seasonal beach rentals.

19. FORT MITCHEL 64 Skull Creek Drive (Hilton Head Plantation) • The remains of a civil war fort built in 1862.

20. GREEN’S SHELL PARK 99 Squire Pope Road • Basketball court, observation deck, picnic pavilion, playground.

21. HARBOUR TOWN 149 Lighthouse Road (Sea Pines) • Home to the island’s iconic lighthouse and our most famous golf course. Dining, shopping, watersport rentals, boat tours and live entertainment.

22. HILTON HEAD LIBRARY 11 Beach City Road • Daily programs, meeting rooms, internet access and more.

23. HONEY HORN/COASTAL DIS. MUSEUM 70 Honey Horn Plantation Road • Coastal Discovery Museum, nature trails, native gardens, historic buildings and educational exhibits.

24. ISLANDERS BEACH PARK 94 Folly Field Road • Beach access, beach matting, boardwalk, grill, outdoor showers, permit parking, picnic pavilion, playground.

25. ISLAND RECREATION CENTER 20 Wilborn Road • Aquatics, youth athletics, youth programs, summer camps, adult athletics and more.

26. JARVIS CREEK PARK 247 Moss Creek Drive • Fishing dock, fitness trail, grass meadow, playground, trails, picnic pavilion.

27. LAWTON STABLES 190 Greenwood Drive (Sea Pines) • Horseback riding and an awesome free small animal farm. Bring carrots or apples and feed Harley the Clydesdale or other horses.

28. LEGENDARY GOLF 900 William Hilton Parkway, 80 Pope Ave. • Three 18-hole miniature golf courses.

29. MAIN STREET THEATRE 3000 Main Street • Youth theatre, special events, live music and more.

30. MAIN STREET VILLAGE 1500 Main Street • Shopping center with specialty boutiques, restaurants, health care services and a supermarket.

31. MITCHELVILLE BEACH PARK 124 Mitchelville Road • Beach access, beach matting, outdoor showers.

32. MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK 229 Beach City Road • The historic site of what was once Mitchelville, the first government-sanctioned freedmen’s colony in the United States.

33. NORTHRIDGE CINEMA 10 435 William Hilton Parkway • Luxury reclining seating with many screens showing the newest releases.

34. PALMETTO BAY MARINA 86 Helmsman Way • Sailing, fishing, parasailing, dining, shopping, watersport rentals, boat tours.

35. PARK PLAZA CINEMA 33 Office Park Road • The only theatre on the island serving beer and wine.

36. PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Off U.S. 278, before Hilton Head • Wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, bicycling and fishing.

37. PINELAND STATION (SEA TURTLE MARKETPLACE) 430 William Hilton Parkway • Under construction.

38. PIRATE’S ISLAND ADVENTURE GOLF 8 Marina Side Drive • Two 18-hole pirate-themed courses.

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton points of interest 39. SALTY DOG T-SHIRT FACTORY 67 Arrow Road • A full line of Salty Dog gear without a trip to South Beach.

40. THE SANDBOX 18A Pope Avenue • An interactive children’s museum, great for rainy days.

41. SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE Greenwood Drive (Sea Pines) • Hiking, fishing, picnicking and wildlifeviewing opportunities abound in the 605acre preserve. Indian shell ring.

42. SEA PINES RACQUET CLUB 5 Lighthouse Lane (Sea Pines) • 23 clay courts, under the direction of former U.S. Open champ Stan Smith.

43. SHELTER COVE COMMUNITY PARK 39 Shelter Cove Lane • Boardwalk, observation deck, picnic pavilion, trails, veterans’ memorial and more.

44. SHELTER COVE HARBOUR AND MARINA Shelter Cove Lane • Waterfront dining, shopping, live entertainment, watersport rentals, boat tours jetpack.

45. SHELTER COVE TOWNE CENTRE 40 Shelter Cove Lane • Hilton Head’s newest shopping center with restaurants, specialty stores and the island’s largest grocery store.

46. SOUTH BEACH MARINA 232 South Sea Pines Drive (Sea Pines) • Restaurants, shopping and a tackle shop.

Home to the South Beach Inn and the popular Salty Dog Café.

47. SOUTH BEACH RACQUET CLUB 230 South Sea Pines Drive (Sea Pines) • Pro shop, clubhouse, member lounge, hospitality deck, several courts.

48. SQUIRE POPE COMMUNITY PARK 133 Squire Pope Road • A community rowing and sailing center, fixed pier, floating dock, grill, picnic pavilion.

49. VAN DER MEER TENNIS CENTER DeAllyon Drive • 17 hard courts, four covered and lit.

50. VAN DER MEER SHIPYARD RESORT 116 Shipyard Drive • 20 courts (13 Har-Tru and seven hard).

Eight are lighted and three are indoor.

51. THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD 1000 William Hilton Parkway • A collection of 30 upscale shopping, dining and pampering merchants. Most are locally owned.

52. XERISCAPE GARDEN One Town Center Court • A display of plants designed to need only a small amount of water.

BLUFFTON SPOTS 53. BLUFFTON LIBRARY 120 Palmetto Way • Many books and movies. Conference rooms available.

54. BERKELEY PLACE 106 Buckwalter Parkway • A movie theatre, shops, restaurants, professional offices and more.

55. MAY RIVER THEATRE 20 Bridge Street • Community theater group. Shows and performances.

56. OLD TOWN BLUFFTON Calhoun Street, Promenade Street • Art galleries, shops, restaurants and the area’s best farmers market each Thursday.

57. TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTER 1414 Fording Island Road • The two popular shopping centers , 1 and 2 miles west of Hilton Head, offering more than 85 brand names.

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■ HOT SPOTS

Local Hot Spots Looking for the perfect vacation? These businesses score high marks with both visitors and locals season after season.

Don't leave the Lowcountry without checking out these restaurants, shops and businesses.

ADVENTURE CRUISES With dolphin cruises, sport crabbing, public tours and private charters, you can experience life on the water — step onboard the Holiday for dolphin watching by calling 843-785-4558; for crabbing on the Crabber J II, call 843-422-5110. hiltonheadisland. com/adventure

HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY This Cardinal Road facility on Hilton Head Island offers a captivating tour and tasting experience. Tours cost $15 and include a full tasting flight of Hilton Head Distillery products. If you do not have time for a full tour, tasting flights are $5. 843-686-4443, hiltonheaddistillery.com

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA A multi-part venue that hosts remarkable showcases, visual and performing arts, and cultural festivals. Enjoy some entertainment after a fun day in the sun to truly experience all that Hilton Head Island has to offer. 843-686-3945, artshhi.com

HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY Hilton Head Social Bakery offers a variety of classic American-style baked goods with a twist of French flair. Located in Shelter Cove, customers can enjoy quaint, outdoor seating with beautiful waterfront views overlooking the harbor. 843-715-3349, www.hiltonheadsocialbakery.com

BICYCLE BILLY’S Bike rentals with delivery and pickup to make life easy during your vacation. You can even rent bikes before arriving to check one more item off of your to-do list. 843785-7851, bicyclebilly.com CALIBOGUE CRUISES Take a dolphin-watching cruise or head over to Daufuskie Island, where you can take a self-guided golf cart tour or a guided bus tour to see the historic district and learn about Gullah history. 843-342-8687, daufuskiefreeport.com

COLIGNY KITE & FLAG COMPANY The largest selection of kites in the Lowcountry, with single-line kites, stunt kites and accessories. Stickers, flags and more are also available. 843-785-5483 COLIGNY PLAZA Home to over 60 shops and restaurants, from finding the perfect souvenir to remember your trip or a new dress, there is truly something for everyone. 843-8426050, colignyplaza.com DOLPHIN AND NATURE TOURS Join Sonny C. Charters on a 90-minute dolphin tour to see the most beautiful views of Hilton Head Island. 866-749-1189, hiltonheadtours.com ENDANGERED ARTS Check out a beautiful selection of pieces from a wide array of artists. Owners Clay and Julie Rogers make themselves available to help you find the perfect piece for your collection. 843-785-5075, endangeredarts.com

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CAPTAIN WOODY’S Hilton Head Island and Bluffton’s neighborhood bar and grill, ideal after a long day at the beach with its menu full of island staples: oysters, shrimp, cold beer and a great sunset view. Hilton Head, 843-7852400; Bluffton, 843-757-6222. captainwoodys.com COCONUT BIKE RENTALS Bike rentals with delivery and pickup, as well as rentals of cribs, roll-away beds, joggers, high chairs, beach chairs and umbrellas; combined with Island Cruisers Bike Rentals. 843-686-5055, islandcruisersbikerentals.com 10 HHIGO.COM

KILWIN’S HILTON HEAD-SHELTER COVE Ice cream, chocolates and toffees, caramel and candied apples, whatever your sweet tooth is craving, Kilwins is sure to satisfy.

They also put together beautiful baskets for gifts and special occasions! 843-785-2727, kilwins.com/hiltonhead-sheltercove

LAWTON STABLES With pony rides for the little ones, trail rides through the lush Sea Pines Forest Preserve, and an animal farm for the whole family, there is something for the entire family. Horseback riding is a great way to experience Hilton Head's beauty from another angle. 843-671-2586, lawtonstables.com HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will open its 35th season on Oct. 10 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information on the upcoming season, call 843-8422055 or go to www.hhso.org.

GIFTED A selection of Spartina 449, Vera Bradley, Alex & Ani bracelets, high-quality gifts, custom Hilton Head items, scarves and more.

843-842-8787, giftedhiltonhead.com ROB KAUFMAN

HILTON HEAD BICYCLE COMPANY Providing residents and visitors with rental bicycles, new bicycles, accessories, parts and service since 1992. Delivery and pickup, free locks and baskets with bicycles.

843-686-6888, hiltonheadbicycle.com

HOLY TEQUILA Take a break from seafood and experience gourmet Mexican street food like tacos, quesadillas, fajitas and more, along with a tequila bar, in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. 843-681-8226, holytequila.com

HILTON HEAD BY BOAT Book a half or full day charter, take a trip to Savannah or Daufuskie, or take a dolphin watching trip or a sunset cruise, all with Hilton Head By Boat. 843-304-3847, hiltonheadbyboat.com

ISLAND BAGEL With authentic New York-style bagels are made from scratch every morning, Island Bagel makes a great breakfast or lunch stop on your way to the beach. 843-686-3353, islandbagelanddeli.com

MIKE’S BIKES Mike’s Bikes wants to help you enjoy your vacation more before you even leave your home and head to the beach. Simply call or book online and reserve the bikes that you need. A friendly employee from Mike’s Bikes will deliver all of your bikes when you arrive and then pick them up the day you leave. It’s as simple as that. www.mikesbikeshiltonhead.com, 843-671-MIKE ORANGE LEAF Self-serve frozen yogurt with an assortment of 16 flavors. Create your own treat with a choice of at least 35 toppings, ranging from kid-friendly gummy bears to a variety of fresh fruit. Plus, there are super-cool spoons.

843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt.com

Appetizers Calamari 6.95 Crabcake 5.95 Scallops 9.95 Shrimp 7.95 Gator 8.95 Oysters 7.95 Popcorn Scallops 6.95 Popcorn Shrimp 6.95 Fried Clams 5.95

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FAMILY FRIENDLY...

FAMILY FUN HILTON HEADS BEST KEPT SECRET

Soups

Different Selections Daily Cup 3.75 Bowl 4.75 Quart 12.75

Take Out Available SERVING LUNCH

On a Bed of Mixed Greens

Grilled or Blackened Scallops 15.95 Tuna Chunks 16.95 Shrimp 13.95

“One of South Carolina’s Best Seafood Spots”

Platters

"Voted Best Seafood Dive"

Grilled, Fried or Blackened • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Lunch Dinner Shack Attack Combo16.95 18.95 Crabcake, Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, & Oysters Crabcakes 11.75 11.75 Calamari & Salsa 10.50 11.50 Shrimp 12.95 13.95 Popcorn Shrimp 10.50 11.50 Scallops 16.50 17.50 Fish and Chips 10.50 10.50 Catfish 10.95 12.95 Oysters 13.50 14.50 Popcorn Scallops 10.50 10.50 Peel & Eat Shrimp 1/2 lb. 11.50 1 lb. 15.95

Sides 2.25 Coleslaw - Hush Puppies - Potato of the Day - Mini Salad - Veggie of the Day - French Fries - Applesauce

Combos

Choose 3 for 19.95 Choose 2 for 17.95 Popcorn Shrimp - Calamari Shrimp-Tilapia - Clams Crabcakes - Oysters Conch - Catfish Gator Nuggets - add $1 Scallops - add $1

Homemade Deserts

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Sandwiches Fried, Grilled or Blackened on Kaiser Roll • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Crabcake 9.95 Flounder 9.95 Grouper 11.95 Catfish 9.95 Shrimp burger 11.50

Po Boys

Grilled or Fried • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Clam 8.95 Oyster 12.50 Shrimp 12.50 Scallop 15.50

Burgers Grilled on a Kaiser Roll • Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies 8 Ounce All Beef Hamburger 7.95 Shrimp Burger 11.50 Chicken Fillet 7.95

For the Guppies Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Chicken Fingers 6.50 Cheeseburger 4.75 Fish Nuggets 5.50 Popcorn Shrimp 7.25 Clams 6.25 Fish Sandwich 5.75

MONDAY-SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SERVING DINNER

MONDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PRICES & ITEMS MAY VARY BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

Includes Choice of Two Sides Lunch Dinner Tilapia 9.95 11.95 Mahi 12.95 14.95 Tuna 16.95 16.95 Flounder 10.95 12.95 Salmon 11.95 13.95 Grouper 14.95 16.95 Jerk Grouper 14.95 16.95 Snapper 13.95 15.95 Salmon & Crabcakes 14.95 16.95 Buffalo Shrimp PoBoy 13.50 13.50 Buffalo Gator PoBoy 15.50 15.50 Gator Nuggets 15.95 15.95 Fried Soft Shell Crab 16.95 16.95 Popcorn Scallops 10.50 10.50 Frog Legs 9.50 9.50 Conch Fritters 9.50 9.50 Shrimp Croquettes 11.50 11.50 Based on Availability.

PRICES VARY Prepared Grilled, Fried or Blackened.

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PEDALS Whether you need one bike or a whole pack of them, Pedals has beach cruisers, mountain bikes, kiddie karts, and even an extra-tall bike for those with long legs. They also provide delivery and pickup to make your life just that little bit easier. 843-8425522, pedalsbicycles.com

OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD Outside Hilton Head has over 35 years of experience in creating and customizing life-changing adventures. Programs include guided kayak tours, kayak fishing, boat-based dolphin tours, charter fishing, tours of historic Bluffton and Daufuskie, camps for kids and teens, stand-up paddle boarding programs, boat rentals, surf lessons and much more. 800-686-6996, outsidehiltonhead.com PALMETTO DUNES OCEANFRONT RESORT Named one of the top 25 on Travel + Leisure magazine's list of the World’s Best Family Resorts, Palmetto Dunes provides a world-class golf experience alongside vacations that are sure to please the whole family. There's something to do and see for everyone, no matter the age, no matter the interest.

843-686-9697, palmettodunes.com PARK PLAZA SPIRITS & FINE WINES Located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center on the south end of Hilton Head.

Park Plaza Spirits & Fine Wine offers all liquor products available in South Carolina, as well as an interesting mix of fine wines from the United States and around the world. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 843785-7789 12 HHIGO.COM

PHILLY’S CAFÉ & DELI Open for lunch every day, featuring classic hoagies, cheese steaks, pita wraps, chicken sandwiches, and a variety of snacks and sides Philly’s is a must-do lunch spot with something for everyone. 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com SPORTS ADDICTION If you’re looking to try a new sport or fitness routine, Sports Addiction carries whatever you need. You’ll find everything you need for cycling, tennis, racquetball, and more. 843-815-8281, sportsaddiction.us

STACK’S PANCAKES Enjoy traditional breakfast items or try some of Stack’s more unique menu items such as the Crème Brulee French Toast or the Bananas Foster French Toast. Truly an all around family-friendly restaurant with something for everyone. 843-341-3347, stackshh.com

SUNSET SLUSH OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND The finest and most flavorful Italian Ice available in the Lowcountry. Sunset Slush is smooth, nutritious, thirst-quenching, dairy-free, low in calories, cholesterol free, gluten free and refreshing. They offer 32 flavors and 25 swirls. 843-785-7851, sunsetslush.com

THE SEA SHACK This hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves up good down-home Southern Lowcountry food with all things seafood, fried, grilled or blackened. 843-785-2464, seashackhhi.com

SOBA GALLERY The Society of Bluffton Artists’ Gallery is located in charming and historic Old Town Bluffton. The gallery provides an elegant display of original oil, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography and sculpture by local and regional artists. SOBA offers regular classes and workshops and has a community outreach program. 843-757-6586, sobagallery.com

THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA Three luxury pools and convenient beach access are only the beginning of the fabulous amenities at The Westin. You’ll find tennis, golf and a variety of activities for the kids available during your stay. 843-6814000, westinhiltonheadisland.com

ZEPPELIN’S BAR AND GRILL Located in Station 300 in Bluffton, Zeppelin’s offers a full menu as well as a full bar. They offer tons of variety from sandwiches to pizzas to steak so everyone will find something they like. 843-8152695, eatatzeppelins.com.

