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SUMMER 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 13

Beautiful beaches 18 Beach wildlife 20 Beach rules 22 Tide chart 23 Legendary golf courses 24 Golf directory 25 Terrific tennis facilities 26 Biking the island 27

7 best bike rides 28 Get on the water 31 Family fun 37 Fish the Lowcountry 42 Experience the culture 47 Go shopping 49 Restaurant listings 55 Where to stay 60 Relocate to our paradise 62 Summer vacation directory 64

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

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WE ALSO HAVE: • One of the best bike path systems on the East Coast. • Outstanding fishing and boating tours. • A world-class symphony orchestra. • Broadway-quality professional theater. • 250 restaurants. • 18 art gallieries. • 41 shopping centers. • 28 grocery stores. • 39 health clubs and spas. • 6 marinas. • 4 movie theaters. • 3 museums.

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uch like a proud parent is quick to point out a child’s accomplishments, we are eager to tell you about all the wonderful things Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding area have to offer. There are so many fun things to do and see. Our biggest draws are our worldclass beaches, golf courses and tennis courts.

PUBLISHER LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com We hope this guide will be used as a tool for getting the most out of your time here. We thought to ourselves, what would we want to know if it was our first time visiting? We also wanted to make it useful for visitors that already know their way around. You will soon notice the pace of life is much slower here. So break out your flip-flop 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 of the 2016 Hilton Head Island Vacation Guide features Dallin Dean, Lisa Staff and Tovah Racicot kayaking Broad Creek. The tidal creek is a true jewel in the geographic and figu ative heart of the island. Get up close and personal to dolphin, egrets, brown pelicans and much more as they go about their daily routine. Just keep an eye on the tides (Page 23). The image was taken by photographer Mark Staff.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lance Hanlin lance@hiltonheadmonthly.com ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com DESIGN Charles Grace charles@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 266 MARKETING DIRECTOR Samantha Nochitta samantha@hiltonheadmonthly.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling, Rob Kaufman, Phoenix Feather Photography, Jordan Sturm, Mark Staff CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lisa J. Allen, Todd Ballantine, Jeremy Grace, Justin Jarrett, Chris Katon, Michael Paskevich, Dean Rowland, Tim Watson, Zach Van Hart ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca V. Kerns rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 239 Cathy Flory cathy@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 228 Majka Yarbrough majka@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 231 Mary Ann Kent maryann@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-384-9390 DISTRIBUTION Express Delivery & Distribution 843-290-3278 The Hilton Head Vacation Guide is published with the intent of helping its readers make the most of Hilton Head. Information included herein was obtained from sources believed to be accurate. However, accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and neither responsibility nor liability is assumed for the results of the incorrect or incomplete information that may be published.

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ESCAPE BY LEACY KELLEY | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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

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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BLUFFTON

HEART OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

BY LISA ALLEN | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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 flavo . 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-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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21 HARBOUR TOWN AND HARBOUR TOWN PIER 6 BAYNARD RUINS PARK 46 SOUTH BEACH VILLAGE 11 COLIGNY PLAZA 34 PALMETTO BAY MARINA 44 SHELTER COVE HARBOUR 17 & 32 MITCHELVILLE AND FISH HAUL CREEK PARK 19 FORT MITCHEL

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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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Local Hot Spots Looking for the perfect vacation? These 30 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 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

COLIGNY KITE & FLAG COMPANY The largest selection of kites in the Lowcountry, with single-line kites, stunt kites and accessories. Stickers, flags, unique collegiate and pro sports gifts are also available. 843-785-5483

CALIBOGUE CRUISES/ENJOY DAUFUSKIE 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 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

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

DOLPHIN AND NATURE TOURS Join Sonny C. Charters on a 90-minute dolphin tour to see the most beautiful views of Hilton Head Island. 866-7491189, hiltonheadtours.com

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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

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY The menu ranges from light and healthy to a giant po’boy and fries to burgers, lobster and, of course, crab legs. 843-842-2016, carolinacrabco.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

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S With a menu full of delicious offerings and a quality selection of wines, Michael Anthony’s is a great choice for your vacation dinner. The restaurant also offers private dining options for groups of varying sizes. 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.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

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

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Most tables feature extraordinary views of Port Royal Sound for a truly unique Lowcountry dining experience. Hudson's employs the largest and one of only two remaining fishing fleets on the island, which bring fresh local seafood straight from its docks to your table. 843-681-2772, hudsonsonthedocks.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, boatbased 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

ISLAND BAGEL With authentic New York-style bagels 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

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 H20 SPORTS Fly a parasail, rent a jet ski, go paddleboarding, see the alligators, ride a banana boat, rent a boat, see the dolphins or go waterskiing. Located at Harbour Town Marina. 843-671-4386, h2osports.com 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

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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

LAWTON STABLES With pony rides for the little ones, trail rides through the lush Sea Pines Forest Preserve, and an animal petting farm, 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

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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

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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

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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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PALMETTO BAY MARINA With restaurants, shopping, watersports and boat charters and tours, Palmetto Bay Marina has it all. Bring the family over for a full afternoon of activities. 843-785-3910, palmettobaymarinahhi.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 worldclass 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 PAU HANA & FLYING CIRCUS Take in all the sites aboard a catamaran sailboat. You’ll sail in Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, sure to see lots of wildlife. Private charters are available. 843686-2582, hiltonheadislandsailing.com

PEDALS Whether you need one bike or a whole pack of them, Pedals has beach cruisers, mountain bikes, kiddie karts, and even an extratall bike for those with long legs. They also provide delivery and pickup to make your life just that little bit easier. 843-842-5522, pedalsbicycles.com

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

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 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. 843-681-4000, westinhiltonheadisland.com

PIRATES OF HILTON HEAD The kids will have an unforgettable time becoming part of the Pirate Crew to chase down Stinky Pete the Pirate and ﬁnd the sunken treasure chest. Recommended for kids ages 2-10. 843-363-7000, 843-4158400, piratesofhiltonhead.com 12 HHIGO.COM

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JUNE 15–AUG. 15 HarbourFest HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour is a summer long celebration with live music featuring Shannon Tanner, entertainment from Cappy the Clown, art & crafts and activities for kids. Tuesday nights during HarbourFest are the traditional ﬁreworks nights featuring a spectacular show that lights up the summer nighttime sky. This family-friendly event has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors for the last 25 years. For more information, visit www.palmettodunes.com, or call 843-785-1106.

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$19 for adults, $13 for children ages 1-12. Reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org.

Enviro Tour:˜Explore Calibogue Sound and surrounding waterways by boat during an Enviro Tour! Discover Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, eagles and other marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Venture over to Daufuskie Island and take a step back in time. Comb the beach for shells, or relax and take in the beauty of a Lowcountry sunset while touring the salt marshes and tidal creeks. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting H2O Sports at 843-671-4386.

