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Summer 2012

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Four Steps to Making the Most of Hilton Head! Here is how to make the most of Hilton Head:

1. If you are new to 2 . R e v i e w “ O n g i n g 3. Read “Special Events: Hilton Head, get an Events” listed by the for the dates you are overview of the Island day of the week on pages here, on pages 18-28. They can by reviewing the map on page 74 of Vacation Guide. If you have time, take or at least read about the Scenic Driving Tour described on pages 72-76.

6-16. See what is happening all or be the most fun of anything you do! most days of the week, on Sundays, 4. Finally, just leaf Mondays, Tuesdays, and so on. through the rest of All told, there are well over 100 Vacation Guide looking for suggested things to do! good ideas. Chances are you will find at least one!

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of a property owner or someone with special entry privileges. To enter Sea Pines Plantation and visit Harbour Town and several other well-known attractions, you need only invest $5.00 per vehicle for a daily pass at the Sea Pines gate. Entry fees are a partial source of funding for road maintenance and other plantation expenses. There are no state funds contributed toward such expenses. Even though plantations occupy a majority of our Island, some of our best beaches are located outside of plantations. In

Hilton Head is the second largest island on America’s East Coast. Several things set Hilton Head apart, other than the obvious things like broad beaches, sub-tropical weather and friendly residents. Perhaps the most important is that ours is largely a planned community. Our Island has a master plan that sets aside certain areas for single family homes, condos, commercial development and so on.Look around you and you will see no oceanfront towers or amusement parks. One of the most unusual characteristics of Hilton Head, especiallly for a newcomer, is our “plantations.” The substantial majority of our island is within the boundries of plantations. To enter many of our plantations, however, you must be a guest

addition, the substantial majority of our dining spots and shopping facilities are not located behind plantation gates. Similarly, most hotels, motels and many rental villas (condominiums) are not on plantations. Although most golf courses and racquet clubs are on restricted access plantations, special passes are available to allow access to those that are open to the public. If you are just visiting, we hope that you enjoy your stay on Hilton Head...and that you will consider returning often.

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3 Four Steps to

Making the Most of Hilton Head Island

Four steps that really work!

6 Things to Do

There are lots of them! See what has made Hilton Head one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier destination resorts.

45 Restaurants and Dining Out

Boating, Cruising & Fishing Take a scenic cruise or go fishing! What a great way to see the island!

We have described many of Hilton Headâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finer restaurants and shown you how to find them. Many have money-saving offers!

71 Coupons

Save some money!

72 Driving Tour See harbors, salt marshes, fairways and much more.

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Scenic Tour

Play Golf!

Going to the Beach

29 Hilton Head Island Golf 38 Visit Daufuskie Island 70 Shared Ownership Here are descriptions of Hilton You can only get there by boat. Perhaps an affordable Hilton Head Island’s golf courses open to public play, plus special money-saving opportunities!

In many respects, it’s almost like visiting the past.

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40 Bicycling on Hilton Head 72 Your Scenic Driving Tour 31 Hilton Head Island Tennis One of the best ways to see See what has made Hilton Head Tennis facilities abound! Find out when and where to play.

Hilton Head, good exercise and just plain fun!

66 Where to Have

Many people think that Hilton Head is at its very best “from the water!” Why not take a narrated cruise, or go fishing, and see more of Hilton Head?

68 Dining Discounts Some great Early Birds and

Boating, Cruising & Fishing

Breakfast & Lunch

one of America’s premiere resorts.

77 Going to the Beach Our beaches are public, but

access is not. Here is some help in choosing where to go.

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Exhibits by local artists. For more information, please contact the library at 255-6500.

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SCENIC DRIVING TOUR. See what makes Hilton Head Island such a great place to vacation and live. Please refer to our “Your Scenic Driving Tour” section.

Please note that some of Hilton Head Island’s weekly activities are especially likely to be somewhat seasonal. We believe that the listed weekly events will take place all or most of the time, but be sure to call to confirm scheduling. The majority of listed events are free. Some, however, involve nominal or more substantial fees. All are open to the public. We thank the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce and others for helping us compile this calendar. All area codes are (843) unless otherwise noted. DINE WITH THE ISLAND’S BEST WATER VIEW. Many of Hilton Head’s restaurants boast excellent water views, but none compare with the views offered by a cruising boat as you dine. Please see Spirit of Harbour Town ad in our “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section. E N T E R TA I N M E N T AT KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA & STEAKHOUSE. Kingfisher has augmented its usual entertainment lineup by installing the Hilton Head Comedy Club in Top of the Kingfisher, their spacious upstairs waterfront lounge. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. WednesdaySunday. There will be different headliners every week. The price of

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admission is $12 per person. There also is free entertainment on Sundays (Joseph the Magician), Wednesdays (Pete Carroll, acoustic), Thursdays (David Wingo, soft rock) and Fridays (Earl Williams, jazz and blues). Call and ask about possible entertainment other nights of the week. The Kingfisher is located at 18 Harbourside Lane, overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour. The excellent water view is free! For more information, please turn to pages 15, 48-49, call 785-4442, or visit www. kingfisherseafood.com. ART EXHIBITION. Artists’ works are displayed at the Hilton Head Island Library in the Corridor Art Gallery.

GO ON A KID-ORIENTED NATURE CRUISE. Several boats at opposite ends of Hilton Head offer special programs to give kids handson experiences with fishing, plus real learning experiences concerning sea creatures and the environment in the Lowcountry. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please refer to our “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section. DAUFUSKIE ISLAND HERITAGE TOUR. One-hour ferry ride from Hilton Head Island to Daufuskie for a two-hour narrated historical and cultural tour of Daufuskie Island, including the 120-year-old First Union African Baptist Church, Pat Conroy’s schoolhouse, the African-American Cemetery and Broad Creek Marina. Coupon is in ad in “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 342-TOUR (8687). RACQUET ROUNDUP. Ongoing. Collecting used tennis racquets for distribution to inner-city youth programs. PTR Headquarters or Van der www.thehiltonheadguide.com

Things to Do Meer Tennis Center. Sponsored by Professional Tennis Registry Foundation. Please call 785-7244. BEACH WALK. Tuesday and Friday, all year. Guided nature walk at low tide. Learn about our local beaches, plants and animals. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Offering programs on history, natural history and ecology. The museum is open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. To confirm or for further information, please call 689-6767. ISLAND RECREATION CENTER PROGRAMS. Monday-Saturday. The Island Recreation Center offers numerous informative and fun classes for kids of all ages. Classes in arts and crafts, dance, low- and high-impact aerobics, and Jazzercise. Lessons concerning a variety of sports, plus general sport participation programs on a weekly basis. These classes and events are programed for a variety of ages and experience levels. There are tennis courts, playing fields, a track, an Olympic-size swimming pool,

basketball courts, a soccer field, and meeting rooms for classes and programs. Drop-ins are always welcome. All senior programs are in conjunction with the S.H.A.R.E. Center. Near public school, at north end of Island. Please call 681-7273.

fun thrills at 75 feet. There are seven ZipLines, three suspended sky bridges and a dual racing zipline. Also at Broad Creek Marina are parasailing, kayaking, charter fishing, dolphin nature tours and Up the Creek Pub & Grill. Please call 682-6000.

HILTON HEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY. The architectural awardwinning Hilton Head Branch of the Beaufort County Public Library is located at 11 Beach City Rd., just off William Hilton Parkway, about two thirds of the way from Sea Pines Circle to the Bridge. Aside from usual library services, our library has a very extensive childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library and a Storytime Theatre. There also are exhibits of art by local artists. For additional information, please call 255-6500.

PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Walk or bike through this lovely area. The extensive refuge with miles of paths is located between the bridges to Hilton Head Island. There is parking near the entrance. Please call 784-2468.

ZIPLINING AT BROAD CREEK MARINA ADVENTURES. Try Zipping on Hilton Head. Come fly with ZipLine Hilton Head, part of the growing Broad Creek Marina Adventures in the heart of Hilton Head. The new adventure tour is approximately 2.5 hours and will have you soaring among massive live oaks, overlooking the beautiful Broad Creek, with

PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. In Beaufort. Open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Historical exhibits concerning Parris Island and the U.S. military, Beaufort, Port Royal and Hilton Head Island. There are also 127 types of weapons on display. No charge. Please call 228-2951. BRIDGE. Variety of classes and games for all levels of play. Port Royal Plaza, Monday-Friday. For more information, please call 681-2288. HERITAGE LIBRARY. The Heritage Library is located at 852 William Hilton Pkwy., Suite 2A, in the Savan-

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A day at the beach nah Bank Building. It is between mile markers 9 and 10, near Hargray building and Fresh Market. It is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nonprofit research organization specializing in both genealogical and historical materials. Extensive collection of information on the Lowcountry and South Carolina. The library also has complete official war records of the Union and Confederacy “War of the Rebellion.” Please call 686-6560. PLUFF MUD ART. Exhibit of the work of 20 Bluffton artists. 27 Calhoun St., Bluffton. About 10 minutes from the bridge. 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. For more information, please call 757-5590. HILTON HEAD SHAG CLUB. Meets every Friday from 7-10 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Shipyard Plantation. Please contact Pat Hughes at 681-2832 for more information, or visit www.hhishag.com to confirm scheduling. COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM. The Coastal Discovery Museum offers a wide variety of tours,

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programs and exhibits for people of all ages. For more information, please call 689-6767. T H E H I LT O N H E A D A RT LEAGUE GALLERY. Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Featuring works of League members. Call the Hilton Head Art League regarding its weekly artist demonstration. Workshop programs bring nationally renowned art instructors to provide weeklong workshops. Pineland Station, Suite 207. Please call 681-5060. VISIT DAUFUSKIE ISLAND. Many people find a visit to Daufuskie Island—reachable only by boat—to be very interesting and fun. In some areas, it’s like turning the clock back 100 years. Please see the ads in our “Visit Daufuskie Island” and “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” sections. ROWING & SKULLING. Sponsored by Palmetto Rowing Club. Competitive and recreational rowing available. Please call 298-2345 for details and to confirm scheduling. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. THE SEA PINES RESORT NATURE CENTER. The Sea Pines Re-

sort Nature Center is a must-visit site for families, nature gurus, avid outdoor adventurers, historians and animal lovers alike. While visiting the center, guests can enjoy exclusive tours and programs; learn about the Indian Shell Ring, Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Forest Preserve and natural history of The Sea Pines Resort; browse the variety of gifts and apparel; use the satellite bicycle shop; or pick up outdoor equipment such as bait, fishing poles, field guides and binoculars. Finally, turtles, snakes, seashells, fish, lizards, animal displays and other creatures, including their prized baby American alligator, await for your viewing pleasure. For more information, please call 842-1979. S.H.A.R.E. SENIOR CENTER. Numerous wonderful activities for senior adults (age 50-ish and over), including interesting and entertaining outings and classes. Classes include languages, art, weight and stretch, water aerobics, low-impact aerobics, tap, line dancing, tai chi, writing class (your life story), and bridge. Many of the seniors’ programs are operated in conjunction with the Island Recreation Center. Near Sea Pines Circle. Please call 785-6444. www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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Things to Do PLAYGROUNDS. The Harbour Town Playground has a tree house and footbridge, plus a lookout tower. Shelter Cove Harbour has tire swings and seesaws. The Island Recreation Center, located next to the public schools, also has an excellent playground. RED TROLLEY TOUR. MondayFriday, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Red Trolley Tour gives an overview of the island and is a trip for the entire family. Enjoy a visit to various historical points, a glimpse of residential developments and a brief stop for shopping at Harbour Town. Fee. Reservations required. Please call 689-6767, ext. 223, for reservations and more information.

SUNDAYS HILTON HEAD ISLAND RUNNING CLUB. The Hilton Head Running Club meets regularly for group training runs. All levels of runners are welcome. Please call 842-4786 for more information.

MONDAYS GOLF EXHIBITION. Doug Weaver holds a golf exhibition at the Oceanfront Course in Palmetto Dunes. 4 p.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 785-1138 for more information. TOUR OLD DAUFUSKIE. Monday-Friday. Narrated water trip to Daufuskie. Tour Old Daufuskie on jungle bus. Old church, old lighthouse, Pat Conroy’s schoolhouse, and the beach. Broad Creek Marina. See ad in “Visit Daufuskie Island” section. Please call 842-TOUR (8687).

Club, Sea Pines Plantation. Tennis exhibition and prize drawing with complimentary snacks and beverages. 5:30 p.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 363-4495. FREE TENNIS EXHIBITION. Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Palmetto Dunes Plantation, at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments and prizes. Discount in the pro shop. No charge. First week in March through last week in October. Please call 785-1152 for information and to confirm schedule.

FREE PRO DOUBLES TENNIS EXHIBITION. Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club, Shipyard Plantation, at 5:45 p.m. Refreshments served. Drawings for prizes. March-October. No charge. Please call 686-8804 for more information.

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It’s time to Zip in HHI. Come fly with us @ ZipLine hilton head, part of the growing Broad Creek Marina Adventures in the heart of HHI. Our new adventure tour is approximately 2 1/2 hours, soaring over and through the massive live oaks & looking out at spectacular Broad Creek. Maybe you’ll spot dolphins. Fly thru the tree platforms averaging 75 ft. off the ground with 7 ziplines, 3 suspended sky bridges and towers overlooking beautiful Broad Creek. Try our 900 ft., pulse-pounding dual cable racing zipline, designed with adrenaline junkies in mind. There’s parasailing, kayaking, charter fishing, dolphin tours & Up the Creek Pub & Grill, chosen by “Southern Living ” as one of 4 HHI restaurants to visit.

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Things to Do by exploring the ruins of an 18th-century plantation house. Walk the grounds of an area that has been untouched for hundreds of years, and listen to stories about the history and plantation life of Hilton Head Island. 10-11:30 a.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 1-800-SEAPINES, ext. 4530, or 842-1979 for reservations. LOWCOUNTRY NATURE A TO Z. Mondays yearround, 3-4 p.m. From alligators to no-see-ums, learn about some of the area’s most intriguing residents and the habitats they call home. Meet at the Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Fee per person. Reservations are not required. Please call 689-6767 for more information.

TUESDAYS WILDLIFE DISCOVERY SERIES. Gather around with our naturalist at The Sea Pines Resort Nature Center to learn about and interact with native snakes, turtles and even a baby alligator. 5-6 p.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Please call 1-800-SEAPINES, ext. 4530, for reservations. EVENING TURTLE TALK AND WALK. Tuesday and Thursday starting June 5 and running through August 30 at 8 p.m. An evening lecture and beach walk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Pre-

sentation to entire group and then two groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nest sites. No turtle sightings are guaranteed. Location given out when reservations are made. Please call 689-6767, ext. 223. Fee. No child under 4 allowed. WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc., and an explanation of the work done at this S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the morning. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please call 837-3795, ext. 129, in advance. COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBITION BY RICK BARRY. At the Harbour Town Golf Links, sponsored by the Sea Pines Real Estate Company, 5 p.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Please call 363-4485 to confirm scheduling. BEACH DISCOVERY. The tour includes a walk on the beach toward the Folly and time for hands-on study of the plants and animals of the barrier islands. Fee. Reservations required. Please call the Coastal Discovery Museum at 6896767, ext. 223, for days, times and reservations. BRIDGE AT S.H.A.R.E. CENTER. Evening bridge games at the S.H.A.R.E. Center, 6:30 p.m. Please call 7856444 to reserve a table in advance.

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Things to Do morning by the lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Fishing tackle provided by Shakespeare. Catch and release. 9-10:30 a.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Please call 842-1979 to confirm scheduling.

FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest P r e s e r v e w i t h a g u i d e d t o u r. Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit the remains of a 4,000-year-old American Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals hidden among the trees as you listen to the stories behind this historic area. If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take the Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field looking for turtles, lizards and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for reservations and more information.

throughout the year, including meeting for cocktails and dinner. Members mostly in their 40s and 50s. Please call 689-6858.

ISLAND SINGLES. Tuesdays and Fridays. Many activities and programs

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FREE TENNIS EXHIBITION. Port Royal Racquet Club, 5:30 p.m. Refreshments and prizes. No charge. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please call 686-8803 for information and to confirm schedule. NATURE KAYAKING. Tuesday-Thursday. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservation required. Please call 689-6767.

PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK. Brief historical and natural history overview followed by a walking tour of the national wildlife refuge. Explore pristine wildlife preserve with your guide. See a variety of Lowcountry flora and fauna. Comfortable shoes, bug spray and binoculars suggested. Be sure to call to confirm. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. 9 a.m. Reservations required. Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 689-6767 for more information.

WEDNESDAYS HISTORY OF HILTON’S HEADLANDS. All year. Learn about the history of Hilton Head Island and its role in the Civil War. Visit the site of old Fort Walker. Please call 689-6767 for registration and directions. VAGABOND DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE. Wednesdays and Fridays. All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to Daufuskie Island. Cruise from Harbour Town to Daufuskie, where you will tour the Island’s historical sites. Fully narrated cruise and land tour. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Coupon is in ad in “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section. Please call 3639023 for reservations. KAYAK NATURE TRIPS. TuesdayThursday. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified www.thehiltonheadguide.com

Things to Do guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservation required. Please call 689-6767. WADDELL MAR I C U LT U R E CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc., and an explanation of the work done at this S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the morning. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please call 837-3795, ext. 129, in advance. R&B, MOTOWN ALEXANDER NEWTON AT THE KINGFISHER. Please visit www.kingfisherseafood. com for the most up-to-date information. OLD HOUSE PLANTATION. Last Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Start at Discovery House at Honey Horn for an overview, and

then proceed by car to the area where Thomas Heyward, Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, operated his rice plantation. Fee and reservations required. Please call the Coastal Discovery Museum at 689-6767, ext. 223, for reservations and more information. STORY TIME. Visit Barnes & Noble bookstore for a special children’s story time Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 10 a.m. Please call 342-6690 to confirm. PINCKNEY ISLAND BIKING TOUR. National Wildlife Refuge of 4,053 acres allows you to ride along a dirt/gravel path on geared mountain bikes past the maritime forest, salt marsh, fallow fields and fresh water ponds to the island’s end, known as White’s Point. Experience the diverse flora and fauna associated with each ecosystem. Learn some of the history of the island dating from the prehistoric inhabitants of 10,000 B.C. to Constitution signer Charles Cotesworth

Pinckney. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 6896767 for more information.

THURSDAYS NATURE KAYAKING. TuesdayThursday. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join a certified guide for a closer look at the coastal salt marshes aboard a stable touring kayak. Time varies with tides and times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Reservation required. Please call 689-6767. SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE HAYRIDE. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Search for turtles, alligators, birds and other critters while riding past Heritage Farm, Lake Joe, Fish Island and more. Fee. 4-5:30 p.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please

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Things to Do call 1-800-SEAPINES, ext. 4530, or 842-1979 for reservations. FRESHWATER FISHING. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A relaxing morning by the lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Fishing tackle provided by Shakespeare. Catch and release. 9-10:30 a.m. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Please call 842-1979 to confirm scheduling. COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM BEACH WALK. Learn about the ecology and creatures of our inlets and beaches. Times determined by low tides. A very popular opportunity. Also, inquire about the Pinckney Walks, Alligator Presentation, Native American Program, Skywatch, Birds and Turtle Walks. Reservations required. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Please call 6896767 to confirm scheduling. NATIVE AMERICANS ON THE SEA ISLANDS TOUR. Traces thousands of years as evidenced by many sites on Hilton Head Island. Tour begins with lecture at the Coastal Discovery Museum covering fiber-tempered pottery, implements and lifestyle. Includes a visit to the Mississippian site of Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shell Enclosure. Times, dates and availability vary with the

Honey Horn Plantation season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. For reservations, please call 689-6767. BRIDGE AT S.H.A.R.E. CENTER. Thursday afternoon bridge games at the S.H.A.R.E. Center, 12:45 p.m. Please call 785-6444 for table reservations. PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK. Brief historical and natural history overview followed by a walking tour of the national wildlife refuge. Explore pristine wildlife preserve with your

guide. See a variety of Lowcountry flora and fauna. Comfortable shoes, bug spray and binoculars suggested. Be sure to call to confirm. Sponsored by the Coastal Discovery Museum. 9 a.m. Reservations required. Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 689-6767 for more information. ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA GUIDED TOURS. Free tours of the $10 million, 44,000-square-foot performing and visual arts complex. Meets at 11 a.m. in the Charles and Ellen Taylor Lobby, near the box office. Every Thursday. No reservations necessary. Please call 842-ARTS (2787). HONEY HORN HISTORY WALK. Every Thursday, yearround, 2-3 p.m. Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Hornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past 200 years. 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 takes you past the places where they lived and worked. Meet at the Discovery House at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Fee. Please call 689-6767 for more information.