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STATION 300 If you take the kids to Station 300, they’ll be begging you to go back for the rest of the trip. The facility features 24 bowling lanes, a wide variety of arcade games and a laser maze. For the adult crowd, grab a beer at Zeppelin’s Bar and Grill and check out Galactic Bowling starting at 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights. 843-815-2695, station300.com

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APRIL 10-16 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing: Monday, Apr. 10 through Sunday, Apr. 16, Harbour Town Golf Links, 11 Lighthouse Ln, Hilton Head Island. When the cheers are louder and the Southern hospitality is a few degrees warmer — it’s Island Time, that nowhere-else-on-earth time when the RBC Heritage comes to Hilton Head Island! It’s the amped-up mood and carefree tone that lets you know Plaid Nation has come to play. Tickets for South Carolina’s only PGA Tour golf tournament are on sale rbcheritage.com.

TOP SPRING EVENTS

MARCH 6-11

Hilton Head International Piano Competition: Monday, Mar. 6 - Saturday, Mar. 11, Various Locations. The road to Carnegie Hall begins on Hilton Head….

This year’s competition will showcase 20 competitors from Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, South Korea, and the United States. In the past half a dozen years, Hilton Head Island has hosted competitors from 23 countries. Many have gone on to perform with internationally renowned orchestras and at festivals all around the world. For more information visit hhipc.org.

MARCH 6-12

Hilton Head Food and Wine Festival: Monday, Mar. 6 through Sunday, Mar. 12, Sea Pines Resort. Greet the island’s popular spring season with a six-day celebration to embrace the fruits of global wine partnerships, signature Lowcountry cuisine, grassroots cultural happenings and the authentic fabric of a unique artists’ community. For more information visit hiltonheadwineandfood.com or call 843-686-4944.

MARCH 8

All about Crustaceans: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 8, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Bob Bender will present 14 HHIGO.COM

this program on Crustaceans. Dating back to mid Cambrian period, some 500 million years ago, the more than 67,000 described species of crustacea include some very tasty critters found in local waters today. They are featured in this presentation that includes some of their lesser known, yet quite fascinating cousins. Live critters will be shown!

Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

MARCH 12

Parade Day: St. Patrick's Parade Day Party: 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar.12,Reilley’s Grill & Bar, 7D Greenwood Dr,Sea Pines Circle, Hilton Head Island. Reilley's Grill & Bar is your post-parade party place! Green beer, Guinness and live music by The Single Husbands Band (Mark Husbands).

Celebrate with the luck of the Irish and join us over at Reilley's after the parade.

Visit www.reilleyshiltonhead.com for more information.

MARCH 14

Siege of Savannah 1779: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 14, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Go back in time and learn more about this fascinating conflict and its place in the larger narrative of American history with Coastal Heritage Society Military Interpretation Coordinator Aaron Bradford. A question and answer

period will follow. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767 ext, 224.

Mortgage Network’s Tee Off Fore the Arts: Tuesday, Mar. 14, Wexford Golf & Tennis Club, 111 Wexford Club Dr, Hilton Head Island. New for the 13th Annual fundraising tournament is the addition of a mixed doubles round robin tennis tournament! This will be a perfect day on the links or the court in support of Arts Center programming! Contact Lyn Kaplan at 843686-3945, ext. 210.

MARCH 15

“Lowcountry Snakes”: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 15, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Tony Mills, the education director for the LowCountry Institute will cover the natural history of many snakes commonly found in the Lowcountry. Cost is $7.00 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223 for this up close and personal session with these fascinating cold-blooded animals.

MARCH 15-25

The Music Man: 7 p.m. Mar. 15-18 and Mar. 22-25, 2:00 p.m. Mar. 19 and 26, Hilton Head Preparatory Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main Street. The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith

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Willson’s six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for Seniors (over 65) and $15 for students (under 21 yrs).Call the Box Office at 843-689-6246 or go online to www.msyt.org to get your tickets in advance.

MARCH 16

“When Irish Eyes are Smiling,”Mary Green Men’s Chorale Concert: Thursday, Mar. 16, Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island. Soprano Laura Sutton Floyd and tenor Michael Schwartzkopf join the Men’s Chorale in a varied evening of Irish Favorites along with a tribute to the Irish-American composer Victor Herbert. The concert will open with an 8th century Irish hymn and close with a beautiful setting of the traditional Irish Blessing. Virtuoso flutist Lorraine Jones will add her talents to our gala concert. For more information visit marygreenmenschorale.org.

Historic Belfair & Rose Hill, Intimate & Revealing Watercolors by Alexandra Sharma: opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 16, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Alexandra chooses

EVENTS ■ watercolors for their spontaneity to conjure the magnificence, loneliness and mystery of the place while staying true to architectural detail. All document a time past and scenes that no longer exist. Gallery walk with history presentation by Iva Welton: Saturday, Mar. 18, 1 - 3 p.m. Painting demonstration: Wednesday, Mar. 22, 1-3 p.m. Call 843681-5060 for more information, or visit artleaguehhi.org.

MARCH 17-18

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon”: 8 p.m. Friday, Mar. 17 and Saturday, Mar. 18, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience by recreating classic albums in a live performance setting with a first class lighting and video production. With no sonic detail being overlooked, the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. For tickets visit www.artshhi.com or call 843-842-2787.

MARCH 18

22nd Annual BNC Bank Hilton Head Shamrock Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 18, New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza, 81 Pope Ave #15b, Hilton Head Island. The fun and colorful 5K Run & Health Walk will start

in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza and finish inside Coligny Plaza. A percentage of proceeds from the event will go to benefit a local charity.The First 400 participants will receive a colorful Shamrock Run t-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day Party beads.

There will also be a "Beat the Leprechaun" feature where every runner who beats our Hilton Head Leprechaun to the finish line will also receive a Shamrock Run gift. For additional information please visit www. bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

Watercolor Exhibit & History Presentation by Iva Welton: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 18, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, Pineland Station, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. Alexandra Sharma’s exhibition of intimate and revealing watercolor paintings, Historic Belair and Rose Hill, and history presentation by Iva Welton. Belfair, a mysterious great house with a fatal staircase and structural issues—now destroyed, and Rose Hill, a survivor through periods of abandonment, a fire and final restoration.” Visit artleaguehhi. org or contact Kristen McIntosh at 843-6815060 for more details.

MARCH 19

Harbour Town Spring Fest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 19, The Sea Pines

Resort. Enjoy an outdoor festival amidst the beautiful surroundings of Harbour Town with this family-friendly event that will include a Sidewalk Sale, with Harbour Town shops offering great deals and fabulous finds;'Deas-Guyz' in concert will feature an entertaining mix of Old Motown, Rhythm and Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae, and Dance Beats; nautical activities, featuring a variety of watersports, nature tours and boat rides; great dining on the Harbour all-day; and children’s activities. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Hilton Head Flotilla will be exhibiting and providing safe boating information.

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MARCH 22

Watercolor Painting Demonstration

by Alexandra Sharma: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 22, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.

Watercolor painting demonstration by artist Alexandra Sharma. Also see Alexandra's exhibition of intimate and revealing watercolor paintings, Historic Belair and Rose Hill, fulfills her fascination with finding scenes and objects discovered in hidden or forgotten places. Belfair, a mysterious great house with a fatal staircase and structural issues— now destroyed, and Rose Hill, a survivor through periods of abandonment, a fire and final restoration.” Visit artleaguehhi.org or

contact Kristen McIntosh at 843-681-.5060 for more details.

MARCH 23

Coastal Plant Communities: 3 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 23, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Laura Lee Rose, the Consumer Horticulture Agent in Colleton and Beaufort Counties, will present this program as part of our lecture series. You will learn from a local expert gardener the nature of the diverse Lowcountry plant communities and the important role the communities and plants play in our environment. Cost is $7 per person for the program and reservations are required by calling 843689-6767 ext. 223 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

MARCH 23-25

LAGOS Special Event: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 23, Forsythe Jewelers,.

Thursday, March 23 from 5-7 PM. From luxe diamond bracelets to glamorous drop earrings, discover the newest Caviar designs for every day and every occasion from Philadelphia-based Steven Lagos.

If you can't attend the special event on Thursday, join us for a Trunk Show on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Call 843-671-7070 for more information.

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MARCH 24

Caroline Rhea: 8 p.m. Friday, March 24,The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Laugh all night with Caroline Rhea, the hilarious standup comedian, actress and model who was the original host of the reality television show The Biggest Loser on NBC. Rhea voices Linda Flynn-Fletcher, the mother of Phineas and Candace Flynn and stepmother of Ferb Fletcher, on the long running animated series "Phineas and Ferb." For tickets visit www.artshhi.com or call 843-842-2787.

MARCH 25

World's Largest Yard Sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Saturday, Mar. 25, Hilton Head Island High School's parking lot, 70 Wilborn Road.

Hilton Head Island High School and The Island Packet present the World's Largest Yard Sale! Admission is free! Rent a space and sell your items for $55. Applications can be found at www.islandpacket.com/ yardsale. Proceeds benefit Hilton Head Island High School. For more information call 843-689-4811.

MARCH 27-31

Gregg Russell Concert: 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 27 - Friday, Mar. 31, Sea Pines Resort. Over the years, Gregg has become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you'll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary. For additional information about this event please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843-842-1979.

MARCH 29

Colonial Nesting Birds of South CarolinaSeabirds and Wading Birds: 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. learn about the management concerns of these birds.

The loss of just a few nesting sites can impact the entire species in South Carolina.

Historically, several wading bird colonies supported more than 10,000 nesting pairs. Tom Murphy, a retired biologist with SCDNR, will share his knowledge of the natural history of these birds. The cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext.

223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org.

MARCH 30-APRIL 18 Music & Taste on the Harbour: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour’s Neptune Statue. Dance the night away on Thursday nights at Shelter Cove Harbour!Now in its ninth season, the spring outdoor concert series will kick-off with The Headliners and will feature a variety of bands on Thursday nights throughout this spring. Featured 16 HHIGO.COM

Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up as usual around Neptune and will offer a variety of specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, including concert schedule, visit www. palmettodunes.com.

MARCH 31

Society of Lowcountry Magicians Public Magic Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 31, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton.The Society of Lowcountry Magicians present their annual Public Magic Show (for adults) Partial proceeds from the show will go to the Red Cross in consideration of their help after Hurricane Michael. Tickets are $12 before the show and $15 at the door. For tickets contact Fred Reisz 843-705-4742.

Shuckin' and Shaggin' in Old Town Bluffton: Friday, March 31, 2017. Oyster Factory Park. Enjoy one of the season's last oyster roasts on the banks of the May River! Food and drink available for purchase. Oysters are $10 per bucket. Join Easy FM's DJ for shag music from 4pm to 7pm with a shag contest at 6pm. OCD, one of the best rock bands in the Lowcountry, will perform from 7pm to 10pm. $5 in advance; $7 at door

MARCH 31-APRIL 1

Hilton Head Dance Theater Spring Performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 31 and Saturday, Apr. 1, and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 2, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. Paquita, Rich Man’s Frug, and a Gershwin performance. For additional Information visit hiltonheaddance.com.

APRIL 2

Hilton Head Choral Society Choral Festival: 7 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 2, Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Choral Society will host the first ever Hilton Head Choral Society Choral Festival. The concert will include performances by the HHCS in addition to four invited choruses including: a choir of 30 singers from Avila University in Kansas City, MO; a group of students from May River High School; the Charleston Southern University chorus; and the Parish Choir of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah. All seating is reserved. Order through the Choral Society's website, www. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org, or by phone 843-341-3818.

APRIL 2-3

Peter Millar Trunk Show at Knickers in Harbour Town: Sunday, Apr. 2 and Monday, Apr. 3, Knickers, 149 Lighthouse

Road, Suite L, Hilton Head Island. A Peter Millar Representative will be on hand to assist with fit and selection. For more information visit knickersmenswear.com.

more information, call The Salty Dog Café at 843-671-2233 or go to saltydog.com.

APRIL 7

Easter Egg Hunt in Sea Pines: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 16, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island.

The Easter Egg Hunt is an annual tradition and the Easter Bunny will be a part of the festivities. Provided by The Sea Pines Resort and the shops in Harbour Town. For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt in Sea Pines, contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843- 842-1979 or go to seapines.com/events.

Old Town Bluffton Art Walk: 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Calhoun St., Bluffton. Join the galleries, restaurants and shops of Old Town Bluffton to enjoy the spring season. Visit oldtownbluffton.com for more information.

APRIL 8

5th Annual Taste of Bluffton: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 8,, Calhoun Street.

Bring your appetites because some of Bluffton’s best Restaurants will be preparing their favorite samples. The Greater Bluffton Chamber is looking for Vendors and Sponsors for this year’s Taste of Bluffton.

Please contact the chamber if you are interested in participating 843-757-1010 or megan@Blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.

Please visit www.tasteofbluffton.com for more information.

Easter Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. The Easter Eggstravaganza is the perfect reason to get outdoors with your family this spring! There will also be bounce houses, concessions and all kinds of other entertainment and activities to enjoy. Food and drinks sold separately. Zipline, rockwall and bungee jumping sold separately.

Admission is $10 for those ages 2-12 years and free for adults. For more information about the Easter Eggstravaganza, call the Island Rec. Center at 843-681-7273 or go to islandreccenter.org.

APRIL 11

Annual Christian Heritage Breakfast: 7 a.m. Tuesday, Apr.11, The Sonesta Resort, 130 Shipyard Dr., Hilton Head Island. Four Time PGA Tour Champion, Webb Simpson, will be the guest speaker. The event is sponsored by The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and The College Ethics Symposium.

Event is open to the public. Tickets required in advance at cost of $30.00 per ticket or $275 for a table of 10. Additional Information and tickets available on-line at christianheritagebreakfast.com or by calling 843-290-3744. Find us on Facebook.

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt at The Salty Dog Café: 10 a.m.-noon, Apr. 15, South Beach Marina Village, 224 S. Sea Pines Dr., inside The Sea Pines Resort. Kids under the age of 12 are invited to join in the Easter fun at The Salty Dog Café with the Easter Bunny and Jake the Salty Dog for the Salty Dog Lots of prizes and candy, as well as face painting! For

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Love, Loss and What I Wore: 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 19, Eight local woman take to the stage to tell tales of monumental moments in their lives--all marked by a particular dress, a pair of shoes, a bathing suit, a tattoo--in Lean Ensemble’s production of Nora and Delia Ephron’s comic yet poignant play Love, Loss and What I Wore. This one-night performance benefits Women in Philanthropy and LoCo Motion/Carolina Cups’ breast cancer screening, treatment, and research program. For tickets and additional information visit leanensemble.org.

APRIL 21

Relay for Life: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, April 21, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. The public is invited to this celebration to benefit the American Cancer Society. The theme for this year’s event is “Paint the Lowcountry Purple!” For more information or interested in being a donor or sponsor contact Wendy Pollitzer at 843263-3216 or wendy.pollitzer@cancer.org at the American Cancer Society.

Bluffton Sunset Party: Friday, April 21, 5:00-9:00pm, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. A sundown celebration on the May River. Live music, local food vendors, kidz zone, domestic & craft beer garden & more. $5.00 admission; 12 & under free. blufftonsunsetparty.com

APRIL 23

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Presents “Brahms - A German Requiem”: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 23, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. One of the most revered and profound works of orchestral repertoire, the Brahms Requiem, performed with a full one-hundred voice chorus. For additional information visit hhso.org or call 843-842-2055.

APRIL 25

Memory Matters’ Chefs Event: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 25, Sea Pines Country

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Club, 30 Governors Road, Hilton Head Island. This Chef’s Event is always an anticipated annual extravaganza. For information about obtaining tickets, please call 843-8426688 or go online at memory-matters.org.

MAY 3-4

Hearts Open Golf-a-Thon: Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4, Haig Point Club, 10 Haig Point Court, Hilton Head Island. Swing into action for hospice care and chance to win $10,000. Please join this very special Golf-a-Thon for Hospice of the Lowcountry that includes 18 holes on the exclusive Haig Point Signature Course, the Wednesday night party, breakfast and awards lunch, and tee gifts valued at $150. For more information visit hospicecarelc.org.

MAY 6

Beer, Bacon & Music Festival: 11 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. This extraordinary culinary adventure will be all the fun of a bacon-themed block party mixed with a full-scale festival experience. Join many of the area’s top restaurants, several of the area’s top bands, and hundreds of the area’s top food lovers gather to celebrate American traditions – Beer, Bacon & Music.

For more information call the Island Rec. Center at 843-681-7273 or go to islandreccenter.org.

MAY 7

13th Annual Yacht Hop: 5:30-9 p.m.

Sunday, May 7, Harbour Town Yacht Club, 149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island.

Step aboard stunning yachts, docked in The Sea Pines Resort’s Harbour Town Yacht Basin, and enjoy wine and mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres freshly prepared by some of the area’s premier chefs! For more information about the Annual Yacht Hop at Harbour Town Yacht Basin, call 843-706-2296 or go to hospicecarelc.org

MAY 13

MayFest- 37th Bluffton Village Festival: May 13, 2017 10am – 5pm. Bluffton’s village festival featuring local and regional arts & crafts, food vendors, live music.

There’s even an “Ugly Dog” contest and messy pie-eating contest! Located in the Heart of Historic Bluffton. www.blufftonvillagefestival.com. 843 815-2277

MAY 19

Bluffton Sunset Party: Friday, May 19, 5:00-9:00pm, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park.

A sundown celebration on the May River. $5.00 admission; 12 & under free. blufftonsunsetparty.com

MAY 20

All Saints 30th Annual Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Tickets are $35 and include lunch at the church, a boutique, vendors and live music. For more information, please call 843-689-9495.

MAY 2

Hilton Head Island Art Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island.

Check out the 9th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival where 150 of the finest artists and crafters will converge for a two-day juried outdoor gallery style art exhibit. Enjoy a wide variety of original artwork & affordable crafts and register to win the free Art Giveaway. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit artfestival.com.