Dolphin Research Excursion: every Wednesday and second Saturday of the month, Calhoun Street dock at the end of Calhoun Street, adjacent to The Church of the Cross in Bluffton. This is a unique opportunity to join a two-hour scientiﬁc research cruise hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum to study acoustic communication between resident dolphins in the May River and their prey.˜Yes, ﬁsh use sounds to communicate, too. While University of South Carolina Beaufort researchers from Dr. Montie’s Lab visually identify and record dolphin vocalizations, marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn will share what we have learned about these fascinating cetaceans and their prey. Space is limited to 15 participants, and the fee helps support important dolphin research. This exploration of Bluffton’s May River is aboard research vessel Spartina and is offered in collaboration with the USCB. Cost

Dolphin and Nature Cruise: 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Take a boat trip on Broad Creek into Calibogue Sound. This museumled tour will share information about the salt marsh, the sound and the dolphins and other creatures that live there. Location given when making reservation. Tour is

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■ EVENTS is $55 per person, ages 10 and older only. Reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223. Kids Only Adventures! Dolphin Cruises for Kids: 8:30-10:30 a.m. June 10, July 1, July 22, and Aug. 12, Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island. Join the Coastal Discovery Museum this summer for fun adventures as you explore coastal South Carolina. Kidsonly adventures are designed to provide participants with an in-depth and close-up look at our beautiful coastal waterways and the fascinating creatures that live here. Look, listen and learn as you cruise Broad Creek in search of bottlenose dolphins. $20 per child ages 7-12. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Kids Only Adventures! Marine Exploration: 8:30-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, July 8 and July 29, Calhoun Street dock, Bluffton. Join the Coastal Discovery Museum this summer for fun adventures as they explore coastal South Carolina. Kids only adventures are designed to provide participants with an in-depth and close-up look at our beautiful coastal waterways and the fascinating creatures that live in the area. Dolphins, birds, crabs? Who will make an appearance as you explore the May River on the Spartina Marine Education Charter boat and sample its waters? Cost is $35 per child ages 7-12 and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. May River Excursion: Thursdays, Calhoun Street dock, Bluffton. Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum; join marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn aboard research vessel Spartina for a two-hour exploration of Bluffton’s May River. Observe nature up close with a display of live organisms, from microscopic animals to dolphins. A scientific explanation will accompany a trip through this scenic river and salt marsh. Ask your technical questions and get educated answers. Cost is $40 for adults, $30 for children ages 12 and younger, and reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223. Explore Pinckney Island: 9-11 a.m. Pinckney Island, between the bridges to Hilton Head Island. A brief historical and natural history overview is given by a Coastal Discovery Museum docent, followed by a walking tour of this National Wildlife Refuge, including salt marsh and maritime forest. Wildlife may include variety of birds, alligators and marsh inhabitants. $12 adult, $7 child ages 4-12. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223. Salt Marsh Discovery: 10 a.m. Fridays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. As one of the most productive environments on the plan-

et, the salt marsh functions as a filter and nursery for the coast. Learn from a museum docent how marsh plants adapt to the salt water, and why we should protect this interesting ecosystem. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12. Reservations required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Honey Horn History Walk: 10-11:30 a.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn’s past 200 years. You’ll learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who worked on site and the Hack family, who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990s. This walk, led by a museum docent, will take you past the places they lived and worked. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Beach Discovery: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Burke's Beach, Burkes Beach Road, Hilton Head Island. Learn to be a beachcomber! Ever wonder who lives in those holes in the sand? What living fossil can you find at the beach? Why do sea turtles “dig the dark”? Come explore with the Coastal Discovery Museum our ever-changing marine environment at Burkes Beach, near the folly, a tidal inlet. Spot shorebirds, search for sea shells and learn about how our beaches are formed and changed with each cycle of the tide. $12 for adults, $7 for children and reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223. Butterfly Enclosure at Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Mondays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Tours of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat will give participants an up-close and personal look at the native butterflies. Learn about the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle and see a living caterpillar and chrysalis! Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4-12). Sea Turtle Talk: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, meeting location given out at time of reservation. Join the Coastal Discovery Museum for an evening sea turtle lecture and beach walk. Learn all about sea turtles, loggerhead nesting on Hilton Head Island, the Sea Turtle Protection Project, and how you can help! Enjoy a fascinating indoor presentation led by a Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Project staff member. Weather permitting, the presentation will continue onto the beach to view a protected nest site. (You will not see live sea turtles during this presentation). Cost is $20 adult, $15 child (no children younger than 4) and reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223.

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Butterfly Enclosure at Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Mondays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Tours of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat will give participants an up-close and personal look at the native butterflies. Learn about the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle and see a living caterpillar and chrysalis! Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4-12). Lowcountry Raptors: 11 a.m. to noon, June 14, July 12, and Aug. 2, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Raptors play an important role in our ecosystem and have some impressive survival skills, too. A few extraordinary birds will visit from Lowcountry Raptors so you can get an up-close look at these amazing creatures. All of the birds are non-releasable due to permanent injury and are covered under educational permits through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 5-12). Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 Historic Zion Cemetery and Bayard Mausoleum: 10 a.m. Fridays through November. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. Learn about the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island and explore where planters’ antebellum church used to sit. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-6866050 or visit HeritageLib.org. Historic Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation: 10 a.m. Thursdays through November. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the Civil War battery at Skull Creek, built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843686-6050 or visit HeritageLib.org. Civil War Era: 3 p.m. Thursdays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Join a Coastal Discovery

Museum docent and learn how Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Find out why they were here and how they spent their time. Historic photographs, maps and artifacts tell the story of Hilton Head from 18611865. $7 per person, no children younger than 7. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Golf Croquet: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, other times available by appointment. Sea Pines Resort. An introduction to the fastest-growing version of croquet due to its simplicity and competitiveness. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. $10 per person. Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, other times available by appointment, Sea Pines Resort. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required; contact 843-8421979. Minimum of six guests. $15 per adult, $12 per child (ages Forts of Port Royal: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, meets at Port Royal Golf Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island. Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum, this guided history tour explains the importance of the island during the Civil War. Learn about the Battle of Port Royal and the historic sites of Fort Walker, Mitchelville and a later-era steam cannon used for coastal defense. Cost is $12 adult, $7 child (ages 7-12 only) and reservations are required by calling 843689-6767, ext. 223.