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Things to Do FA R M E R S M A R K E T O F BLUFFTON. Thursdays through December 22, 2-7 p.m. Location: Carson Cottages, Calhoun Street in Historic Bluffton. One of the many special aspects of shopping at farmers’ markets is getting to know the farmers and vendors that work so hard to bring their beautiful offerings to market. Our farmers and producers are truly passionate about bringing you the best, freshest local food available and each has a unique story to tell. We have compiled some brief profiles to introduce you to some of our vendors. We will be adding to them as we and our farmers find the time. Baby Cakes Bear Island Farm: Unique, high-quality vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Bluffton Brittle: Fresh, soft peanut brittle, available in regular, jalapeno, white chocolate dipped, double chocolate dipped and a variety of sizes for gift giving, special occasions or just to keep for yourself; give it a try today! Bluffton Oyster Company. Brant Family Farm: Owned and operated

by Don and Susan Brant, located near Grays, SC, off of Highway 278. Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: Offers fresh local seasonal produce as well as eggs, honey, plants, cheese, and a variety of jams, jellies, dressings, sauces, marinades, soups, and S.C. dry goods in its old-timey country store. Three Sisters Farm: USDAcertified organic flowers, herbs and vegetables grown locally on its farm in Bluffton; proud members of The Coastal Organic Growers, Carolina Farm Stewards and Georgia Organics. www.farmersmarketbluffton.org FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve with a guided tour. Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit the remains of a 4,000-yearold American Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals hidden among the trees as you listen to the stories behind this historic area. If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take

the Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field looking for turtles, lizards and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for reservations and more information.

FRIDAYS TOUR OLD DAUFUSKIE. Monday-Friday, in season. Narrated water trip to Daufuskie. Tour Old Daufuskie on jungle bus. Old church, old lighthouse, Pat Conroy’s schoolhouse, and the beach. Broad Creek Marina. Calibogue Cruises. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. 842-8687. TEEN ADVENTURE ISLAND. Explore a secluded tropical island. Kayak and team-building activities. Availability varies with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979.

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Things to Do meets every Friday night with DJ music. This is open to everyone and is at no charge. Please call 681-2832 for more information. VAGABOND DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE. Wednesdays and Fridays. All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to Daufuskie Island. Cruise from Harbour Town to Daufuskie, where you will tour the Island’s historical sites. Fully narrated cruise and land tour. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 363-9023 for reservations.

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WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER TOUR. Tours of the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton include property, ponds, etc., and an explanation of the work done at this S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources facility. Free. Tour times are in the morning. Informal dress suitable for walking on outdoor property is suggested. Please call 837-3795, ext. 129, in advance. HISTORIC HONEY HORN TOUR. Spend your time walking amid the trees (some more than 100 years old), marsh, barns and cemetery on this pristine 68-acre historic site. You will learn the history of this property dating back to 1859, when the construction of the first house began. The tour begins outside the main house.

Honey Horn SEA ISLAND PLANTATION. A perspective of life on the Sea Islands, from William Hilton’s charting of the island to 1860. Begins at the Coastal Discovery Museum. 10 a.m. Reservation required. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 689-6767 for more information and reservations. BEACH DISCOVERY TOUR. Fridays, time varies with the tide. Stroll along the sandy shoreline of South Beach to experience the fun and beauty of our Carolina coast. Search for dolphins, starfish and sand dollars, while collecting seashells and other treasures along the way. Fee. Sponsored by The Sea Pines Resort. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call to confirm scheduling. Please call 842-1979 for more information.

ISLAND SINGLES. Tuesdays and Fridays. Many activities and programs throughout the year, including meeting for cocktails and dinner. Members mostly in their 40s and 50s. Please call 689-6858 for more information. BEACH WALK. Tuesday and Friday, all year. Guided nature walk at low tide. Learn about our local beaches, plants and animals. Coastal Discovery Museum. Times, dates and availability vary with the season. Be sure to call. For further information, please call 689-6767. HILTON HEAD ISLAND FARMERS MARKET. Open 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginning April 6. The Farmers Market, Hilton Head Island at Historic Honey Horn is the perfect place to buy fresh, locally grown produce. The market takes pride in having some of the best farmers in the area. Honey Horn is a beautiful, clean and quiet backdrop for the buyer as you choose your fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, breads, pies and numerous delectable treats. Free parking for the market every Friday. Please leave your pets at home. www. farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com

ORGAN RECITALS. Second Friday “Music at Noon.” Visit the Holy Family Catholic Church for an organ recital on the second Friday of each month. Noon-12:45 p.m. Please visit www.lowcountryago.org or call (888) 840-0152 for more information.

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FOREST PRESERVE WALKING TOURS. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve with a guided tour. Tues-

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Ongoing Events JUNE JUNE 14, 21 & 28: CLAY ON THURSDAYS WITH TREVOR FOSTER. ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. Learn basic techniques or refine your skills and explore new techniques. Classes include handbuilding from 10 a.m.-noon; wheelthrowing from 1:15-3:15 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Cost: $125 plus $25 per 25 lbs. of clay; glazes and firing included. More info: thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com, (803) 707-5961, www.artworksinbeaufort.org JUNE 16: CROSSFIT PRESENTS THE I CAN GAMES. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Chaplin Community Park and Burkes Beach. Inaugural competition for individuals only, in prescribed, scaled and masters divisions. Registration: $85. Free to spectators. More info: www. crossfithhi.com/event/i-can-games-event JUNE 16: WORLD OCEANS DAY FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. See how artist Terry Brennan turns recyclables into public art, and enjoy interactive ocean experiences like touch tanks and gyotaku fish printing, live music and entertainment from Rick Hubbard and The Rose Family mer-Band at this celebration of World Oceans Day. More info: www.artworksinbeaufort.org, 379ARTS (2787), www.facebook.com/ worldoceansdaybeaufortsc

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Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort Cove Ln. Using mops, brooms and dusting mitts, kids ages 5-10 can produce a fairy tale operetta with snippets of fairy tales and fables of long ago. Participants will create their own puppets and perform a musical with a little bit of foolish fun. Fee: $15. More info: 686-3945, ext. 233, www.artshhi.com JUNE 19 & 26: SUMMER JAMS. 7-10 p.m., Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln. Family-friendly music and games, Kid Zone, pizza, barbecue, cotton candy and more. Bring your chairs and enjoy the night until the fireworks go off around 9 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. Free. More info: www.islandreccenter.org JUNE 19-20: ELMO’S SUPER HEROES! 7 p.m. on June 19; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on June 20. Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah. When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of super heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene – all in a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. Adults will appreciate the universal appeal of Sesame Street Live, the high-tech stagecraft and cleverly written scripts. Tickets: $15, $25, and a limited number of $30 Gold Circle Seats and $55 Sunny Seats. More info: (912) 651-6557, www.savannahcivic.com HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

Things to Do JUNE 19-JULY 29: SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL. 8 p.m., Elizabeth Wallace Theater, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. The smashing sounds—along with the miniskirts, go-go boots, dances and hair—that made England swing through the 1960s come to life in this musical with hits like “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “Say You Love Me” and more. Time Out New York said this show “rivals Jersey Boys for sheer fun!” Tickets: $37. More info: 842-ARTS (2787), (888) 860-2787, www.artshhi.com JUNE 20: DAY AT THE BEACH BAG. 10 a.m.-noon, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. Break away from the sun and sand to design a personalized beach bag that will hold your belongings as well as your memories. Learn how to develop a “day at the beach” illustration that will be transferred onto the surface of a canvas tote bag using permanent fiber markers. Fee: $25. More info: 686-3945, ext. 233, www.artshhi.com

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JUNE 21: HAIR & MAKEUP THROUGH THE DECADES. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. During this 1-day crash course, students aged 13 and up will learn how to fashion period hairstyles and makeup for film and stage in a super-fun atmosphere. Fee: $55. More info: 686-3945, ext. 233, www.artshhi.com JUNE 21: THE PALMETTO QUILT GUILD MONTHLY MEETING. 1 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Pkwy. Guests are welcome for a fee. Karen Kleespies Stone, an award-winning quilt maker featured in the May 2012 issue of American Quilter, will present a lecture on Joyful Things (and how to create them). Come early and socialize. Guest fee: $5. More info: 757-2613, www. palmettoquiltguild.org

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Things to Do of the ongoing StreetMusic in Port Royal series sponsored by the Arts Council of Beaufort, Port Royal and Sea Islands. Free. More info: www. beaufortcountyarts.com JUNE 28: WATER FUN DAY. 4-7 p.m., Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln. Cool off with blow-up rides, water games and concessions. Admission: $5 for kids includes a ride and seven games; free for parents. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. More info: www. islandreccenter.org

JULY THROUGH JULY 29: SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL. See details in June listings.

Entertainment in Harbour Town the release of their first full-length LP. More info: swampfirerecords@ gmail.com JUNE 23: WEB WILDER AND THE BEATNECKS. 6:30 p.m., Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Hardly a purist, Wilder has described the music he and his band, The Beatnecks, make

as, “Rock for roots fans and roots for rock fans.” In essence: rock and roll. The Associated Press described the band’s music and stage performance as “a glorious amalgamation of grunge chords, killer grooves, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins theatrics, a healthy sense of humor, and great pop melodies.” Part

JULY 4: 27TH ANNUAL DOCTORS CARE FIRECRACKER 5000. 8-9:30 a.m., Shelter Cove Community Park. The largest and oldest race in Beaufort County and one of the top 10 races in the state draws more than 1,300 runners and walkers from across the country. The new 5K course will start and finish in front of Shelter Cove Community Park. Stick around for the Piggly Wiggly Post-Race Celebration with music, fresh fruit and other refreshments, door prizes and more. A percentage of the proceeds go to local charities including the Hilton Head Runners club and Hilton Head Aquatics. Fee: $30 until June 28; $35 until July 2 and at packet pick-up; $25 for kids 12 and under before June 24. Group discounts available. More info: 757-8520, www. bearfootsports.com/heels_ race_info.htm JULY 4: JULY 4TH PARADE AT HARBOUR TOWN. 8:30 a.m. registration and decorating, 9:30 a.m. parade. Decorate your bike, wagon, dog or kids for the Harbour Town July 4th Parade.

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JULY 4: FIREWORKS AT HARBOUR TOWN. 9:15 Pete Dye with assistance from legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. p.m. (dusk) fireworks. Head to the south end of the island Another golf icon, Arnold Palmer, clinched the title and $20,000 in Sea Pines for children’s activities, live music, food, bevof theand inaugural competition’s $100,000 purse, and Hilton Head erages fireworks. Sea Pines Gate Fee: $5. Free shuttle Island was well on its way to becoming one of the world’s ulservice between Sea Pines parking lots and Harbour Town. timate resort destinations. Over the past 40 years, the Heritage No coolers, please. More info: www.seapines.com

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JULY 12,most 19 &beloved, 26: CLAY THURSDAYS WITH one of5,the most ON respected and most charitable TREVOR FOSTER. ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St.,at stops on the PGA TOUR. Tickets for April’s RBC Heritage Beaufort. Learn basic techniques or refine your skills and Harbour Town are now on sale! Dates for the 44th annual RBC explore new techniques. Classes include hand-building

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Hilton HHeadd IIsland Hilt l d hhas ddozens off churches h h andd one synagogue. Alth Althoughh we have listed some of Hilton Head’s larger churches, please note that there also are many smaller places of worship on our island. Churches are a wonderful source of activities and good fellowship. Why not call the church of your choice to check on its schedule today?

St. Lukes Episcopal. 50 Pope Avenue, 785-4099 LowCountry Community Church. (non denominational) 801 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, 836-1101 LowCountry Community Church. (non denominational) 21 Office Park Road, Suite 1. 681-3399 Church of the Cross. (Episcopal), 110 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, 757-2661 First Baptist Church. 100 South Forest Beach Drive, 785-4478 Catholic Church of the Holy Family. 24 Pope Avenue, 785-2895 Christ Lutheran Church. 829 Wm. Hilton Parkway, 785-5560 Christian Renewal Church. 1A Woodward Avenue, 785-4565 GRACE Community Church. 450 Spanish Wells Road, 681-6698 St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist. 20 Pope Ave., 785-4711 First Presbyterian Church. 540 Wm. Hilton Parkway, 681-3696 Hilton Head Central Church of God. Wm. Hilton Parkway, 686-5995 HH Presbyterian Church. (PCA). 235 William Hilton Parkway, 689-6362 Congregation Beth Yam. Meeting St. (near H.H. Plantation), 689-2178 Providence Presbyterian Church. 171 Cordillo Parkway, 842-5673 Island Lutheran Church. (M0. Synod), 4400 Main Street, 689-5200 First Church of Christ. Scientist, 4 Park Lane, 785-9556 Church of Christ. 23 Bow Circle (South end, off Palmetto Bay Road) 686-2323 St Francis by the Sea (Catholic), 45 Beach City Road, 681-6350 All Saints Episcopal. Meeting Street (near Hilton Head Plantation), 681-8333

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South Beach Marina from 10 a.m.-noon; wheel-throwing from 1:15-3:15 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Cost: $125 plus $25 per 25 lbs. of clay; glazes and firing included. More info: thealligatorhunter@hotmail. com, (803) 707-5961, www.artworksinbeaufort.org JULY 6: OPENING RECEPTION, “THE LOW COUNTRY THROUGH MY OWN LENS.” 6-8 p.m., ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. The photography of Scott Quarforth, on exhibit July-August, captures scenes of the wildlife and landscapes of the Beaufort area. Framed prints, canvas, and photos printed on metal. More info: 379-ARTS (2767), www.beaufortcountyarts.com

on by the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company. Tickets: $40 adults, $30 children 15 and under. More info: 842-ARTS (2787), www.artshhi.com AUG. 31-SEPT. 2: HILTON HEAD ISLAND CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT. Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort (Friday), Dye Course at Colleton River Plantation Club (Saturday), and Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort (Sunday). This tournament matching amateur golfers with celebrities in sports and entertainment benefits 20 well-deserving children’s charities in the South Carolina

AUGUST AUG. 2: RON RASH, USCB LUNCH WITH AUTHOR SERIES. Noon-2 p.m., Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. New York Times bestselling author Ron Nash talks with fans, answers questions and signs books as part of the USC-Beaufort Lunch With Author Series. Admission: $42. More info: JoAnn Kingsley, 521-4147, kingsley@uscb.edu AUG. 31-SEPT. 2: THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS. 8 p.m., Elizabeth Wallace Theater, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. The time-honored, 25-century-long tradition is carried

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Served from 6:30 - 8:30 am Two Eggs, Bacon or Sausage $5.10 Grits or home fries & toast

Business hwy 278 next door to Red Roof Inn and across from Longhorn Steak House. South of Shelter Cover and 2 Miles north of Sea Pines circle.

Low Country Omelet

Lump crab, sliced avocado topped w/ hollandaise sauce & capers. “This one has it all” Four-egg omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, shredded beef, red & green peppers, mushrooms, onions and choice of cheese.

Western Omelet Steak & Cheese Omelet Spanish Omelet

Join us for Lunch! STACK’S BURGERS, SANDWICHES & WRAPS

$6.70 - $7.90 SERVED WITH SEASONED FRIES OR SALAD

Two delicate crepes filled With spinach, ES mushrooms, Onion & chicken topped w/

Fresh Fruit Crepes Strawberry Crepes

Directions/Location

Fluffy omelet folded over sauteed spinach, grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions and choice of Feta or Swiss cheese

The “Big Omelet”

Stack’s Original Creations: $7.40 - $10.00

A three egg omelet served with choice of Pancakes or Toast & Grits or Home fries Florentine Omelet

Hollandaise sauce.

Low Country Crepes

Two light and delicious crepes filled with lump crab and jack cheese & avocado topped w/ hollandaise sauce & capers.

Homemade Bread Pudding Homemade Quiche Served with fruit

EGG BASKET

$7.25 - $10.00 Three Eggs Prepared Your way, served With Pancakes or grits & toast.

Bacon & Eggs Sausage & Eggs Country Ham & Eggs Steak & Eggs Pork Chop & Eggs

Kid’s Menu Take out Available Phone # 843-341-3347

All menu items and prices subject to change

BACON LETTUCE & TOMATO HAM & CHEESE REUBEN GRILLED CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BACON CHEESE BURGER MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER COBB BURGER FISH SANDWICH GRILLED OR FRIED SOUP & SANDWICH

CAESAR SUPER SALAD BOWLS

Served in a Crisp Tortilla Bowl

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Palmetto Bay Marina Lowcountry and has raised more than $3.8 million since its inception. More info: www.hhcelebritygolf.com

SEPTEMBER SEPT. 1: RUN FOR RET. 8 a.m., Sea Pines Forest Preserve. This 5K run/walk through a 605-acre maritime forest is open to all levels and ages, and benefits the RET Foundation for pediatric cancer. Registration: $25 through Aug. 27; $30 late registration. More info: www.retfoundation.com/ run_for_ret

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THROUGH SEPT. 2: THE GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS. See details in August listings. SEPT. 15: BEACH SWEEP. 9 a.m.noon. Sea Pines Beach Club. This beach sweep—the largest one-day volunteer event of its kind in South Carolina—is held in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. More info: 842-1979 SEPT. 22: DEVIN’S DASH MEMORIAL 5K. 8 a.m., Hilton Head Health (H3), 14 Valencia Road. This 5K run/ walk in memory of H3 massage thera-

pist Devin Sheaffer winds through the scenic paths of Shipyard Plantation and raises money (through the RET Foundation) to send local kids with cancer to an overnight weeklong camp called Happiness Is Camping. Cool off at the poolside party after the event, with post-race snacks and smoothies, awards and prizes. Registration: $30 through Sept. 21, $35 race day. More info: www.h3daily.com/devinsdash SEPT. 22: ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. Celebrate Italian heritage with Italian food, grape stomping, a www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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Shelter Cove Marina silent auction, an Italian car show, a spaghetti-eating contest, a Kid Zone and more. More info: 681-7273, www. islandreccenter.org SEPT. 29: HARBOUR TOWN CARTOON FISHING ROUNDUP. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Family fishing fun for ages 4 to 104 (ages 16 and up need to bring a fishing license). This catch-andrelease event using ultra-light tackle cartoon rods—yours to keep—is limited to the first 50 entrants. Fee: $25. More info: 671-2704

OCTOBER OCT. 6: DOG EVENT. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Harbour Town lawn. Dogs and the people who love them gather for dog games, local vendors, dog adoptions with the Hilton Head Humane Association, and entertainment by Doggie DJ. More info: 842-1979 OCT. 13: BURGERS & BREWS FALL FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Shelter Cove Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. Indulge in these two favorites to help raise money for the Hilton Head Island Rec Children’s

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Things to Do Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Part of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance (see November events). Tickets: $15-$100; weekend and VIP packages available. More info: 785-SHOW (7469), www.hhimotoringfestival.com

NOVEMBER Honey Horn (2583), 815-6278, www.blufftonart-

SUNDAYS 9:30 & 11:00 sandseafoodfestival.com 21 OFFICE PARK ROAD, SUITE 1 HHI, SC 29928

OCT. 26: PUMPKIN PATCH. 4-8 p.m. Shelter Cove Community Park. Kids will love the petting zoo, inflatable rides, hayrack ride, costume WWW.HILTONHEADISLANDCC.ORG contest, entertainment by Shannon Tanner and more. Admission: $10 Scholarship Fund. More info: 681- ages 2-18, free for parents and children under 2. More info: 681-7273, www. 7273, www.islandreccenter.org islandreccenter.org OCT. 14-21: HISTORIC BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTI- OCT. 26-28: HAUNTED WAGON VAL. Times, locations and admis- RIDES. 7:30, 8:30 p.m. Friday; 1, sion fees vary. Event includes a boat 2:15, 7:30, 8:30 p.m. Saturday; 1, 2:15, p.m. Sunday. Heritage Farm, Sea SUNDAYS 8:30, 10:00 11:30 parade and blessing of the fleet; an &3:30 801 BUCKWALTER PARKWAY Pines. Climb aboard for a tour of the oyster roast; kayak tours; an author BLUFFTON, SC 29910 Sea Pines Forest Preserve and some night; a 5K run/walk; a family night 843-836-1101 haunting stories. Cost: $15 adults, $10 with storytelling, a movie in the park, and other activities; a children’s fish- children 12 and under. Registration ing tournament; an art and seafood required. More info: 842-1979 WWW.LOWCOUNTRYCC.ORG street fest; music and entertainment; OCT. 26-28: SAVANNAH SPEED and more. More info: 757-BLUF CLASSIC. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Westin

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N OV. 3 - 4 : H I LT O N H E A D ISLAND MOTORING FESTIVAL & CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum. The Motoring Midway will be open both days, and entry is included with the general admission to the Car Club Jamboree on Saturday and the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Festival also includes the Savannah Speed Classic (see October events). Tickets: $30 for Car Club Jamboree; $35 for Concours d’Elegance; weekend and VIP packages available. More info: 785-SHOW (7469), www. hhimotoringfestival.com N OV. 9 - 1 1 : H I LTO N H E A D OYSTER FESTIVAL. 5-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. Enjoy your oysters steamed, stewed and fried at this event, which also includes shrimp, hot dogs, chili, marshmallow roasting, a Friday night concert, Kid Zone, Christmas craft show and more. Benefits the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. More info: 6817273, www.islandreccenter.org

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Playing Golf Golf&&Tennis Tennis

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Old Carolina

Hilton Head National Oyster Reef

Old South

Barony, Planters Row, Robbers Row

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run Plantation

Sea Pines Racquet Club Harbour Town Links

Courts HH Beach & Tennis Resort Royal Port Racquet Club

Adventure Cove Family Fun Center, with Putt Putt & Driving Range Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center South Beach Racquet Club

Ocean, Sea Marsh Courses Van der Meer Tennis

George Fazio Arthur Hills Shipyard Racquet Club

Hilton Head Island Golf Hilton Head Island boasts 23 challenging golf courses, including several generally considered to be among the best in the world. Additional courses are located throughout the nearby Lowcountry area. Many area courses were designed by golf’s most celebrated architects, including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, George and Tom Fazio, Rees and Robert Trent Jones, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Willard Byrd. The wide scenic fairways, rolling greens and beautiful, but challenging, water hazards that they created have earned Hilton Head Island the honor of being the resort with the largest number of courses on the “World’s Best List.” Golf enthusiasts, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, may choose to play on 13 island courses, and numerous others located nearby. Access to the remainder is limited to guests of members. Hilton Head has a host of spectator events for those who like to watch excellent golfers play. For example, the RBC Heritage, one of the foremost events of the PGA Tour, is played here each April. There are nu-

merous other golfing events each year, with participants ranging from professionals to top-ranked college athletes to talented local amateurs.