MAY 28

Hilton Head Choral Society presents “America Sings”: 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy. This casual, family-friendly all-American concert celebrates all things American including patriotic favorites and a special salute to members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces. For more details, call 843-341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

MAY 29

Hilton Head Freedom 5k Run & Walk: 8 a.m. Monday, May 29, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. The Freedom 5k is a great opportunity to honor those among us who have served in the Armed Forces with a fun, family friendly event. Race day tech shirts provided for all participants and a commemorative Freedom 5K dog tag to all finishers. Parking for the event is available at the Belk store at Shelter Cove Town Center; designated zones will be marked by signage. For more information, or to register go to palmettorunningcompany.com.

THURSDAYS

Farmer’s Market of Bluffton: 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Rd. We’ve got more great reasons to visit! The Market is now open with additional public parking provided by the Town of Bluffton.

We’ll be adding an Artisan Showcase on the first Thursday of every month to highlight a handful of local artists and their incredible lowcountry craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for fabulous new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite thing! Read Food, Real People, Real Close. Visit farmersmarketbluffton.org for more information. ■ SPRING 2017 17

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Beaches of Hilton Head beautiful

“THE CURE FOR ANYTHING IS SALT WATER — SWEAT, TEARS OR THE SEA”

— ISAK DINESEN

FOLLY FIELD BEACH (5)

A bit off the beaten path from the plantations and resorts, Folly Field has more of a locals’ beach feel. With a shorter walk to the beach than nearby Driessen Beach, it is both convenient and quiet. Take a long walk and grab a pit stop and a drink at the outdoor bar at the nearby The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, or spread out your towel and spend the day at one of the island’s wider and uncluttered beaches. Loved by surfers and body boarders, it still can occasionally be treacherous with its riptides and undertows.

BEST FOR: Surfers, walking and biking ACCESS: Located on Starfish Road, a right turn off Folly Field Road

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hatever your vision of the “beach life” may entail, the sun-splashed beaches of Hilton Head Island offer as many experiences as there are shells on their sandy shores.

From its heel to its toe, here’s an overview of some of the island’s popular beaches and hidden gems. 

MITCHELVILLE BEACH (3)

Many locals consider this beach Hilton Head’s best-kept secret. If you’re looking to build sandcastles on a pristine beach, pick another spot. If you’re looking for privacy and beauty in a rich historical setting, this beach is for you. Be sure to check out the incredible story of Mitchelville in the nearby park.

BEST FOR: Privacy, fishing, walking ACCESS: Near the end of Beach City Road at Mitchelville Beach Park

FISH HAUL CREEK BEACH (2) DOLPHIN HEAD (1)

Located on the northern tip of Hilton Head in Hilton Head Plantation, Dolphin Head beach overlooks Port Royal Sound and includes a mile-long walking path and a quiet (only open to HHP residents) beach dotted with vestigial live oaks and pines. Hilton Head Plantation is one of the island’s largest year-round residential communities, and Dolphin Head is more private than some of the island’s other beaches.

BEST FOR: Walking (at low tide), surf fishing and collecting shells ACCESS: Dolphin Head Lane, inside Hilton Head Plantation 18 HHIGO.COM

The area is known for its diverse ecology, maritime forest, salt marsh and creeks, beach dunes and scrub, and the Port Royal tidal flats. The beach itself is a generous walk from the park, but ambles through a wonderful nature path, and is lightly used for swimming. The beach park, located on the “heel” of the island, is 31 acres of mostly untouched nature, feels like your own private beach and is arguably the scene for the best bird watching in all of Hilton Head.

BEST FOR: Walking, birdwatching, clamming and fishing ACCESS: Located near the end of Beach City Road, accessible from Fish Haul Creek Park

ISLANDER'S BEACH (4)

A favorite of locals, Islander’s Beach recently earned a high ranking in Coastal Living magazine’s Top 21 Beaches on the East Coast. It’s less crowded than most Hilton Head spots and swimmer-friendly, thanks to its gentle underwater slope. Parking is at a premium and is mostly reserved for residents and year-round pass holders, with metered spots available for guests. For nearby mid-island visitors, a bike ride or a friendly beachfront drop-off might be the best bet for easy access.

BEST FOR: Locals and swimming ACCESS: Located at 94 Folly Field Road, at Sparkleberry Lane

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A long boardwalk connects the maritime forest to the white-sand beach. A long, wide shoreline leaves ample room to spread out, and the flat ocean floor and small waves make it kid-friendly and great for body boarding or just wading. Tucked in a heavily shaded and wooded area, it’s a bit hard to find, but with tons of amenities like parking and restrooms, it’s popular with both locals and discerning visitors alike.

BEST FOR: Day trips, swimming, sunning, locals and in-the-know visitors ACCESS: Off William Hilton Parkway, at the end of Bradley Beach Road

BURKES BEACH (7)

Located to the northern side of Chaplin Community Park, Burke’s Beach is adjacent to Singleton Beach, divided by the natural folly field. The beach offers seasonal lifeguards and limited parking, but boasts some of the best waves for surfing and boarding. The dog park at Chaplin Park is a nice touch and makes it a great destination for a bark-andbeach day with man’s best friend.

BEST FOR: Surfing, boarding, walking and pets ACCESS: Just south of Palmetto Dunes at the end of Burkes Beach Road

NORTH FOREST BEACH (8)

Located near over 100 dining and shopping options in one of the island’s oldest neighborhoods, it is one of the places to be on Hilton Head. For surfers, the beach area at Jacana Street is known to offer some of the best waves at high tide on the island. Locals swear by the shoreline as the best on Hilton Head, and the quaint mix of older beach cottages with modern ocean compounds makes for a compelling community feel.

BEST FOR: Swimming, walking and surfing ACCESS: The one-mile stretch of beach starts at Coligny Circle and runs north to the Sonesta Resort located in Shipyard Plantation

COLIGNY BEACH (9)

SOUTH FOREST BEACH (10)

Part of Hilton Head’s “Ocean Community,” South Forest Beach is on a one-mile stretch of beachfront between the Coligny Circle and Sea Pines Plantation gate. It is the largest of the island’s public beaches, and draws more crowds than North Forest Beach. Wide, comfortable and spacious, and buffered somewhat from nearby development, it’s a great all-purpose spot. Venture a little further away from the public access point that divides the north and south beaches, and you’ll find even more room to spread out.

BEST FOR: Swimming, fishing, biking and walking ACCESS: Public access on Alder Lane and Seaside Villas, off South Forest Beach Road

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SOUTH BEACH (11)

Located in Sea Pines at the “toe” of the island near the South Beach Marina. Though the marina area is one of the more popular island destinations for visitors, with its dining, shopping and inventive water sports experiences, the Calibogue Beach itself is relatively quiet, nearly secluded, and is great for just watching the dolphins or a relaxing walk. Don’t go out at high tide, though, as there is little to no beach at that time. If you are not a Sea Pines resident or registered guest, you must pay $6 per vehicle to enter the resort.

BEST FOR: Unique water sports opportunities (kayaking, sport fishing, parasailing, etc.), sightseeing and walking ACCESS: Near Sea Pines South Beach Marina, best accessed by bike or foot

At Hilton Head’s busiest beach you’ll find soft sand and wonderful clean water.

Even better, it’s close to the island’s unofficial downtown area. The beach is protected by security cameras and visitors can enjoy free Wi-Fi, volleyball nets and scores of beach rentals and free parking — just not at the popular Coligny Plaza. The beach and the shopping plaza do get a little crowded, but if you like an active and lively beach experience, this is your spot.

BEST FOR: If the crowds are any indication, everybody. Perfect for sunbathing, swimming, biking, an early-morning jog or a romantic date night. ACCESS: At Coligny Circle, at the intersection of Pope Avenue and South Forest Beach Drive

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Our Wonderful Beach Wildlife

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE

You’ll find their nests on Hilton Head Island beaches between May and August, when they come ashore at night to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in about 60 days and the small turtles make their way to the ocean using the moon as their beacon.

ANIMALS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE ON AND AROUND HILTON HEAD'S BEACHES

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BY LANCE HANLIN

hat's that? It's a question visiting mothers and fathers are asked constantly by inquisitive children during family beach days. Don't lose cool points by answering, "that's a bird, son."

Impress your little one with a name and a quick fact about the critter in question. Here is a look at the 10 most common animals you will see at the beach. 

FIDDLER CRAB

These creatures are abundant in the mud flats at low tide. They are smaller than a dime and live in holes they dig in the mud.

They plug the holes as the tide comes in to help stay dry. Males show off their pincer claw to attract females.

These scavengers are the most common bird on the beach. They usually eat dead things that wash up on shore, steal other birds’ meals, beg tourists for food or hover around shrimp boats.

HORSESHOE CRAB

They resemble crustaceans but are actually closely related to spiders and scorpions. They are considered living fossils, originating 450 million years ago.

GHOST CRAB BLUE CRAB

Greatly cherished by local seafood chefs.

Females have broad abdomens, like the dome of the Capitol. Males have narrow abdomens, like the Washington Monument.

BROWN PELICAN

These birds glide gracefully over the water until they spot a fish, then they fold their wings and clumsily smash into the water to grab their prey.

They live in holes in the sand above the high tide line and stay inside during the hottest part of the day and throughout the coldest part of the winter. They emerge mostly at night to feed on clams.

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN

More than 200 live here year-round, and many more are migratory. Local captains have given several of them names based on their personalities, such as Chopper and Nic.

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FIDDLER CRAB GREAT BLUE HERON

These large wading birds come to the beach at dusk and usually remain until nightfall.

These creatures are abundant in the mud flats at low tide. They are smaller than a dime and live in holes they dig in the mud.

They plug the holes as the tide comes in to help stay dry. Males show off their pincer claw to attract females.

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Beach Rules & Regulations All violations of beach regulations can result up to fines of $500 per each offense.

Respect the beautiful wildlife, and leave only your footprints when you go.

NOT ALLOWED SCAUP OSPREY A large bird that circles overhead like an eagle. When it spots a fish, it will dive at high speed and snatch its prey with its razor-sharp talons.

These ducks like to float together in the ocean by the thousands, forming what looks like an island. It's called a raft of scaup.

SEA NETTLE PIPING PLOVER

These sparrow-sized shorebirds run so fast along the tide line, their legs are a blur.

Jellyfish armed with up to two dozen tentacles that have rows of thousands of stinging cells. Their sting is fatal for their prey, but usually causes only discomfort for humans.

Most stings occur in July and August.

 Alcohol of any kind (beer, wine, etc.)  Glass  Littering  Nudity  Disorderly conduct  Disturbing the peace  Unauthorized vehicles  Shark fishing  Fires and fireworks  Harassing, harming, or removing of any live beach life (sand dollars, starfish, conch shells, sea turtles, coral, etc.)  Damage to dunes  Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6am  Distribution of handouts  Kites not under manual control  Sand-sailing  Stunt kites 10am-6pm April 1 through September 30  Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard logos  Launching, landing, or operating unauthorized motorized watercrafts

NOT ALLOWED in Designated

Swimming Areas, in protection of swimmers and sunbathers, between 10am-6pm April 1 through September 30:  Fishing or surfcasting  Team Sports involving a ball  Games with metal items

ANIMAL RULES ON THE BEACH

 Animals on the beach are not permitted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

SAND DOLLAR

Flat sea urchin with velvet-textured spines covered with very small hairs. Coordinated movements of the spines enable sand dollars to move across the seabed. It’s illegal to remove living sand dollars from the beach.

SANDERLING Small shorebirds often seen in groups, chasing waves in and out looking for food in the intertidal sand flats. Among other characteristics, their black legs and longer bills clearly distinguish them from piping plovers.

BEACH SAFETY SEA STAR

They’re often called starfish, but they're not actually fish. They don’t have gills, scales or fins and move using hundreds of tube feet, which are located on their underside.

STINGRAY Equipped with sharp, serrated barbs at the base of their tails, they can also release toxins when startled. Hilton Head usually gets more than 150 stings reported each year, usually on the feet and ankles of people who step on them.

 Protect your skin with sunscreen and reapply at least every two hours, but if you are more prone to burning or in the water a lot, reapply more often.  Drink lots of water as your body needs to stay cool in the hot sun and drink water even if you are not thirsty. Thirst is the first sign of dehydration and being in the sun especially during the hottest part of the day can cause dehydration faster.  Watch for signs of heat stroke that often comes when one is dehydrated and in the sun for extended periods of time. When sweating does not help cool the body anymore, the body’s temperature rises and one may feel faint, have a rapid pulse, feel hot, skin flushed red, and more. Should this arise, call 911 and move the person to a cool place, wrap them in wet sheets, towels, or place ice packs on their wrists, ankles, armpits, and neck to cool them down. Keep watch on their breathing and do not let anything block the airway; keep

them lying down out of the sun.  Just as you put sunscreen on your skin, putting sunglasses on protects your eyes from the sun’s harsh UV rays.  Make sure to wear appropriate foot protection as many times the sand can be extremely hot and burn your feet. Beyond just the hot sand there are glass, shells, or sticks that can cut you as well as the occasional crab.

OCEAN SAFETY TIPS

 Never swim alone.  Learn to swim no matter how old you are as it could save your life or someone else’s.  Make sure you can always see the lifeguard and stay in designated swimming areas.  Always check the water conditions at the lifeguard post in case rip tides are high or stingrays or jellyfish are in the area. It is better to be prepared than find out the hard way.  Don’t swim against a current but swim across it.  Make sure to always have enough energy to make it back to land in any case.

FIRST AID TIPS FOR THE BEACH

 Sunburn: Soak under cool water most likely in a shower or tub. Aloe can often help heal and provide releif; taking Ibuprofen can help too.  Bee Sting: First and formost; if allergic, seek medical help immediately; if not, apply baking soda paste and ice.  Jellyfish Sting: Try to remove any remaining barbs; then rise with vinegar, apply dry sand; or put under hot water.  Snake bites: Use a compression dressing just above site. Seek medical help immediately and if you can remember the type of snake or at least the markings, it that will help with treatment.  Alligators: Stay away from them as they can both run and swim very fast, but if you do get bitten, call 911.  Sting Ray: Rinse with water and apply heat to neutralize sting; in any case, seek medical attention immediately.  Crab bites: Rise out well, clean out wound, and apply an antibiotic ointment as you can get infections from them.

Depending on severity, may need stiches that would require seeking medical help.

FINAL TIP

AS ALWAYS, BE SMART AND CALL 911 IF NEW SYMPTOMS ARISE OR THE SITUATION WORSENS RAPIDLY.

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Playing in the

Sand POPULAR BEACH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

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LADDER TOSS

Two balls connected to a string are called bolas. Each team has three sets of bolas.

Each ladder has three rungs, each with a different point value, and players try to toss the bolas so they hang from a ladder rung.

The top is worth 3, the middle is 2 and the bottom is 1. Points are tallied at the end of each round. Collect 21 points to win. Sets range from $32 to more than $150. Try not to hit other beachgoers with the bolas.

A paddleball beach sport that looks a bit like pingpong without the table. The paddles are smaller and the ball is larger. Sets range from $30 to more than $300. Two players face one another with the objective of hitting the ball back and forth without the ball hitting the ground. Hilton Head’s longstanding frescobol record is five hits.

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BOWLING Dig three holes in the sand — small, medium and large. Roll a ball toward the holes, awarding the most points for the smallest hole. Use a heavy ball that won’t blow away, something like a tennis ball.

For the sake of beach joggers, don’t forget to fill the holes back up when you are done “bowling.”

A blend between cornhole, bocce ball and horseshoes. A set costs around $20 and comes with four small balls and a shovel used to dig two holes and trenches behind each hole. Get the ball in the hole for 3 points or the trench for 1 point. Teammates on opposing sides alternate tosses. Invented here in the Palmetto State, TidalBall is quickly gaining popularity on beaches all over the East Coast.

A version of beer pong without the table, using oversized cups and a ball. A set of 12 buckets and two balls costs around $70. Each team sets up a triangle of six buckets opposite of one another. The object is to eliminate the other team’s buckets by throwing or bouncing the ball into them. Filling the buckets with alcohol is not advised.

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KANJAM A game played with a flying disc and two slotted trash cans. The object of the game is to score points by throwing and deflecting the flying disc and hitting or entering the goal. The game ends when a team scores exactly 21 points or "chogs" the disc for an instant win. Players must get exactly 21, if you go over it reverts back to 17 points.

TIDALBALL

BEAR PONG

The ultimate game for the laziest of all beachgoers. Throw one of your flip-flops as far as you can. Have at least one other person do the same.

The weakest throw buys the next round of drinks at the Tiki Hut, Pool Bar Jim’s or Jamaica Joe’z.

FRESCOBOL

BY LANCE HANLIN

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You decide to go to the beach. You pack sunscreen, lunch and a towel. You get there and find a spot. You plop down in your beach chair and stare off into the great blue horizon.

Now what? Many choose to unwind by reading, listening to music or sipping a favorite beverage. Others prefer something a little more active. Here are a few beach games and activities worth trying. 

FLIP-FLOP TOSS

FRISBEER

CORNHOLE A popular beach game known by many names, including tailgate, bean bag toss, doghouse or simply bags. Sets range from $30 to more than $200. Players take turns throwing bags of corn or beans at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 points while landing on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a team reaches 21. Never play for money with an Ohioan.

This combines the fun of washers with the precision of playing Frisbee. You need two empty cans, two PVC pipes about four feet tall and one Frisbee. Post the PVC pipes in the sand about eight feet apart. Place an empty aluminum can on top of each pipe. The goal is to knock the can off the pole. You get 2 points for hitting the pole and knocking the can to the ground and 3 points for hitting the can and knocking it to the ground. The other team gets points if they catch the can before it hits the ground.