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EXPERIENCE MEXICAN CUISINE like never before at Holy Tequila in Park Plaza! Voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican Restaurant in 2015, and recently featured as one of the Top 12 Mexican Restaurants in South Carolina in 2016, this is a must visit destination for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine! The team behind Holy Tequila is the same local restaurant group responsible for delivering Hilton Head’s undisputed “Best Burger” every year since 2012 at Charbar Company next door in Park Plaza. The Holy Tequila culinary team has quickly become well known for continuously pushing the limits with a fusion of flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. To that end, their much anticipated new summer menu is out with something for everyone and features new additions like Fresh Fish Ceviche, Poblano Queso Fundido, Surf and Turf Tacos, Pastor Quesadillas, a Chipotle Watermelon Salad, and the infamous Churro Waffle Ice Cream sandwich. As one can only hope, these new items stay true to the Holy Tequila style we’ve come accustomed to, combining elements of authenticity, regional new American flavors, fresh gourmet ingredients and fine dining finesse that take the menu items from average to far from ordinary, in all the best ways possible. To complement the new menu, Holy Tequila is featuring daily promotions aimed at showcasing the best products they have to offer while encouraging guests to experiment and try new things. Think Margarita Mondays, Taco & Tequila Tuesdays... you get the picture. As the name implies, this culinary hot spot also boasts the island’s largest premium tequila selection, and thus the idea behind the daily promotions is that by featuring unique tequilas at amazing prices, guests will be more inclined to try new things they may not have otherwise. As owner Nick Bergelt put it, “we want our guests to feel comfortable exploring new flavors, wines, spirits and learn a little about themselves along the way. Ultimately if they try something new and love it, we did our jobs and it’s a win win.” To top it all off, as the warmer summer weather settles in, Holy Tequila’s sprawling 30 foot garage doors will be propped open to the outdoor patio and Park Plaza gardens, creating an awesome open air environment to enjoy both lunch and dinner occasions. The restaurant’s unique ambiance is now complemented with their flamenco guitarist featuring live music every day of the week, kicking off during happy hour, which greatly enhances the unparalleled experience for those seeking a fun, casual coastal cantina environment at prices that won’t break the bank. Go check out all the new offerings from our amigos at Holy Tequila, you will be glad you did. Just remember to take advantage of their call ahead seating to guarantee your spot on a busy night! You can give them a call at 843-681-8226 to reserve your next night out on the town or visit them online at www.HolyTequila.com or www.facebook.com/HolyTequila!

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■ EVENTS Kayaking on Jarvis Creek: 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Jarvis Creek Water Sports, Hilton Head Island. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the salt marsh aboard a stable touring kayak. Venture into creeks and inlets to view local wildlife, such as wading birds and dolphins. No children under 5, $32 adult, $28 child (ages 5-12 with adult) Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Introduction to Fly Fishing: Daily; call for reservations. Learn the art of fly casting and the basics of fly fishing in the scenic Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Join Capt. Fuzzy Davis for a custom two-hour clinic that will have you casting like a pro. All tackle and flies are included and no license is required. Targeted species include bass and bluegill. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. $200 for up to two anglers, $75 for each additional angler with a maximum of five anglers. Charter Fishing: Daily; Call for reservations, Sea Pines Resort. Harbour Town Yacht Basin offers the most experienced fishing captains on Hilton Head Island operating private fishing charters all year long. Just 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, its fleet, including the Izzy A, Echo and Integrity, will guide you to the most fertile fishing grounds. Trips range from three-hour inshore excursions to overnight trips to the Gulf Stream, 70 miles offshore. All items are provided, and catch will be cleaned at the docks. Reservations are required; contact Harbour Town Yacht Basin at 843-363-8335. Fishing Camp for Kids: Held on most Mondays in June, July and August, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Times vary according to the tides. Kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping at this interactive day camp. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. Cost is $35 per child (ages 7-14) and reservations are required. Reserve your spot online at www.coastaldiscovery.org or by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Oatland Island Wildlife Center Event: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30 and July 28, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Reptiles, birds and mammals! Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah staff will share a variety of animals that can be found in the Lowcountry. Learn about each critters’ unique characteristics and importance. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Free Tennis Lessons: 5-6 p.m. Aug.

1 through Aug. 5, Van Der Meer Tennis Center, 19 DeAllyon Ave., Hilton Head. Free “guinea pig” tennis lessons. Learn from new tennis teachers as they progress through our Total Tennis University classes. Great lessons and fun for all ages! For more information, contact Jim Stubbs at jim@ vdmtennis.com. Geocaching: Daily, Sea Pines Resort. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sea Pines and discover your adventurous side through geocaching! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game where you’ll follow clues to find hidden items at popular sights. Share your pictures on Instagram and tag @theseapinesresort. Get started at seapines.com/geocaching. Free. Lowcountry Snakes: 11 a.m.-noon. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. From the venomous rattle snakes to colorful milk snakes, this region is home to numerous species that play essential roles in our ecosystem. Join Tony Mills, education director of the Spring Island LowCountry Institute and Coastal Kingdom, for an up-close and personal session with a variety of these fascinating reptiles. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 5-12) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Owls, Creatures of the Night: 11 a.m.noon. June 21, July 5, Aug. 9, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. This is your chance to see these mysterious creatures of the night and learn about their incredible adaptations that enable them to hunt in the dark. Nancy Owens of Gryphon Den Creatures of the Night, Inc. will be here to introduce you to a few feathered wildlife ambassadors. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 5-12) Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Aug. 10 and 31, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge, Pinckney Island, Hilton Head Island. Explore salt marsh mud flats and fresh water lagoons at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge while you discover amazing birds with an expert guide from the Coastal Discovery Museum. For those 12 and older only. Cost is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 Sweetgrass Basket Classes: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 13 and 27, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Learn about the history of the sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local seventhgeneration Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally-found natural materials. Cost is $65 per person and reservations

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Free Beach Yoga and Meditation: 9-10 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 4, Coligny Beach in front of The Beach House. Yoga will be from 9-10 a.m. and meditation will start at 7 p.m. Free, contact Marty at 770-880-8505 or “like” Hilton Head Yoga Club on Facebook. are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Lowcountry Ghost Stories: 8-9:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Enjoy an evening of Lowcountry activities, ghost stories and toasting marshmallows around a campfire. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. $16 for adults, $11 for children (ages 12 and younger). Movie Nights in the Park: 9 p.m. Thursdays, Shelter Cove Community Park, Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy your favorite blockbuster hits under the stars on a 20-foot movie screen. No admission fee! Beach chairs, blankets and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants recommended. For movie schedule and more information, visit www.sheltercovetownecentre.com. “Dive-in Movies”: Introducing “Dive-in Movies,” a fun event where you can float in the pool and watch a movie. Arrive at the Island Rec Center Pool before dusk to participate in games and activities based around the movie of the night. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks for sale. Floats welcome. Tickets will be sold at the door; no advanced tickets. Movies start at dusk. $6 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. For more information call Island Rec at 843-681-7273 or visit www.islandreccenter.org/events. Flick and Float: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Harbour Town Swimming Pool, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a fun summer night floating on a tube while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. $17 for adults, $14 for children (ages 12 and younger). Monday Night Tennis Exhibitions: 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Aug. 29, Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club. Exciting tennis

demonstrations with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and Sea Pine’s traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. Beach Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Monday-Friday. Coligny Beach in front of The Beach House Tiki Hut and volleyball courts, parking across the street. Bring a friend, towel, hat, sunglasses and water. Family friendly. For more information, call Karen at 843-8163777 or “like” Hilton Head Beach Yoga on Facebook. Sunday Brunch on the Water with Jazz at ELA’s: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ELA'S Blu Water Grille, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Great food, gorgeous water views, and a serene outdoor garden patio combined with live jazz music takes this brunch to the next level. Talented local recording artist Bill Peterson plays keys most Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. To view the brunch menu, visit www.elasgrille.com. For reservations, call ELA’S Blu Water Grille at 843-785-3030. The Jazz Corner: Nightly concerts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head. The Jazz Corner's intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative Southern flavors menu and personal, attentive service. For concert schedules and more information, visit www.thejazzcorner.com or call 843-842-8620. Roasting Room Lounge and Listening Room: 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. The Lowcountry’s brand-new intimate music venue and bourbon bar. Weekly concerts. Visit www.roastingroomlounge.com for featured shows and tickets. ■

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

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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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SANDS. SURFING. SWIMMING. SUNNING. SHORES. SAILING. SANCTUARY.