Public Courses

Golf courses in the Hilton Head area that are accessible for play by the public are briefly described below. All public courses located on Hilton Head Island are shown on the map in this section. Most courses include a restaurant or snack bar, lounge, pro shop, lockers, putting green and driving range. Green fees and cart rental usually range from $45 to over $200, and may vary with the time of day and the season. Golfers are allowed access to some courses located on private plantations if they are going to play. Ask for details when you reserve your tee time.

Arthur Hills

Palmetto Dunes Resort, 785-1140 Rolling layout where fairway-side dunes are extended into the fairways. Ball control and accuracy are important.

• Course designer: Arthur Hills • 6,651 yards, 18 holes 72 par; 71.4 rating

Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall

Palmetto Hall Plantation, 689-4100 This course features undulating greens and fairways typical of Arthur Hills–designed layouts. • Course designer: Arthur Hills • 6, 911 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 70.6 rating

Barony

Port Royal Plantation, 686-8801 Although the fairways may be forgiving, Barony’s greens offer extra challenges. • Course designer: George Cobb • 6,530 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 71.1 rating

Country Club of Hilton Head

Hilton Head Plantation, 681-GOLF (4653) The course features a variety of terrain, including marsh and water views, pine and oak forests, and freshwater ponds and lagoons. • Course Designer: Reese Jones • 6,936 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 72.9 rating HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

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Planter’s Row

Port Royal Plantation, 686-8801 Planter’s Row features tree-lined fairways calling for very accurate tee shots. • Course designer: Willard Byrd • 6,520 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 71 rating

Robber’s Row

Father and son golfing

George Fazio

Palmetto Dunes Resort, 785-1130 Fazio demands concentration and accuracy. Its championship tees test skilled golfers. • Course Designer: George Fazio • 6,873 yards, 18 holes 70 par, 74.2 rating

Golden Bear at Indigo Run

Indigo Run, 689-2200 The course meanders through Hilton Head’s Lowcountry landscape, with mature oak, cypress and pine forests, and peaceful lagoons. • Course Designer: Nicklaus Design • 7,014 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 72.2 rating

Harbour Town Golf Links

Sea Pines Resort, 363-8385 Harbour Town features relatively narrow, tree-lined fairways leading to small, well-protected greens. • Course Designers: Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus • 6,972 yards, 18 holes 71 par, 75.2 rating

Heron Point

Sea Pines Plantation, 842-1477 Pete Dye recently led a multi-million dollar redesign project. Fairways offer dramatic angles and shifting elevations. • Course designer: Pete Dye • 7,103 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 75.4 rating 30

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Hilton Head National Golf Club

On the mainland, just over the bridge, 842-5900 Hilton Head National Golf Club has minimal hazards in the line of play, slightly undulating rather than difficult greens, and multiple tees for variety. • Course Designers: Gary Player, Bobby Weed • 6,779 yards, 27 holes 72 par, 72.8 rating

Ocean Course

Sea Pines Resort, 842-1455 The Ocean Course includes numerous doglegs, strategically located lagoons and well-bunkered narrow greens. • Course Designer: George Cobb • 6,904 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 73.4 rating

Oyster Reef

Hilton Head Plantation, 681-7717 Oyster Reef meanders through the forests and neighborhoods of part of Hilton Head Plantation. • Course designer: Rees Jones • 6,961 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 73.7 rating

Port Royal Plantation, 686-8801 Robber’s Row features attractive scenery and challenging enough to satisfy most golfers, especially from the back tees. • Course Designers: Pete Dye, George Cobb • 6,778 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 72.2 rating

Robert Trent Jones

Palmetto Dunes Resort, 785-1138 The eldest course in Palmetto Dunes features spacious greens, and relatively broad fairways. • Course designer: Robert Trent Jones • 6,707 yards, 18 holes 72 par, 72.2 rating

Shipyard

Shipyard Plantation, 686-8802 Shipyard boasts well bunkered, large undulating greens which are reached after avoiding the many lagoons and ponds that accent its tree-lined fairways. • Course designers: George Cobb, Willard Byrd • 10,182 yards, 27 holes 72 par, 73 rating

Palmetto Hall Cupp Course

Palmetto Hall Plantation, 689-4138 This course has an unusual and innovative design, with tee settings from less than 5,500 to over 7,000 yards. • Course designer: Robert Cupp

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Golf & Tennis

Hilton Head Island Tennis Tennis, like golf, is a year-round activity on Hilton Head. As one of the top 50 tennis destinations in the United States, Hilton Head has the facilities and the competition to satisfy the most discriminating player. Hilton Head’s 20-plus tennis clubs offer more than 300 courts. Clay, grass and a variety of hard surfaces are available. Seven of the clubs, with 145 courts, offer court time to the public. Players may access facilities on private plantations if they make arrangements to play. Ask for details when you reserve your court time.

Racquet Clubs Open to the Public

The following racquet clubs and tennis centers are open to the public.

Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center

Palmetto Dunes Resort, 785-1152 Attractive courts, full facilities 19 clay, 2 hard, 4 imitation grass courts 2 lighted

Port Royal Racquet Club

Port Royal Plantation, 686-8803 Attractive racquet club near Westin Resort. Clay, hard or grass courts. Pro shop and instructional program. 10 clay, 4 hard, 2 grass courts 4 lighted

Sea Pines Racquet Club

Sea Pines Resort, 363-4495 Attractive 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, 686-8804 Attractive facility, adjacent to Crowne Plaza 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

Never too young for tennis lessons!

South Beach Racquet Club

Sea Pines Resort, 671-2215 South Beach Racquet Club is located near South Beach Village. 11 clay courts 2 lighted

Van der Meer Tennis Center

DeAllyon Road, 785-8388 Hilton Head’s largest facility. Full complement of facilities, instruction. 21 hard, 11 clay courts 8 lighted

Public Tennis Courts

The Island Recreation Association maintains the Town of Hilton Head’s

public tennis courts. Play is on a firstcome, first-served 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. Please call 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, lighted • Fairfield Square, Adrianna Lane, 2 courts • Hilton Head High School, School Road, 6 courts • Hilton Head Middle School, Wilborn Road, 4 courts HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

Boating, Cruising & Fishing

Boating, Cruising & Fishing There is no need to be a landlubber spectacular, especially when seen from on Hilton Head Island! There are many, the “view” side. many opportunities to enjoy the waterIf you do not have your own boat, a oriented side of our island. good way to start enjoying Hilton Head When you get out on the water, you from the water is to enjoy an excursion will see Hilton Head Island and the sur- tour. Many people find a dinner cruise, rounding area from an entirely different a sunset cruise or a dolphin-watching perspective. Hilton Head is bordered by expedition to be great fun. (Kids of all hundreds of miles of small inlets and ages love to watch dolphins!) Cruises channels, plus the wide vistas of Cali- are often narrated and are on boats that A Beautiful Evening On The Water bogue Sound to the south and west, Port have all the amenities one would expect, Royal Sound to the north, and the Atlantic to the east. The area also is home to Broad Creek, which approximately bisects the island, and Skull Creek, which separates Hilton Head Island from One famous Harbour, three fabulous boats and 21 exciting, original cruises. the pristine Pinckney Island It’s the reason we have been under the Lighthouse for 25 years. National Wildlife Refuge at the northwest. Both are substantial areas of water that are not really “creeks” in Join the crew for one of our great sightseeing cruises! • Ocean Dolphin Cruise the generally accepted sense. • Sunset Dolphin Cruise Wide open expanses • Daufuskie Island Adventure of salt marsh line many of • Sunset & Fireworks Cruise Hilton Head’s waterways. Call (843)363-9023 for schedules and reservations. Home to numerous species of birds, they also offer unspoiled panoramic views of the surrounding land and Cruise in comfort. The Island’s fastest and only air-conditioned vessel is ready to take you on three great cruises: water. • Historic Savannah Cruise In many areas, there • The Paula Deen Cruise to Savannah is enough foliage or so • Sunsets & Prime Rib Dinner Cruise little development that what Call (843)363-9026 for schedules and reservations. you see often will resemble what visitors saw hundreds of years ago. On the other All cruises are under full sail! Climb aboard for the sail hand, being on the water of a lifetime. This real America’s Cup twelve meter was also permits an unusual skippered by Dennis Connor. look at some private and • Afternoon Dolphin Sail • Sunset Sail lovely areas not easily seen Call (843)363-9446 for schedules and reservations. from an automobile or a Departing from Harbour Town Marina, docked behind the Lighthouse. www.vagabondcruise.com golf course. There are no gates limiting access to SEA PINES GATE PASS! private plantations when you are on the water. Some TVG083DL Bring this and your Sea Pines gate pass to our desk when you purchase your tickets and we will refund your $5 gate fee. You must surrender Off any cruise with this ad of Hilton Head’s waterfront your pass at the time you purchase your tickets. TVG08GTP Not valid on special events, holidays, Fireworks or Bubble Gum Cruises. *Adults only. Not valid on special events, holidays, Fireworks or Bubble Gum Cruises. properties are genuinely

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To Daufuskie Island & Savannah

Calibogue Cruises Dolphin & Nature Cruises Triple Threat Public Ferry

Vagabond, Spirit of Harbour Town, Stars & Stripes

Adventure Cruises Holiday Crabber J II

Drifter, Gypsy, Boomerang

including clean rest rooms. Vacationers who would like to take a scenic cruise have an excellent selection of boats to choose from. For example, several of Hilton Head’s larger and better power boats that offer cruises include the Spirit of Harbour

Town, the Gypsy, the Vagabond, and the Calibogue. (Check out the advertisers in this section for more information.) For a change of pace, explore Hilton Head Island’s waterways on the large and very attractive sailing yacht Stars & Stripes.

Enjoy the Harbors of Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island is blessed with numerous harbors and marinas. Departure points are at Harbour Town, Shelter

Dolphin Cruise

Departing everyday from Broad Creek Marina. Please call for schedule and reservations. 843-342-8687

All Inclusive Trips to Daufuskie ie Island Narrated Guided Tours $55 per person (including tax). Good on any trip! Includes: Round Trip Ferry, Lowcountry Lunch at Old Daufuskie Crab Co., and either of the the Famous Guided Tours or Golf Cart Rental. Please call for schedule and reservations.

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$30 (adults) Cabins: $145/night and up. call 843-785-8242 Golf Carts: $60 - $85

Ferry Ticket $28 Round Trip

Departing everyday from Broad Creek Marina. You can choose to go just for the ride or get off on Daufuskie, the ‘Island of Mystique.’ Please call for schedule and reservations.

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ADVENTURE CRUISES . . . DEPARTING FROM SHELTER COVE HARBOUR

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. Attention Families — DOLPHIN WATCH NATURE CRUISES Check our Prices OUR RATES ARE GREAT! PLEASE CALL! • Infants to age two are free. • All calm water • Reservations not necessary. 1 hr. 45 minute narrated cruise features over 45 points of interest including … • Bottle-nosed dolphins • Long Cove Club • Salt Water Marshlands • Wexford Plantation • Cross Island Expressway • Spanish Wells • Spectacular Homes • Buck Island • Statue of Liberty • Harbour Town • Daufuskie Island • Wading Birds • Tides

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CALL (843) 785-4558 The 80’ double deck cruise ship “Holiday” departs from dock C at Shelter Cove Harbour, Business Hwy 278 across from Palmetto Dunes Resort

DAYTIME DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE JUNE – AUG: Mon. thru Fri. at 12:00, 2:30 & 5:30; Sat. at 12:00 SEPTEMBER: Please call for schedule

ADULTS $14 CHILDREN (3-12) $7 Cash Only SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE JUNE – AUG: Mon. thru Sat. at 7:15 (except Fireworks Cruise Nights.) SEPTEMBER: Please call for schedule

ADULTS $15 CHILDREN (3-12) $8 Cash Only SUNSET DOLPHIN FIREWORKS CRUISE JUNE – AUG: (June 14, 21, 28; July 4, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9) Reservations required for Fireworks Cruise only.

ADULTS $25 CHILDREN (3-12) $15 Cash or Credit Card

LET’S GO CRABBING ON THE CRABBER J II Ohio youth wins sport crabbing’s biggest prize. 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 un- tied the lines and we motored out to the calm waters of Broad Creek. Along the way we saw two dolphins playing. We anchored in the shallow water right next to the salt marsh and everyone fished for blue crabs. It was a lot of fun. The crabby crew kept score and a girl from Cincinnati won the world famous Crabber J II T-shirt cause she caught the most crabs. Please call for current prices. Call (843) 422-5110 for schedule and reservations.

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Cove Harbour, South Beach Marina Village or near Hudson’s restaurant at the north end of the island—all very interesting places to visit. Taking a walk before or after going out on the water is an excellent prelude or finish to your trip.

Come aboard the GYPSY for a relaxing narrated tour on Calibogue Sound. We guarantee that dolphins will be seen on this trip. Please call for Daily Schedule.

Visit the Dolphins

(843) 363-2900

The waters near Hilton Head boast numerous dolphins who often seem genuinely friendly to humans. Several of the boats included in this section offer tours specializing in dolphin sightings. They include the Holiday, the Vagabond, the Gypsy and Captain Sonny’s Dolphin & Nature Tours.

Dolphins & More – June, July, August: See Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, pull a crab pot, throw a cast net & learn about marine life and the environment. Adults $19, Children $9. Kids Cruise – June July & August: Monday thru Friday. Hands-on experience, shark fishing, cast netting, crabbing. Children $25, Adults $20. Fireworks – June, July & August: Tuesday. Cruise up Calibogue Sound past Harbour Town to Broad Creek, see the sunset and the fireworks. Avoid the traffic! Adults $25, Children $12 (2 and under free)

Go Fishing

DEEP SEA FISHING!

With so much water in its vicinity, Hilton Head Island naturally offers many opportunities to go saltwater fishing, either inshore, near shore or by traveling out to the nearby Gulf Stream. Most party boats provide both bait and tackle (if needed). Just show up, and have a good time! Numerous kinds of fish swim in local waters, including black sea bass, Atlantic spadefish, amberjack, barracuda, mahimahi, sharks, tuna, etc. Call one or more of the advertisers in this section, such as the Boomerang or the Drifter from South Beach (671-3060), or the Tammy Jane ( 3 8 4 - 7 8 3 3 ) n e a r H u d s o n ’s restaurant and ask what kind of fish are biting. Note that fishing expeditions include spectacular land and water views at no additional charge!

Adults $15, Children $7 (2 & under free)

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THE DRIFTER 4 hour trip $62 5 hour trip $67 Please call for Schedule

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Rods, Reels, Bait Furnished. $10 Discount for children 12 & under.

SHARK FISHING

June, July & August: Monday thru Friday, $57 • $10 discount for children 12 & under. Rods, Reels, Bait Furnished. For reservations, call (843) 363-2900.

SPORT FISHING The HOBO is a Coast Guard inspected 27’ Carolina Skiff available for private charters. Leaving from South Beach Marina, the “Hobo” will get you to the ﬁshing hot spots quickly. Catch Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Blueﬁsh, Whiting and more! 2, 3, and 4 hour trips available. Please call for rates: 843-671-3060, 843-363-2900 evenings.

Dine with Hilton Head Island’s Best Water Views

Where can you dine and count on having the very best view there is? Take a dinner cruise! Many of Hilton Head’s restaurants boast excellent water views, but none can compare with

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Boating, Cruising & Fishing the views offered by a cruising boat as you dine. Not only are there water, marsh and island views in every direction, but the views constantly change. Please call the Spirit of Harbour Town (363-9026) for more information.

Take Your Kids on a Fishing and Nature Cruise

Several boats offer special programs to give kids hands-on experiences with fishing, plus real learning experiences concerning sea creatures and the Lowcountry. In season, the Gypsy (363-2900), operating out of South Beach Marina in Sea Pines, offers separate cruises for kids. Kids can pull a crab pot, throw a cast net, fish for sharks, spot a dolphin, and much more. Captain Sonny’s Dolphin & Nature Tours (681-2522) also offer great opportunities for enjoying nature since 1985.

Go Sailing

Being on the water in a sailboat is one of the most enjoyable experiences

the Lowcountry offers. It’s quite different from being on an engine-powered boat. If you’ve never gone sailing, you’re in for a real treat. Set sail on the America’s Cup yacht Stars & Stripes (363-9446). The 65-foot yacht was skippered by Dennis Conner in the America’s Cup competition. See vistas of Calibogue Sound, Port Royal Sound and the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Visit Daufuskie Island

Daufuskie Island is a very interesting place! To learn more, read our “Visit Daufuskie Island” section, appearing just after this one.

Take a Boat to Savannah

Hilton Head now offers ferry service to Savannah’s Historic Riverfront. You and your family can travel to Savannah in much the same manner as plantation owners did more than a hundred years ago, except that the boat will be

more comfortable! At least half the fun is the trip itself, which takes voyagers past numerous islands and up the Savannah River. It’s a great opportunity to relax, watch the other boats go by, and see everything from beautiful homes to commercial establishments along the shore. When you arrive in Savannah, be sure to explore the Historic Riverfront. It has lots of interesting shops, restaurants and other attractions. Many of the shops and restaurants are built in the basements of what used to be cotton warehouses, right next to the Savannah River. Enjoy a leisurely lunch, then explore the nearby part of the city, which boasts park-like squares and beautiful old buildings. You may wish to go for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Historic District; board the Barba Negra, an old whaling ship tied up near the Hyatt Regency; visit the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum; or just watch the river and people go by. After you have enjoyed your visit to Savannah, return to your boat for the return trip back.

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Visit Daufuskie Island

Visit Daufuskie Island Daufuskie Island is only about a mile from Hilton Head as the proverbial crow flies, but it is far, far away from Hilton Head in many important ways. Parts of it are like turning the clock back a hundred or more years in time. The remaining, more developed areas are very low-key. The reason Daufuskie is so different from the nearby mainland and other Sea Islands (like Hilton Head) is that it is reachable only by boat. Daufuskie is only about 30 minutes from Hilton Head by boat. Most sandy dirt roads reveal an island that is rich in history and nature, with one of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast.

Some History

American Indians were present on Daufuskie 10,000 years ago. Many artifacts have been found that date back thousands of years. American Indians remained on Daufuskie until the 1800s. The Spanish arrived on the island in the 1500s, when Daufuskie was considered part of Florida. Plantations were started in the late 1600s and early 1700s, after the English gained ownership of South Carolina. For the most part, Daufuskie land grants were given out to wealthy English families. The early plantations planted indigo. Around 1800, cotton became king. When the Civil War broke out there were seven working plantations on Daufuskie Island. Many of the plantations on the island were so ornate that they were written about in European travel magazines. Union forces took over Daufuskie during the first year of the Civil War and remained until 1865. At the end of the war the Union forces left, and Daufuskie was inhabited primarily by the freed slaves. These freed slaves, because of the isolation of the island, kept a culture alive that would have disappeared long ago. That “Gullah” culture still exists on Daufuskie Island to this day. The early 1900s saw Daufuskie Island at the height of its prosperity. The local economy flourished with the

sale of sea-island cotton, indigo, lumber, farm goods and oysters. However, by 1920 the boll weevil had decimated the island’s cotton crops. Many residents were forced to leave during the great depression of the 1930s, and more left after Savannah River water polluted and ruined many of the area’s best oyster beds. By the early 1980s, there reportedly were fewer than 100 permanent residents. The 1972 Pat Conroy book, The Water is Wide, was set on Daufuskie, fictionalized as “Yamacraw Island.” The book recounts Conroy’s experiences teaching on the island in the 1960s.

Daufuskie Island Today

Today, Daufuskie Island is largely residential. It has a fulltime population of around 300 and is home to two resorts. There are very few motor vehicles. Many residents and visitors use golf carts as their primary mode of transportation. Several boats provide public transportation to Daufuskie Island. An extensive schedule is maintained by the Capt. Eulice of Calibogue Cruises. Please refer to the advertisement on the next page. Additional Daufuskie Island and other Calibogue Cruises programs and activities also are described on the page. The Vagabond, appearing in an ad in the “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section, also provides transportation to Daufuskie Island. When you arrive on Daufuskie, you may choose to take a fully narrated, guided tour of the island or to explore on your own on a rented, gas-powered golf cart. There’s an old winery, an ancient church, an old schoolhouse and other sites made famous by Conrack—the movie adaptation of The Water Is Wide—plus beautiful beaches and more.