This game is best played with the Frisbee one hand and a legal drink in the other.

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KEEP YOUR BOTTLE

Divide players into two teams. Each team has a person sit cross-legged with an empty plastic bottle on their head. Line up the rest of the team and give the first a small plastic cup and a large bucket of water.

Teammates pass the cup of water down the line and empty it into the plastic bottle. The first team to fill the bottle wins. The sitting person always loses.

TREAT A TREASURE HUNTER

Next time you see the Bermuda shortswearing metal detector dude headed your direction, make his day by burying something of value in his path. After miles of aimlessly wandering the beach, he would love nothing more than to “discover” whatever watch, ring or necklace you are willing to part with. It’s good karma. Just make sure to reclaim your “treasure” if he doesn’t take the bait.

SAND SOCCER

The soft playing surface leads to a totally different style of play with a much greater degree of improvisation. The compact field, much smaller than a normal soccer field, allows players to score from anywhere on the sand. Good footwork is key.

MINI GOLF

Bring your putter and a few golf balls.

Create an elaborate mini sand course complete with hazards, slopes and “greens.”

For the sake of other beachgoers, leave the sand wedge at home. We have practice ranges for that.

BOCCE A beach classic best played when the tide is out. Sets cost around $25 and come with eight colored balls and a smaller white ball (real bocce players call it a jack or a boccino). Once the white ball is thrown, points are given for each of one team’s balls that are closer than the other team’s closest ball.

The first team to 13 points wins. Watch out for unleashed dogs. They are notorious for making off with boccinos.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

SPIKEBALL A volleyball-like team sport played by two teams of two players. Opposing teams line up across from each other with the Spikeball net in the center. The ball is put in play with a service — a hit by the server from behind the service boundary into the net to an opposing player. Once the ball is served players can move anywhere they want. The object of the game is to hit the ball into the net so that the opposing team cannot return it. Sets cost around $50.

A non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a flying disc. Two teams compete on a playing field with an end zone at each end.

A goal is scored by catching the disc in the opposite end zone. The thrower may not run with the disc. Instead, players move the disc up the “field” by passing to teammates in any direction. Popular team names include “Disc in a Box” and “Game of Throws.”

OTHER BEACH FUN

Looking for other fun activities? Try tug-ofwar, scavenger hunt, obstacle course, hula hoop-a-thon, sand darts, water balloon toss, human pyramid, relay races, buried alive contest, limbo, washers and badminton.

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BIKING THE ISLAND

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BY TIM WATSON

hile the Island only measures about 12 miles long by 5 miles wide, visitors can enjoy nearly 60 miles of public pathways and nature trails accessible to all. In addition, there are close to 50 miles of paths behind the gates of private communities like Shipyard, Sea Pines, and Palmetto Dunes.

The flat terrain and the bike path system make it very easy to ride on the bike paths; however, many visitors find the best place to pedal is on the beach. Enjoy a bike ride on the hard-packed sand near the water line at low tide. It is great fun and it offers a spectacular view. You might even see some dolphins! There are miles of beautiful bike paths open to all waiting for you to explore.

RULES OF THE ROAD First and foremost, be a safe rider. Please pay attention to traffic lights, crosswalks, and stop signs. There are small stop signs posted for bicyclists’ safety on the pathways, and it is never safe to cross anywhere other than at a marked crosswalk.

Please lock your bike when not in use. As previously mentioned, bike rental companies usually provide bike locks at no additional cost.

Bike paths inside gated communities, or plantations, are restricted for use by residents and guests of that community.

If you do decide to ride on the beach, please do not ride in the water. The sea salt wreaks havoc on bikes and quickly damages the paint and moving parts. Please use fresh water to rinse off bikes that might have salt water on them.

VACATION TO REMEMBER Many vacationers feel that biking on Hilton Head is one of the factors that make our Island special. We hope that you will take advantage of our bike paths and bicycle vendors to make this vacation one to remember. 

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1. MOST SCENIC RIDES The boardwalk at Barker Field overlooking the marsh is simply amazing. If you’re on the south end, visit the “toe” of the island on the beach looking at the entrance to South Beach Marina.

You’ll see Harbour Town in the distance, Daufuskie Island dead ahead and the Atlantic to the left.

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Start at Palmetto Dunes, hit the beach and travel south to the tip of the island at South Beach — preferably with the wind at your back. Assuming cooperation from the tides and tourists, this is as good as it gets.

3. BEST NATURE TRAIL The rice dike trail in Sea Pines to the horse stables and into the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is incredibly rich in natural beauty, and it’s often almost empty.

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4. BEST FAMILY RIDE Start at Coligny Circle and take the pathway west along Pope Avenue to New Orleans Road. Then turn right along the pathway and follow Arrow Road across the William Hilton Parkway to the Palmetto Bay Marina and back; you’ll stay off the main drags and discover a lengthy hidden ribbon of trail behind the shops and restaurants. For an alternate route, turn onto the William Hilton Parkway from New Orleans Road, follow the pathways to the Shelter Cove Marina and back.

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5. BEST EXERCISE The Bike Doctor’s organized rides provide a great workout; riders leave the shop on New Orleans Road at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

6. BEST PICNIC SPOT Jarvis Park, Chaplin Park and Coligny are great spots to picnic — as is, you know, the beach.

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The beach at sunset or sunrise is just right for those romantic moments.

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LEISURE PATHS PAVED WITH GOLD HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S DEVOTION TO CYCLING PAYS OFF WITH PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL DESIGNATION.

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s if Hilton Head Island didn’t have enough to be proud of.

The League of American Bicyclists recently added another feather to the multitude that adorn Hilton Head’s hat by selecting the island as a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community. This isn’t just some small point of civic pride to place on a website or in a tourism brochure – this is a national recognition, at the highest level, of Hilton Head Island’s devotion to making the world a more bike-friendly place, one path at a time.

Hilton Head is leading the Southeast in a growing movement that knows the value of working up an awesome sweat at 14 mph. It joins an elite group of the top 25 cycling communities across the country.

The honor is the result of hard work and dedication from a tireless group of volunteers and the community that put the wind at their backs with every mile. This is the joint effort of our town’s civic and community leaders, coming together to put us on the map.

This recognition is something that all area residents, whether we ride these paths or not, can get behind and be immensely proud of.

“The entire community, from the Town of Hilton Head Island to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce to a whole legion of local advocates, showed real unity in making this distinction happen,” said local cycling advocate Frank Babel.

The honor was not granted on the strength of the island’s 60 miles of picturesque pathways alone, although that certainly didn’t hurt. Programs likes the Island Ambassador program, which sends helpful locals out along our miles of pathways dispensing everything from directions to helpful reminders of the rules of the road, helped set us apart. This national recognition was a product of numerous safety improvements, a score of informational kiosks, special events like Chamber Bike & Dine Week, and the way these projects helped unite our community as we rallied behind a bike-friendly ethos.

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“This distinction is something the entire community can take as a point of pride,” said Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett.

“After all, this is something that we as a community came together in support of. To see those efforts recognized with such a high distinction is truly rewarding.”

So what does our town’s newly minted gold status mean? It means that our community has been recognized at one of the highest national levels by a program dedicated to, “revolutionizing the way communities evaluate their quality of life, sustainability and transportation networks, while allowing them to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle friendliness,” according to the League of American Bicyclists.

“We expect a high standard from gold and higher-level communities, and Hilton Head Island has met all of those expectations, so congratulations,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists.

Our emergence as one of the country’s pre-eminent cycling towns makes perfect sense, given how the island’s culture was built on a philosophy of embracing nature on its own terms, and at its own speed. The same philosophy that saw Charles Fraser building leisure paths into his master plan for Sea Pines finds a natural evolution in today’s pedal-forward Hilton Head Island.

“Active travel is a growing tourism sector,” said Bill Miles, president and CEO of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “And to be able to go out and tell those seeking the great outdoors that our island has been recognized on the national stage in this way elevates our profile tremendously.”

For a town long ago defined by segmented communities tucked behind gates, these paths have not only physically united us as a hometown, they’ve also united us a community dedicated to sustainability, responsible development and just enjoying the beauty of Hilton Head Island’s gorgeous scenery as seen from two wheels.

And now, they’ve brought us gold. 

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ennis, like golf, is a year-round activity on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. One of the top 50 tennis destinations in the United States, the Lowcountry has the facilities and the competition to satisfy the most discriminating player. The area’s 20-plus tennis clubs offer more than 300 courts. Clay, grass and a variety of hard surfaces are available. Some residential developments have their own courts which may be used by guests staying in those developments. Players may access facilities on private plantations if they make arrangements to play. Ask for details when reserving your court time. 

TENNIS FACILITIES HILTON HEAD TENNIS CLUBS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The following racquet clubs and tennis centers are open to the public.

Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center Palmetto Dunes Resort, 843-785-1152 Attractive courts, pro shop, full facilities 19 clay, 2 hard, 4 imitation grass courts, 2 lighted Port Royal Racquet Club Port Royal Plantation, 843-686-8803 Racquet club. Clay, hard or grass courts. Pro shop.

10 clay, 4 hard, 2 grass courts, 4 lit courts Sea Pines Racquet Club Sea Pines Resort, 843-363-4495 Tennis facility located in Harbour Town in Sea Pines. It offers a complete pro shop and instruction.

24 Har-Tru, 5 hard courts, 5 lighted Shipyard Racquet Club Shipyard Plantation, 843-686-8804

Adjacent to Sonesta Resort. Full complement of facilities and instruction. Call about their free weekly pro exhibitions much of the year.

14 clay, 6 hard courts, 8 lighted South Beach Racquet Club Sea Pines Resort, 843-671-2215 Located near South Beach Village. 11 clay courts, 2 lighted Van Der Meer Tennis Center 19 DeAllyon Road, 843-785-8388 Hilton Head’s largest facility. Full complement of facilities, instruction.

21 hard, 11 clay courts, 8 lighted HILTON HEAD PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS The Island Recreation Association maintains the Town of Hilton Head’s public tennis courts. Play is on a firstcome, first-serve basis. There is no fee.

In the event that courts are being used for team play and/or lessons, signs are posted directing players to other locations. Call 843-681-7273 for more information.

The locations of the courts: • Chaplin Community Park, Singleton Beach Road, 4 courts, lighted • Cordillo Courts, Cordillo Parkway, 4 courts, lit.

• Fairfield Square, Adrianna Lane, 2 courts • Hilton Head High School, School Road, 6 courts • Hilton Head Middle School, Wilborn Road, 4 courts BLUFFTON PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS Bobcat Public Tennis Center The Bobcat Public Tennis Center is located at 12 McCracken Circle in Bluffton. It has four outdoor courts that are not lighted.

Bluffton Recreation Center The Bluffton Recreation Center is located at 61 Ulmer Road in Bluffton. There are two hard surface courts that are located in the park. For more information, call 843-757-1503.

Tennisclub of the Lowcountry Conveniently located in the heart of Bluffton, Tennisclub of the Low Country at Rose Hill provides the latest in tennis instruction, as well as tennis programs with a personal touch you just won’t find anywhere else. 843 271-6401

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A Destination for Golf

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PUBLIC GOLF COURSES ATLANTIC DUNES 100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island seapinesgolf.com 843-842-1477

18th at Harbour Town Golf Links, Sea Pines Resort

COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island hiltonheadclub.com 843-681-4653 CRESCENT POINTE GOLF CLUB 1 Crescent Pointe, Bluffton crescentpointegolf.com 843-706-2600 EAGLE’S POINTE GOLF CLUB 1 Eagle’s Pointe, Bluffton eaglespointegolf.com 843-757-5900

16th at George Fazio Course, Palmetto Dunes

GOLDEN BEAR AT INDIGO RUN 100 Indigo Run Drive, Hilton Head Island www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Golden-BearGolf-Club-at-Indigo-Run 843-689-2200 HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island seapinesgolf.com 843-363-8385

6th at Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Plantation

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BY TIM WATSON

ince 1969 when the PGA Tour first visited Hilton Head Island, it has been hard to think of Hilton Head Island without thinking also of golf. The RBC Heritage has been a veritable who’s who of golfing immortals.

Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and many other golf luminaries have had their names etched on the champion’s trophy and received the now famous plaid jacket associated with the victory. The worldrenowned Harbour Town Golf Links is open to the public and with a little advance planning you too can play the course your heroes play.

Not quite ready for the PGA Tour?

That’s fine as well. With over 20 public courses on Hilton Head and immediately off-island in Bluffton, there’s a track that will fit you like a glove.

Forgot your clubs? All of the local courses offer great rental and demo programs. Don’t forget to ask for demo clubs; sometimes they are the latest and greatest, but beware — you might shoot the round of your life and feel like taking them home with you. Winter, spring, summer or fall, Hilton Head Island golf is world class and you will have a great day on the links. 

HERON POINT BY PETE DYE 100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island seapinesgolf.com 843-842-1477.

PALMETTO DUNES ROBERT TRENT JONES OCEANFRONT COURSE 7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138 PALMETTO HALL ARTHUR HILLS 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island palmettohallgolf.com 843-342-2582 PALMETTO HALL ROBERT CUPP 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island palmettohallgolf.com 843-342-2582 PINECREST GOLF CLUB 1 Pinecrest Way, Bluffton pinecrestsc.com 843-757-8960 PORT ROYAL PLANTER’S ROW 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island portroyalgolfclub.com 843-681-1700

PORT ROYAL BARONY 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island portroyalgolfclub.com 843-681-1700

HILTON HEAD LAKES 2005 Wiregrass Way, Hardeeville hiltonheadlakesgolf.com 843-208-5353

PORT ROYAL ROBBER’S ROW 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island portroyalgolfclub.com 843-681-1700

ISLAND WEST GOLF CLUB 40 Island West Drive, Bluffton islandwestgolf.net 843-815-6660

ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB 4 Clubhouse Drive, Bluffton golfrosehill.com 843-757-9030

OLD SOUTH GOLF LINKS 50 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton oldsouthgolf.com 843-785-5353

SHIPYARD GOLF CLUB 45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island shipyardgolfclub.com 843-686-8802

OYSTER REEF GOLF CLUB 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island oysterreefgolfclub.com 843-681-1764 PALMETTO DUNES ARTHUR HILLS 2 Leamington Lane, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138 PALMETTO DUNES GEORGE FAZIO 2 Carnoustie, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138

SUN CITY - ARGENT LAKES 1291 Sergeant William Jasper Blvd.

843-645-0507 SUN CITY - HIDDEN CYPRESS 672 Cypress Hills Drive, Bluffton 843-705-4999 SUN CITY - OKATIE CREEK 60 Sun City Club Lane, Bluffton 843-705-4653

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es, “water, water everywhere…nor any drop to drink” as Coleridge wrote 215 years ago in the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” but we don’t care about drinking water as long as we can also enjoy it by boating, sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, charter boating and everything else.

For locals and tourists alike, the creeks, rivers, sounds, ocean, lagoons, ponds, salt marshes, wetlands and maritime forests with their abundant wildlife provide a bounty of outdoor adventures for everyone of all ages.

Kayaking on calm water that surrounds Hilton Head Island is not only relaxing, it can be a great adventure, too. And the best part? Kayaking is a sport for everyone.

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nature walk through the marsh.”

With the abundance of accessible inlets, rivers and lagoons in the area, kayaking is an exotic yet practical exercise. But it remains uncharted territory for many locals and tourists. For those willing to try, here are some basic expectations and recommendations.

Whether starting with a lesson or tour, or for those who prefer trying solo, the necessities are safety precautions, knowing how to enter and exit the kayak and some paddling basics.

Important safety rules include wearing a personal flotation device, keeping safe distances from larger water vessels such as boats, maintaining balance and simply staying in a comfort zone.

When entering and exiting a kayak, a safe and convenient location is a boat ramp. Place the kayak parallel to the edge of the ramp and step sideways in and out of the kayak.

Kayak paddles, unlike canoe prototypes,

have blades on both ends. Once in the water, grip the paddle with your arms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Then alternate strokes from side to side, forming an imaginary figure eight.

From there, one can kayak for leisure, or turn an afternoon into vigorous exercise.

It’s much like deciding whether to walk, jog or run intervals, only on the water. The harder you paddle, the more strenuous the workout.

Depending on the location, expect to encounter marine wildlife. In this area, dolphins are aplenty and may come within feet of your kayak. Manatees, river otters and various fish reside here, too. Many local companies that rent kayaks also have guided eco-tours and dolphin tours.

Check in with a local outfitter for dolphin and nature boat cruises, fishing and sailboat charters, kayaking, kiteboarding, crabbing, parasailing, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, jet skiing and power boating.

Captain Mark’s Dolphin Cruises DEPARTING FROM SHELTER COVE HARBOUR Attention Families!

Check our Prices OUR RATES ARE GREAT! PLEASE CALL! Infants to age two are free.

All calm water • Reservations not necessary. • 1 hr. 45 minute narrated cruise features over 45 points of interest including:

LOOK $10

Children

• Bottle-nosed dolphins • Long Cove Club • Salt Water Marshlands • Wexford Plantation • Cross Island Expressway • Spanish Wells • Tides • Spectacular Homes • Buck Island • Statue of Liberty • Harbour Town • Daufuskie Island • Wading Birds

Book online at CruiseHiltonHead.com

The 80’ double deck cruise ship “Holiday” departs from Dock C at Shelter Cove Harbour, Business Hwy 278 across from Palmetto Dunes Resort

Captain Mark’s Dolphin Cruise • 843-785-4558

DAYTIME DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE MAR 1 THRU APR 1 - TUE THRU SAT AT 2:00.