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 two-mile swath of beach only open to HHP residents 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

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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BEACHES ■ DRIESSEN BEACH (6)

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 path 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

CANNONBALL JELLYFISH

Also known as the cabbage head, this is the most common jellyfish encountered in our waters. It is the least venomous native jelly and stings are very mild. You will often see it washed up on the beach.

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

GULL 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.

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

SAND DOLLAR 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.

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.

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.

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

LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE GHOST CRAB

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

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.

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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

Pet friendly island BY MARY DOYLE | PHOTO BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

ilton Head has long been known as a family-friendly vacation destination, and now more than ever families are choosing to stay and play with their four-legged family members in tow. Boasting dog-friendly beaches, an abundance of dedicated walking paths, endless outdoor activities and a variety of pet-friendly restaurants, Hilton Head’s dog-loving community might sway you to want a dog if you don’t already have one. “Many island hotels and restaurants are rolling out the welcome mat for visitors who travel with their pets,” said Charlie Clark, vice president of communications at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “These services and amenities only add to the attraction of our destination and provide another great reason for them to choose Hilton Head Island.” Teeming with dog lovers, Hilton Head welcomes pet owners and their pups with a variety of activities and pet-friendly businesses. There are several outdoor shopping areas where dogs are welcome, while many Hilton Head restaurants and businesses welcome dogs with water bowls and treats. Many restaurants on the island see a steady flow of regulars who frequent their establishments because they are able to bring their dog with them. Restaurants such as Charbar Co., Holy Tequilla, Bomboras, Bistro 17 and Captain Woody’s are known for their dogfriendly atmospheres. Hilton Head’s 12 miles of beach are dog friendly year-round with seasonal restrictions in place. Dogs are invited to enjoy the beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. During shoulder seasons, leashed dogs are permitted on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 through the Thursday prior to Memorial Day as well as the Tuesday after Labor Day through Sept. 30. During the off-season pups are welcome to run around, enjoy the surf and chase tennis balls leash-free as long they obey commands with positive voice control. If your pup enjoys socializing, there is a fenced dog park at Chaplin Community Park, where both locals and visitors bring their dogs. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and includes a separate area for small and large dogs. “The Visitor and Convention Bureau website HiltonHeadIsland. org gives visitors a list of pet-friendly properties, restaurants that allow dogs, special pet menus and details on town regulations so they can enjoy the beach together,” added Clark. “It’s a major resource for them when planning their stay.” 

 Alcohol of any kind (beer, wine, etc.)  Glass  Littering  Nudity  Disorderly conduct  Disturbing the peace  Unauthorized vehicles  Shark fishin  Fires and fi eworks  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 10am6pm April 1 through September 30:  Fishing or surfcasting  Team Sports involving a ball  Games with metal items

ANIMAL RULES ON THE BEACH  Must remove and dispose of animal excrement  Must be on a leash or under positive voice control at all times

BEACH SAFETY

 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 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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FRI. JUNE 17 L 12:37 AM H 06:32 AM L 12:35 PM H 07:09 PM

SAT. JULY 2 L 12:46 AM H 06:45 AM L 12:57 PM H 07:14 PM

FRI. JUNE 3 L 01:03 AM H 07:05 AM L 01:16 PM H 07:32 PM

SAT. JUNE 18 L 01:22 AM H 07:19 AM L 01:18 PM H 07:52 PM

SUN. JULY 3 L 01:42 AM H 07:42 AM L 01:51 PM H 08:08 PM

SAT. JUNE 4 L 01:59 AM H 08:01 AM L 02:10 PM H 08:25 PM

SUN. JUNE 19 L 02:06 AM H 08:02 AM L 02:02 PM H 08:32 PM

MON. JULY 4 L 02:35 AM H 08:37 AM L 02:44 PM H 09:00 PM

SUN. JUNE 5 L 02:53 AM H 08:55 AM L 03:03 PM H 09:18 PM

MON. JUNE 20 L 02:49 AM H 08:44 AM L 02:45 PM H 09:10 PM

TUES. JULY 5 L 03:26 AM H 09:29 AM L 03:35 PM H 09:49 PM

MON. JUNE 6 L 03:45 AM H 09:49 AM L 03:54 PM H 10:09 PM

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WED. JULY 6 L 04:14 AM H 10:20 AM L 04:23 PM H 10:37 PM

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THURS. JULY 7 L 04:59 AM H 11:12 AM L 05:10 PM H 11:25 PM

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FRI. JULY 8 L 05:42 AM H 12:03 PM L 05:56 PM

THURS. JUNE 9 L 06:11 AM H 12:34 PM L 06:24 PM

FRI. JUNE 24 L 05:37 AM H 11:36 AM L 05:41 PM H 11:59 PM

SAT. JULY 9 H 12:13 AM L 06:24 AM H 12:54 PM L 06:43 PM

FRI. JUNE 10 H 12:46 AM L 06:59 AM H 01:29 PM L 07:16 PM

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MON. JULY 11 H 01:49 AM L 07:50 AM H 02:32 PM L 08:26 PM

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FRI. JULY 15 H 05:03 AM L 11:08 AM H 05:45 PM SAT. JULY 16 L 12:00 AM H 05:54 AM

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MON. AUG 1 L 01:25 AM H 07:27 AM L 01:34 PM H 07:52 PM TUES. AUG 2 L 02:16 AM H 08:19 AM L 02:26 PM H 08:41 PM WED. AUG 3 L 03:04 AM H 09:08 AM L 03:14 PM H 09:26 PM THURS. AUG 4 L 03:48 AM H 09:55 AM L 04:01 PM H 10:10 PM FRI. AUG 5 L 04:29 AM H 10:41 AM L 04:44 PM H 10:53 PM SAT. AUG 6 L 05:08 AM H 11:27 AM L 05:26 PM H 11:37 PM SUN. AUG 7 L 05:45 AM H 12:13 PM L 06:09 PM MON. AUG 8 H 12:22 AM L 06:23 AM H 01:00 PM L 06:53 PM TUES. AUG 9 H 01:08 AM L 07:03 AM H 01:48 PM L 07:41 PM WED. AUG 10 H 01:55 AM L 07:47 AM H 02:36 PM L 08:34 PM THURS. AUG 11 H 02:44 AM L 08:36 AM H 03:24 PM L 09:31 PM FRI. AUG 12 H 03:33 AM L 09:31 AM H 04:14 PM L 10:28 PM SAT. AUG 13 H 04:24 AM L 10:27 AM H 05:06 PM L 11:22 PM SUN. AUG 14 H 05:16 AM L 11:21 AM H 05:57 PM MON. AUG 15 L 12:13 AM H 06:08 AM L 12:14 PM H 06:47 PM TUES. AUG 16 L 01:02 AM H 06:59 AM