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Bicycling

Bicycling on Hilton Head Bicycling is one of the best ways to see Hilton Head, is good exercise... and is just plain fun. Hilton Head Island is one of the best places anywhere to go biking. Where else can bikers choose between lightly travelled local roads, many miles of bike paths (reportedly over 40 miles in total!) and 12 miles of hardpacked sand on our broad beaches? Hilton Head is very flat, so bicyclers may either pedal along in a leisurely way, or—if so inclined—get more vigorous exercise by traveling at a higher rate of speed. Because most vacationers choose a relatively leisurely pace, most rental bikes are single-speed “cruiser bikes” with wide seats and tires, and brakes operated using pedals. However, many rental companies offer mountain and other geared bikes, generally at a slightly higher rate than for cruisers. Probably the best places for riding bikes are on our bike paths and on BICYCLING

the beach. Sea Pines, Shipyard and Palmetto Dunes all have extensive networks of bike paths, as illustrated by the dotted lines on the bike routes map in this section. There also are paths along Pope Avenue, North and

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Renting Bicycles

Hilton Head boasts numerous bicycle rental firms that rent many different kinds of bikes. Many firms offer delivery of bikes, often at no additional charge, to wherever you are if you ask. Bikes may be rented by the hour (a few firms), day (many rental firms) or week (all rental firms).

Words of Caution

Please do not ride your bicycles in the water on the beach. Salt water is very hard on bicycles and will quickly ruin them. If you should get salt water on them, be sure to hose them off as soon as possible. Please pay attention to the small stop signs on our bike paths, and just in general when crossing intersecting roads and driveways. Too many bicycle riders are hit by automobiles when both fail to stop at stop signs or when both are just in too much of a hurry to be aware of their surroundings. Finally, please lock your bikes. Thefts, though rare, occasionally do happen.

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Island History

Hilton Head’s Fascinating Past

Contrary to what many might think, there were people on Hilton Head long before tourists started arriving in substantial numbers, and even before the island was a cotton plantation community. Human habitation of the island probably dates back at least 4,500 years. Wandering American Indians—the first tourists—visited long before some decided to take up permanent residence. When Europeans learned of our island early in the 16th century, local American Indians already were engaged in agriculture, hunting, fishing and shellfishing. Signs of our American Indian predecessors are evident even today. Shell rings and mounds are the most prevalent remains. Although shell mounds are usually indiscriminate piles of mixed oyster shells and artifacts, shell rings are rather formidable structures requiring a great deal of time and labor to construct. These rings can range in diameter from 130 to 150 feet, with wall thicknesses of 25 to 70 feet. They are believed to have served a ceremonial function.

Europeans Settle On Hilton Head

The first European explorer on the island is considered by many to have been a Spaniard, Pedro de Quexos, who found the island sometime in the early 16th century. The English began establishing settlements on Hilton Head in the mid-17th century. Capt. William Hilton, for whom the island was named, was among England’s first explorers in the area and kept careful maps and

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descriptions of his adventures. By the 1790s, cotton was king on Hilton Head. Before the Civil War, there were about 24 plantations, on which cotton was the main crop. Indigo, sugar cane and rice also were grown. Many of the plantation owners enjoyed a very affluent lifestyle supported by Sea Island cotton, a special cotton sold for premium prices, and the labor of numerous slaves. The tabby foundations of plantation houses and remnants of slave cemeteries are visible at a number of locations—the Baynard Ruins, for example (see “Your Scenic Driving Tour”).

Effects of the Civil War

The Civil War brought an end to Hilton Head’s plantation economy. Approximately seven months after the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter near Charleston, more than 12,000 Union soldiers landed on Hilton Head. The invasion of Hilton Head was one of the largest naval engagements ever fought in American waters. With the arrival of Union forces, plantation-owning families vacated their plantations. Hilton Head served as headquarters for the Union’s Department of the South and for the blockade of ships seeking to transport supplies to the Confederate forces. The success of that blockade is credited with being one of the principal reasons for the military defeat of the Confederacy. The area surrounding Fort Walker, what is now Port Royal Plantation, became a thriving port. Its main street,

“Robbers’ Row,” boasted three hotels with reputations for quality that reportedly rivaled that of similar establishments in Newport, R.I. The strategic role of the island required the establishment of many military installations, including four earthen forts, one battery, two camps and a steam cannon (never fired) in defense of Port Royal Harbor. The federal government retained ownership of its holding on Hilton Head, and reactivated them for both the Spanish American War and World War I. Many remnants of these installations exist today. Fort Mitchel on Hilton Head Plantation (see “Your Scenic Driving Tour”), is a good example of a Civil War earthen fort. Many of its earthworks remain substantially intact, and are posted with appropriate signs to help visitors understand what they are seeing. Following the end of the Civil War, a substantial portion of the island’s land was distributed to freed blacks and to “loyal white Northerners” at bargain prices. However, the post-war economy of Hilton Head never came close to equaling that of the early 19th century until very recently.

The 20th Century

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Island History hunting and fishing. By 1949, approximately 19,000 of Hilton Head’s 25,000 acres had been consolidated into a single large hunting plantation. In 1950, Fred C. Hack, J.B. Fraser and C.C. Stebbins founded the Hilton Head Co. and acquired the land for its timber potential and for possible future development of summer beach colonies. Throughout the subsequent logging process, care was taken to preserve the island’s natural beauty to facilitate eventual development of a residential community. In 1953, the island’s first regular ferry service from the mainland was established, and in 1956, the first bridge to the mainland was completed. The completion of Hilton Head’s first bridge was truly a milestone in our history. Easy access by automobile made its present role as a resort and retirement community feasible. Hilton Head reportedly was far more isolated in the early 1950s than it had been between 1836 and 1940. During that earlier period, it had been a regular stopping place for the coastal steamers that operated along the Southeastern coast. Steamer service declined following World War I, when rice and cotton production in the area was largely discontinued. Trucks using newly paved north-south highways became a more efficient means of other coastal commerce, leading the last of the coastal steamers to go out of business by 1946.

final master plan, completed in 1974, included four golf courses, 75 tennis courts, and a covenant-enforced ceiling of 5,890 residential dwelling units and 200 hotel rooms on 4,500 acres. Hilton Head’s other plantations are similar in concept. All have master plans, include many amenities and substantial open space, and are protected by strongly written covenants. Many of the island’s plantations have matured to the point where they no longer are controlled by developers. Control of common areas and other operational matters now is largely in the hands of property owners’ associations in Sea Pines, Shipyard, Wexford, Long Cove, Port Royal, Hilton Head, Spanish Wells and Moss Creek Plantations. Control of other plantations will be in property owners’ hands in due course, when they reach predetermined levels of development. Not all of Hilton Head is included within the confines of plantations, however. Most commercial development and many attractive neighborhoods are located outside of plantation gates. Future development of areas not on plantations is protected by an islandwide master plan and land management ordinance that limit density of development and control the type of development permitted by area. The latter functions much like zoning in other areas of the country.

A Premiere Resort and Retirement Community

Beginning in the early 1970s, many islanders began to realize that careful planning and control of development eventually would be necessary to preserve many of the best things about Hilton Head. In 1980, after islanders’ attempts to attain a greater role in Beaufort County decisions concerning Hilton Head failed, the Chamber of Commerce set up committees to investigate the possibility of incorporation. In May 1983, a referendum on incorporation of the island passed with about 60 percent of voters in favor. The voters also endorsed establishment of a council-manager form of government. In August 1983, the first municipal government elections were held, and a mayor and four at-large members of town council were elected. Three days later, the first mayor and town council of the Town of Hilton Head Island were sworn in. Our present town council

The year 1956 also was important in the history of Hilton Head because it was the year the Fraser family withdrew from the Hilton Head Co. and founded the Sea Pines Co., which subsequently acquired what is now Hilton Head Plantation. Under the direction of Charles Fraser, the Sea Pines Co. immediately began development of Sea Pines Plantation, which has become a prototype of how carefully planned development of major tracts of land can be accomplished without destroying much of the attractiveness of the land and of nature. The “Sea Pines approach” was excellent land-use planning, setting aside substantial tracts of land for amenities and open-space areas, and protecting plans, the environment and property owners by extensive deed restrictions on all property. Sea Pines Plantation’s

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includes five members elected from geographic districts, plus a council member and a mayor elected at-large. In January 1987, the town council passed Hilton Head’s new land management ordinance. Passage represented the culmination of years of effort by the planning commission, town council and many others to place realistic controls on development and growth. The ordinance includes a zoning plan separating Hilton Head into residential, commercial and mixed-use districts. In addition, corridor architectural review is mandated within 500 feet of main thoroughfares and waterfront. Master plans of plantations were effectively grandfathered, and were largely unaffected by the new land management ordinance.

Hilton Head Today and Tomorrow

Today, Hilton Head is one of the most attractive places anywhere to visit or live. It boasts miles of beaches, dozens of golf courses, hundreds of tennis courts, more than 200 restaurants, hundreds of shops, an excellent community orchestra and live theater, and much more. As a result, Hilton Head clearly is different from the place it used to be just three decades ago. It no longer is a sleepy backwater resort community familiar to only a privileged few. Instead, it is a vibrant resort and retirement community with a remarkable range of amenities for everyone to enjoy and a good mix of people from all over the United States and around the world. By the time Hilton Head reaches “buildout,” it probably will have slightly in excess of 45,000 permanent residents. In addition, nearby areas of the mainland also are booming. We believe that the majority of residents and visitors will be pleased with the results of future development. There still will be tranquility to be found behind plantation gates and in numerous areas off-plantation. With good control of the character of future development, which our land management ordinance will assure, our unique and remarkable package of amenities promises to become better than ever! Hilton Head’s past is, indeed, fascinating. Its future may well be of even greater interest—and we will have the opportunity to enjoy it! HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

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Restaurant Telephone Numbers

For more information about many of these restaurants, please consult our Dining Out section, pick up a copy of Hilton Head Island Restaurants or Bluffton Restaurants Magazine, or visit www.hhidining.com. Alexander’s Alfred’s Restaurant Alligator Grille Amigo’s Café Hilton Head Bluffton Anglers Beach Market Grill Annie-O’s Applebee’s Arby’s Arthur’s Asian Bistro Atlanta Bread Co. Aunt Chilada’s Badabings Pizza Bayley’s 19th Hole Bella Italia Big Bamboo Cafe The Big Chill Bar & Grill Bistro 17 Bistro Mezzaluna Black Marlin Blimpie Bomboras Grille Bonefish Grille Bravo! Pizza Brella’s Cafe British Open Pub Hilton Head Sheridan Park Sun City Buffalo’s Cafe at Marriott Cahill’s Callahan’s Captain John’s Captain Woody’s Hilton Head Bluffton Carrabba’s Carolina Cafe Casey’s Catch 22 Charlie’s L’étoile Verte Chart House Cheeburger Cheeburger Chen’s Chinese Chin Dynasty Bistro China Express China Wok Claude & Uli’s Coligny Bakery Coligny Deli & Grill Conroy’s Cornerstone Grill Crane’s Tavern Crazy Crab North South Dairy Queen Daniel’s Restaurant & Lounge Deli by the Beach DiVino Domino’s Pizza North South Downtown Deli Dragon Express

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DryDock 842-9775 Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s 681-8106 Earl of Sandwich 785-7767 ELA’s Grill 785-3030 Express Restaurant Delivery 785-7155 Express Wok 689-2888 Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill 342-6626 Fat Baby’s Subs 842-4200 Fazio Grill 785-1291 Flamingo’s Cafe 686-4606 Flatbread Grill 341-2225 Flora’s Italian Cafe 842-8200 Frankie Bones 682-4455 The Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza 686-3764 Fusion 715-9365 Gillan’s 681-3474 Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta Bluffton 815-9200 Mid-Island 785-4144 Sea Pines 671-5133 Golden Corral 836-1905 Greek Table 757-9283 Gruby’s New York Deli 842-9111 Hana Sushi & Japanese Fusion 837-3388 Harbour Town Grill 363-8380 Harbourside Burgers 842-1444 HH Prime 341-8058 Hidden Cypress 705-8200 Hilton Head Brewing Co. 785-3900 Hilton Head Deli 689-3354 Hilton Head Diner 686-2400 Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill 686-5959 Hinoki 785-9800 Holiday Inn Ocean 785-5126 HoneyBaked Ham 815-7388 Hot Dog Harbour 785-5400 HT Bakery & Cafe 363-2021 Hudson’s On the Docks 681-2772 Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse 785-4846 Ice Cream Cone 785-4440 Il Carpaccio 342-9949 Island Bagel Co. Bluffton 815-5300 Hilton Head 686-3353 Island West Grille 815-6662 It’s Greek to Me 842-4033 Jade Garden 815-6588 Jake’s Pizza 671-2020 Jasper’s Porch 726-9521 Java Joe’s 686-5282 Jazz Corner 842-8620 Jim N Nicks 706-9741 Jock’s Sports Grill 815-7474 Jump and Phil’s 785-9070 Katie O’Donald’s 815-5555 Kelly’s Tavern 837-3353 Kenny B’s Cajun Seafood Hut 785-3315 Kentucky Chicken 681-8895 Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House 785-4442 Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 757-6688 Kurama 785-4955 La Fogata Taqueira 815-4542 La Huasteca 815-4223

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Romeo’s Pizza 815-5999 Ruan Thai Cuisine II 757-9479 Ruan Thai Cuisine 785-8575 Sage Room 785-5352 The Salty Dog Cafe 671-2233 San Miguel’s 842-4555 Santa Fe Cafe 785-3838 Scott’s Fish Market 785-7575 Sea Grass Grille 785-9990 The Sea Shack 785-2464 Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood 815-5030 Signals at the Crowne Plaza 815-4200 Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe 785-9118 Sippin Cow Cafe 757-5051 Skillets Grill & Cafe 785-3131 Skull Creek Boathouse 681-3663 The Smokehouse 842-4227 Sonic 815-3630 Southern Coney & Breakfast 689-2447 Spirit of Harbour Town 369-9026 Squat & Gobble 757-4242 Stack’s Pancakes 341-3347 Steamers Seafood 785-2070 Stellini 785-7006 Stooges 706-6178 Street Meet: The American Tavern 842-2570 Stu’s 686-7873 Sublime Prime 815-6900 Subway Belfair 706-5600 Bluffton 836-3880 Mid-Island 686-3466 North 342-3610 South 785-7800 Sunset Grille 689-6744 Surfside Restaurant 842-1888 Taco Bell (Bluffton) 706-2633 Tapas Restaurant 681-8590 TJ’s Take & Bake Pizza Main Street 681-2900 South 842-8253 Topside Waterfront Restaurant 842-1999 Trattoria Divina 686-4442 Truffles Café Bluffton 815-5551 Pope Avenue 785-3663 Sea Pines 671-6136 Turtles Grill 681-4000 Up the Creek Pub & Grill 681-3625 Upper Crust 837-5111 VariAsian 785-9000 Vic’s Tavern 681-2228 Walnuts Cafe 815-2877 Wendy’s Bluffton 815-3097 North 689-9634 South 842-5454 Wild Wing Cafe Bluffton 837-9453 Hilton Head 785-9464 WiseGuys 842-8866 The Wreck of the Salty Dog 671-7327 XO Lounge 341-8080 Yummy House 681-5888 Zaxby’s 705-3443 www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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full-service lunch and dinner, award-winning wings, fresh fruit daiquiris and a full-service bar. Gallon daiquiris to go and live music. Serving lunch, dinner and late-night.

Alexander’s 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 785-4999. AMERICAN/SEAFOOD. Alexander’s Seafood Restaurant, which overlooks a picturesque lagoon, is an Island tradition for excellent fresh seafood of many types. There also is a good selection of landlubber fare, including filet mignon, New York strip steak and more. Patrons may dine indoors or on the attractive screened porch. Dinner is served seven nights a week.

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Village at Wexford (William Hilton Parkway, tucked away near the rear, at the south end), South Central, 686-6736; Sheridan Park, Bluffton, 815-6736; Okatie Creek Golf Club (open to public), Sun City, 705-4005. AMERICAN/BRITISH. Unusually attractive pub-style restaurants featuring authentic English food, and lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia on the walls and elsewhere, including photos of British Open sites. Licensed by Certified Angus Beef, which is all that is

Chase Center (corner of Target and Arrow Roads), 3412664. AMERICAN. Well-received Southern food by longtime island resident, Chef Tom Egerton. Southern classics and comfort foods like meatloaf and gravy, buttermilk fried chicken, along with family favorites like Susie’s Potatoes. Homemade, from-scratch dishes in a casual setting. Kids’ menu, dine-in and take-out; full bar. Serving lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

101 A/B Pope Ave. (Coligny Plaza, facing Pope Avenue), South Central, 689-2662, www.bomborasgrille. com. AMERICAN. Bomboras strives to be “a chill spot with a fresh Lowcountry ingredient filled menu of fantastic food, paired with worldly wines and craft beers.” Serving lunch, dinner and late-night.

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Applebee’s 200-A Museum St. (intersection of William Hilton Parkway/Hwy. 278 and Museum Street), North, 689-8080, applebees.com. AMERICAN. Hilton Head location of the very popular Applebee’s national casual dining restaurant group. Applebee’s restaurants serve excellent, very reasonably priced food. Serving lunch and dinner.

Atlanta Bread Company 120 Festival Center, 45 Pembroke Drive, Suite 120 (at Publix & Walmart Center), North, 3422253. AMERICAN. Atlanta Bread Company is a “quick-casual” restaurant. After the food is quickly prepared, patrons enjoy it in a casual environment featuring pleasant music, hardwood floors, conversation clusters and a brick fireplace. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi.

Aunt Chilada’s 69 Pope Ave., South Central, 785-7700. AMERICAN/SEAFOOD/SOUTHWESTERN. red Aunt Chilada’s serves excellent Mexican and fishTex-Mex cuisine, great steaks, seafood and more. Serving lunch and dinner.

The Big Chill Bar & Grill 6 Target Rd. (across from Publix), 715-2779. AMERICAN. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, www.hhidining.com

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Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille Orleans Plaza (New Orleans Road near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-2255. AMERICAN. Many of our island’s restaurants, like Casey’s, serve lots of good food. However, none boasts as extensive a collection of sports memorabilia. Lunch, dinner and late, seven days a week.

Catch 22 Orleans Plaza (New Orleans Road near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-6261. AMERICAN/SEAFOOD/STEAK. Fresh seafood and genuine USDA prime beef. Innovative menu. Dinner nightly.

Coligny Deli/Grill/ Ice Cream Cone Coligny Plaza, South Central, 785-4440. AMERICAN/DELI/ ICE CREAM. “Island Tradition since 1971.” Great food at reason-

able prices. Sandwiches, hoagies, pita-wraps, burgers, chicken breast and vegetarian selections. 70-plus flavors of ice cream.

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

danielshhi.com. AMERICAN. Daniels serves “big small plates” featuring the cuisines of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the East and the Ocean. Serves lunch and dinner.

DryDock Seafood Grill 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines & Spirits Circle), South Central, 341-2333. AMERICAN/STEAK & SEAFOOD. Great destination for steak and seafood lovers. USDA Prime Grade Beef. Fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Much is homemade. Dinner nightly; Sunday brunch.

Crazy Crab Highway 278 at Mile Marker 1, North, 681-5021; Harbour Town (Sea Pines Resort), 363-2722. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. Excellent seafood steamed, boiled, fried or broiled. Lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Daniels Steakhouse, Tapas Bar & Nightclub 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market), South Central, 341-9379,

21 Office Park Rd., Suite 105C (Sapelo Building), South Central, 842-9775, drydock@hargray.com. AMERICAN. Attractive dining room, plus separate bar and lounge area nicely decorated in offshore fishing motif. Shuffleboard table. Spacious outside dining and bar area. Lots of Island sports fans enjoy watching their games at the DryDock. Lunch, dinner.

Frankie Bones 1301 Main Street Village, North, 682-4455, www.frankieboneshhi. com. AMERICAN/ITALIAN. Swanky restaurant with all the style of the Rat Pack era. Big booths, soft lighting and snappy service. Lunch and dinner seven days a week, Sunday brunch. Continuous service.

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Restaurants & Dining Out Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza Coligny Plaza (next to Art Cafe), South Central, 686-FROG (3764). AMERICAN/PIZZA. Extensive selection of deep dish and thin pizzas, calzones, pepperoni puffs, lots of appetizers, salads, subs, wraps and sandwiches. Frosty’s prime rib sandwich and 10-ounce Black Angus burger, homemade crab cakes, and, of course, frogs’ legs, are signature items. Outstanding selection of frozen daiquiris, other frozen drinks, and nonfrozen libations. Full bar including beer and wine. Lunch and dinner; pizza until late-night.

Hilton Head Brewing Co. Hilton Head Plaza (on Greenwood Drive, just south of Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-3900. AMERICAN. Attractive brew pub restaurant. One large corner is occupied by an array of shiny stainless steel tanks and other equipment that can produce up to 2,000 barrels of beer annually. Overlooking a lagoon. Appetizers, wings, pizza and calzones, soups, salads, entrees and more. Open seven days a week.

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Hilton Head Diner Highway 278 at Yacht Cove Drive (just south of Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 686-2400, www.hiltonheaddiner.com. AMERICAN. Unusually attractive modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast (one of the most attractive we have seen), boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. The variety available to patrons truly is remarkable. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Everything is available 24 hours a day.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill 36 South Forest Beach Dr. (Metropolitan Hotel), South Central, 686-5959. AMERICAN/PASTA. Walk into Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill and you will think (almost) that you are in Chicago! It is very casual, with beach goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner after enjoying the beach. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night.