APR 3 THRU AUG 31 - MON THRU FRI AT 11:00 & 2:00, SAT AT 2:00.

ADULT $20 • CHILD (3-12) $10 No Reservations

SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE APR 4 THRU MAY 31 - TUE THRU SAT AT 7:00.

JUN 1 THRU 10 - MON THRU SAT AT 7:15.

JUN 14 THRU JUL 31 - MON, WED THRU SAT AT 7:15.

AUG 1 THRU 14 - MON, WED THRU SAT AT 7:00.

AUG 16 THRU 31 - MON THRU SAT AT 6:45.

ADULT $24 • CHILD (3-12) $12 No Reservations

DOLPHIN FIREWORKS CRUISE JUN 13, 20, 27 - JUL 4, 11, 18, 25 - AUG 1, 8, 15.

ADULT $28 • CHILD (3-12) $18 Reservations Required

Dolphin cruises are 1 hour, 45 minutes in duration

SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH There is nothing better than a Southern sunset. No wait … we take that back. What we meant to say was that there is nothing better than watching a Southern sunset from our boat, the “Holiday.” Enjoy all the sights of Hilton Head’s waterways and marshes including, Atlantic bottle-nose dolphin, sea birds, private plantations, Daufuskie Island, and the famous Harbour Town lighthouse, with the added bonus of Mother Nature’s most beautiful (and magical) time of day. The colors will take your breath away! Fully narrated by your captain, our Dolphin Watch Sunset Cruise will be the highlight of your vacation. Don’t forget your camera!

ADULT $24 • CHILD (3-12) $12 No Reservations

GO CRABBING ON THE CRABBER J II They laughed when I said I was going with the kids to catch some crabs. They are not laughing anymore. What we did was make reservations on the sport crabbing boat Crabber J II which departs out of Shelter Cove Harbour. Once everyone was on board, the Crabby crew untied the lines and we motored out to the calm waters of Broad Creek. Along the way we saw two dolphins playing. We anchored in the shallow water right next to the salt marsh and everyone fished for blue crabs. It was a lot of fun. The crabby crew kept score and a girl from Cincinnati won the world famous Crabber J II T-shirt cause she caught the most crabs. Please call for current prices.

CALL (843) 422-5110 FOR SCHEDULE AND RESERVATIONS

Book online at CruiseHiltonHead.com All calm water. Convenient mid-island location. Just 10 minutes from anywhere.

No security gate. No gate fee. Plenty of free parking. Stay all day. All trips weather permitting & subject to minimum number of passengers. All cruises depart from Dock C, Shelter Cove Harbour.

Purchase tickets on the dock at the boat.

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WATER DIRECTORY BOATING, CRUISING, SAILING

KAYAK BROAD CREEK This seven-mile saltwater river is the heart of Hilton Head Island and is the prime place to spot water birds such as egrets, pelicans, blue herons and sandpipers.

You will often see dolphin or watermen harvesting crabs the traditional way. All three public marinas on Broad Creek offer rentals. If you bring your own kayak, a good launching point is the boat landing next to Old Oyster Factory. Be sure to keep an eye on the tide. You don’t want to get stuck on the razor-sharp oyster beds. Go against the tide on your way out and ride it back in.

Advanced Sail ................................ 843-686-2582 Adventure Cruises.......................... 843-785-4558 BackWater Adventure..................... 843-300-8556 Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply.... 843-757-7593 Bottomline Yacht Charters ............. 843-304-2976 Broad Creek Marina....................... 843-681-3625 Capt. Hook Party Boat.................... 843-785-1700 Cheers Charters.............................. 843-671-1800 Commander Zodiac........................ 843-671-3344 Dolphin & Nature Cruise................ 843-681-2522 Dolphin Discoveries....................... 843-684-1911 Dolphin Safaris............................... 843-785-2345 Drifter Excursions........................... 843-363-2900 Enjoy Daufuskie Tours.................... 843-342-8687 H20 Sports..................................... 843-671-4386 Hilton Head By Boat....................... 843-304-3847 Hilton Head Outfitters.................... 843-686-9097 Island Explorer............................... 843-785-2100 Island Times Charters..................... 843-261-2410 Low Country Nature Tours.............. 843-683-0187 MarshGrass Adventures................. 843-684-3296 Monty Jett Cruises.......................... 843-415-2798 One HHI......................................... 843-888-9899 Outside Hilton Head...................... 843-686-6996 Pau Hana & Flying Circus............... 843-686-2582 Pirates of Hilton Head (Sea Pines). 843-363-7000 Pirates of HHI (Palmetto Bay)......... 843-415-8400 Sea Pines Eco Tours........................ 843-842-1979 Shelter Cove Marina....................... 843-842-7001 Vagabond Cruise............................ 843-785-2662

KAYAK, CANOE, WATERSPORTS RENTALS

SPOT A DOLPHIN In Orlando, you’ll pay $80 to watch the world’s saddest dolphins mull about their depressing enclosures. You can see them free here, frolicking in their natural habitat. More than 200 live here full-time and many more are migratory.

A good place to spot them is on the island’s southern tip, where Calibogue Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean. You can get even closer by renting a boat or booking a nature tour for around $25 an hour.

RENT A BOAT If you didn’t bring a boat, you can rent one by the hour or by the day. Rentals of all sizes are available all year, allowing you to explore our numerous waterways at your own pace. Visit Daufuskie Island or find the infamous May River sandbar (aka Redneck Riviera), where folks from all walks of life gather to party. The sandbar appears once a day on receding tides and can only be reached by boat.

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Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply.... 843-757-7593 Palmetto Bay Water Sports............. 843-785-2345 Island Water Sports........................ 843-671-7007 Kayak Hilton Head......................... 843-684-1910 Kwake Watersports......................... 843-422-7830 Hilton Head Outfitters.................... 843-686-9097 H20 Sports..................................... 843-671-4386 Island Head Watersports ............... 843-686-4386 One HHI......................................... 843-888-9899 Outside Hilton Head...................... 843-686-6996 Jarvis Creek Water Sports............... 843-681-9260 Water-Dog Outfitters...................... 843-686-3554

MARINAS Broad Creek Marina....................... 843-681-3625 Harbour Town Yacht Basin............. 866-561-8802 Hilton Head Boathouse.................. 843-681-2628 Palmetto Bay Marina...................... 843-785-3910 South Beach Marina....................... 843-671-6699 Shelter Cove Marina....................... 843-842-7001

PARASAILING H20 Sports..................................... 843-671-4386 Island Head Watersports ............... 843-686-4386 Parasail Hilton Head...................... 843-686-2200 Sky Pirate........................................ 843-842-2566

843.342.8687

Bloody Point Guided Tours or Golf Cart

Freeport Marina

Bloody Point consists of the Silverdew winery & the bloody point Lighhouse, both on the grounds of an interpretive living plantation. The original brick buildings served as store houses for wicks, glass globes, fuel, pulley systems and different colored weather signals that sat atop the two ninety foot directional spires for the lighthouse.

The combination served as a range light system, guiding and protecting marine craft approaching and deporting the port of Savannah and the immediate area.

Your first stop on Daufuskie Island is Freeport Marina! Here you will find our general store offering a collection of photos, books, and a collection of Daufuskie Island memorabilia. Enjoy a cool drink and the freshest seafood in the Lowcountry at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company.

This unique Island treat features a variety of delicious entrees set against the backdrop of Daufuskie’s magnificent Island sunset. Dine on the freshest shrimp, oysters, fish, and all the ‘fixin’s. You can even shuck your own oysters right off the roasting pit. This is “down home good eat’n”. Are you looking to stay the night?

Freeport Marina also offers eclectic Island cabins which sleep up to 8 adults.

Calibogue Cruises offers various adventures for the entire family. You can choose to hop aboard a golf cart for your own selfguided exploration through Daufuskie Island’s historic district, beautiful isolated beaches, and unique art galleries. Another great tour is the historic guided bus tour. A knowledgeable local guide will delight you with fascinating stories of Daufuskie’s past and provide the latest news on modern day Island events.

Along this 3 hour tour, you will visit over a dozen historical points as you step back in time to learn about Daufuskie life during wartime and the culture of Gullah.

Upon the decommission of the light, the assistant keeper, Arthur “Pappy” Burn applied for and was granted the very first winery license for the state of South Carolina! The “winery” was now the aging venue for the Scuppernong, Mango, Fig, and various fruits for the productions of Daufuskie’s “Silver Dew Winery” The original lighthouse sat upon the beach, but after surviving the worst earthquake and hurricane win South Carolina history, was placed in it’s present location by oxen and timbered logs. It has been both lighthouse and private residences, now serving as a museum and events centers for dinners, weddings, and island events. Active crops being grown are Carolina Gold Rice, Sea Iland Cotton, Indigo, and a Grape Vineyard. Rest Areas and a gift shop are also on site.

Call for Reservations 843.342.8687 www.enjoydaufuskie.com

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LEARN TO SKIMBOARD The surfboards only come out when a storm is coming or going.

Our waves may be wimpy for hanging 10, but they’re perfect for the popular and extremely dangerous sport of skimboarding.

Unlike surfing, skimboarding begins on the beach by dropping the board onto the thin wash of previous waves. Skimboarders use their momentum to skim out to breaking waves, which they catch back into shore in a manner similar to surfing. The end result is usually a faceplant.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD Get a new perspective on Hilton Head – standing right there in the water. It requires all kinds of balance, and you may take a tumble or two into the drink, but trust us — it’s easier than you think, and you can do it.

FLY HIGH WITH A JETPACK Maybe the coolest water adventure is HHI Jetpack. The business operates out of Shelter Cove Marina. The water propels you forward while you’re completely weightless in the air. First time pilots experience the thrill of flight while your certified instructor controls the throttle remotely. It’s the ultimate water toy.  38 HHIGO.COM

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Sallie Ann Robinson

Popular chef and author

SHARES STORIES OF ISLAND’S GULLAH PAST ON NEW DAUFUSKIE ISLAND TOUR

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allie Ann Robinson recalls a simpler time on Daufuskie Island, when families farmed and fished to earn a living and she and other children were taught in a two-room schoolhouse by soonto-be-famous novelist Pat Conroy.

Thanks to a new agreement with Tour Daufuskie, visitors to the island can journey to the past on a tour led by the sixth-generation native islander, who gives them a feel for what island life was like before smartphones, laptops and modern development.

“Daufuskie is so gorgeous and unique,” Robinson says. “It’s not overcrowded, it’s not noisy. It’s very peaceful.”

Robinson has been leading tours of Daufuskie off and on for the past 15 years,

but in 2016, she began scheduling them regularly four times a week in collaboration with Tour Daufuskie. During the two-and-ahalf-hour golf cart tours, she points out historical sites and recounts their stories and shows off the island’s natural, unspoiled beauty, including its pristine beach.

One of the most popular spots is the historic Mary Fields School, where a young, then-unknown Conroy taught the island’s Gullah children in 1968. Conroy would later recount his experience in his first novel, “The Water is Wide.” Robinson was the model for the character Ethel.

“People like going to the school where he taught,” she says of her tour. “They love hearing the story about what it was like, how he was … what it was like growing up there.”

To Robinson, Conroy was a beloved teacher who challenged students’ minds and taught the children, many of whom had never left the island, what to expect in the outside world. He took them trick-or-treating in Beaufort and on a trip to Washington, D.C. “He felt our need to learn the things that would help us more when we go off the island,” she says. “And he wanted to make sure that when we left the island that we would be able to be aware of things that were happening, like the cars and so many people.”

Robinson says she first realized she was growing up differently than most kids when she stayed with her aunt and six cousins in Savannah. The children made fun of her for speaking Gullah, and she found herself miserable in the city, with its strange ways.

They also weren’t impressed with her ideas of fun.

“I could ride a cow,” she says and chuckles.

But over time, Robinson learned to make her way in the outside world. She is a widely acclaimed Gullah chef who has written two cookbooks, and she has appeared on TV shows on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.

Despite her worldly success, however, her heart remains on Daufuskie Island.

She remembers the simple pleasures of walking barefoot down a dirt road, fishing, crabbing and raising animals.

“It was the best childhood ever,” she says.

“We worked hard, but we played hard. We ate good. … We had a lot of fun surviving.”

Through her tour, cookbooks and other endeavors, Robinson intends to continue promoting the Daufuskie way of life.

“It’s like a world all of its own,” she says.

“It’s so close to Hilton Head and all these other places, but you get there, and it’s like, ‘Wow, this is different.’”  Sallie Ann Robinson's published titles have been acclaimed for the author’s mixture of authentic Gullah recipes, home remedies, folklore, memoir, and documentation of the Gullah dialect spoken by island natives.

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Family Fun Lawton Stables

BY CHRIS K ATON PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

Blessed with natural beauty, white sandy beaches and temperate climate, Hilton Head Island has earned a reputation as one of the most family friendly vacation destinations in the United States.

Shelter Cove Community Park

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the top of many must-visit lists is a climb to the summit of the iconic lighthouse in Harbourtown.

Visitors will learn about the island’s rich natural history and are rewarded for their climb with spectacular views of Harbourtown Golf Links, Harbourtown Yacht Basin and Calibogue Sound.

Active families enjoy eco-kayak or stand-up paddle boarding tours through salt marsh estuaries, where naturalists and photographers have frequent sightings of bald eagles, hawks and osprey.

Thrill seekers will enjoy a visit to ZipLine Hilton Head for an adventuresome canopy tour. Dolphin sightseeing tours, sailing trips, parasailing, waterskiing and tubing are especially popular.

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Station 300 Harbour Town Lighthouse

Bike the beach

A custom pirate ship is outfitted for a pirate adventure tour. Sport fishing charters, night shark trips and a catamaran sunset cruise are also available.

A boat trip to Daufuskie Island offers a glimpse of what other sea islands were like before bridges and causeways opened them to development. Most native residents of the island are descendants of freed slaves, who have made their living oystering and fishing for decades.

Family-oriented singer, songwriter Gregg Russell can be found performing beneath the famous Liberty Tree six nights per week throughout the summer season.

At Lawton Stables a guided trail ride through the scenic Sea Pines Forest Preserve is offered. Young children will treasure a visit with Callie, the island’s pet deer.

A visit to Coligny Beach is an open invitation for people watching, where the flip-flop-tapping rhythm of steel drums and Jimmy Buffet songs set a casual mood.

Jennifer Moscar of Atlanta, formerly of Bluffton, took photographs of chocolate ice cream mustaches on her two young

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■ FAMILY FUN Shelter Cove Marina

Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf

The Sandbox

children as they splashed and danced through the water spouts in the Coligny Beach Fountains.

Thousands of family’s annually enjoy Harbourfest at Shelter Cove, where Shannon Tanner has entertained audiences for the past 25 years. Live entertainment, bouncy houses, food, arts and crafts, and a Tuesday evening fireworks display are featured.

For the Freeland family of Rochester, New York, an afternoon at Islander’s Beach was an opportunity to construct an elaborate sand castle of a giant alligator, drawing admiration from a family of four on Fat Tire bicycles out for an evening ride along the shore.

Many families also enjoy championship caliber golf, tennis, cycling and miniature golf.

Others relax during a game of bocce or kite flying. A children’s museum, video arcade, bowling alley and several movie theaters are also available. 

FAMILY ACTIVITIES ZipLine Hilton Head

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Adventure Cove.............................. 843-842-9990 Adventure Cruises.......................... 843-785-4558 Aerial Adventures........................... 843-682-6000 Art Café........................................... 843-785-5525 Calibogue Cruises/Enjoy Daufuskie 843-342-8687 Coastal Discovery Museum............ 843-689-6767 Dolphin & Nature Cruises............... 843-681-2522 Harbour Town Lighthouse.............. 843-671-2810 Island Recreation............................ 843-681-7273 Hilton Head Outfitters.................... 843-686-9097 IDEA Studio.................................... 843-342-5439 Island Playground.......................... 843-837-8383 Legendary Golf............................... 843-686-3399 Kayak Hilton Head......................... 843-684-1910 Lawton Stables............................... 843-671-2586 Main Street Youth Theatre.............. 843-689-6246 Move & Motion............................... 843-681-6683 Outside Hilton Head...................... 843-686-6996 Pirates of Hilton Head.................... 843-363-7000 Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf........ 843-686-4001 Station 300..................................... 843-815-2695 The Sandbox................................... 843-842-7645 ZipLine Hilton Head....................... 843-682-6000

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SOME OF THE BEST

fishing ON THE

EAST COAST FISHING DIRECTORY BAIT, TACKLE SHOPS Blue Water Bait & Tackle................ 843-671-3060 Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply.... 843-757-7593 Coligny Truevalue Hardware.......... 843-785-2429 Hilton Head Boathouse.................. 843-681-9557 Lowcountry Outfitters..................... 843-837-6100 Mid-Island Bait & Tackle................. 843-681-2556 Palmetto Bay Water Sports............. 843-785-2345 Shelter Cove Harbour..................... 843-842-7001 South Beach Sport Fishing............. 843-671-3060

FISHING CHARTERS Broad Creek Marina....................... 843-681-3625 Bulldog Fishing Charters................ 843-422-0887 Capt. Hook Party Boat.................... 843-785-1700 Dolphin Discoveries....................... 843-684-1911 Drifter Excursions........................... 843-363-2900 Fishin’ Coach Charters.................... 843-757-2126 Hilton Head Outfitters.................... 866-380-1783 Island Marine................................. 843-681-2628 Live Oac.......................................... 843-384-1414 Lowcountry Charter Fishing............ 843-816-4441 Off The Hook Fishing ..................... 843-298-4376 Outside Hilton Head...................... 843-686-6996 Papa Bear Charters......................... 843-816-3474 Runaway Fishing Charters.............. 843-384-6511 Sea Wolf Charters........................... 843-525-1174 Shelter Cove Marina....................... 843-842-7001 Southern Drawl Outfitters.............. 843-705-6010

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fish of the Lowcountry

cobia

sheepshead

spotted sea trout

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scamp grouper

bull redfish

big bull mahi

amberjack

flounder

tripletail

red snapper

trigger fish

gag grouper

vermillion snapper

black fin tuna

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wahoo

mahi mahi

Fishing rules and regulations OCEAN FISHING

black sea bass

Beach, tidal creeks, docks, & piers  You need a license for those over 16 years old – non-resident license $11 for 14 days; resident license $5  Do not fish in designated swimming areas.  You are not to fish for sharks, but if you happen to hook one, you are expected to release it.