L 01:05 PM H 07:34 PM WED. AUG 17 L 01:50 AM H 07:47 AM L 01:55 PM H 08:19 PM THURS. AUG 18 L 02:36 AM H 08:33 AM L 02:45 PM H 09:03 PM FRI. AUG 19 L 03:22 AM H 09:19 AM L 03:34 PM H 09:48 PM SAT. AUG 20 L 04:08 AM H 10:07 AM L 04:23 PM H 10:35 PM SUN. AUG 21 L 04:54 AM H 10:57 AM L 05:13 PM H 11:25 PM MON. AUG 22 L 05:41 AM H 11:52 AM L 06:05 PM TUES. AUG 23 H 12:20 AM L 06:31 AM H 12:50 PM L 07:01 PM WED. AUG 24 H 01:18 AM L 07:25 AM H 01:50 PM L 08:02 PM THURS. AUG 25 H 02:18 AM L 08:24 AM H 02:50 PM L 09:09 PM FRI. AUG 26 H 03:18 AM L 09:27 AM H 03:49 PM L 10:15 PM SAT. AUG 27 H 04:18 AM L 10:30 AM H 04:49 PM L 11:17 PM SUN. AUG 28 H 05:18 AM L 11:30 AM H 05:48 PM MON. AUG 29 L 12:13 AM H 06:17 AM L 12:25 PM H 06:43 PM TUES. AUG 30 L 01:05 AM H 07:11 AM L 01:18 PM H 07:33 PM WED. AUG 31 L 01:53 AM H 08:01 AM L 02:07 PM H 08:19 PM

SEPTEMBER THURS. SEPT 1 H 05:45 AM L 12:01 PM H 06:17 PM FRI. SEPT 2 L 12:46 AM H 06:45 AM L 12:57 PM H 07:14 PM SAT. SEPT 3 L 01:42 AM H 07:42 AM L 01:51 PM H 08:08 PM SUN. SEPT 4 L 02:35 AM H 08:37 AM L 02:44 PM H 09:00 PM MON. SEPT 5 L 03:26 AM H 09:29 AM L 03:35 PM H 09:49 PM TUES. SEPT 6 L 04:14 AM H 10:20 AM L 04:23 PM H 10:37 PM WED. SEPT 7 L 04:59 AM H 11:12 AM L 05:10 PM H 11:25 PM THURS. SEPT 8 L 05:42 AM H 12:03 PM L 05:56 PM FRI. SEPT 9 H 12:13 AM L 06:24 AM H 12:54 PM L 06:43 PM SAT. SEPT 10 H 01:01 AM L 07:06 AM H 01:43 PM L 07:32 PM SUN. SEPT 11 H 01:49 AM L 07:50 AM H 02:32 PM L 08:26 PM MON. SEPT 12 H 02:36 AM L 08:38 AM H 03:19 PM L 09:22 PM TUES. SEPT 13 H 03:24 AM L 09:27 AM H 04:07 PM L 10:18 PM WED. SEPT 14 H 04:13 AM L 10:18 AM H 04:56 PM L 11:10 PM THURS. SEPT 15 H 05:03 AM L 11:08 AM H 05:45 PM

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18th at Harbour Town Golf Links, Sea Pines Resort

16th at George Fazio Course, Palmetto Dunes

Old eld Golf Club, Okatie SC

6th at Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Plantation

LLOYD WAINSCOTT

A Destination for Golf S 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 world-renowned 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. 

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PUBLIC GOLF COURSES COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island hiltonheadclub.com 843-681-4653

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

PALMETTO DUNES GEORGE FAZIO 2 Carnoustie, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138

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

CRESCENT POINTE GOLF CLUB 1 Crescent Pointe, Bluffton crescentpointegolf.com 843-706-2600

HILTON HEAD NATIONAL 60 Hilton Head National Drive, Hilton Head Island golfhiltonheadnational.com 843-842-5900

PALMETTO DUNES ROBERT TRENT JONES OCEANFRONT COURSE 7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138

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

PALMETTO HALL ARTHUR HILLS 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island palmettohallgolf.com 843-342-2582

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

PALMETTO HALL ROBERT CUPP 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island palmettohallgolf.com 843-342-2582

HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island seapinesgolf.com 843-363-8385

OYSTER REEF GOLF CLUB 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island oysterreefgolfclub.com 843-681-1764

PINECREST GOLF CLUB 1 Pinecrest Way, Bluffton pinecrestsc.com 843-757-8960

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

PALMETTO DUNES ARTHUR HILLS 2 Leamington Lane, Hilton Head Island palmettodunes.com 843-785-1138

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

EAGLE’S POINTE GOLF CLUB 1 Eagle’s Pointe, Bluffton eaglespointegolf.com 843-757-5900 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

ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB 4 Clubhouse Drive, Bluffton golfrosehill.com 843-757-9030 SHIPYARD GOLF CLUB 45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island shipyardgolfclub.com 843-686-8802 OCEAN COURSE 100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island seapinesgolf.com 843-842-1477 SUN CITY 1291 Sergeant William Jasper Blvd. 843-645-0507

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Tennis Facilities of the Lowcountry PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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. Tennis Club 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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BIKING the island

BY TIM WATSON PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

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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Best bike Rides on Hilton Head Island 2

... AS SELECTED BY LOCAL BIKE EXPERTS RON KNIGHT AND FRANK BABEL

1. MOST SCENIC RIDE 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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GET ON THE

BY DEAN ROWLAND AND ZACH VAN HART | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

es, “water, water every where…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. “Ability is not a concern,” said Mike Overton, president of Outside Hilton Head, which rents kayaks and other water sports equipment. “If you can walk around the block, you can kayak. This is taking a

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 unchartered 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 flot tion 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 figu e 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 outfi ter for dolphin and nature boat cruises, fishing and sailboat charters, kayaking, kiteboarding, crabbing, parasailing, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, jet skiing and power boating. SUMMER 2016 31

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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.

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.

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. 