Hot Dog Harbour Coligny Plaza on Lagoon Road, South Central, 785-5400. AMERICAN.

Jumbo, full quarter pound 100% beef hot dogs. Lots of things to put on your dog or slider. Laid back and casual restaurant. “Made on the premises” chips. Open from lunch through dinner. Kids’ menu, take-out available.

Hugo’s 841 William Hilton Pkwy. (Hwy. 278, South Island Square), South Central, 785-4846, hugoshiltonhead.com. AMERICAN/CONTINENTAL. Hugo’s serves lunch Monday-Friday, dinner every day of the week, and brunch on Sundays.

Jump & Phil’s Bar & Grill 7B Greenwood Dr., Ste. 3 (Hilton Head Plaza, directly across from Sea Pines Welcome Center), 7859070, www.jumpandphilshhi.com. AMERICAN. Good food and friendly service. “Hilton Head Island’s Green Bay Packers Headquarters,” with grilled brats on the patio for every game. Free Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating, kids’ menus, take-out and reservations available. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch.

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HOT COMBINATION ROCKEFELLER AND SAVANNAH 1/2 Dozen 9.99 Dozen 17.99 FRIED CALAMARI SHRIMP COCKTAIL ESCARGOT PUFF STEAMED CLAMS GRILLED SHRIMP SMOKED SALMON STEAMED SHRIMP

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BROAD CREEK BOIL Seasoned and steamed shrimp, sausage, red bliss potatoes and corn on the cob. 19.99

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED SALMON Fresh Atlantic Salmon, grilled and topped with a Mediterranean style olive tapenade and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Served with Boursin cheese Carolina stone ground grits and julienne vegetables. 22.99

Jumbo lump blue crab cakes served over whipped potatoes, vegetables and topped with chili lime tartar sauce. 26.49

SEAFOOD MEDLEY An array of fresh broiled seafood consisting of seasoned shrimp, scallops, fish filets, an oyster Savannah and an oyster Rockefeller, topped with a light red wine demi glace. Served with rice and vegetables. 23.99

ADD AN OSCAR TOPPING Top your Steak, Chicken or any entree with asparagus spears, crabmeat, and bearnaise. 8.50

PEPPERED MAHI-MAHI Grilled, peppercorn seasoned filets, served over a bed of vegetables, potatoes and topped with fried julienne leeks. 23.99

BUILD YOUR OWN COMBO Add a side order of grilled Scallops, or Shrimp to any entree. Add a 4 oz. jumbo lump crabcake.

FRESH BROILED SEA SCALLOPS Lightly breaded jumbo sea scallops, broiled in garlic butter and sherry, topped with diced tomatoes and a lemon buerre blanc. Served blanc.whipped Served with rice and 24.99 with potatoes andvegetables. vegetables. 25.99

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FRIED SEAFOOD DINNER Fried Shrimp, Tilapia, or Oysters. Choose one, two, or a combination of all three! Our fried seafood is lightly dusted with wheat and yellow corn flour and cooked to a golden brown in pure Soybean Oil. Served with french fries and coleslaw. 23.99

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Restaurants & Dining Out Kenny B’s Cajun Seafood Hut – See Menu 70-A Pope Ave. (Circle Center, behind Wild Wing Cafe), South Central, 7853315. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN/ NEW ORLEANS. “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Appealing, casual atmosphere. Cajun fare, too. Take-out is a specialty. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 30 Plantation Park Dr. (Plantation Business Park, facing Hwy. 278), Bluffton, 757-6688. ASIAN. Attractive restaurant offering a wide variety of delicious teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi and other Japanese fare. Raw, smoked and cooked fish sushi selections are available. “Very fresh fish, both from local waters and many other areas” are promised. Lunch Monday-Saturday, dinner seven days a week.

Nick’s Steak & Seafood 9 Park Ln. (Central Park), South Central, 686-2920. AMERICAN. Huge menu includes sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta, and, of course, fresh seafood, and steaks and chops. Mexican fare. Eight-item children’s menu. Serving lunch (call for days & hours) and dinner.

Phillys Cafe & Deli 102 Fountain Center (New Orleans Road), South Central, 785-9966, www.phillyscafe.com. AMERICAN. Locally owned and operated for over 15 years. A favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors, many of whom return every year. Unusually wide and unique selection of sandwiches and salads assures that there is something for everyone, including the kids. Serving lunch and dinner. Now also open late night, with live music on Saturdays.

Plantation Cafe & Deli Heritage Plaza on Pope Avenue, South Central, 785-9020; Port Royal Plaza on Mathews Drive, North Central, 34252

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4472. AMERICAN. Plantation Cafe has been a genuine favorite of locals since 1974. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, and breakfast and brunch Sundays. Family-friendly. Extensive kid’s menu.

Red Fish 8 Archer Rd. (facing Palmetto Bay Road, about one mile from Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 686-3388. AMERICAN/SEAFOOD. Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners may choose from a selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meal or to take home. Children are welcome and have their own menu. Patrons may dine inside or outdoors. Serving lunch and dinner.

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

Central , 689-2447. AMERICAN. Southern Coney & Breakfast serves super pancakes and other made-fromscratch breakfast favorites, plus delicious traditional hot dogs and sauce “imported” from Michigan and other tempting luncheon fare. Featuring Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee. Breakfast and lunch.

Spirit of Harbour Town Departs from Harbour Town Marina (docked behind the Lighthouse, Sea Pines Resort), 363-9026, www. vagabondcruises.com. AMERICAN. Enjoy some of the island’s best sunsets and a delicious dinner aboard the million-dollar Spirit of Harbour Town, a heated and airconditioned luxury passenger yacht. Call for cruising schedule.

7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 842-4414; 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza), North, 681-4153. AMERICAN. A genuine Island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches for almost 30 years. Both locations are somewhat reminiscent of a true pub serving “haute-pub” cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner.

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130 Arrow Rd. (Arrow Center Building), South Central, www. remysbarandgrill.com, 842-3800. AMERICAN. Remy’s offers four separate but somewhat overlapping menus, for lunch, dinner, bar and late night. Serving lunch and dinner.

Sage Room 81 Pope Ave., Ste. 13 (north side of Pope Avenue, about 1/4 mile from Coligny Circle), South Central, 7855352. AMERICAN. Very attractive restaurant. Open kitchen that may be viewed from numerous tables. Innovative “four corner cuisine.” Aged (over a month!) corn-fed beef. Numerous specials. Serving dinner.

Southern Coney 70-J Pope Ave. (Bi-Lo Center), South

Port Royal Plaza (near Sam’s Club and Bi-Lo), North Central, 8422570, www.streetmeethhi.com. AMERICAN. Serving the best food of America’s taverns and street vendors of the early years of the last century. Designed to look like a 1930s street corner and tavern. Continuous service, lunch until late. 163 Bluffton Rd. (Hwy. 46, set back from the road near Bluffton Pharmacy), 815-6900, www.sublimeprimebluffton.com. AMERICAN. Using the finest ingredients, including Certified Angus Prime Beef. Choose from “steaks to seafood and everything in between.” Tapas menu and an attractively priced selection of fine wines and craft beers. Dinner served Tuesday-Saturday.

Subway Village at Wexford (tucked away at right rear), 785-7800; Northridge Plaza, 686-3466; 1511 Main Street Village (near Harris Teeter), 342-3610; 1460 Fording Island Rd., 836-3880; Bluffton Common at Belfair, 706-5600. AMERICAN. Excellent selection of www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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CHICKEN CHASSEUR ............... 18.99

Boneless breasts sauteed and simmered in a Merlot demi glaze fresh mushrooms & tomatoes

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Truffles Cafe Sea Pines Center (Sea Pines Resort), 671-6136; Pope Avenue (near Sea Pines Circle), 785-3663; and Belfair Towne Village, Bluffton, 815-5551; www.trufflescafe.com. AMERICAN. Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend brunch.

Up the Creek Pub & Grill 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina, off Marshland Road, about a mile from Cross Island Parkway Bridge over Broad Creek), South Central, 681-3625. AMERICAN. Casual restaurant with great view of Broad Creek Marina. The Grill folks smoke their own barbecue, which is excellent. Also great seafood and burgers. Lunch and dinner.

Wild Wing Cafe 72 Pope Ave. (near Circle Center), South Central, 785-9464; Bluffton, 837-WILD (9453). AMERICAN. Specializes in Buffalo sings and related fare. Hot wings, cold beer and good times! Very attractive, spacious premises. Sandwiches, big beefy burgers, generous salads. Lunch until late daily.

WiseGuys 1513 Main Street Village, North, 842-8866, www.wiseguyshhi.com. AMERICAN/STEAKS. Excellent restaurant, substantially expanded in early 2012, offering steaks, small plates, an outstanding wine list, much more. Serving dinner.

ASIAN Asian Bistro 51 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle; see map in ad), South Central, 686-9888. ASIAN. Asian Bistro is located in an attractive 54

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Chin Dynasty China Bistro & Sushi Bar 108 Buckwalter Pkwy., Ste. 2H (Berkeley Place near Cinemark Bluffton), Bluffton, 757-7998, www.chindynasty.biz. ASIAN. About 15 minutes from the Hilton Head bridge. Very attractive restaurant. Cuisines of many provinces of China. Lunch through dinner seven days a week. Children’s menu, takeout and reservations are available.

Dragon Express 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza next to UPS store, near Sam’s Club and Bi-Lo), North Central, 6815191. ASIAN. Authentic cuisine from many provinces of China. Extensive menu. Special requests welcome. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. Lunch served Monday-Friday, and dinner seven days a week.

Fancy Q 438 William Hilton Pkwy. (Northridge Plaza, Hwy. 278; see map in ad), North, 342-6626. ASIAN. Attractive restaurant with a very friendly staff, large portion sizes and low prices, especially at lunch. Appetizing sushi, sashimi, hibachi fare, tempura, teriyaki and more. Lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Hana Sushi & Japanese Fusion 1534 Fording Island Rd. (Bridge Center, on the south side of Hwy. 278 about a minute west of the bridge to Hilton Head Island), Bluffton, 837-3388, hanasushifusion. com. JAPANESE/FUSION. Serving balanced fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and its own modern touch. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week.

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-9800. ASIAN. Three very attractive, intimate dining rooms, sushi bar and cocktail lounge. Grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura and many daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. Lunch and dinner.

Kurama Seafood & Steak House/ Sushi Bar 9 Palmetto Bay Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-4955. ASIAN. Complete dinners prepared at your teppanyaki table, in the Japanese tradition, by well-trained chefs. Charming and delicious combination of food and entertainment. Dinner nightly.

OKKO 95 Mathews Dr., North Central, 3413377. ASIAN. Contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. Sleek, upscale atmosphere. Six hibachi tables in a separate, glass-enclosed room. Bar and lounge accommodates 30 people. One of the only hibachi restaurants on the island. Lunch, dinner and late-night.

Ruan Thai Cuisine 811 William Hilton Pkwy. (Hwy. 278, just south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes), South Central, 785-8575. ASIAN. Authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. Lunch, dinner.

VariAsian 840 William Hilton Pkwy., South Central, 785-9000. ASIAN. Wide array of cuisines: Asian fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean and Taiwanese. Also vegetarian options, all-you-can-eat sushi and Chinese food daily, and all-you-can-eat crab legs Friday-Saturday. Lunch and dinner daily.

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BAKERY/ BREAKFAST Island Bagel Co. South Island Square (about a mile south of Palmetto Dunes entrance), South Central, 686-3353; Sheridan Park, Bluffton, 815-5300. BREAKFAST/AMERICAN. Excellent bagels and baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, espresso, coffee and lattes (made with Seattle’s Best Coffee), and many flavors of cream cheese. Serving breakfast and lunch.

Original Pancake House Bridge Center (south side of Hwy. 278 at mainland end of bridge to Hilton Head), 815-3452. AMERICAN. “Fresh-made quality ingredients, attentive service, and fair prices in a rising-price world.” Often unique and original recipes. Lots of by-hand preparation. Many gluten-free pancakes. About 15 minutes from Sea Pines Circle using the Cross Island Parkway. Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily.

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe Palmetto Bay Marina (on the right, just past the entrance), South Central, 686-3232. BREAKFAST/ AMERICAN. Great breakfast fare starting at 6 a.m. Eggs, quiches, stratas, pancakes, French toast, smoked salmon, biscuits and gravy. Sandwiches, soups, salads, crab cakes, eggs Benedict, she-crab soup, crinkle-cut French fries, and daily blue plate special for lunch. Serving breakfast and lunch. 56

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Stack’s Pancakes West side of William Hilton Parkway (Hwy. 278, about a mile south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes), South Central, 341-3347. BREAKFAST /AMERICAN. Pancakes, eggs, homemade crepes, Stack’s original Crème Brûlée French Toast, eggs Benedict, crab Benedict, omelets, fresh Florida-squeezed juice, and fresh ground coffee. Full breakfast and lunch, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Children’s menu, take-out available.

CONTINENTAL Alfred’s Restaurant Plantation Center on William Hilton Parkway (Hwy. 278, just south of Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 341-3117. CONTINENTAL/GERMAN. Longtime Island chef Alfred Kettering brings his formidable culinary talents to his restaurant. His menu includes an excellent selection of tempting seafood and meat entrees, plus hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads. Dinner served Monday-Saturday.

Bistro 17 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina, to the right of the Neptune statue as you face the water; midisland, opposite entrance to Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 785-5517, www.bistro17hhi.com. CONTINENTAL/FRENCH. Excellent French bistro-style food directly overlooking beautiful Shelter Cove Harbour. Retractable awning and clear curtains for use as necessary. Open for lunch and dinner. Please call for schedule.

Fusion 14 Greenwood Dr. (Gallery of Shops near Sea Pines Circle), 715-9365. CONTINENTAL/INDIAN. Chef Anish Gopinath specializes in fusion, combining his pastry chef experience with his additional education in French, Italian, German, Australian, Jamaican and American cuisine.

Franklin Jayakumar specializes in tandoori cooking. Menus are eclectic and include such items as chickpea soup, a turkey BLT wrap, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and Austrian apple strudel. Lunch and dinner daily; Friday-Saturday buffet. Extensive wine list and a variety of beers, including three Indian labels.

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MEDITERRANEAN Bella Italia 95 Mathews Dr. (rear of Port Royal Plaza near Sam’s Club and Bi-Lo), North Central, 689-5560. ITALIAN/ PIZZA. Family-oriented neighborhood restaurant serving lots of good food at affordable prices. Attractive, intimate, but not fancy. Serving lunch and dinner for over 19 years.

Bistro Mezzaluna 55 New Orleans Rd. (Fountain Center, behind McDonald’s, near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 842-5011, bistromezzalunahhi. com. CONTINENTAL/ITALIAN. Beautifully prepared veal entrees, including scaloppini, osso bucco and veal chops, excellent fresh chicken, seafood and pasta entrees, plus Black Angus steaks. Sauces and breads are homemade. Dinner from 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Flora’s Italian Cafe 841 William Hilton Pkwy. (South Island Square Shopping Center, Hwy. 278, about one mile south of Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 842-8200. ITALIAN/EUROPEAN. Excellent hot and cold appetizers, pastas, seafood, steaks, chops and veal, and wonderful homemade desserts. Serving dinner.

Il Carpaccio 430 Pineland Station, North Central, 342-9949. ITALIAN. Authentic Italian cuisine, from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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FRESH ITALIAN SALADS TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SALAD Fresh romaine lettuce, mushrooms, black olives, garbanzo beans, red onions and cherry tomatoes. Topped with our Italian dressing. Large 8, Small 4 *Add fresh gorgonzola or mozzarella. 4 ANTIPASTO SALAD Crisp romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, capicola, fresh mozzarella, freshly shaved Pecorino Romano, cherry pepper, pepperoncini peppers and red onions topped with our homemade Italian dressing. Small 7, Large 12 SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, fresh apple slices and gorgonzola cheese, topped with fresh, thick-cut bacon and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. Small 7, Large 12 ARUGULA SALAD Fresh arugula, fresh-cut orange slices, cracked black pepper, sea salt and pine nuts, lightly topped with fresh-squeezed orange juice and olive oil. Small 7, Large 12 ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD Crisp romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives, garbanzo beans, prosciutto and pepperoncinis. Tossed in our Italian dressing. Small 7, Large 12

PAULIE`S APPETIZER PAULIE`S COAL FIRED WINGS Marinated overnight using a blend of Italian herbs and spices, then baked in our coal oven and served with focaccia bread and caramelized onions. 12 wings per order $18 MEATBALL DISH 4 handrolled meatballs simmered in our homemade marinara and served with fresh italian bread. 7 FRESH MOZZARELLA DISH Our fresh, handmade mozzarella served with delicately cut Prosciutto Di Parma and fresh basil. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. 11

SPECIALTY COAL FIRED PIZZAS *Available in a Small (12-inch) or Large (16-inch) *No changes can be made to specialty pies PAULIE’S SIGNATURE PIZZA Voted World’s Best Pizza in the open region class at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo 2011! San Marzano tomatoes sautéed with garlic and oil, and topped with Pecorino Romano and fresh basil. Small 18, Large 21 MATTHEWS CHICKEN PARMESAN PIZZA Fried breaded chicken parmesan, marinara sauce, chopped garlic and fresh mozzarella, topped with grated Pecorino Romano. Small 18. Large 21 THE B.L.T. PIZZA Fresh mozzarella , cherry tomatoes, coal fired bacon and balsamic vinaigrette topped with fresh arugula. Small 18, Large 21 FRESH MOZZARELLA PIE Fresh mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil. Small 16, Large 19 THE ANGELO PIE Fresh mozzarella with ricotta cheese, fresh figs and thin slices of prosciutto. Topped with arugula and shavings of Pecorino Romano. Small 18, Large 21 CAROLYN’S EGGPLANT PARMESAN PIZZA Fried, breaded eggplant parmesan, our fresh marinara sauce, fresh chopped garlic and fresh mozzarella, topped with grated Pecorino Romano. Small 18. Large 21 MEATBALL PIE Handmade meatballs, fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce, topped with grated Pecorino Romano. Small 18. Large 21

TRADITIONAL PIZZAS

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

*Available in a Small (12-inch) or Large (16-inch) PAULIE’S TRADITIONAL PIE Fresh, hand-sliced mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, grated Pecorino Romano, olive oil and fresh basil. Small 14, Large 16 PAULIE’S TRADITIONAL WHITE PIE Fresh mozzarella, fresh ricotta, Pecorino Romano, olive oil and fresh, chopped garlic. Small 16, Large 19

*Toppings available on traditional pizzas only Small 12” is $2.00 per topping Large 16” is $2.50 per topping

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Restaurants & Dining Out crispy thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive. Lunch and dinner.

It’s Greek To Me 11 Lagoon Rd. (by Coligny Plaza), 842-4033. GREEK. Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava. Serving lunch and dinner.

Le Bistro Mediterranean 430 William Hilton Pkwy. (301 Pineland Station), 681-8425, www. lebistromediterranean.com. MEDITERRANEAN. An island favorite since 1988. Specialties include Fillet Mignon Au Poivre, Encrusted N.Z. Rack of Lamb, daily fish specials, Sea Scallops & Shrimp Tortellini Pesto, and Eggplant “Alla Parmigiana” over Linguine. Extensive wine list. Serving lunch and dinner.

Little Venice 13 Harbourside Ln. (Harbourside II, Shelter Cove Harbour, opposite Palmetto Dunes entrance off Hwy. 278), North Central, 785-3300. ITALIAN. Delicious, authentic Italian specialties. Dine indoors or outside (protected by an awning). Fresh homemade pasta, veal, chicken, beef, fish and seafood entrees. Dinner daily.

Michael Anthony’s 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), South Central, 785-6272, www. michael-anthonys.com. ITALIAN. Upscale Italian dining big citystyle, but at more affordable prices. Regional dishes from many parts of Italy. Meats, seafood cleaned and cut, and desserts prepared on premises. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Pino Gelato 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. (Village at Wexford), South Central, 8422822. ITALIAN. Authentic Italian gelateria. More than 50 flavors of its own gelato, sorbetto, affogato, etc., made on the premises, using traditional Italian recipes. Also Italian pastries, cookies, gelato cakes, milkshakes, etc. 58

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Pomodori 1 New Orleans Rd., Ste. G (where it intersects with William Hilton Parkway/Hwy. 278, at the very back of a row of commercial establishments), South Central, 686-3100. ITALIAN. Intimate restaurant, in the style of neighborhood Italian osterie. Italian Culinary Institute (Calabria, Italy) grad prepares both the simple cuisine with subtle flavors of central Italy and the more traditional Italian-American fare served by the better restaurants of the Northeastern United States. Serving lunch and dinner.

Stellini 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-7006. ITALIAN. One of the island’s oldest Italian restaurants. Popular Italian appetizers, entrees from the “Little Italy” section of New York and northern New Jersey. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood and beef. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Trattoria Divina 33 Office Park Rd., Ste. 224 (Park Plaza near Sea Pines Circle), 6864442, www.trattoriadivina.com. ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN. Antipasti, insalata, seafood, pasta, steaks, rare Italian wines and more. Outdoor dining, children’s menus, take-out and reservations available. Serving lunch and dinner.