Commercial fishing boats  Commercial boats already have a license.

Private Boats N eed a license and can be purchased for $11 for a three day non-resident.

tarpon

FRESHWATER FISHING

king mackerel

big amberjack

spanish mackerel

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY COLLINS DOUGHTIE

redfish

Some lakes and lagoons hold fresh water – or brackish water: To fish outside of plantations or private property one must be 16 years old and have a State fishing license. For a nonresident you can purchase a seven-day pass for $11.

Plantations: You do not need a license but must follow plantations guidelines. S ea Pines: must be a resident or guest and need a permit from CSA, available at security office. S hipyard: must be a resident or guest but no license is needed and there are no restrictions. P almetto Dunes: must be a resident or guest and only allowed on the banks of the lagoon crossed by the Queen’s Folly bridge.

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shopping Harbour Town Shops

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Coligny Plaza Beach Market

BY JEREMY GRACE PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

earching for a unique Lowcountry treasure?

It can be found at one of the many unique and eclectic shops of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Shopping is a favorite activity here, with more than 200 outlet shops, six marina villages, numerous boutiques and many popular retail chains.

Spend some time exploring and you will find something special. We truly have something for everyone.

THE SOUTH END Coligny Plaza (One North Forest Beach Drive): The south end of the island is the heart of the vacation area. The very first shopping center on the island and a perennial favorite is Coligny Plaza at the intersection of Pope Avenue and North Forest Beach. Considered Hilton Head’s “downtown” there are more than 60 stores, 15 restaurants and a unique movie theatre that shows mostly independent films. Candy, T-shirts, and great apparel are there along with groceries, restaurants and a hardware store.

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Harbour Town Harbour Town Shops (149 Lighthouse Road): At the landmark destination of Harbour Town, the scenery is pictureperfect; the backdrop vividly stunning yet, in addition to the incredible views at every turn, Harbour Town is also an incredible shopping destination, with over 20 boutiques, galleries and gift shops. Shaded red rocking chairs along the harbour encourage you to rest and recharge, perhaps with an ice cream cone or your favorite beverage.

The Shops at Sea Pines Center (71 Lighthouse Road): An interesting variety of customized retail shops and boutiques with a mix of top-quality jewelry, resort casual men’s and women’s clothing, decorative accessories, antiques as well as a full-service day spa. Sea Pines’ only gas station is located at the east entrance and a post office is nestled within the promenade.

South Beach Marina Village (232 South Sea Pines Drive): Located at the southern tip of Hilton Head Island, this unique shopping center has a quaint New England feel to it. It is home to seven shops, including the popular Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory. On most days you can also enjoy live entertainment.

Village at Wexford (1000 William Hilton Parkway, Mile Marker 10.5) “The Heart of Shopping Local” comprised of over 30 award-winning, locally-owned restaurants, shops and boutique services. www.villageatwexford.com

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MID-ISLAND Shelter Cove Harbour (Shelter Cove Lane): With a beautiful Mediterranean waterfront village setting, this is one of Hilton Head’s most popular spots. It is located directly across from the entrance to Palmetto Dunes Resort and offers specialty stores, a salon, art galleries and many popular restaurants with awesome views of Broad Creek.

The Plaza at Shelter Cove (50 Shelter Cove Lane): This shopping center is home to many locally-owned landmarks, including Outside Hilton Head. It is also home to medical and real estate professionals, a nail salon, a liquor store and features popular national chains such as TJ Maxx and Whole Foods.

Shelter Cove Towne Centre (40 Shelter Cove Lane): The former Mall at Shelter Cove has been transformed into this new shopping center overlooking Broad Creek. The village features 290,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space surrounded by natural amenities and luxury residences.

It is a joint venture between Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial and Kroger Real Estate.

NORTH END Sea Turtle Marketplace (formerly Pineland Station) (430 William Hilton Parkway): Located at the intersection of William Hilton Parkway and Mathews Drive, this shopping center is currenty under construction. The only stores still open are Steinmart and Starbucks.

Main Street Village (1500 Main Street): Each building has a different style and this very walkable area is reminiscent of Main Street in a small town. Here you can find great restaurants, handmade crafts, gift items, salon services, and more.

Festival Center (145 Pembroke Drive): Here you can find big stores like Walmart, Publix and Barnes & Noble with some smaller offerings like Wildbirds Unlimited, Tuesday Morning and Pier One Imports.

BLUFFTON Belfair Town Village (71 Towne Drive): A 35-acre mixedused development containing a 56,000 square foot Kroger Supermarket, bank and office buildings, shops and popular restaurants such as Truffles and Chow Daddy’s. It was developed with an eye toward a Lowcountry architectural style that dramatically sets it apart from all other retail developments in the market.

Berkeley Place (106 Buckwalter Parkway): This popular mixed-use development includes a movie theatre, shops, restaurants and more.

Kittie’s Crossing (25 Bluffton Road): Home to many popular national chains, including Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Payless ShoeSource.

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Tanger Outlets (1270 and 1414 Fording Island Road): Because you are making your purchases directly from the manufacturer and avoiding the middleman, brand name merchandise can be purchased at up to 70 percent below retail prices.

Old Town (Calhoun and Promenade streets): Comprised of one-square mile, Old Town Bluffton includes Calhoun Street, which runs from scenic Highway 46 to the May River, and the newly built, but looks old, Promenade. This is a fun and interesting area to shop.

Calhoun Street is home to the Bluffton Farmer’s Market, where you can find beautiful produce and locally made goods. 

SHOPPING CENTERS - HILTON HEAD

SHOPPING CENTERS - BLUFFTON

Beach Market................................. 2 North Forest Beach Drive Bridge Shops.................................. 24 Palmetto Bay Road Circle Center, HHI........................... 70 Pope Avenue Coligny Plaza.................................. 1 North Forest Beach Drive Crossroads Shopping Center.......... 40 Palmetto Bay Road Festival Center................................ 45 Pembroke Drive Fountain Center............................. 55 New Orleans Road Fresh Market Shoppes.................... 890 William Hilton Parkway Gallery of Shops............................. 14 Greenwood Drive Harbour Town................................. 149 Lighthouse Road Heritage Plaza................................ 81 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Plaza........................... 7 Greenwood Drive Island Crossings Shopping Center. 11 Palmetto Bay Road Main Street Village......................... 1411 Main Street Northridge Plaza............................ 435 William Hilton Parkway Orleans Plaza.................................. 37 New Orleans Road Palmetto Bay Marina...................... 86 Helmsman Way Park Plaza....................................... 33 Office Park Road Plantation Center........................... 807 William Hilton Parkway Port Royal Plaza.............................. 95 Matthews Drive Sea Pines Center............................ 71 Lighthouse Road Shelter Cove Harbour..................... Harbourside Lane Shelter Cove Plaza.......................... 32 Shelter Cove Lane Shelter Cove Towne Centre............ 40 Shelter Cove Lane Shipyard Galleria............................ 1 New Orleans Road South Beach Marina Village........... 232 South Sea Pines Drive South Island Square....................... 841 William Hilton Parkway Village at Wexford.......................... 1000 William Hilton Parkway Village Exchange............................ 32 Palmetto Bay Road

Belfair Town Village........................ 71 Towne Drive Berkeley Place................................ 102 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton Commons at Belfair.......... 20 Baylor Drive Bridge Center................................. 1540 Fording Island Road Kitty’s Crossing............................... 1008 Fording Island Road Moss Creek Village......................... 1533 Fording Island Road Old Town Bluffton.......................... Calhoun Street The Promenade.............................. Promenade Street Tanger Factory Outlet I................... 1270 Fording Island Road Tanger Factory Outlet II.................. 1414 Fording Island Road

Old Town Bluffton Promenade Area

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■ CULTURE Endangered Arts

Gullah Celebration

culture ART DIRECTORY

ROB KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

EXPERIENCE THE

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

Art League of Hilton Head................................. 843-681-5060 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.......................... 843-686-3945 Camellia Art....................................................... 843-785-3535 Endangered Arts................................................ 843-785-5075 Fastframe .......................................................... 843-342-7696 Four Corners Art Gallery - Bluffton.................... 843-757-8185 Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Gallery..................... 843-304-4178 J Costello Gallery............................................... 843-686-6550 Jacob Preston Pottery - Bluffton........................ 843-757-3084 Karis Art Gallery................................................. 843-785-5100 May River Gallery – Bluffton.............................. 843-757-2633 Muse Gallery Hilton Head................................. 843-715-4330 Red Piano/Morris & Whiteside Galleries........... 843-842-4433 Old Town Vintage Posters – Bluffton................. 843-837-3311 Picture This Gallery............................................ 843-842-5299 Pink House Gallery............................................ 843-681-5169 Pluff Mudd Art – Bluffton.................................. 843-757-5590 Smith Galleries.................................................. 843-842-2280 Society of Bluffton Artists.................................. 843-757-6586

PHOENIX FEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY

ART GALLERIES

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

MUSEUMS

THEATRE/ORCHESTRA Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.......................... 843-686-3945 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.................... 843-842-2055 Main Street Youth Theatre................................. 843-689-6246 May River Theatre Co. - Bluffton........................ 843-815-5581 South Carolina Repertory Company.................. 843-342-2057 50 HHIGO.COM

JORDAN STURM PHOTOGRAPHY

Coastal Discovery Museum............................... 843-689-6767 Gullah Museum................................................ 843-681-3254

3 5 TH S E A S O N • 2 016 - 2 017 • H H S O . O R G

HHSO Symphony of the Lowcountry

Music of

Grandeur and Majesty

PRESENTED BY THE HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MENDELSSOHN - “ITALIAN” SYMPHONY SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 • 4PM & MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 • 8PM

Kenneth Lam, Guest Conductor • Charles Messersmith, Clarinet Weber Der Freischütz • Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1 • Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 “Italian” Principal HHSO clarinetist, Charles Messersmith, performs the dazzling Weber Clarinet Concerto No.1 conducted by the Music Director of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS

SHELTER COVE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK TUESDAY, APRIL 4 & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 • GATES OPEN AT 6PM • CONCERT AT 7PM John Morris Russell, Conductor • Matt Catingub, Soloist Remember bell-bottom pants, flower power and smiley faces? It was the ‘60s, of course. For everyone who was a part of the love generation – the 2017 “Symphony Under the Stars” will be revisiting those memorable years. Call 843-842-2055 for tickets.

BRAHMS - A GERMAN REQUIEM

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 • MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor • Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus • Georgia Southern Chorale Mozetich Postcards from the Sky • Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem One of the most revered and profound works of orchestral repertoire, the Brahms Requiem, performed with a full one-hundred voice chorus.

Tickets may be purchased online at hhso.org or by calling the box office at 843-842-2055

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BY MICHAEL PASKEVICH

onsider the typical visitor, on the island for a quick getaway and often intent on chasing golf balls, surviving beach bike rambles and maybe savoring an evening libation or two listening to Jimmy Buffett cover tunes at some torch-lighted island eatery.

Cool. We can do that. And very well, thank you.

But, as so many can attest, today’s tourist often becomes tomorrow’s year-round resident, and once they get past “Margaritaville,” they’ll discover local musicians playing original rock, blues and electronic dance music in venues that are off the beaten path and bear no artistic connection to Mr. B or the hormone-fueled Barmuda Triangle.

World-class musicians work nightly at the Jazz Corner, serving up swing, trad-jazz standards and rhythm & blues for more seasoned locals and visitors, but if you’re in the mood for much older classics, track down the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, now in its 34th season playing at First Presbyterian Church. There’s also the well-regarded Hilton Head Choral Society and the well-attended International Piano Competition that draws some of the world’s finest young players to First Presbyterian. And the Hilton Head Dance Theater further bolsters our cultural credibility.

The Heritage Golf Tournament remains our biggest tourist (and traffic) draw, but soon-arriving data will show that visitor counts for productions at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina have pushed that venue firmly into second place. “I always enjoy going to plays at the Coastal Discovery Museum Arts Center because you get such ARNO DIMMLING high-quality productions performed in such an intimate setting,” said long-time island resident Isabel Mangan. Folks looking for more progressive one-act productions can turn to South Carolina Repertory where Hank Haskell and spouse seat barely 70 patrons in a tiny theater on Beach City Road. The Art League of Hilton Head, which shares space with the Arts Center, displays all manner of paintings, jewelry and artworks on a rotating basis and there’s a growing roster of smaller galleries scattered about the island. Our museum scene is anchored by the pastoral Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn just as financing continues to grow toward creating a full-fledged Gullah Museum that truly celebrates our diverse culture.

“Years ago this was just a beach town,” said Sheri Sternitzke, chairman of the Main Street Theater that incorporates nonequity actors aged five to 82 for its annual productions. “Now we’re becoming year-round and I think a lot of people are amazed by how much we now have to offer. And there’s going to be more to come.”

No doubt this short-form essay has excluded deserving additions, but here’s a tip for a more encompassing look at island cultural offerings: The Arts and Cultural Council of Hilton Head operates a website/calendar about upcoming events in almost every category: www.hiltonheadartsdaily.org.  52 HHIGO.COM

Local Favorite: Oysters on the half shell

DININGLISTINGS BBREAKFAST LLUNCH DDINNER OOPEN LATE SSUNDAY BRUNCH

HILTON HEAD NORTH END

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253. BLD BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843689-5560. LD THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Port Royal Plantation. 843-681-4000, ext. 7045.

BLD CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab. com. LD

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS 1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood-burning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843-342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-6842184, www.lagerheadtavern.com. LD

OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377.

LD

STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO

OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843681-2386. DS

SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road.

843-689-6744. LDOS

PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive.

843-681-5989. LD

TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL

WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866.

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THE PURPLE COW 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com. BLD

YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive.

843-681-5888. LD

MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153.

LDSO

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. BLD

MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444.

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RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-6813700. LD

FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main St. 843-682-4455. LDS

MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354.

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RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-6817829. LDS

THE HEALTHY HABIT 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 116. 843-686-5600, healthyhabithhi. com LD

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-689-2222. LD

SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO

OCEANS RESTAURANT 2 Grasslawn Ave., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000. LDO

STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823.

HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY 14 Cardinal Rd. 843-686-4443, hiltonheaddistillery.com

HILTON HEAD MID-ISLAND

843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843. LD ALFRED’S European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center.

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ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD

HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes.

843-785-1165. LD

HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000.

BLDS

BISTRO 17 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi. com. LD

HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843802-0010. LD

BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772. LD BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-3300. LDO CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL CHARLIE GRAINGERS Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-7853200, charliegraingers.com/hiltonhead.

LD COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043. DO CONROY’S Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499. DS DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Parkway, 843-842-9775. LD ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Featured in Bon Appétit and the winner of numerous OpenTable awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch MondayFriday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m., and now offering “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete with live jazz music every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK 11 Simmons Road. 843-842-2267. LDO FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-8428200. D FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists.

120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144. LD 54 HHIGO.COM

HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY 17 Harbourside Lane. 843-715-3349, hiltonheadsocialbakery.com BL ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Fresh-baked bagels made from scratch, water-boiled and baked each day. Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. The restaurant was featured in the July 2013 issue of Southern Living magazine. South Island Square. 843686-3353. BL JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044. O JANE BISTRO & BAR 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109. 843-686-5696. LD KILWINS Offering a variety of ice cream, cased chocolates, hand paddled fudges, caramels, corns and other confectionary creations. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-2727, kilwins.com.

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR AND GRILL 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO MIKKI’S CAFE 70 Marshland Road, 843379-4322. BL NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

843-785-4200. LD OLD OYSTER FACTORY With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants”

by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column in The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. 101 Marshland Road. 843-6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. DO ORANGE LEAF By nature, frozen yogurt is lower in calories and fat than traditional frozen desserts. But the real beauty of this selfserve model is portion control. Looking for a light snack? Try a fruity flavor and go easy on the toppings bar.38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323. www.orangeleafyogurt.com.

POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838. www.poseidonhhi.com. LDO

Local Favorite: Shrimp and grits RUAN THAI CUISINE I 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-8576.

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BIG BAMBOO CAFÉ 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. LDO

SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-7857575. D

BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950. LDS

SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD

BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit D3 in The Village at Wexford.

843-686-6736. LDO

SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-785-3838. LD

BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200.

843-681-1530. LDO

SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD

BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843-6867427. LD

STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843842-4090.

CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665.

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UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625.

LDO WAYBACK BURGERS 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-2650. www.waybackburgers.com. LDO WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5522. www.worldofbeer.com. LDO XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080.

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AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Ave. 843-785-8226. LD ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-341-2664.

LD ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843686-9888. LD AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700. LD BAYLEY’S BAR & TERRACE 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2400. BD BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and freshly ovenroasted turkey breast. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-785-5504. www. bessdeli.com. BL

CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s.

Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. LDO CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-842-2016. LD CARETTA COFFEE CO. Enjoy a cup of coffee made from some of the finest coffee beans in the world. Local baristas carefully grind and brew every shot and mix every cup by hand.

Coligny Plaza. 843-342-6400. BL CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255 LDO CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-7856261. D C’EST BON C’est Bon’s interior is open and bright with a European feel that includes stainless steel cases and a parquet tile floor.

Specializing in Nitro Cold brew, gelato and fresh baked pastries 318, The Shops at Sea Pines Center. 843-671-2200. cestbonhh. com.

CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Scott Bodkin’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award-winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843785-2427. LD

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CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner.

Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more.

8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www. charliesgreenstar.com.D CHOW DADDY’S Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. 14B Executive Park Road, 843-8422469. www.chowdaddys.com.

COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-8421888. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza.

843-785-4440. LD COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565. www. cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com. D CQ’S 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-6712779. LD

CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D CRAVE BY DANIEL’S 2 North Forest Beach Dr. 843-341-9379. cravebydanielshhi.com D CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN) 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD DELISHEE YO This is a hip hangout for healthy locals and travelers of all ages. A colorful and refreshing art-filled oasis of fresh and healthy food. Dig into a custom combo froyo sundae, a superfood smoothie, a big salad, a great green juice or a happy wrap. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. LD DOUGH BOYS PIZZA 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. www.doughboyshhi. com. LD EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-7857767. LD FAT BABY’S 1034 William Hilton Parkway.

843-842-4200. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FLATBREAD GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive.

843-341-2225. flatbreadgrillhhi.com. LD

FRENCH KISS BAKERY Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-687-5471.

BL FROZEN MOO Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131.

FROSTY FROG CAFE Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843785-5400.

GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843842-9111. BL HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. 843-8421444, www.seapines.com. LD HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-363-2021.

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HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Ave. 843-686-5959.

LDO HINOKI 37 New Orleans Road. 843-7859800. LD HOLY TEQUILA! Holy Tequila! offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open-air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and small plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40 premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and Spanish-inspired wines. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD

HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD

IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO

HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive.

843-686-2400. BLDO

JAVA BURRITO COMPANY 1000 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-5282. BLD

HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD

JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO JERSEY MIKE’S 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Island Crossing. 843-341-6800.

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■ DINING JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO

ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262.

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KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center. 843-7853315. BLDS

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors. Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily.

55 New Orleans Road #102, Fountain Center. 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com L

LA HACIENDA 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843842-4982. LD LAND’S END TAVERN South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD LINKS, AN AMERICAN GRILL Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines.

843-363-8380. www.linksamericangrill. com. LD LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive. 843842-1441. www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD LOCAL PIE Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these wood-fired, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers. 55 New Orleans Road. 843-842-7437. info@localpie.com. LD

PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-8422822.

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza. 843-7859020. BL POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D THE PORCH The Beach House. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-7859273. BLD

PORTER & PIG 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-7153224. www.porter-pig.com. D

LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza.

843-842-8966. DO

PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL

MARKET STREET CAFE 12 Coligny Plaza.

843-686-4976. LD MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800. DO MELLOW MUSHROOM 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD) 130 Arrow Road. 843-342-3409. LD MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Michael Anthony’s has been recognized

by OpenTable diners as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States. 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272. www.michael-anthonys.com.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 81 Pope Ave. 843842-2227. LD NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 9 Park Lane.

843-686-2920. D OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in The Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. All desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. The Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi. com. D 56 HHIGO.COM

QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999.

LDO RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest.

Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around the foods that are in season.

The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables. 8 Archer Road. 843-686-3388. redfishofhiltonhead.com. LD REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414. LDO RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800. LD RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596. ritasice.com.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach.

Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine.

Open for lunch and dinner. A kid’s menu is available. 5 Lagoon Road. 843-689-2662.

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Local Favorite: Lowcountry Boil years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available.

Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog.com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza.

843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, and more. Very reasonable prices. Locals love it. Family friendly.

6 Executive Park Drive. 843-785-2464. LD SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 843-8422400. O SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road.

843-785-9118. BLS SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4227. BLDO SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-6892447. BL SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-3639026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD Family owned & operated Stack’s serves a full breakfast & lunch menu from 7:00am2:00pm daily, including pancakes, waffles, house made fruit sauces, eggs, crepes and Stacks original crème brûlée French toast, shrimp & grits using SC shrimp & chorizo sausage, crab benedict with lump crab, light and fluffy omelets including a lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD

ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Road, 843785-4646. www.roysplacehhi.com. LD

STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477.

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH 19 Dunnigans Alley.

843-785-7825

STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-7857006. D

SALTY DOG CAFE One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20

STU’S SURFSIDE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD

THE STUDIO 20 Executive Park Road. 843785-6000. D SUNSET SLUSH Sunset Slush is known for its unique flavor and texture; there is nothing quite like it - it has been called “designer ice.”

It is smooth, nutritious, thirst-quenching, dairy-free, low in calories, cholesterol free, gluten free and refreshing. 81 Pope Ave., 843785-7851.

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House Resort. 843-785-5126. OLD TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Road.

843-686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843671-6136. www.trufflescafe.com. LD TWISTED CORK A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. 843-8020510. LD VINE 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD WATUSI A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual homestyle setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www. islandwatusi.com. BL WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13.

843-715-9424. www.whichwich.com. LD WILD WING CAFÉ 72 Pope Ave. 843-7859464. LDO WINE AND CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite G. 843-842-1200.

WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D

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BLUFFTON AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190. LD ALVIN ORD’S OF BLUFFTON 1230-A May River Road. 843-757-1300, alvinordsofbluffton.com LD AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO BLACK BALSAM & BLUE 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2583, blackbalsamblue.com LD BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843757-7427. www.blufftonbbq.com. LD BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-4010.

LD THE BLUFFTON ROOM 15 Promenade St. 843-757-3525. www.theblufftonroom. com. D THE BRICK CHICKEN 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843836-5040. LDO THE BRITISH OPEN PUB 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G. 843-815-6736. LDO BUFFALOS RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.

LD BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN 1055 May River Road. 843-757-2921. LD CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO CHEAP SEATS TAVERN 2 142 Burnt Church Road, 843-837-3287. LD CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433.

LD CHIPOTLE Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-8362442, chipotle.com. LD CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO CHOW DADDY’S 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village. 843-842-2469. chowdaddys. com. LD CINCO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 102 Buckwalter Parkway #3. 843-815-2233.

LD CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD CORKS WINE CO. BAR & BOUTIQUE 14 Promenade St., Suite 306. 843-8155168. DO 58 HHIGO.COM

CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674. cornerperk.com. BL THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL DOLCE VITA 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 843-815-6900. D

Local Favorite: Fried Pickles

DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL

LOCAL PIE 15 State of Mind St. 843-8377437. localpie.com. LD

RED FISH 32 Bruin Road. 843-837-8888.

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EL NUEVO VALLARTA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 16 Kitties Landing Rd. 843-7069338, elnuevovallartabluffton.com LD

LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD

RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-757-8111.

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EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM BLUFFTON The most talked-about new restaurant in Old Town. Much of the produce on the menu was grown at nearby Williamson Lowcountry Farms. Open for lunch and dinner. Sunday Taco Night. 1301 May River Road. 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com. LD FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road. 843-8156300. fat-patties.com. LD FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD FORE & AFT 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-8366210. L GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 1555 Fording Island Road. 843-837-4647.

LD HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388.

LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. BL

RED WINE BAR & RESTAURANT 1011 Fording Island Rd. Suite C105. 843837-3747, redwinesc.com LD

MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road.

843-757-5755. LD

RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.

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MELLOW MUSHROOM 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-0800. mellowmushroom. com. LDO

RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD

MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843815-5355. LB MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843757-7200. LD MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843705-0925. LD MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

LDS NONNA ROSA 198 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie. 843 707-1750. nonnarosabluffton. com LD OCTAGON BAR & GATHERING PLACE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-836-6210. D OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Sheridan Park.

843-815-5300. BL

OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637. www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO

JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD

JESSAMINE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

843-836-6210. BLD

PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD

SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road.

843-837-1800. BLD SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD SALTY DOG BLUFFTON Tanger II Outlet.

843-837-3344. bluffton.saltydog.com. LD SIPPIN COW 1D Promenade St., 843-7575051. BL SOUTHERN BARREL BREWING CO. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. 843-837-2337. southernbarrelbrewingco.com.

SQUAT N’ GOBBLE 1231 May River Road.

843-757-4242. BLD STOOGES CAFE 25 Sherington Drive. 843706-6178. BL TRUFFLES CAFE Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com. LD TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY 1253 May River Road, Unit A. 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com BL WALNUTS CAFÉ 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877. BLS WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON) 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. LD ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-815-2695.

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JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR 55 Calhoun St., 843-757-5511. thepearlbluffton.com.

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JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-7572899.

PLANTATION CAFE 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.BL

KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing. 843-815-5555.

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POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway.

843-757-1999. DO

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND

R BAR 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD

EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522.

RANCHO ALEGRE CUBAN RESTAURANT 4490 Bluffton Park Crescent #104. 843757-5556. LD

MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing.

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KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD

ZOE’S KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center.

843-837-5410. LD

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BY TIM WATSON

isiting the Lowcountry? First you need to determine the right type of place to stay. There are a variety of accommodation types on Hilton Head Island. From intimate boutique inns to sprawling timeshare resorts, oceanfront rental homes and four and five-star hotels, accommodations on Hilton Head Island have enough variety to please every travel style and budget.

HOTELS Usually located oceanfront, the full service hotel offers a wide array of services, housekeeping, room service, full service in-house restaurants and a variety of shops, along with concierge services and various spas, recreational facilities and children’s activities. The Westin in Port Royal Plantation, Marriott and Omni in Palmetto Dunes Plantation, Sonesta in Shipyard Plantation and the Holiday Inn Beach House by Coligny circle are examples. Prices vary by the season.

A number of Hilton Head hotels have just undergone major renovations, refreshing the look and feel of the popular resorts. The Westin underwent a $30 million renovation with an improved pool, deck and fitness studio.

The Sonesta also underwent a $30 million renovation resulting in an expanded pool deck and terrace surrounding a lagoon-style pool, a shade pool as well as new cabanas, outdoor beds and umbrellas.

Other major oceanfront resorts have recently completed extensive renovations, including the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Hotel’s $17 million renovation adding a third pool and renovations to all 323 guest rooms.

The Beach House completed a $5 million renovation of its 202 guest rooms and public spaces. The Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa underwent a renovation as well. Others resorts have plans to begin renovations in the near future.

If you are looking for something a bit smaller, boutique inns located in Sea Pines at Harbour Town and South Beach, offer a charm all their own though a bit further from the beach.

With luxuries befitting the finest hotels, The Inn at Harbour Town offers a unique variety of first-class accommodations within The Sea Pines Resort.

Traditional chain hotel/motels are located mainly along the 278 corridor, and are outside of the plantations. Prices are lower than the full service hotels, but you will not have the same amenities as the larger resorts.

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Beach House Hilton Head Island...................... 843-785-5126 Comfort Suites Bluffton..................................... 843-815-1700 Days Inn Hilton Head ....................................... 843-842-4800 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott...................... 843-705-2300 Hampton Inn Hilton Head Island...................... 843-681-7900 Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head ........................ 843-837-8111 Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort........ 843-842-4402 Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa.................... 843-686-8400 Hilton Head Metropolitan Hotel....................... 843-842-3100 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites................... 843-757-2002 Holiday Inn Resort Beach House....................... 843-785-5126 Inn at Harbour Town......................................... 843-363-8100 The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, A Montage Resort.... 843-706-6500 Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort............... 843-842-8000 Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort................... 843-785-1138 Park Lane Hotel & Suites................................... 843-686-5700 Quality Inn......................................................... 843-842-6662 Ramada Hilton Head ........................................ 843-681-3655 Red Roof Inn ..................................................... 843-686-6808 The Sea Pines Resort......................................... 843-785-3333 Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island .................. 843-842-2400 South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals................. 843-671-6498 The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort &Spa..... 843-681-4000

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Accommodations from Island Getaway Rentals..... 843-842-4664 BeachBum Property Management.................... 843-247-4814 Beach Properties of Hilton Head, Inc................ 843-671-5155 Beachside Getaway........................................... 843-686-6044 Coastal Vacation Rentals................................... 843-341-3330 Destination Vacation......................................... 843-785-7774 Goode Vacation Rentals.................................... 843-681-9325 Greenwood Communities & Resorts................. 843-785-1106 HarbourSide III Property Owners ..................... 843-785-4000 Hilton Head Accommodations.......................... 843-686-6662 Hilton Head Hideaways..................................... 843-868-1171 Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort........ 843-842-4402 Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals........... 843-785-2242 Hilton Head Rentals.......................................... 843-686-1001 Hilton Head Rentals & Golf............................... 843-785-8687 Hilton Head Resort Four Seasons Centre.......... 843-842-3169 Hilton Head Vacations, Inc................................ 800-400-4113 Hilton Head Vacation Rentals........................... 843-689-3010 Hilton Head VacationRentals.com..................... 877-228-3145 Island Getaway Rentals .................................... 800-476-4885 Ocean Palms Villas............................................ 843-681-1053 Palmetto Sands Vacation Rentals...................... 843-689-5900 Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island................ 843-686-6008 South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals................. 843-671-6498 Sunset Rentals, Inc............................................ 843-785-6767 Sea Turtle Getaways, Inc.................................... 843-842-6000 Seashore Vacations, Inc..................................... 843-785-2191 Sunrise Vacation Properties, Ltd....................... 843-842-5583 The Vacation Company...................................... 843-686-6100 Vacation Homes of Hilton Head ....................... 888-444-5573 Vacation Time of Hilton Head ........................... 843-785-5151 Wyndham Vacation Rentals.............................. 800-875-9205

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RENT A HOME Vacation home and villa rentals are available in most of the South End plantations. From oceanfront homes and villas to off-the-beaten-path destinations you can decide based upon your budget and desired amenities, beach, tennis, golf, fishing. Don’t be afraid of the larger 6-8 bedroom homes as they can be split by multiple families and the prices won’t work out as high as you might think.

Or, look for a vacation villa. Here, you can rent a fully furnished home, enjoy the extra space to spread out and the full size kitchen. If you are a tennis or golf lover, you can often rent a villa close to the course.

Several rental companies on the island specialize in helping you find the perfect vacation home, whether it is a cozy villa for one or two persons or a sevenbedroom spacious home for a family. Be sure to give them a call; they are very knowledgable of the different areas and can help you find the perfect rental.

In fact, it’s very common for families to

Waterfront vacation homes use rental homes on Hilton Head Island as the perfect place for a family reunion where they enjoy the extra space, kitchen facilities and a personal pool.

Hilton Head rental homes can offer

an oceanfront view, pet-friendly accommodations or condos and villas with golf course views. No matter your preference — hotel or rental home — there is something for everyone. 

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any Hilton Head Island and Bluffton residents were once visitors, like you. They just never left. And why should you?

The quality of life here is very high. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider making this your new home.

1. PEACE OF MIND As the world around us seems to get more turbulent, there is something very reassuring about living in Bluffton, Hilton Head or anywhere in between Beaufort and Savannah. Our world in the Lowcountry seems pretty darn normal, and for once, that is a really good thing.

2. NATURAL BEAUTY There are only a few places in North America that can rival the beautiful surroundings we live in. Mother Nature blessed us with incredible beaches, pristine tidal creeks, calming marshes, pluff mud and Spanish moss. Great vision and planning allows us to live in harmony with all the natural beauty.

3. CLIMATE Winter here is unpredictable. It can be 80 degrees one day and 30 degrees the next.

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it pretty good. Conditions greatly improve in April and stay really nice through the end of October. We also have many nice and sunny days November through March. You will have to travel south of Vero Beach to find warmer weather.

4. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY Direct flights from SAV now include 13 major destinations: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Memphis, Miami, NYC, Newark, Philadelphia and Washington. Within driving distance we can access three growing metropolitan areas — Atlanta, Charlotte and Jacksonville. We can escape to acres and acres of nature in the rural areas of South Carolina and the charms of the mountains of North Carolina.

We are nestled between the two most historic and architecturally beautiful cities in the south — Charleston and Savannah. With the widening of U.S. 17, access is becoming easier than ever.

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5. GROWING ECONOMIC DIVERSITY We still heavily depend on the two main drivers of our economy — tourism and retirement. But new trends are emerging.

Young people and families in their prime choose the Lowcountry as their nesting grounds. They bring with them their talents, ideas and energy; combined with the ability to work remotely, this will create a more diversified economic picture and will drive the median age down. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation (also referred to as Bluffton incubator) is just one example of how the region is actively trying to cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship and make it part of what will drive the future.

6. SAVANNAH HOSTS 12 MILLION VISITORS A YEAR Savannah’s relatively recent surge as a major getaway destination will have a trickle-down effect for our regions as millions of people who haven fallen in love with the “Southern Charm” will be looking for a different experience and/or consider a longer vacation.

7. CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL CHOICES It was only 10 years ago when our choices were very fairly limited when it came to active sports, cultural and educational choices. No longer so. Regardless of what you want to learn or do or experience, chances are you can find an event, a place or club, a class or a teacher to make it happen.

8. THE MAKER AND LOCAL MOVEMENT Tired of the cheaply mass-produced and imported stuff, there is a resurgence of “do it yourself and sell it” going on all over America, and the Lowcountry is a fertile ground for such endeavors. You would be amazed of all the interesting products that are produced right here or within a 100 mile radius.