Advanced Sail ................................ 843-686-2582 Adventure Cruises.......................... 843-785-4558 Bluffton Marine Sports & Supply.... 843-757-7593 Bottomline Yacht Charters . ........... 843-304-2976 Broad Creek Marina....................... 843-681-3625 Calibogue Cruises.......................... 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 Outfitter .................... 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 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 Outfitter .................... 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 Outfitter ...................... 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

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

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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: • 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

Children

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 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY AT 11:00 AND 2:00 SATURDAY AT 11:00

ADULT $18 • CHILD (3-12) $9 No Reservations, Cash Only

SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY AT 7:15

ADULT $20 • CHILD (3-12) $10 Except on Fireworks Night No Reservations, Cash Only

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

GO CRABBING ON THE CRABBER J II

ADULT $29 • CHILD (3-12) $19

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.

Dolphin cruises are 1 hour, 45 minutes in duration

CALL (843) 422-5110 FOR SCHEDULE AND RESERVATIONS

FIREWORKS CRUISE

JUNE 14, 21 & 28 JULY 4, 12, 19 & 26 • AUG 2, 9 & 16 Reservation Required

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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ROW ROW ROW

YOUR BOAT OUT OF HILTON HEAD’S NEW PUBLIC FACILITY

BY DAVID GIGNILLIAT | PHOTOS BY ROB K AUFMAN

fter years in development, the Hilton Head Island Rowing and Sailing Center has finally set sail from its new home on the shores of Skull Creek. “It was a long journey, but it’s a journey that’s going to have a great positive result for our community,” says Hilton Head Island Recreation Association executive director Frank Soule. Initially proposed in the mid-2000s, Hilton Head Town Council ultimately approved the $1.2 million project in 2013, and funded the center with the proceeds from a special tax district. The town will continue to provide annual funds to the facility for maintenance and operational costs, with Island Rec helping to run the center, which opened in December 2014. The new facility is spread out over 8 acres on a quiet section of Skull Creek at Squire Pope Community Park and

includes a fi ed pier, a flo ting dock and a large picnic pavilion that can be rented in four-hour increments for events. Only non-motorized boats are permitted to use the dock, and overnight storage of vehicles, trailers and boats is limited. Over the years, the town purchased several parcels of land for $5.8 million to develop the park, which offers access to the nearby marshes of Pinckney Island and pristine vistas of the island’s northern shore. The facility is a boon for kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing enthusiasts, with its free access, accommodating tides and ability to launch large groups in relative seclusion from motorized boats and vehicles. It has already been popular among local fishermen Soule says, and lends itself well to crabbing, cast netting and shrimping activities. Soule hopes to expand the facility’s offerings to include an even wider

range of instructional and recreational activities, to possibly include a children’s adventure camp and sailing classes. “We’re taking baby steps as we move along just to see what we can and cannot do down there,” says Soule, who has been in a leadership position with Island Rec since 1986. The partnership between the Town of Hilton Hilton Head, local rowing and sailing groups — most notably Hilton Head Island Crew, the Hilton Head Island Sailing Association and the Palmetto Rowing Club — and the Island Rec Association helped make this project an eventual reality. “It was extremely important to have that happen. Every park and facility that has been built in our community on Hilton Head Island has always had a strong local backing,” says Soule. “And that’s what we had this time.”

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Bloody Point

Freeport Marina

Guided Tours 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. See the reverse side map for a directory of historical points.

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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Early returns from local groups suggest the investment in the community was a wise one, from the loyal coterie of fishermen who use the dock to the rowing and sailing groups that use the facility. “The feedback has been very positive. The rowing group was very positive about how well it worked this spring,” Soule says. For years, the island’s rowing community has used a dock on Broad Creek, near the Old Oyster Factory on Marshland Road — a location that presented as many challenges as it did benefits “It was imperative that we move. We’d been trying to move for years,” says Hilton Head Island Crew coach and president David Erdman. “The new facility is just absolutely wonderful.” The rowers have agreed, he says, as they are now able to launch up to four sculls at the same time. “They all loved it. The only negative is that now they have to carry the boats a little farther,” Erdman jokes. Even that will change, as Erdman expects a rowing shell storage facility to be completed by September. Town Council has final approval over the project, with the funds already held in escrow. Over the years, several area rowers have earned Division I scholarships, including current Division I rowers Christina Gusella at the University of Alabama and Gracie Anderson, who attends Northeastern University, and former Clemson student-athlete Nysa Hicks. More recently, local rower Will White earned an invitation to the prestigious U.S. Rowing Junior B sculling camp in Saratoga Springs, New York. The camp helps to develop and identify talented rowers for the U.S. national team. “We expect this facility to help us get even bigger,” says Erdman, who rowed at Cornell University. “We’ll now be able to train five days a week, which will help (our rowers) gets even better.” Tabor Academy, an independent co-ed prep school based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, sent its rowing team to train at the new facility over the school’s spring break. And locally, the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s newly-formed rowing club has started rowing out of this new facility “We expect that to happen quite a bit as we progress,” says Erdman, who says he has fielded inquiries from other teams in the Northeast. “The boat dock is world class. It’s built speci cally as a rowing dock, making it a pleasure to use.”

IF YOU GO The Hilton Head Island Rowing and Sailing Center is located at 133 Squire Pope Road, at Squire Pope Community Park. The park is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, and with winter hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 36 HHIGO.COM

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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 Daufuskie843-342-8687 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

Pirates of Hilton Head

LLOYD WAINSCOTT

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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.

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. SUMMER 2016 37

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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. A custom pirate ship is outfi ted 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 islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pet deer. A visit to Coligny Beach is an open invitation for people watching, where the flip

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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 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 fi eworks 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. 

Shelter Cove Marina

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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 Outfitter ..................... 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 Outfitter .................... 866-380-1783 Island Marine................................. 843-681-2628 Live Oac.......................................... 888-254-8362 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 Outfitter .............. 843-705-6010 42 HHIGO.COM

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LAGOON FISHING Most of the lagoons on Hilton Head are brackish, meaning they are both fresh and salt water. Lagoons offer a unique fishing experience because of the variety of species you can hook. Don’t let the calm waters fool you; fish can grow to enormous sizes (red drum can weigh more than 50 pounds). Other fish caught in the lagoons include tarpon, striped bass, black drum and the occasional blue fish Live bait such as shrimp and finger mullet are your best bets, but they are usually hard to come by unless you catch your own or are fishing off of a private charter boat. Spinning and top water lures fished with a lightweight spin rod are another popular option. If you have a few hours to spend on the water, a charter boat will supply you with all the equipment, bait, and knowhow needed to land a monster.

SURF FISHING There are a lot of junk fis (skates, rays, small sharks) in the Carolina surf, which can be thrilling to catch, but frustrating for those in pursuit of game fish Red drum, kingfish and flounder are some of the more prized fish that can be caught.

Squid strips, minnows and bunker chunks are the most common types of bait used in the surf. They can be purchased at any tackle shop along with 2- to 3-ounce sinkers to combat the rough water. Don’t feel like you have to cast halfway to the horizon to catch fish some of the biggest can be taken right out of the breaking waves. The best times to surf fish are early mornings and evenings, when the beach crowds have subsided and the fish are most active.