MEXICAN/ SOUTHWESTERN Amigos Belfair 133 Belfair Town Village, 815-8226. CALIFORNIA/MEXICAN. Independently owned and operated. Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.” Serving lunch and dinner.

Amigos Cafe y Cantina 70 Pope Ave. (Circle Center shop-

ping center on south side of Pope Avenue, behind Wild Wing Cafe), South Central, 785-8226. CALIFORNIA/ MEXICAN. Super Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Serving lunch and dinner.

San Miguel’s 9 Harbourside Ln. (at Shelter Cove Harbour), North Central, 842-4555. MEXICAN. Deluxe Burritos, fajitas and chimichangas. Inside or harborside. Lunch and dinner daily.

Santa Fe Cafe 807 William Hilton Pkwy.; 700 Plantation Center (William Hilton Parkway, just south of entrance to Palmetto Dunes Resort and Shelter Cove), North Central, 785-3838; www.santafecafeofhiltonhead.com. SOUTHWESTERN. Casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years!) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. The menu includes numerous examples of Southwestern cuisine, with many offerings powerfully flavored. Serving lunch, dinner.

PIZZA Bravo! Pizza 1-B New Orleans Rd. (behind Blockbuster Video), South Central, 3427757. PIZZA. Excellent pizza and other Italian fare. Dinner and latenight. Patrons may dine in or take out.

Flatbread Grill & Bar 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center), South Central, 3412225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com. PIZZA. “Upscale, casual dining.” Old World Tuscan decor. Wood Stone high-temperature pizza oven. Lunch and dinner.

Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza Coligny Plaza (next to Art Cafe), South Central, 686-FROG (3764). AMERICAN/PIZZA. Frosty Frog has added an extensive selection of deep-dish and thin pizzas, calzones, www.thehiltonheadguide.com

Restaurants & Dining Out Appetizers Alligator Tail Calamari Crabcake Scallops Shrimp

Oysters Popcorn Scallops

7.95 5.95 5.95 8.95 5.95 7.95 5.95

Sandwiches

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SEA SHACK

Po Boys

Soups

Different Selections Daily Cup 3.75 Bowl 4.75 Quart 12.75

On a Bed of Mixed Greens

Grilled or Blackened Scallops Tuna Chunks Shrimp

13.95 14.95 11.95

"Voted Best Seafood Dive" by Coastal Living Magazine June 2011

6 EXECUTIVE PARK ROAD OFF POPE AVENUE 785-2464 BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

Grilled, Fried or Blackened Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Lunch Dinner Shack Attack Combo14.95 16.95 Crabcake, Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, & Oysters Crabcakes 11.75 11.75 Calamari & Salsa 8.50 9.50 Shrimp 10.95 11.95 Popcorn Shrimp 9.50 10.50 Scallops 13.50 14.50 Catfish 9.95 11.95 Oysters 12.50 13.50 Popcorn Scallops 10.50 10.50 Peel & Eat Shrimp 1/2 lb. 10.50 1 lb. 13.95

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

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

Based on Availability. PRICES VARY Prepared Grilled, Fried or Blackened.

Platters

Sides 2.25

Combos

Choose 3 for 16.95 Choose 2 for 14.95 Popcorn Shrimp - Calamari Shrimp - Scallops - Tilapia Clams Crabcakes - Oysters Gator Nuggets - Catfish - Conch www.hhidining.com SEASHACK 12_3.indd 1

Fried, Grilled or Blackened on Kaiser Roll Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Crabcake 9.95 Flounder 9.95 Grouper 10.95 Catfish 9.95 Shrimp burger 10.50

Dessert

3.95 - 4.50 Key Lime Pie Blueberry Key Lime Pie Sweet Potato Cheese Cake Strawberry Keylime Pie

Grilled or Fried Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Clam Oyster Shrimp Scallop

8.95 11.50 10.50 12.50

Burgers

Grilled on a Kaiser Roll Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies 8 Ounce All Beef Hamburger 7.95 Shrimp Burger 10.50 Chicken Fillet 7.95

For the Guppies

Choice of Two Sides and Hush Puppies Chick Bits Chicken Fingers Cheeseburger Fish Nuggets Popcorn Shrimp Fish Sandwich

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TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

SERVING LUNCH MONDAY-SATURDAY 1 1:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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

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Restaurants & Dining Out pepperoni puffs and more to its already appealing menu. Frozen daiquiris, full bar. Lunch and dinner; pizza through late night.

Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta 32-D Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove Plaza), North Central, 785-4144; offisland (Bluffton), 815-9200. PIZZA. Excellent pizza, wide variety of pastas. Many third-party accolades over the years. Lasagna, spaghetti marinara, chicken parmesan, ravioli, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily.

Mangiamo’s Hilton Head Pizza Co. 2000 Main St. (next to Main Street Inn), North, 682-2444, pizzahiltonhead.com. PIZZA/ITALIAN. Excellent pizza featuring homemade dough and sauce. Many menu items homemade on the premises. Calzones, subs, salads, sandwiches, wraps and pasta dishes. Lunch and dinner daily.

Mellow Mushroom 35 Park Plaza (near Harris Teeter), South Central, 686-2474; 878 Fording Island Rd. (Hwy. 278 at its intersection with Simmonsville Road, behind Walgreens), Bluffton, 706-0800. PIZZA. Affordably priced, kid-friendly, fun and lively place, very attractive to lots of folks. Pizza, calzones, hoagies, salads. Pizza dough prepared fresh every day. Continuous service from 11 a.m. daily.

New York City Pizza 81 Pope Ave. (Heritage Plaza), 8422227; 45 Pembroke Dr. (105 Festival Centre), 689-2229; 107 Towne Dr. (Belfair Towne Village), Bluffton, 757-9500. ITALIAN/PIZZA. Authentic New York pies. Also thincrust, thick-crust, Sicilian, etc., plus salads large enough for two, panini, calzones, veal, chicken, pasta and more. Lunch and dinner daily.

Paulie’s Coal Fired Pizza 1034 William Hilton Pkwy. (Hwy. 278, near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-3510; 104 Buckwalter 60

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Pkwy. (near Cinemark Bluffton), 757-3500; pauliescoalfiredpizza. com. PIZZA. Award-winning pizza (fourth place at the 2011 Las Vegas International Pizza Expo, among 65 contestants). Family enterprise based on recipes that their mother and grandmother had passed down. Serving lunch and dinner.

Coligny Plaza Oceanside (above Market Street restaurant), South Central, 686-3443. SEAFOOD/ AMERICAN. Patterned after an imaginary bar on an Eastern Pacific island during World War II. Ribs, steak, salads, burgers, seafood specials and the “Legendary War Dog.” Lunch and dinner.

TJ’s Take & Bake Pizza

Black Marlin Hurricane Bar

11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste. 107B (Island Crossing, off Sea Pines Circle near Staples and Starbucks), 842-8253; 35 N. Main St. (near J. Bank Design), 681-2900. PIZZA. Recipient of numerous third-party accolades. TJ’s pizzas are prepared on special baking trays that allow customers to bake the pizzas right in a regular home oven in about 15-18 minutes. Also hot slices of pizza “to go” at lunch. More extensive lunch menu at Main Street location. Open every day from noon-8 p.m.

SEAFOOD Alligator Grille 33 Office Park Rd. (Park Plaza, outside Sea Pines Main Gate), South Central, 842-4888. SEAFOOD. Unusually attractive restaurant. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. Wide selection of fresh, excellently prepared seafood. “Amazing tech grill.” Sushi chef and sushi bar, sushi menu. Extensive wine list. Dinner nightly, April-Aug.; Tuesday-Sunday, Sept.-March; Tuesday-Saturday Nov.-Jan. Lunch daily.

Anglers Beach Market Grill 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market, just off Coligny Circle), South Central, 785-3474. SEAFOOD. Fresh seafood is broiled, blackened, fried or seared. Also sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc. Good-looking and family-friendly. Kids’ “Guppy Meals,” take-out and delivery available. Serving lunch and dinner.

Big Bamboo Cafe

86 Helmsman Way (Palmetto Bay Marina), South, 785-4950, www. blackmarlinhhi.com. SEAFOOD. Attractive waterside restaurant in Palmetto Bay Marina. Very attractive, water-oriented restaurant with a view of Broad Creek. Fresh seafood, frozen drinks and delicious hand-cut steaks in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner seven days a week, brunch on weekends.

Captain Woody’s Palmetto Bay Marina (just over a mile from Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 785-2400; 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton, 757-6222. SEAFOOD. Great food, great prices, great location, and friendly owners and staff add up to a great place to eat. Everything is fresh. Lunch and dinner.

Chart House 2 Hudson Rd. (just off Squire Pope Road), North, 342-9066. SEAFOOD. Unusually attractive, spacious waterfront restaurant. Unusually attractive, spacious waterfront restaurant. Views of Skull Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, from inside and outdoors on the spacious decks. Beautifully prepared fresh seafood, succulent steaks and delightfully decadent desserts. Serving lunch, dinner daily, plus Sunday brunch.

Claude & Uli’s Bistro 1533 Fording Island Rd. (Moss Creek Village, Hwy. 278, on mainland end of bridge to Hilton Head), Bluffton, 8373336, claudebistro.com. SEAFOOD/ CONTINENTAL/AMERICAN. Chef Claude has cooked in some of www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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14.99 Early Dining

17.99 Specialty Features

(4:30 - 6:00) includes salad

Mon Crab Lovers

Lobster or Crab Leg Lowcountry Boil

Crab Legs, Lowcountry Crabcakes

Honey Pecan Chicken Crab Stuffed Tilapia Southern Shrimp & Grits

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Prime Rib

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Wed Filet & Lobster Tail Thu Seafood Lovers Whole Crispy Flounder

Cabernet Filet & Mushrooms Scallop Seafood Combination Fri Lobster Lovers Bourbon Kabobs - Any 2 Whole Lobster, Lobster Thermidor Filet/Chicken/Shrimp Lobster & Mussel Pasta

Sunday Brunch (9 am - 2 pm) menu sampling: featuring

Crème Brulee French Toast Honey Pecan Waffle Bananas Foster French Toast Omelets

Eggs Benedict

Quiche

Crabcake Steak & Eggs Prime Rib Salads

Sandwiches

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Burgers

BOTTOMLESS Mimosas, Bloody Mary & Screwdrivers !!

Hilton Head’s only flaming Tableside Desserts!!

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Steak Lovers

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Ribs & Chop Lovers

*Award-Winning* Bourbon Ribeye Crab or Bleu Cheese Stuffed Filet

formerly of

Fitzgerald’s for 30 years!

Complimentary Tableside Photo!

Bourbon BBQ Babyback Ribs Bone-In Stuffed Pork Chop

5.95 Lunch Days Mon ALL Angus Burgers Tue ALL Crisp Salads w/ Chick, Filet, Shrimp or Salmon Wed ALL Fresh Wraps w/

Chick, Filet, Shrimp or Salmon

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ALL Entrees

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Award-Winning Steaks & Seafood Fun for Everyone

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Master & Private Dining Full Bar & Wine Cellar Outdoor Seating Intimate Booths Ideal for Large Groups/Private Parties Family Friendly South Island Square - Hwy 278 841 William Hilton Pkwy Palmetto Dunes

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South on Hwy 278 Business Hugo’s South Island Square on left less than 1/2 mile (Across from BP Gas Station) Located in Corner of Plaza next to Island Bagel

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Restaurants & Dining Out the world’s best kitchens, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Connaught (Chef Saucier) in London, and Ernie’s in San Francisco. Culinary school graduate Uli welcomes guests and makes them feel very much at home. Affordably priced American and Continental cuisine. Serving lunch (call for summer schedule) and dinner.

Conroy’s Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa (Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 6868499. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. Very fresh seafood, sizzling steaks, award-winning crab cakes and more. Casual fine dining in very attractive restaurant. Dinner nightly. Children’s menu, reservations available.

Crazy Crab Hwy. 278 at Mile Marker 1, North, 681-5021; Harbour Town at Sea Pines Resort, 363-2722. SEAFOOD/ AMERICAN. Excellent seafood, steamed, boiled, fried or broiled. Two great waterfront locations. Lunch and dinner seven days a week.

ELA’S Blu Water Grille 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove), North Central, 785-3030, elasgrille. com. SEAFOOD. Very attractive yearold, three-level restaurant. Panoramic views of the harbor in one direction and of the wide waters and marshes of Broad Creek in the other. Dinner nightly.

Gillan’s Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar 841 William Hilton Pkwy. (South Island Square, Suite A, just a couple minutes from Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 681-FISH (3474). SEAFOOD. Watch oysters and clams being shucked behind the bar. Local fishing captains send their charter guests to Gillan’s to have their fresh catches cooked up. Hint of New Orleans with the feel of the Lowcountry. Family-friendly and price-friendly. Lunch and dinner daily.

Hudson’s on the Docks 1 Hudson Rd. (just off Squire Pope Road on Skull Creek), North, 68162

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2772. SEAFOOD. Island’s original seafood house. Enjoy the hospitality and excellent seafood that have been bringing folks back for more than 30 years! The trays and half trays of steamed oysters, available during oyster season, are delicious and among the best values around. Located directly on the docks. After dinner, go look at the boats. Lunch and dinner served daily.

htm. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruises and ferries depart from centrally located Broad Creek Marina, off Marshland Road. Enjoy dinner at Old Daufuskie Crab Co. before your return voyage. The menu changes with the season based on what they buy from the local shrimp and seafood fishing boats. Serving lunch and dinner.

Kingfisher Seafood & Steak House

Old Oyster Factory

18 Harbourside Ln. (overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour), North Central, www.kingfisherseafood.com, 7854442. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. The Kingfisher has pleased islanders and visitors since 1992. Frequent live entertainment for your listening and dancing pleasure, and the excellent water view is free! Fresh fish, steaks, prime rib, chicken and pasta are served in spacious, comfortable dining rooms overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour and Broad Creek. Dinner nightly.

101 Marshland Rd. (off Matthews Drive, near Hwy. 278), North Central, 681-6040. AMERICAN/SEAFOOD. Large, very attractive restaurant boasting panoramic marsh and water views, and specializing in fresh seafood and “some of the best steaks on Hilton Head.” Especially popular choices include grilled salmon, fried shrimp and scallops, filet mignon, Key lime pie and a wide variety of oyster appetizers. Family-oriented restaurant. Children’s menu available. Dinner nightly.

Main Street Cafe

Parrot Cove Grill & Bar

1411 Main St. (Main Street Village, on the corner, opposite Harris Teeter, near entrance to Hilton Head Plantation), North, 689-3999, www. hiltonheadcafe.com. SEAFOOD/ AMERICAN. Friendly, unassuming neighborhood restaurant serving good food at reasonable prices. The Cafe specializes in seafood and family favorites. Lunch and dinner daily.

13 Harbourside Ln. (overlooking Shelter Cove Harbour, past the statue of Neptune, on the left), North Central, 341-3500. SEAFOOD. “Casual water-oriented” dining, the “freshest ingredients,” and a “friendly, fun atmosphere.” Children’s menu, take-out and reservations are available. Serving lunch and dinner.

Marleys Island Grille

Roastfish & Cornbread

35 Office Park Rd. (at the corner of Park Plaza near main Sea Pines gate, near Harris Teeter), South Central, 686-5800, www.marleyshhi.com. SEAFOOD. Delicious fare cooked on a wood-fired grill. Attractive tropical hideaway-style restaurant. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. Memorial Day thru Labor Day) daily.

Old Daufuskie Crab Co. Freeport Marina, Daufuskie Island, 342-8687, www.daufuskiefreeport. com/old-daufuskie-crab-company.

70 Marshland Rd., South Central, 342-2996, www.roastfishandcornbread.com. AMERICAN/LOWCOUNTRY. Chef David serves the best of traditional Lowcountry cuisine, much of it based on recipes from his great-grandmother and other members of his family. Like the Creole cooking of New Orleans, Lowcountry food contains elements of French, Spanish, African and English traditions. Serving lunch and dinner.

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Restaurants & Dining Out Restaurant & Bar 17 Harbourside Ln. (direct waterfront, Shelter Cove Harbour), North Central, 785-7575, www.scottsfishmarket.com. SEAFOOD. Attractive waterfront restaurant. Wide variety of well-prepared fresh seafood. Dine indoors or enjoy one of the Island’s largest outdoor dining areas, directly on the Harbour. Serving dinner.

Sea Grass Grille 807 William Hilton Pkwy. (tucked away in Plantation Center, on the right side as you head north, just south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 785-9990. “Eclectic American” and “Lowcountry continental” cuisine. Only the freshest fish and other ingredients available are used. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner from 6 p.m. “until,” Tuesday-Saturday.

Sea Shack 6 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue), South Central, 785-2464. SEAFOOD. Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, etc. Its many longtime customers have great affection for its unassuming downhome premises. Very reasonable prices. Locals love it. Family-friendly. Take-out, kids’ menu available. “Best Seafood Dive” according to Coastal Living magazine, June 2011. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch (11 a.m.3 p.m.) and dinner (5-9 p.m.).

Skillets Coligny Plaza (in separate building across parking lot from Piggly Wiggly grocery store), South Central, 7853131, www.skilletscafe.com. SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. Very attractive cafe. Unique “served in a porcelain skillet” breakfasts. Lots of soups, salads, seafood and meat entrees. Reasonable prices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Skull Creek Boathouse 397 Squire Pope Rd., North, 6813663, www.skullcreekboathouse. www.hhidining.com

com. SEAFOOD. On the scenic banks of Skull Creek, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Pinckney Island Wildlife Preserve. Huge selection of items for both seafood and land lovers. New for summer 2012, nightly kids’ programs featuring crafts and activities. Lunch and dinner daily; weekend brunch.

Tapas 95 Mathews Dr., Ste. B5 (Port Royal Plaza, near Sam’s Club, across the parking lot from Bi-Lo), 681-8590. Seafood/American. One of Hilton Head’s “best-kept secrets.” Tapas restaurant is named after its tapas, “small dishes ideal for appetizers that, when ordered in rounds, build a complete meal.” Dinner seven nights a week from 5 p.m. “until.”

Topside Waterfront Restaurant 160 Lighthouse Rd. (at the base of the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse, The Sea Pines Resort), 842-1999, seapines.com. SEAFOOD. Topside features beautiful sunsets and views of Calibogue Sound and the 18th hole of the famed Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage. Dinner nightly.

Wreck of The Salty Dog 224 S. Sea Pines Dr. (South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines), 671SEAS (7327). SEAFOOD/AMERICAN. Casual waterfront dining. Well-prepared seafood, steaks and ribs with a local flair, plus chef’s nightly specials. Serving dinner.

STEAKS/ RIBS/BBQ One Hot Mama’s 7-A Greenwood Drive (near Sea Pines Circle), South, 682-6262, www. onehotmamas.com., AMERICAN/ BBQ/RIBS. Mama’s serves meats, smoked low and slow, that are sure to please. Specialties include hand-cut steaks, baby back ribs, pork, brisket,

seafood, and smoked and fried barbecue chicken. Lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner and late-night.

Outback Steakhouse 20 Hatton Place (near Festival Center, Publix, Wal-Mart, adjacent to Barnes & Noble), North, 681-4329; 100 Buckwalter Pkwy. (near Cinemark Bluffton), Bluffton, 379-6283; www. outback.com. STEAK. Best known for grilled steaks, chicken and seafood, Outback also offers a wide variety of crisp salads and freshly made soups and sides. Dinner nightly.

Patty’s Pig’N’Pit 32 Office Park Rd. (in the Courtyard Building, across from Park Plaza), South Central, 842-5555. BARBECUE & MORE. Lots of woodsmoked barbecue items on the menu, including six house-made regional sauces with which patrons can “sauce their own” daily, along with numerous salads, soups, steaks and seafood. Nightly seafood specials, plus burgers, sandwiches and “stuffed taters.” Very attractive bar, and tablecloths topped with butcher paper. “A fine dining experience with all the comforts of BBQ!” Dine indoors or on the spacious patio. Reservations recommended. Early Bird dining and Happy Hour specials available daily. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Children’s menu and take-out are available.