9. 10,000 BABY BOOMERS A DAY RETIRE Yes, these are the official statistics and it will continue at this pace for almost two decades (begging the question if it will bankrupt Social Security). The profile of the typical retiree however has changed. Not only will they live longer, they are vibrant, still wanting to change the world and become an important part of the fabric of our community, bringing with them not only their assets, but experience, connections and in some cases attract the following generation to move here as well.

10. WELCOMING PEOPLE AND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY One of the reasons people have chosen the Lowcountry as their place of choice is because we are a very welcoming community attracting a wide variety of people who have lived all over the world before moving here, which simply makes it a more interesting place to live than many other areas.  SPRING 2017 63

■ DIRECTORY ART GALLERIES Art League of Hilton Head. . . . . .843-681-5060 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. . . 843-686-3945 Camellia Art. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-3535 Endangered Arts . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-5070 Fastframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-342-7696 Four Corners Art Gallery - Bluffton.843-757-8185 Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Gallery. 843-304-4178 J Costello Gallery. . . . . . . . . . 843-686-6550 Jacob Preston Pottery - Bluffton. . 843-757-3084 Karis Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . .843-785-5100 Maye River Gallery – Bluffton. . . .843-757-2633 Muse Gallery Hilton Head. . . . . .843-715-4330 Red Piano/Morris & Whiteside Galleries . . . . . . . . .843-842-4433 Old Town Vintage Posters – Bluffton. . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-3311 Picture This Gallery. . . . . . . . .843-842-5299 Pink House Gallery . . . . . . . . . 843-681-5169 Pluff Mudd Art – Bluffton. . . . . .843-757-5590 Smith Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-2280 Society of Bluffton Artists. . . . . .843-757-6586 BAIT, TACKLE SHOPS Blue Water Bait & Tackle. . . . . .843-671-3060 Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply... 843-757-7593 Coligny Truevalue Hardware. . . . 843-785-2429 Hilton Head Boathouse. . . . . . .843-681-9557 Lowcountry Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-837-6100 Mid-Island Bait & Tackle. . . . . .843-681-2556 Shelter Cove Harbour. . . . . . . .843-842-7001 South Beach Sport Fishing. . . . .843-671-3060 BIKE RENTALS AAA Riding Tigers. . . . . . . . . .843-686-6833 Adventure Bike Rentals. . . . . . .843-290-1622 All American Bike Rental. . . . . .843-842-4386 Bicycle Billy’s . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-7851 Bicycle Rental Hilton Head . . . . .843-686-6888 Bike Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-7531 Bluffton Bike Shop. . . . . . . . . 843-706-2453 Bubba’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-3971 Coconut Bike Rentals. . . . . . . .843-686-5055 Forest Beach Surf & Cycle. . . . . 843-384-3727 Harbourtown Bicycle Rentals. . . .843-785-3546 Hilton Head Bicycle. . . . . . . . .843-686-6888 Hilton Head Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-686-9097 Island Cruisers Bike Rental. . . . .843-785-4321 Lowsea Bike Rental. . . . . . . . .843-384-9322 Mike's Bikes. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-671-6453 Palmetto Bike Barn. . . . . . . . .843-686-6068 Palmetto Dunes Bike Rentals. . . .843-785-2449 Paradise Beach Bikes. . . . . . . .843-715-9889 Patriot Bike Rentals. . . . . . . . .866-921-3510 Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-842-5522 Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals . . . 843-785-5470 Pelicancruiser.com. . . . . . . . . 843-785-3546 Riding Tigers Bike Rentals . . . . .843-686-5833 Road Fish Bike Shop. . . . . . . . 843-686-2981 Sea Pines Bicycle Rentals . . . . . 843-842-1890 Simmons Bike Rental. . . . . . . .843-842-3464 South Beach Bike Rentals. . . . . 843-671-2453 Sports Addiction . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-8281 Sundance Bikes. . . . . . . . . . .843-785-8737 Vacation Comfort Bike Rentals. . . 843-354-6673 BOATING, CRUISING, SAILING Advanced Sail . . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-2582 Adventure Cruises. . . . . . . . . .843-785-4558 BackWater Adventure. . . . . . . .843-300-8556 Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply... 843-757-7593 Bottomline Yacht Charters . . . . .843-304-2976 Broad Creek Marina. . . . . . . . .843-681-3625 Calibogue Cruises/Enjoy Daufuskie.843-342-8687 Capt. Hook Party Boat. . . . . . . .843-785-1700 Cheers Charters. . . . . . . . . . .843-671-1800 Commander Zodiac. . . . . . . . .843-671-3344 Dolphin & Nature Cruise. . . . . . 843-681-2522 Dolphin Discoveries. . . . . . . . .843-684-1911 Dolphin Safaris . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-2345 Drifter Excursions. . . . . . . . . .843-363-2900 H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386 Hilton Head by Boat. . . . . . . . .843-304-3847 Hilton Head Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-686-9097 Island Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2100 Island Times Charters . . . . . . . 843-261-2410 Live Oac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-384-1414 Low Country Nature Tours. . . . . .843-683-0187 64 HHIGO.COM

Hilton Head Vacation Guide MarshGrass Adventures. . . . . . 843-684-3296 Monty Jett Cruises. . . . . . . . . .843-415-2798 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 Papa Bear Charters. . . . . . . . .843-816-3474 Pau Hana & Flying Circus. . . . . 843-686-2582 Pirates of Hilton Head, Sea Pines. . 843-363-7000 Sea Pines Eco Tours. . . . . . . . .843-842-1979 Harbour Town Adventures. . . . . .843-363-2628 Shelter Cove Marina. . . . . . . . .843-842-7001 Vagabond Cruise. . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2662 FAMILY ACTIVITIES Adventure Cove . . . . . . . . . . .843-842-9990 Aerial Adventures. . . . . . . . . .843-682-6000 Art Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-5525 Artist Uncorked. . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-4700 Coastal Discovery Museum. . . . .843-689-6767 Dolphin & Nature Cruise. . . . . . 843-681-2522 Harbour Town Lighthouse. . . . . .843-671-2810 Island Recreation. . . . . . . . . .843-681-7273 Heyward House. . . . . . . . . . . 843-757-6293 Hilton Head Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-686-9097 IDEA Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-342-5439 Island Playground. . . . . . . . . .843-837-8383 Kayak Hilton Head. . . . . . . . . .843-684-1910 Lawton Stables . . . . . . . . . . .843-671-2586 Legendary Golf . . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-3399 Main Street Youth Theatre. . . . . 843-689-6246 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf. . . 843-686-4001 Pirates of Hilton Head, Sea Pines. . 843-363-7000 Station 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-815-2695 The Sandbox. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-842-7645 ZipLine Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-682-6000 FISHING CHARTERS Broad Creek Marina. . . . . . . . .843-681-3625 Bulldog Fishing Charters. . . . . .843-422-0887 Capt. Hook Party Boat. . . . . . . .843-785-1700 Dolphin Discoveries. . . . . . . . .843-684-1911 Drifter Excursions. . . . . . . . . .843-363-2900 Fishin’ Coach Charters . . . . . . .843-757-2126 Hilton Head Outfitters. . . . . . . .866-380-1783 Island Marine. . . . . . . . . . . .843-681-2628 Live Oac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-384-1414 Lowcountry Charter Fishing. . . . .843-816-4441 Off The Hook Fishing . . . . . . . .843-298-4376 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 Papa Bear Charters. . . . . . . . .843-816-3474 Runaway Fishing Charters . . . . .843-384-6511 Sea Wolf Charters. . . . . . . . . .843-525-1174 Shelter Cove Marina. . . . . . . . .843-842-7001 Southern Drawl Outfitters. . . . . .843-705-6010 GOLF - COURSES YOU CAN PLAY Atlantic Dunes. . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-1477 Bloody Point Golf Club . . . . . . . 843-341-3030 Country Club of Hilton Head. . . . 843-681-4653 Crescent Pointe Golf Club. . . . . .843-706-2600 Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club. . . . . . 843-757-5900 Golden Bear at Indigo Run . . . . .843-689-2200 Hampton Hall. . . . . . . . . . . .843-815-8720 Harbour Town Golf Links. . . . . . 843-363-8385 Heron Point By Pete Dye. . . . . . .843-842-1477 Hilton Head Lakes. . . . . . . . . .843-208-5353 Hilton Head National Golf Club. . . 843-842-5900 Island West Golf Club. . . . . . . .843-815-6660 May River Golf Club. . . . . . . . .843-706-6580 Melrose Golf Club. . . . . . . . . .843-422-6963 Old Carolina Golf Club (9 holes) . . 843-757-8311 Old South Golf Links . . . . . . . . 843-785-5353 Oyster Reef Golf Club. . . . . . . .843-681-1764 Palmetto Dunes courses. . . . . . 843-785-1138 Palmetto Hall courses. . . . . . . .843-342-2582 Pinecrest Golf Club . . . . . . . . .843-757-8960 Port Royal courses. . . . . . . . . 843-681-1760 Rose Hill Golf Club. . . . . . . . . 843-757-9030 Shipyard courses. . . . . . . . . . 843-686-8802 HEALTH CLUBS - HILTON HEAD Advanced Nutrition & Metabolic Therapies. . . . . . . . .843-671-5400 Beach City Health & Fitness. . . . 843-681-6161 Bikram Yoga Hilton Head. . . . . .843-689-9642 Breakthrough Fitness Center. . . .843-341-2166 Center for Health Fitness and Sports Performance . . . . . . . . 843-842-3359 Core Pilates. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-681-4267

Crossfit Rebok Center. . . . . . . .843-686-9348 Cross Fit Hilton Head. . . . . . . .843-682-3600 Custom Built Personal Training . . 843-837-3128 Energize Personal Training. . . . .843-842-6867 Esmeralda's Pilates/Massage. . . 843-785-9588 Fabulous Fitness. . . . . . . . . . 843-415-5790 Fiddlers Cove Beach Club. . . . . .843-842-4126 The Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . 843-785-3024 Jiva Yoga Center . . . . . . . . . . 843-247-4549 Lava 24 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . .843-842-3225 Live In Fitness Enterprise. . . . . .843-341-5433 LM Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-247-7666 Muscles Fitness & More. . . . . . .843-837-5400 Odyssey Health Club. . . . . . . . 843-715-0806 Palmetto Athletic Club. . . . . . . 843-842-3225 Pilates of Hilton Head. . . . . . . .843-341-2166 Progressive Health & Fitness. . . .843-842-3359 Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club. . . 843-842-4210 Sea Pines Fitness Center. . . . . .843-842-1979 Serendipity Medical Spa Inc.. . . .843-342-2639 Villamare Health Club . . . . . . . 843-686-6429 Westin Health Club. . . . . . . . .843-681-1040 Z4 Fitness Studio. . . . . . . . . .843-681-4646 HEALTH CLUBS - BLUFFTON Benchmark Fitness Center . . . . .843-757-5115 Berkeley Hall Fitness. . . . . . . . 843-815-8985 Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-706-2844 Cynergy Fitness. . . . . . . . . . .843-837-2040 Dancing Dogs Yoga. . . . . . . . .843-263-5864 Muscles Fitness & More. . . . . . .843-837-5400 Planet Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-4826 Powerhouse Gym. . . . . . . . . . 843-706-9700 Shaping Concepts. . . . . . . . . .843-757-8626 KAYAK, CANOE, WATERSPORTS RENTALS Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply.....843-757-7593 Palmetto Bay Water Sports. . . . .843-785-2345 Island Water Sports. . . . . . . . .843-671-7007 Kayak Hilton Head. . . . . . . . . .843-684-1910 Kwake Watersports . . . . . . . . .843-422-7830 Harbour Town Adventures. . . . . .843-363-2628 Hilton Head Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-686-9097 H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386 Island Head Watersports . . . . . .843-686-4386 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 Jarvis Creek Water Sports. . . . . .843-681-9260 Water-Dog Outfitters. . . . . . . . 843-686-3554 MARINAS Broad Creek Marina. . . . . . . . .843-681-3625 Harbour Town Yacht Basin. . . . .866-561-8802 Hilton Head Boathouse. . . . . . .843-681-2628 Palmetto Bay Marina . . . . . . . .843-785-3910 South Beach Marina . . . . . . . . 843-671-6699 Shelter Cove Marina. . . . . . . . .843-842-7001 MOVIES Cinemark Bluffton. . . . . . . . . 843-757-2859 Coligny Theatre . . . . . . . . . . .843-686-3500 Northridge Cinema 10 . . . . . . . 843-342-3800 Park Plaza Cinema. . . . . . . . . 843-785-5001 MUSEUMS Coastal Discovery Museum. . . . .843-689-6767 Gullah Museum. . . . . . . . . . .843-681-3254 Heyward House – Bluffton. . . . . 843-757-6293 The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-7645 PARASAILING H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386 Island Head Watersports . . . . . .843-686-4386 Parasail Hilton Head. . . . . . . . 843-686-2200 Sky Pirate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-842-2566 SHOPPING CENTERS - HILTON HEAD Beach Market. . . . . 2 North Forest Beach Drive Bridge Shops. . . . . . . . 24 Palmetto Bay Road Circle Center, HHI. . . . . . . . . 70 Pope Avenue Coligny Plaza. . . . . 1 North Forest Beach Drive Crossroads Shopping Center. 40 Palmetto Bay Rd Festival Center. . . . . . . . . 45 Pembroke Drive Fountain Center. . . . . . . 55 New Orleans Road Fresh Market Shoppes . . 890 William Hilton Pkwy Gallery of Shops. . . . . . . .14 Greenwood Drive Harbour Town. . . . . . . . 149 Lighthouse Road Heritage Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . 81 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Plaza. . . . . . . 7 Greenwood Drive

Island Crossings Shopping Center . . . . . . 11 Palmetto Bay Road Main Street Village. . . . . . . 1411 Main Street Northridge Plaza . . . 435 William Hilton Parkway Orleans Plaza. . . . . . . . 37 New Orleans Road Palmetto Bay Marina . . . . . 86 Helmsman Way Park Plaza. . . . . . . . . . .33 Office Park Road Plantation Center. . . . 807 William Hilton Pkwy Port Royal Plaza. . . . . . . . 95 Matthews Drive Sea Pines Center. . . . . . . 71 Lighthouse Road Sea Turtle Marketplace. 430 William Hilton Pkwy Shelter Cove Harbour. . . . . . Harbourside Lane Shelter Cove Plaza . . . . . 32 Shelter Cove Lane Shelter Cove Towne Centre. . 40 Shelter Cove Ln Shipyard Galleria . . . . . . 1 New Orleans Road South Beach Marina Village. . . . . 232 South Sea Pines Drive South Island Square . . . 841 William Hilton Pkwy Village at Wexford. . . .1000 William Hilton Pkwy Village Exchange. . . . . . 32 Palmetto Bay Road SHOPPING CENTERS - BLUFFTON Belfair Town Village. . . . . . . . 71 Towne Drive Berkeley Place. . . . . . . . 102 Buckwalter Pkwy Bluffton Commons at Belfair. . . 20 Baylor Drive Bridge Center. . . . . . .1540 Fording Island Rd Kitty’s Crossing. . . . . .1008 Fording Island Rd Moss Creek Village. . . . 1533 Fording Island Rd Old Town Bluffton. . . . . . . . . Calhoun Street The Promenade . . . . . . . . . Promenade Street Tanger Factory Outlet I . . 1270 Fording Island Rd Tanger Factory Outlet II. . 1414 Fording Island Rd SHOPPING - FEATURED SHOPS Coligny Kite & Flag Co.. . . . . . .843-785-5483 Gifted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-8787 Hilton Head Distillery . . . . . . . .843-686-4443 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 Park Plaza Spirits & Fine Wines . . 843-785-7789 Sports Addiction . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-8281 SPAS - HILTON HEAD Ahh Green Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-715-2643 All About Me. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-2558 Carolina GurlSpa. . . . . . . . . . 843-682-3915 Faces Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-3075 Fountain Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . 843-353-0006 Heavenly Spa by Westin. . . . . . .843-681-1019 Le Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-363-6000 Serendipity Medical Spa. . . . . . 843-342-2639 Hilton Head Marriot Spa . . . . . .843-686-8420 The Art of Massage. . . . . . . . .843-422-8378 The Sanctuary, A European Day Spa . . . . . . . . 843-842-5999 SPAS - BLUFFTON Ambiance Day Spa & Salon. . . . .843-815-4226 An Image by Temekia. . . . . . . .843-815-4247 European Pedicure. . . . . . . . . 843-227-1410 Colorewerks Salon and Spa. . . . .843-836-3440 Dead Sea Spa. . . . . . . . . . . .843-837-4772 Envision Med Spa. . . . . . . . . .843-705-0811 Escape Massage Center . . . . . . 843-757-0479 Inner Peace Massage. . . . . . . .843-368-8854 Kenergi Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . .843-474-1937 Massage Envy. . . . . . . . . . . .843-837-3689 Pretty Woman Day Spa . . . . . . .843-815-2200 Spahh Central. . . . . . . . . . . .843-422-4570 SKINZIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-368-2660 Village Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-4811 TENNIS CENTERS Palmetto Dunes. . . . . . . . . . .843-785-1152 Port Royal Racquet Club. . . . . . 843-686-8803 Sea Pines Racquet Club . . . . . . 843-363-4495 Shipyard Racquet Club. . . . . . .843-686-8804 Smith Stearns Tennis Academy. . . 843-363-4789 South Beach Racquet Club. . . . .843-671-2215 Van Der Meer . . . . . . . . . . . .843-785-8388 THEATRE/ORCHESTRA Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. . . 843-686-3945 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. . 843-842-2055 Main Street Youth Theatre. . . . . 843-689-6246 May River Theatre Co. - Bluffton. . 843-815-5581 South Carolina Repertory Co. . . . 843-342-2057