OFFSHORE FISHING If you are feeling particularly adventurous, and willing to spend a majority of the day surrounded by water, offshore fishing can provide some real thrills. Party boats generally accommodate large numbers of passengers, but private charters are also available (at a higher cost). Half and full day trips are typical. These trips generally target fish that are specific to the season, and can include marlin, tuna and cobia. Most offer specialized shark fishing trips all year. Your vessel may travel many miles out to sea, so be sure to have your Dramamine on hand if you are prone to sea-sickness.  SUMMER 2016 43

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CONDUCTED BY JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

CONCERT SCHEDULE GALA OPENING NIGHT WITH GARRICK OHLSSON Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 • 7:30PM (One Night Only)

VIVA ESPAÑA! Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 • 4PM & Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 • 8PM HOLIDAY POPS! Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 • 4PM & Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 • 8PM SAINT-SAËNS ORGAN SYMPHONY Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 • 8PM TCHAIKOVSKY FOURTH SYMPHONY Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, Jan.30, 2017 • 8PM LOWCOUNTRY POPS! A GULLAH CELEBRATION Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 • 8PM MENDELSSOHN “ITALIAN” SYMPHONY Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, Mar. 27, 2017 • 8PM BRAHMS A GERMAN REQUIEM Sunday, Apr. 23, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, Apr. 24, 2017 • 8PM BEETHOVEN SEVENTH SYMPHONY Sunday, May 7, 2017 • 4PM & Monday, May 8, 2017 • 8PM SINGLE TICKETS $30, $45 & $55

SUBSCRIPTIONS 3, 6 or 9 concerts

Season subscriptions are being mailed to former subscribers. If you’re not a former subscriber and want a season brochure mailed to you, call the office at 843-842-2055. Tickets for individual performances are available after Sept. 1. All concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy.

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Gullah Celebration

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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 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

JORDAN STURM PHOTOGRAPHY

Coastal Discovery Museum .............................. 843-689-6767 Gullah Museum................................................ 843-681-3254 Heyward House – Bluffton................................ 843-757-6293 The Sandbox .................................................... 843-842-7645

THEATRE Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ......................... 843-686-3945 Main Street Youth Theatre................................ 843-689-6246 May River Theatre Co. - Bluffton ....................... 843-815-5581 South Carolina Repertory Company ................. 843-342-2057 SUMMER 2016 47

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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-fledge 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.  48 HHIGO.COM

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SHOPPING ■ South Beach Marina Village

shopping BY JEREMY GRACE PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING & ROB KAUFMAN

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

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. SUMMER 2016 49

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THE SOUTH END (continued) 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. 50 HHIGO.COM

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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

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.

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MID-ISLAND (continued) 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.

SHOPPING DIRECTORY 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 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

SHOPPING CENTERS - BLUFFTON 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 52 HHIGO.COM

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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.

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.

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.

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 Old Town Bluffton below retail prices. Promenade Area

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.

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 fin beautiful produce and locally made baked goods and other treats every Thursday afternoon. 

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.

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lowcountry dining HILTON HEAD NORTH END ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253.  BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843689-5560.  THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-681-4000, ext. 7045.  CHART HOUSE 2 Hudson Road. 843-3429066.  CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) The menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entree is individually prepared to order. The Crazy Crab uses the largest fresh seafood supplier on the East Coast ‚ the Atlantic Ocean. Relax, loosen your belt and enjoy. 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab.com.  FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808.  FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main Street. 843-682-4455.  HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Hudson’s employs the largest and one of only two remaining fishing fleets on the island, which brings fresh local seafood straight from the docks to your table. 1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.  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.  LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-6842184, www.lagerheadtavern.com.  MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999.  MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-6822444.  MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354.  NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-689-2222. 

OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377.  OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843681-2386.  OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329.  PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive. 843681-5989.  THE PHOENIX BISTRO 70 Marshland Road, 843-342-2880, phoenixbistro.com  PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472.  THE PURPLE COW 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com.  REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years. With a sophisticated, warm ambiance. Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. 95 Mathews Drive. 843-6814153.  RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-6813700.  RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-6817829.  SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663.  STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823. STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570.  SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744.  TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900.  TURTLES BEACH BAR & GRILL 2 Grasslawn Avenue at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000.  WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866.  YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888. 

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843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843.  ALEXANDER’S 76 Queens Folly Road. 843785-4999.  ALFRED’S 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 843-341-3117. alfredshiltonhead.com  ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191.  BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165.  BISTRO 17 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi.com.  BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772.  BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843785-3300.  CAPTAIN GILLAN’S 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-4442  CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007.  CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488.  COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626.  COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043.  CONROY’S Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499.  DYE’S GULLAH FIXIN’S 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building. 843-6818106, www.dyesgullahﬁxins.com.  ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-7853030. www.elasgrille.com.  FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843842-8200.  FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland

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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.  GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004.  GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144.  HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292.  HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000.  HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-802-0010.  ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Fresh baked bagels made from scratch, boiled and baked each day. Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. South Island Square. 843-6863353.  JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044.  LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com.  MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com. MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-9991, mediterraneanharbour. com.  NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200.  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 of 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. 843-681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com.  ORANGE LEAF Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination at the new Shelter Cove Towne Centre shopping complex. 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323, www.orangeleafyogurt.com. PAZZO 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463.  POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838, www. poseidonhhi.com.  RUAN THAI CUISINE I 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-8576.  SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-785-7575.  SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www. sanmiguels.com.  SUMMER 2016 55

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■ DINING SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-7853838. LD SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843842-4090. 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. www.worldofbeer.com. LDO XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080. YOADDICTION! 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3335.

HILTON HEAD SOUTH END AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. 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 In addition to a broad range of “Tex-Mex” and Mexican cuisine, they also serve excellent seafood, Lowcountry boil, American fare, all you can eat crab legs and more. 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843785-5504, www.bessdeli.com. BL BIG BAMBOO CAFE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443, www. bigbamboocafe.com. LDO BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950. LDS BOMBORAS GRILLE 5 Lagoon Road. 843689-2662. LDO BAYLEY’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843686-6736. LDO BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200. 843-681-1530. LDO BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843-6867427. LD CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO 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 Offering an array of fresh seafood, there is something for every appetite at Carolina Crab Company. From light and healthy to a giant po’boy and fries to burgers, lobster and, of course, crab legs. 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-842-2016. LD CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255. LDO CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-7856261. D CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Charles Pejeau’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, 843-785-2427. LD CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277, www.charliesgreenstar.com.D CHOW DADDY’S 14B Executive Park Road, 843-842-2469, www.chowdaddys.com. COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-8421888. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza. 843785-4440. LD CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-671-7783. 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. 843-671-2779. LD CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN) The menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes, and each entree is individually prepared to order. The Crazy Crab uses the largest fresh seafood supplier on the East Coast -- the Atlantic Ocean. Relax, loosen your belt and enjoy. Free hush puppies with any dinner entree. 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-3632722. LD DELISHEE YO 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 DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Pkwy., 843842-9775. LD EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-7857767. LD ELECTRIC PIANO 33 Office Park Road. 843785-5399. O 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, flatb eadgrillhhi. 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 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843785-5400. GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. 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. BL HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333. HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 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 HUGO’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-4846. LD IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO JAVA BURRITO COMPANY 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-842-5282. BLD JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford. 843-8428620. DO JERSEY MIKE’S 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 843-341-6800. JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-7853315. BLDS 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, 843-