Smokehouse Ribs, Rhythm, Brews 34 Palmetto Bay Rd. (about half a mile from Sea Pines Circle), South Central, 842-4BBQ (4227), smokehousehhi. com. STEAKS/RIBS/BARBECUE. Outstanding reputation for awardwinning ribs, wings and chili. Tasty appetizers, delicious hand-cut steaks, juicy hamburgers, sensational salads, and a wide selection of side dishes. Expansive deck with a wood-burning fireplace, and rustic interior with lots of warm wood and rough-hewn stone on the walls. Icy-cold beers on tap. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday Brunch. HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

Restaurants & Dining Out ANNIE O’S SOUTHERN EATS Longtime Island resident and Chef Tom Egerton has opened his fi rst restaurant, Annie-O’s Southern Eats. After 10 years with Crane’s Tavern and most recently Muse restaurant in Charleston, Tom has returned to the island and opened a Southern-style eatery named after his mother, serving his take on Southern classics and comfort foods like meatloaf and gravy, buttermilk fried chicken, and new takes on shrimp salad and eggrolls, along with family favorites like Susie’s Potatoes. Other favorites are the chicken biscuit, fried catfi sh, crab cake club, spinach salad, burger and wings. All desserts are homemade and include treats like coconut cream pie to round out the deliciousness. All dishes are made-fromscratch. Annie-O’s is open Monday-Saturday, serving continuously from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. It is located in the Chase Center on the corner of Target and Arrow Roads. Please call 341-2664 for more information. THE BIG CHILL BAR & GRILL At the 2012 Hargray Wingfest, drumstick lovers were thrilled to discover a new wing in town from The Big Chill Bar & Grill, which took home best wing honors. With that introduction, island diners discovered a cool new place with casual, elegant dining inside as well as outside on a patio with a bar. The Big Chill Bar & Grill is located at 6 Target Road, across from Publix. The restaurant offers full-service lunch and dinner and also helps you cool off with fresh fruit daiquiris and a full-service bar. A special tapas menu from 6-10:45 p.m. includes Lamb Lollipops, Roast Duck Tacos, Tempura Local Softshell Crab, Brown Buttered Seared Gnocchi, and several desserts. The Big Chill Bar & Grill is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily, with a late-night menu after 10 p.m. It offers half-price lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Early Bird specials 4-6 p.m.; and sunset drink specials 4-8 p.m. Take-out and children’s menus are available. Please call 715-2779 for more information. FUSION Chef Anish Gopinath was born and raised in South India, where he attended culinary 64

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school. After working as a pastry chef, he furthered his culinary education in France, learning French, Italian, German, Australian, Jamaican and American cuisine. He combines the best of all worlds, using precise pastry-cooking techniques to fuse together amazing fl avors in new and exciting ways. His business partner, Franklin Jayakumar, specializes in tandoori cooking. Fusion’s menus are eclectic, with such items as chickpea soup, a turkey BLT wrap, chicken tikka masala with rice, saag paneer, and Austrian apple strudel. Try many items for one price at Fusion’s buffet, Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and dinner is 5-10 p.m. There’s also a Happy Hour daily. Fusion offers an extensive wine list and a variety of beers, including three Indian labels. Fusion is a hidden gem, well worth the treasure hunt. It is located at 14 Greenwood Drive, in the Gallery of Shops near Sea Pines Circle. Please call 715-9365 for more information. GILLAN’S FRESH SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar For a one-of-akind seafood extrav“Family Friendly, Price Friendly!” aganza that is about as local as you can get, head to Gillan’s Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar in South Island Square, where you can watch as the chefs shuck oysters and clams and crack crabs for you behind the bar. Gillan’s is owned by brothers and longtime locals Joe and Ned Gilleland, who previously owned the well-known restaurants Eugene’s and Charleston’s. The restaurant gets deliveries of fresh local seafood daily, and if you have a fresh catch of your own, bring it on in, and they’ll cook it up for you. Gillan’s also throws in a little hint of Louisiana and New Orleans with live crawfi sh. Other favorites from afar include Maine lobsters and Ipswich clams. Gillan’s also has blue crabs, Alaskan king crab legs, snow crabs and Florida stone crab claws. Landlubber fare, selected craft beers, a kids’ menu, milkshakes and hot fudge sundaes help please all palates. Gillan’s is price-friendly and family-friendly. Gillan’s is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, with lunch and Happy Hour specials. No reservations needed. A take-out menu is available. You can fi nd Gillan’s at 841 William Hilton Parkway, in South Island Square, Suite A, just a couple minutes from Palmetto Dunes. Please call 681-FISH (3474) for more information.

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Restaurants & Dining Out chestrating activities in the dining room of highly-regarded Fitzgerald’s Restaurant on South Forest Beach Drive. Now Hugo, joined by his son Brandon, has moved his popular restaurant to a beautiful new location. The new premises are almost twice as large as before, with a two-level dining room, intimate booths, a private room for special functions, a separate bar and a wine room. Hugo’s serves lunch Monday-Friday, dinner daily, and Sunday brunch. Reservations, a children’s menu and takeout are available. Hugo’s is located at South Island Square, at 841 William Hilton Pkwy., about two miles north of Sea Pines Circle. For more information and a map, please turn to page 61, call 757-4846, or visit hugoshiltonhead.com. NEW YORK CITY PIZZA Popular New York City Pizza has opened a second island location not far from the bridge to the mainland. New York City Pizza serves an excellent selection of authentic New York–style pies, plus thin crust, thick crust, Sicilian and just about any style of pizza patrons might desire—plus salads large enough for two, panini (classic Italian sandwiches, much like subs), calzones, veal, chicken, pasta and more. All pizzas are made from scratch; dough and sauces are made fresh daily; cheese is ground fresh daily; and bread for panini is baked fresh daily. Even though its name is New York City Pizza, the restaurant also offers many traditional offerings of a classic Italian restaurant. Beer, wine and cocktails are available. The new location is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Take-out is available. Ask about private parties. The North Island New York City Pizza is located at 45 Pembroke Dr., 105 Festival Centre, near Publix grocery store, just to the left of Atlanta Bread Company. Walmart is at the other end of Festival Centre. Please call 689-2229 for more information.

Happy Hour is 4-7 p.m., with $2.99 house wine. Dinner begins at 4 p.m., and after 10 p.m., the restaurant serves a late-night menu of small portions. The kitchen closes at 11 p.m., but the OKKO experience continues until midnight on weekends. Please call 341-3377 for more information. VARIASIAN VariAsian offers Asian fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean and Taiwanese cuisines, plus vegetarian options, all-you-can-eat sushi and Chinese food daily, and all-you-can-eat crab legs on Friday and Saturday.The restaurant opens daily at 11 a.m., and closes at 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and at 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Prices are in the $10 to $30 range. Dress is casual. Groups and kids are welcome. Take-out, reservations and catering are available. VariAsian is located at 840 William Hilton Pkwy. Please call 785-9000 for more information. MORE RESTAURANT NEWS World Game Bar & Grill Opens Trattoria Divina’s Executive Chef Hugo Lee has opened a new, more casual restaurant next door in Park Plaza. Trattoria Divina is already an island favorite, with fine Italian dining and an extensive wine list including rare Italian wines. The new restaurant, World Game Bar & Grill, has a more laid-back atmosphere, with video games, pool, big-screen TVs, and free pizza slices during Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m. World Game Bar & Grill opened in February 2012. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. until “late.” Outdoor seating and take-out are available. Please call 342-5000 for more information.

OKKO The owners of Asian Bistro in Orleans Plaza have created a modern, contemporary haven for Japanese and Thai food aficionados at the new OKKO restaurant at 95 Mathews Dr. OKKO’s upscale atmosphere includes six hibachi table in a glass-enclosed area, outdoor seating, and a stylish bar and lounge area that accommodates 30 people. OKKO is one of the only hibachi restaurants on the island, and is open for lunch as well as dinner. Lunch specials are available daily from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and early birds enjoy a 20% discount from 4:30-6 p.m. daily. www.hhidining.com

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Where to Have Breakfast Stack’s Pancakes

West side of William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278). About a mile south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. South Central, Breakfast /American, 341-3347. Stack’s Pancakes serves full breakfast and lunch from 6:30

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a.m.-2:30 p.m., including pancakes, eggs, homemade crepes, their own Stack’s original “Creme Brule French Toast,” Eggs Benedict, Crab Benedict, light and fluffy omelets, fresh Florida squeezed juice, and their fresh ground coffee. They grind their

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own coffee beans for each pot just before brewing. Quality ingredients are used, including pure whipping cream, quality score butter for cooking, fresh grade AA large eggs, and apple smoked bacon. Children’s menu and take out orders are available.

STACK’S BIG BREAKFAST Three eggs any style, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Home fries or grits, pancakes or toast

Fresh Whole Wheat flour blended with toasted ground Pecans.

Buckwheat Pancakes

OMELETS

$8.00- $10.00

PANCAKES SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH UNTIL CLOSING - 7 DAYS 6:30 AM UNTIL 2:30 PM. THE BENEDICTS

FRESH FRUIT PANCAKES

$8.25 - $10.15 $7.40 - $10.00

Creme Brule French Toast

Thick sliced French style sourdough, soaked in the best cream, vanilla and Grand Marnier. Grilled and topped with our own Creme Brule sauce and caramel

Banana’s Foster FrenchToast Bananas Crepes

Fresh Fruit Crepes Strawberry Crepes

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Served from 6:30 - 8:30 am Two Eggs, Bacon or Sausage $5.10 Grits or home fries & toast

Directions/Location

Business hwy 278 next door to Red Roof Inn and across from Longhorn Steak House. South of Shelter Cover and 2 Miles north of Sea Pines circle.

Eggs Benedict Crab Benedict

“Lump Crab” not a crab cake

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Fluffy omelet folded over sauteed spinach, grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions and choice of Feta or Swiss cheese

Low Country Omelet

Lump crab, sliced avocado topped w/ hollandaise sauce & capers.

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Stack’s Original Creations:

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A three egg omelet served with choice of Pancakes or Toast & Grits or Home fries Florentine Omelet

Southern Crepes Crepes Florentine

“This one has it all” Four-egg omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, shredded beef, red & green peppers, mushrooms, onions and choice of cheese.

Western Omelet Steak & Cheese Omelet Spanish Omelet

Join us for Lunch! STACK’S BURGERS, SANDWICHES & WRAPS

$6.70 - $7.90 SERVED WITH SEASONED FRIES OR SALAD

Two delicate crepes filled With spinach, mushrooms, Onion & chicken topped w/ Hollandaise sauce.

Low Country Crepes

Two light and delicious crepes filled with lump crab and jack cheese & avocado topped w/ hollandaise sauce & capers.

Homemade Bread Pudding Homemade Quiche Served with fruit

EGG BASKET

$7.25 - $10.00 Three Eggs Prepared Your way, served With Pancakes or grits & toast.

Bacon & Eggs Sausage & Eggs Country Ham & Eggs Steak & Eggs Pork Chop & Eggs

Kid’s Menu Take out Available Phone # 843-341-3347

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Let’s Do Lunch...Island Style! Annie-O’s Southern Eats

carefully selected Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Extensive menu. Lunch seven days a week.

Chase Center (corner of Target and Arrow Roads), 3412664. AMERICAN. Southern food by longtime island resident, Chef Tom Egerton. Affordable, made-fromscratch Southern classics in a casual setting. Kids’ menu, dine-in and take-out options. Serving continuously from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

95 Mathews Dr., North Central, 341-3377. ASIAN. OKKO specializes in contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. One of the only hibachi restaurants on the island. Open for lunch and dinner. Lunch and early bird specials available daily.

The Big Chill Bar & Grill

Patty’s Pig’n’Pit

6 Target Rd. (across from Publix), 715-2779. AMERICAN. Best wing honors, 2012 Hargray Wingfest. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, full-service lunch and dinner, fresh fruit daiquiris and a full-service bar. Get a bargain on mouthwatering food from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for half-price lunch. Take-out and children’s menus are available.

British Open Pub

Village at Wexford, South Central, AMERICAN/BRITISH, 686-6736; Okatie Creek Golf Club, Sun City, 7054005. Unusually attractive pub-style restaurants featuring authentic English fare, plus excellent American food. Lunch and Sunday brunch.

Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille Orleans Plaza (New Orleans Road, near Sea Pines Circle), South Central, AMERICAN, 785-2255. Extensive collection of sports memorabilia. Casey’s seats about 100 in its friendly bar and is open for lunch and dinner, and until late, 7 days a week.

Fusion 14 Greenwood Dr. (Gallery of Shops near Sea Pines Circle), 715-9365. CONTINENTAL/INDIAN. Specializes in fusing flavors together in new and exciting ways, and also in tandoori cooking. Eclectic menus with such items as chickpea soup, a turkey BLT wrap, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, Moroccan lamb loin, and Austrian apple strudel. Daily lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Gillan’s Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar 841 William Hilton Pkwy. (South Island Square, Suite A, just a couple minutes from Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 681-FISH (3474). SEAFOOD. Fresh local seafood and “the island’s only authentic oyster bar,” where you can watch your oysters and clams being shucked. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Plenty of landlubber fare too. Family-friendly, price-friendly.

Hana Sushi & Japanese Fusion 1534 Fording Island Road (Bridge Center, on the “south” side of Highway 278 about a minute west of the bridge to Hilton Head Island), Bluffton, ORIENTAL/FUSION, 837- 3388. hanasushifusion.com. Traditional Japanese cooking techniques and their own modern touch. Also

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32 Office Park Road, BBQ & MORE, (843) 842-5555. Wood-smoked BBQ items, plus numerous salads, soups, steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and “stuffed taters.” A “fine dining experience with all the comforts of BBQ!” Lunch Tuesday-Sunday, indoors or on spacious patio.

Red Fish

8 Archer Road, South Central, AMERICAN/SEAFOOD, 6863388. Lunch specialties include a Cuban Sandwich with roast pork, an assortment of soup and sandwiches, and blue crab dip.

Sea Shack

6 Pope Avenue Executive Park, South Central, SEAFOOD, 785-2464. Very extensive menu of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, etc. Its many longtime customers have great affection for its unassuming downhome premises. Very reasonable prices. Mon.-Sat. for lunch.

Stack’s Pancakes & More West side of William Hilton Parkway (278). About a mile south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes, S. Central, BREAKFAST/AMERICAN, 341-3347. Full breakfast and lunch from 6:30 am-2:30 pm. Kid’s menu, take-out.

VariAsian 840 William Hilton Pkwy., South Central, 785-9000. ASIAN. Asian fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean and Taiwanese. Also on the menu: vegetarian options, all-you-can-eat sushi and Chinese food daily, and all-you-can-eat crab legs Friday-Saturday. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fridayturn to Page 8! Saturday. Take-out,Please reservations and catering are available.

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MONEY SAVING DINNER AND OTHER SPECIALS

All Special offers are subject to cancellation or change without notice. We STRONGLY recommend that you call to confirm scheduling and details of the offer. When you call, please mention that you read about the offer in Hilton Head Vacation Guide!! ALEXANDER’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT — $15.99 EARLY BIRD MENU FROM 5-5:45 P.M. Includes choice of soup or salad; one of eleven entrees; plus iced tea or lemonade. Call 785-4999, to confirm details, and/or more information. House wine, $3.50 a glass. THE BIG CHILL BAR & GRILL EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIALS, 4-8 P.M. 6 Target Rd. (across from Publix), 715-2779. American. Best wing honors, 2012 Hargray Wingfest. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, full-service lunch and dinner, fresh fruit daiquiris and a fullservice bar. Sunset drink specials 4-8 p.m. BRITISH OPEN PUB — FEATURE NIGHTS. See ad in American Section for each night’s special, very well-priced feature. Please call 686-6736 for more information.

HANA SUSHI & JAPANESE FUSION — SELECTED SUSHI ROLLS ½ PRICE DURING SUSHI HAPPY HOUR, Monday-Thursday, from 4:306 p.m. Monday night is “Appreciation Night.” All military, fire department, police department, and hospital workers receive a 20 percent discount on all regular menu food items. Call 837-3388 for more information. KINGFISHER SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE — $14.95 THREE COURSE EARLY BIRD, FROM 4:30-6 P.M. Includes soup or salad, choice of sirloin steak, southern fried flounder, fried shrimp, or parmesan tilapia; glass of house wine or dessert. ASK ABOUT $9.95 ALL YOU CAN EAT SPECIALS ALL EVENING. The water view is free! Please call 785-4442 for more information.

OKKO EARLY BIRDS ENJOY A 20% DISCOUNT FROM 4:30-6 P.M. DAILY. 95 Mathews Dr., North Central, 341-3377. Asian. Specializing in contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. One of the only hibachi restaurants on the island. Open for lunch and dinner. Lunch and early bird specials available daily. PATTY’S PIG’N’PIT — THREE COURSE EARLY BIRD. Includes Beginnings, entree, dessert. 4-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please call 842-5555 for more information. RED FISH — $14.95 MULTICOURSE EARLY DINING SPECIALS, from 5-5:45 p.m. Soup or house salad; choose from seven entrees; complementary glass of iced tea, lemonade, or chef’s choice of wine. Please call 686-3388 for more information.

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

All Happy Hour Specials are subject to cancellation or change without notice. We STRONGLY recommend that you call to confirm details important to you. When you call, please mention that you read about the Happy Hour in the Hilton Head Vacation Guide! BRITISH OPEN PUBS — REDUCED PRICE DRINKS, UP TO 50% OFF SELECTED APPETIZERS, including fish and chips, mini-beef wellingtons, scotch eggs, at bar only, 4-7 p.m., at all locations. Call 686-6736 for confirmation, to learn about Friday entertainment or more details. CASEY’S — HAPPY HOUR 4-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri. $2 wells, $2 drafts, $.50 shrimp, $.50 wings, $2.50 bottles (domestic). 785-2255. FUSION HAPPY HOUR 5-7 P.M. DAILY. 14 Greenwood Dr. (Gallery of Shops near Sea Pines Circle), 715-9365. Continental/Indian. Specializes in fusing flavors together in new and exciting ways, and also in tandoori cooking. Deliciously eclectic menus. Extensive wine list and a variety of beers, including three Indian labels: Taj Mahal, Kingfisher and Flying Horse.

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GILLAN’S FRESH SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS and a take-out menu available. 841 William Hilton Pkwy. (South Island Square, Suite A, just a couple minutes from Palmetto Dunes), North Central, 681-FISH (3474). Seafood. “The island’s only authentic oyster bar,” where you can watch your oysters and clams being shucked. Plenty of landlubber fare too. Selected craft beers, including local beers; full bar. HANA SUSHI & JAPANESE FUSION — SELECTED SUSHI ROLLS ½ PRICE DURING SUSHI HAPPY HOUR, MONDAY-THURSDAY, FROM 4:30-6 P.M. Monday night is Appreciation Night; all military, fire department, police department and hospital workers receive a 20% discount on all regular menu food items. Tuesday night is F&B Night; food and beverage workers receive selected

sushi rolls at half price after 4:30 p.m. and drink specials in the bar area after 9 p.m. Wednesday night is Ladies Night, with all bottles of wine and cold sake for half price. KINGFISHER SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE — $2.50 DRAFT, $3 HOUSE WINE, $4 HOUSE LIQUOR during Happy Hour in the Harbour Lounge, 4:30-7 p.m. Shrimp, $6 per dozen. Oysters $5 per 1/2 dozen. $16 FULL POUND SNOW CRAB LEGS. Live music. The water view is free! For more information, please call 785-4442. OKKO HAPPY HOUR IS 4-7 P.M., WITH $2.99 HOUSE WINE. 95 Mathews Dr., North Central, 341-3377. Asian. OKKO specializes in contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. One of the only hibachi restaurants on the island. Stylish bar and lounge area that accommodates 30 people. www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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Hilton Head’s Nightlife Hilton Head Island, long renowned for its wide, white sandy beaches, gorgeous golf courses and world class tennis, also offers lots things to do at night! In fact, the night life on Hilton Head is so diverse that you can literally do something different every night of the week, and still not do everything we have to offer. Night life on Hilton Head includes night clubs featuring live music or a DJ, sports bars, cigar bars and numerous after-hours spots. Many of the island’s restaurants and hotels offer live music – some with dinner, and others for late night fun.

Cove Harbour, but live music and dancing every night. Or, you may choose to enjoy the music from the comfort of their cocktail lounge.

The Kingfisher has a stage and dance floor in their large, spacious dining room. Now, while dining, IN SEASON, you can enjoy not only their excellent food and beautiful view of Broad Creek and Shelter

Enjoy Big Band, Jazz and Contemporary music performed by some of the best musicians in the area. The music begins at 6 or 6:30 p.m. every night. There is a different band playing almost every night, so

be sure to check the schedule in their ad, or call 785-4442. In addition, Hilton Head boasts and excellent symphony orchestra, at least one independent chamber orchestra an active choral society, a thoroughly professional playhouse at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and several semi-pro and amateur theatre groups.

HARBOUR LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR 4:30-7 Come for Happy Hour, stay for dinner and our

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for reservations. See page xxx 48 for our 2-page ad or visit www.kingfisherseafood.com.

$3 ½ dz. Shrimp • $5 ½ dz. Oysters $6.50 3rd lb of Snow Crab Legs $4 Well Drinks • $3 Wine $2.50 Kingfisher Draft Full menu available

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Shared Ownership on Hilton Head A Potential Bargain!!

Would you like to have outstanding Hilton Head accommodations at guaranteed attractive prices for many years into the future? Would you like to be able to trade your Hilton Head place to stay for upscale accommodations around the country or around the world, including Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe? If so, please read on! You can obtain these benefits by purchasing the right “shared ownership” property on Hilton Head, one of the world’s most famous upscale resorts. If you buy with the right objectives, shared ownership property can be a truly outstanding opportunity.

Guarantee Future Vacations at Today’s Prices

There is no doubt about it: Upscale vacation accommodations are expensive, and getting more expensive each year. However, to go first class, vacationers must accept annual increases in prices unless they can afford to own a vacation place of their own. If you buy shared-ownership property, you effectively join with other like-minded people to purchase accommodations that would not be practical for you to buy on your own. Both use of the property and expenses associated with its construction and management are shared. One of the most attractive benefits of shared ownership is that the “real” cost of your vacation accommodations should never increase, or at least, it will increase relatively little. The expense of your share of taxes and fees, of course, will go up over time. However, the value of included amenities for which you otherwise would pay cash, such as golf, tennis, beach access, etc., very likely will increase at about the same rate.