842-1441, www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD LOCAL PIE 55 New Orleans Rd. 843-8427437, info@localpie.com. LD A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-7859273. BLD LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-842-8966. DO 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 The place where Hilton Head’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, prepared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads. 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 Now celebrating its 12th year in business, 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. D NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 9 Park Lane. 843-686-2920. D OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi. com. D ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262. LDSO PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-785-9966. L PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822. PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843-7859020. BL POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843-6863100. D THE PORCH Beach House hotel. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD PORTER & PIG The Village at Wexford. 843715-3224. www.porter-pig.com. D PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. LDO RED FISH 8 Archer Road. 843-686-3388, www.redfisho hiltonhead.com. LD REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance. Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-

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■ DINING 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. ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Rd., 843-7854646, www.roysplacehhi.com. LD SALTY DOG CAFE South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327, www.saltydog.com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza. 843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK The Sea Shack is Hilton Head Islands’ best hidden seafood secret. The locals favorite spot for the freshest seafood and down-home southern, low-country style cooking in town. 6 Executive Park Drive. 843785-2464. LD SEAFIRE MODERN HIBACHI GRILL & BAR Pairing regional ingredients with internationally inspired flavors; diners can choose from a hibachi, sushi or our small plates menu; while sitting at their choice of a hibachi grill or their own private table in the bar. 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-785-4955. D SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road. 843-785-9118. BLS SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 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 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477. STEAMERS 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-7852070. LD STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-7857006. D 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 81 Pope Avenue, 843-7857851. SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611. TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126. OLD TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Rd. 843686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843-6716136, www.trufflescafe.com LD VINE 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD WATUSI 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. 843-8421200. WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, 843-842-8000. LDO

BLUFFTON AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843757-9190. LD AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843757-7427, 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 BURNIN’ DOWN SOUTH 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 108. 843-705-2453. LD BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843-8156328. 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 CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO 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.

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thecottagebluffton.com. BL THE DEPOT 15 Captains Cove Road, 843-837-1893, thedepotbluffton.com. DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM 1301 May River Road, www.farmbluffton.com. D FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road, 843-379-1500, fatpatties.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 GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD HANA SUSHI AND JAPANESE FUSION 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3388, hanasushifusion.com. 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 ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Sheridan Park. 843815-5300. BL JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-7572899. KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843-815-5555. LDO KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-705-7001. LD LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD MELLOW MUSHROOM The place where Hilton Head’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, prepared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads. 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-0800, mellowmushroom.com. LDO 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 NAPOLI BISTRO PIZZERIA & WINE BAR 68 Bluffton Road. 843-706-9999. LD NEO 326 Moss Creek Village. 843-837-5111. LD OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637, www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD THE PEARL A kitchen and bar, just opened recently in Old Town. 55 Calhoun St., 843757-5511. LD POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO R BAR 70 Pennington Drive. 843-757-7264. LD RED FISH 32 Bruin Road. 843-837-8888. LD RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-757-8111. LDO RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D 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 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551. trufflescafe.com LD 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. LDO ZOES KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center. 843837-5410. LD

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522. MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843785-4755. LD M WANT TO BE LISTED? Listings are fluid and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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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 befi ting 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.

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 seven-bedroom 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 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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BY MARC FREY

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 4 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. Compared to the road-blocking snowstorms just a few hours to the north though, we’ve got

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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■ 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 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 Palmetto Bay Water Sports. . . . .843-785-2345 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 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 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 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 Outfitters. . . . . . . .843-686-9097 Island Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2100 Island Times Charters . . . . . . . 843-261-2410 Live Oac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-254-8362 Low Country Nature Tours. . . . . .843-683-0187

Hilton Head Vacation Guide MarshGrass Adventures. . . . . . 843-684-3296 Monty Jett Cruises. . . . . . . . . .843-415-2798 One HHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .843-888-9899 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 Pirates of HHI, Palmetto Bay . . . .843-415-8400 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 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 Pirates of HHI, Palmetto Bay . . . .843-415-8400 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-254-8362 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 Bloody Point Golf Club . . . . . . . 843-341-3030 Country Club of Hilton Head. . . . 843-681-4653 Crescent Pointe Golf Club. . . . . .843-706-2600 Eagle’s Point 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 Sea Pines Ocean Course. . . . . . 843-842-1477 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 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 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 Gifted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-8787 Outside Hilton Head. . . . . . . . .843-686-6996 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 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 Spa Vino on Calhoun . . . . . . . .843-705-0811 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 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. . . 843-686-3945 Main Street Youth Theatre. . . . . 843-689-6246 May River Theatre Co. - Bluffton. . 843-815-5581 South Carolina Repertory Co. . . . 843-342-2057

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Stack’s

www.stackshh.com

2 Regency Pkwy & 278 Near mile marker 9

Next to Red Roof Inn

Breakfast and Lunch 7am - 2pm (843) 341-3347

There are no strangers at Stacks only friends we haven’t met yet

Stack’s Signature Creations $10 - $11

Crème Brulee French Toast

Bakery fresh sourdough bread soaked in cream, vanilla and orange liqueur, grilled and topped with crème brulee and caramel sauces.

Bananas Foster French Toast

Our signature Creme Brulee French Toast topped with our decadent creme brulee sauce, bananas, house made caramel sauce and toasted almonds

Low Country Specialties $10 - $14

South Carolina Crepe & Omelet

Filled with lump crab and shrimp, and topped with lobster sauce.

Harbour Town Hash with shrimp and lump crab and eggs

Shrimp and Grits

Low Country Omelet

Chicken Filled with lump crab and topped with sliced avocado, hollandaise sauce & capers

& Waffle

Stack’s Weekend e Buffet .

Saturday and Sunday only from 7:30am until 1pm.

Burgers, gers, Sandwiches, Wraps raps & Salads $8.50 - $12

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Eggs Benedicts & Omelets $10 - $11 Spanish Omelet

Crab Benedict Salmon Benedict Florentine Benedict

Garden Omelet Steak & Cheese

& Waffles Pancakes $6 - $10 Chocolate Chip Pecan Banana Buckwheat

Fresh Fruit Blueberry

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Crepes

$8.50 - $13.50

Bananas Foster Fresh Fruit Chicken Florentine Ultimate Chocolate epe Southern Crepe

Take - Out Available

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Adult & Kids Bikes Kid Seats Free Locks Free Baskets Family Owned & Operated Since 1987!

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