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the first place is for their own pleasure and that of their families! One of the best aspects of most shared-ownership properties is that they genuinely are upscale, with all of the comforts of home and then some. Many boast such bells and whistles as DVD players, multiple flat-screen TVs, stereos, wet bars, hot tubs, etc. Most also boast outstanding amenities packages that may include free or reduced-rate golf and tennis, use of boats, use of bicycles, use of private plantation facilities, etc. The value of these amenities often is much greater than people suspect (often in the hundreds of dollars a week), and should increase every year.

You Can Trade for Vacations Elsewhere

One of the most exciting aspects of shared ownership projects is the ability to trade for accommodations elsewhere. Hilton Head is a wonderful place to visit, but occasionally you may want a change of pace. Alternatively, you may prefer to spend some time here each year and some time at other vacation spots. Most Hilton Head shared-ownership properties are associated with RCI (Resort Condominiums International) or II (Interval International), or have a comparable arrangement with another group. Association with RCI or II permits Hilton Head owners to trade their vacation weeks on Hilton Head for vacation weeks in resorts around the world for a modest fee. Both RCI and II have standards that must be met before properties are accepted, so you may be confident that the property that you trade for will be attractive. If you want to be especially sure that you are going to be in a quality property, be sure that you’re trading for an RCI Gold Crown or an II five-star property. There is a downside to trading for properties elsewhere. Not every

location will be available exactly when you want it, and some are available only occasionally for trade. However, truly desirable properties usually are available most of the time. And if you wish to trade for accommodations at a particular resort in Hawaii or the Caribbean, and you cannot arrange it when you wish, having your time on Hilton Head is not a bad consolation!

You Often Can Rent Your Property

One of the major changes on Hilton Head over the last decade is the improvement in opportunities to rent vacation weeks to people who wish to vacation on Hilton Head. Most major timeshare marketers have rental divisions. There also are several independent firms that specialize in rental of shared-ownership properties. Of course, it also is possible to rent through your local newspaper or a notice on the bulletin board of a club at home. As a general rule, however, using or trading your shared ownership property usually is more appealing, since you must pay a commission to the rental firm you use. Furthermore, it is not always possible to find a renter at the exact time you want one.

Visit At Least One Shared-Ownership Property!

You should seriously consider visiting at least one shared-ownership property to learn more about the opportunities that are available. If wonderful vacation accommodations and exciting vacations for yourself and your family are your objective, you may be very glad you took the time to investigate! In any event, you will have learned more about a vacation accommodations alternative that has been selected by millions of Americans. www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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Your Scenic Tour

Your Scenic Driving Tour Hilton Head Island, one of America’s premiere resort and residential communities, has so much to offer that it is almost impossible to experience it all during one visit—or to be realistic, even during many visits. With countless scenic attractions, 12 miles of ocean beach, more than 200 restaurants, nearly 100 miles of fairway, hundreds of tennis courts, dozens of interesting neighborhoods, unspoiled nature preserves and sophisticated shops, a person could spend months getting to know even the best parts of Hilton Head. The purpose of this scenic driving tour is to help you to sample many of the good things on Hilton Head that have made it attractive to many discriminating people. It includes harbors, salt marshes, fairways, neighborhoods, selected hotels and much more. One of the best parts of the tour is that it is free, except for fuel for your car and the $5 per vehicle daily entry fee at Sea Pines Plantation. We have provided you with a suggested tour itinerary (beginning below) and a full-page tour map in this section. We have identified several restaurants that you may wish to consider as part of your tour. All are among Hilton Head’s better restaurants. Some offer excellent water and marina views. Several restaurants located on the

South Beach Marina tour route that serve lunch—listed here in their order along the tour—include Truffles Cafe (both in Sea Pines Center and off Pope Avenue), Plantation Cafe, Sea Shack, Casey’s, British Open Pub, Hilton Head Diner, Fuddruckers, and the French Bakery (tucked away in Pineland Station Mall). Many vacationers plan the scenic tour with the intention of stopping off at one of the preceding restaurants. For more information, please refer to our “Restaurants & Dining Out” section.

Where to Begin Your Tour

Your suggested tour begins on Greenwood Drive, just south of Sea Pines Circle. Sea Pines Circle is at the intersection of William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278) and Pope Avenue, about two thirds of the way south from the northern end of the island. It is not necessary, however, to begin your tour at Sea Pines Circle. If it is more convenient, or if you do not wish to take the entire tour at once, simply start at any point on the tour and proceed as directed thereafter. You also may wish to visit only selected stops on the suggested tour. If time is limited, read through the descriptions of the various stops, and decide which would be of greatest interest to you. You’ll need two hours or more to complete the entire tour, even if you never leave your car, so plan accordingly.

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South Beach been instances of substantial fines being imposed for “just driving around” private neighborhoods. Actually, “just driving around” the private plantations is not necessary to acquaint you with what makes Hilton Head attractive.

Getting Started

From just south of Sea Pines Circle, proceed toward Sea Pines Plantation on Greenwood Drive. Greenwood Drive, an extension of William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278), which brought you onto Hilton Head, is halfway around the circle from the end of William Hilton Parkway. Bear right as you approach the Sea Pines entrance gate, and purchase a pass (currently $5 per vehicle for a day) from the security guard. When you purchase your pass, ask about the free shuttle service to Harbour Town, which you may choose to use if Sea Pines Plantation is crowded and you wish to stop at Harbour Town. Drive south into Sea Pines, along Greenwood Drive for about one mile. Turn right onto Plantation Drive. If you see horses and stables on your right, you have gone too far!

Stop 1: Harbour Town, and Stop 2: Harbour Town Pier

Harbour Town may be the best known of Hilton Head’s scenic attractions. The marina is a popular stop for yachts traveling up and down the Intracoastal Waterway, which extends from New York to Key West. Harbour Town has numerous shops and several restaurants. To reach Harbour Town, proceed along Plantation Drive to Lighthouse Road. Notice the pleasant homes, many built along the fairways of the Heron Point Golf Course, as you drive. Turn right onto Lighthouse Road at what seems to be the end of Plantation Drive (actually, it continues after a jog to the left), then continue along Lighthouse Road to Harbour Town. Harbour Town, like Shelter Cove Harbour (farther along your tour), is considered by many to reflect much of the essence of Hilton Head. It and Shelter Cove Harbour are two places where you should get out of your car and walk. If you continue as far as you can go on Lighthouse Road, you will find yourself in one of the most scenic parking areas anywhere. If there is room, park your car overlooking

Calibogue Sound. If the lot is full, you should turn around and retrace your steps. You will see additional parking on the right (preferably) or left as you return along Lighthouse Road. After you have parked, walk to the harbor. There is a walkway that goes all the way around it. At one end is the famous red and white Harbour Town Lighthouse. There is a pier at the base of the lighthouse that will take you well out into Calibogue Sound. It is almost like being in a boat without leaving shore. Three of Hilton Head’s tour boats, the new, beautiful Spirit of Harbour Town, the 82-foot ultra-yacht Vagabond, and the sailing yacht Stars & Stripes operate from the Harbour Town pier. Each offers an outstanding way to see Hilton Head from a different and totally delightful perspective. The Spirit of Harbour Town even offers an elegant sunset dinner cruise. Please refer to our “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section for more information. Topside Waterfront is a great place to stop mid-tour for a great dinner complemented by an outstanding view of Calibogue Sound. Crazy Crab, at the base of the harbor, also is a great place for either lunch or dinner. Please refer to our “Dining Out” section for more information. If you want a truly outstanding scenic tour from the water, include a cruise from Harbour Town, South Beach Village or Shelter Cove Har-

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Your Scenic Tour bour (the latter two locations are farther along your route) as part of your itinerary! After strolling out to the end of the pier, return to the path around the harbor. Visit some of the shops and galleries. Or, just sit back and relax on the old-fashioned rockers overlooking the yachts in the harbor. Before you leave, be sure to stroll all the way around the harbor until you are opposite the lighthouse. Notice the elegant yachts as you walk. When you reach the end of the path, you will be standing just past the 18th green of the famous Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the prestigious RBC Heritage golf tournament. As you return, you may wish to take the first walkway (really a lane) on your right and explore the residential area on foot.

right, a quarter of the way around the circle). Follow Greenwood Drive to its end, then turn right onto South Sea Pines Drive. Follow South Sea Pines Drive south until you see New England– style South Beach Village on your right. As you drive south along South Sea Pines Drive, notice the attractive homes and panoramic marsh views. When you reach South Beach Village, you may wish to stop for a stroll. You will find boats, charming shops, and an overall atmosphere that is both pleasant and rather quaint. The Gypsy, the Drifter and the Boomerang, offering tours and fishing, operate from South Beach. Please see our “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section for more information.

Stop 3: Baynard Ruins Park

After leaving South Beach Village, from South Sea Pines Drive, continue straight ahead (do not turn back onto Greenwood Drive) all the way through the eastern portion of Sea Pines. When in doubt, bear right. You will see attractive neighborhoods and golf vistas along the way. After you exit through Sea Pines’ Ocean Gate, bear right as you travel onward. Soon you will be on South

After you are finished touring Harbour Town, return to Lighthouse Road and return the way you came in. Turn right onto Plantation Drive, the second major street on your right. As you drive along southern Plantation Drive, note the lovely vistas on your right leading up to the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse. Also glance down the fairways and streets on your left. They are representative of many of Hilton Head’s nicer golf-oriented neighborhoods. Baynard Ruins Park is on your right just after you pass Baynard Cove Road and Marsh Drive. If you wish, park your car at the entrance, and explore the ruins of the pre-Civil War home of William E. Baynard. The ruins consist of foundations left when a Confederate raiding party razed the structure following the occupation of Hilton Head by Union forces during the Civil War. The Baynard home had been the long-time headquarters of a 2,450-acre cotton plantation.

Stop 5: South Forest Beach

Forest Beach Drive. South Forest Beach has Hilton Head’s largest concentration of oceanoriented hotel, motel and villa (condominium) accommodations. As you drive north, you will see several hotels and motels, plus numerous villas. Proceed north along South Forest Beach Drive to Coligny Circle. Turn left onto Pope Avenue (three quarters of the way around Coligny Circle). Drive along Pope Avenue to Sea Pines Circle (the next traffic circle), go a quarter of the way around the circle, then travel north on William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278).

Stop 6: Shelter Cove Harbour

Continue north about three miles to Palmetto Dunes. Turn left at the traffic light at the entrance to Palmetto Dunes to reach Shelter Cove. Then proceed several hundred yards and you will be at the center of the Shelter Cove Harbour area. Shelter Cove Harbour, a Mediterranean-style harborside village, is another area where you should park your car and take a pleasant stroll. Shelter Cove boasts pleasant shops and restaurants, numerous boats and yachts, and lovely water vistas. Shelter Cove is Hilton Head’s largest harbor. As you stroll, notice the Holiday,

Stop 4: South Beach Village

After visiting Baynard Ruins, return to Lighthouse Road and turn right. Proceed to the traffic circle. Turn right onto Greenwood Drive (the first HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

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Shelter Cove Marina which offers an excellent opportunity to see Hilton Head from a different, interesting and thoroughly entertaining perspective. The 70-foot party fishing boat Captain Hook and other boats offer opportunities for deep-sea fishing. For more information, please refer to our “Boating, Cruising & Fishing” section. If you like Shelter Cove (and you will!), consider returning for happy hour or dinner at Kingfisher Seafood and Steak House or another restaurant. Or, plan your tour for just before or after lunch, dinner or happy hour. For more information, refer to our “Dining Out” section.

Clubhouse. More about that later! Turn right, and proceed to the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. If you have time, park in the lot in front of the Westin, go inside and stroll through the premises. The Westin is a remarkably attractive resort hotel. If you do not wish to stop at The Westin, make a U-turn at the entrance to the hotel and return to the Port Royal Clubhouse. If you wish, park your car and stroll around it, too. You will find a putting green, croquet facilities, a pro shop, a driving range and all of the other amenities usually associated with a fine golfing facility—plus three challenging 18-hole golfing layouts.

Stop 7: Palmetto Dunes

Stop 9: Fort Mitchel and Hilton Head Plantation

When you are ready to leave Shelter Cove Harbour, return to William Hilton Parkway and proceed directly across it onto Queens Folly Way. The Hilton Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort is at the ocean end of Queens Folly Way. Notice the attractive fairways and large lagoons on your right and left. At the end of Queens Folly Way, go all the way around the traffic circle, return to William Hilton Parkway, turn right, and proceed north.

Stop 8: Port Royal Resort

Continue north on William Hilton Parkway. Turn right at the entrance to Port Royal Resort (several miles north), onto Coggins Point Road. Make the second possible left turn (about 100 yards before the Port Royal security gate), and proceed to the end of the road. If you look to your left you will see the unusually attractive Port Royal 76

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Fort Mitchel, deep in Hilton Head Plantation, is the last stop on the scenic tour. Please note that the security staff will not admit you to visit Fort Mitchel after dark or if you arrive at dusk. The area is very dark and not suitable for visiting late in the day. Fort Mitchel, built in 1863, served as a base for the Union Blockade of Confederate supplies to Savannah and Charleston. It is a classic example of a seacoast earthworks gun battery of the Civil War era. The remains of the earthworks plus two Civil War cannons are at the Fort Mitchel site. Pathways wind among the ruins, with signs along the way to explain the significance of each section. There are two special benefits to visiting Fort Mitchel. First, visitors see large parts of Hilton Head Plantation, one of our island’s non-resortoriented plantations. Second, Fort

Mitchel has a lovely view of Skull Creek and the marshlands beyond. To reach Fort Mitchel, return to William Hilton Parkway, and travel north (turn right) until you reach the entrance to Hilton Head Plantation, and turn right. Ask the guard at the security gate for a pass to Fort Mitchel. Remember, your pass is valid only for travel directly to and from Fort Mitchel. Proceed straight ahead to the end of Whooping Crane Way, then turn left onto Seabrook Drive. Follow Seabrook Drive to Skull Creek Drive, and turn right. There are signs for Fort Mitchel, the Country Club of Hilton Head and other destinations at the intersection of Seabrook and Skull Creek Drives. The entrance to Fort Mitchel is on the left, a short distance down Skull Creek Drive. Park your car in the large lot, and stroll around Fort Mitchel. Even though your route is directly to and from Fort Mitchel, you can’t help but notice the pleasant homes, the extensive Spring Lake Recreation Area at the intersection of Whooping Crane Way and Seabrook Drive— complete with Spring Lake Racquet Club, a large swimming pool, a picnic grove and two large structures for gatherings of plantation residents— and the fairways that may be seen threading their way through many of the plantation’s neighborhoods.

Stop 10: End of Your Tour

When you are ready to leave the Fort Mitchel area, return to William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278) by simply reversing the route you followed from William Hilton Parkway to Fort Mitchel. We hope that you enjoy this scenic tour and that it helps you know Hilton Head much better than you did before you began. If you see some areas you especially like, why not return to them for a longer visit? Finally, if you find any of our directions unclear, if you have a problem with access to a plantation, or if you have any comments or suggestions concerning our tour directions, we would very much appreciate hearing from you! Please contact us at (843) 681-3800. www.thehiltonheadguide.com

Going to the Beach

The beaches on Hilton Head Island rank among the most beautiful in the world, according to Travel + Leisure magazine. Hilton Head boasts 12 miles of ocean beach, plus additional stretches of beach facing Port Royal and Calibogue Sounds. The sand of our ocean beaches (except just below the dunes) is very firm, providing an excellent surface for walking, jogging, games of many types and even biking. Most of Hilton Head’s ocean beaches are backed by natural dunes. Many also are lined by towering pines, live oaks and palmetto trees. At low tide, almost all of our beaches are very wide. Even at high tide, most still remain wide enough for most beach activities except, perhaps, for bicycling. Bikes travel best on the hard-packed portion of the beach covered by water at high tide. Clams, mole crabs and a variety of miniature sand dwellers hide beneath the surface of our beach, filtering sea water for sustenance and waiting to become food for the shore birds that abundantly populate our coastal island. Sandpipers, with their fast feet and short beaks, feed on one level of the subterranean creatures, while

the sanderling with its longer beak reaches to a layer below. Loggerhead turtles, an endangered species, come to shore during the summer months to bury their eggs in the soft sand. Latenight visits to the beach may provide a view of one of these rare animals, which weigh around 200 pounds. When you are at the beach, please do not walk on the dunes or pull bikes across them. Dunes are remarkably fragile, and even seemingly modest wear can be the start of wind or water erosion. There are plenty of boardwalks and other commonly used access points that make starting a path of your own unnecessary. Similarly, please do not pick the sea oats or other beach vegetation. These plants are very attractive if left undisturbed, and are important to the preservation of the dunes.

Public Access

The entire beach is public, from the ocean to the high water mark. Many island beaches are easily reached by the general public. However, some access points are intended only for owners of immediately adjacent property, and for guests staying in those properties.

Going to the Beach The Town of Hilton Head Island provides public beach access points at the following locations: • Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive • Burkes Beach Access, at the end of Burkes Beach Road • Chaplin Community Park, off of William Hilton Parkway • Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle • Driessen Beach Park, at the end of Bradley Beach Road • Fish Haul Park, at the end of Beach City Road • Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road • Islanders Beach Park, off Folly Field Road • Mitchelville Beach Park, off Beach City Road There are 23 metered spaces at Alder Lane, 54 metered spaces at Folly Field and 13 metered spaces at Burkes Beach Road. The parking fee for metered spaces is a quarter for each fifteen minutes. Additionally, there are 207 spaces at Driessen Beach Park for long-term parking. The fee is a quarter for each thirty minutes during the week. Parking spaces at Islanders Beach Park are always reserved for annual beach passes. Parking at Driessen Beach Parks for annual beach passes is reserved from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is free at Fish Haul Park, Mitchelville Park and Coligny Beach Park. Handicap parking is available at no fee at all beach parks. Restrooms, changing areas, sand showers and vending are available at the beach parks.

Designated Swimming Areas

Hilton Head beaches generally are quite safe, although there sometimes is a noticeable undertow at the north island beaches if the weather and tidal conditions are right. There are official, designated swimming areas at Alder, Coligny, Driessen, Folly Field and Islanders beaches, with clearly marked boundaries. Lifeguards are stationed at these areas during the beach season for assistance and beach information; if the yellow caution flag HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

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volving a ball is flying, please ask a lifeguard before entering the water. Umbrellas, chairs • Games with metal components and various forms of water-oriented sports equipment are available for rent in these areas.

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Prohibited Items and Activities

Alcohol is banned! Alcoholic beverages of all types are prohibited on Hilton Head’s beaches. The ban is intended to make Hilton Head’s practices consistent with those on most other East Coast beaches, and to help preserve the pleasant, familyoriented nature of our beaches. If you are accustomed to having a beer or other alcoholic beverage on the beach, please obey the law, and avoid taking a chance of having your day ruined by a fine or even less pleasant penalty! The following are prohibited on all Hilton Head beaches: • Alcoholic liquor, beer, wine • Glass (bottles, containers, etc.) • Littering • Indecent exposure (nudity) • Disorderly conduct • Disturbing the peace • Unauthorized vehicles • Fires and fireworks • Shark fishing • Removal, harming or harassment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sand dollars, conchs, starfish, etc.) • Removal, alteration or damage to dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora • Operation, launching or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft • Unauthorized commercial activity • Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m. • Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems, insignias, etc. • Solicitation or distribution of handouts • Kites not under manual control • Stunt kites 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., April 1 through September 30 • Sand-sailing For the added protection of sunbathers and swimmers, the following activities are prohibited in designated swimming areas between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., April 1 through September 30: • Fishing or surfcasting • Surfboards, boogie boards, etc. • Frisbees or other team sports in78

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Animals are not permitted on the beach between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Other regulations regarding animals on the beach: • Animals must be on a leash between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day. • Animals must be on a leash between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from the Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30. • At all other times, animals must either be on a leash or under positive voice control. • Persons in control of animals on the beach are required to remove and properly dispose of the animal’s excrement.

Specific Beaches Sea Pines Beaches

Limited Access Sea Pines Plantation beaches are broad and usable at either high or low tide. They are especially untouched in the South Beach area. Access to beaches on Sea Pines Plantation is limited largely to property owners and visitors with accommodations on the plantation. All plantation property owners, residents and overnight visitors may reach the beach at the Sea Pines Beach Club (see 1 on map), where there is ample parking. There also are numerous beach walk access points on Sea Pines for residents and visitors in a position to walk to the beach. Parking is not available near most beach walks. The Tower Beach Club, in the South Beach area, provides access and parking for property owners.

North and South Forest Beach

Public Access and Limited Access The public beach immediately adjacent to Coligny Circle and the Holiday Inn (see 3 on map) probably is the most frequently used beach on Hilton Head.

All on-street parking close to the beach, including in and around Coligny Circle, is prohibited. However, there is a large town parking lot opposite the Holiday Inn Oceanfront. The entrance is from Pope Avenue, directly across from Lagoon Road (see map). Parking is free. The Beach Park adjacent to Coligny Circle includes attractive landscaping and a beach pavilion. There are public rest rooms, a public changing area, water fountains, showers for sand removal, a sheriff’s substation building, bike racks, telephones and vending machines. There also is a drop-off area where beach-goers may be dropped off with whatever they wish to carry to the beach before the driver proceeds to the town lot or elsewhere. If the town parking facilities are full, some alternatives are to find a place to park in a non-posted area farther away from the beach or to go to the north island beaches. The town government is quite serious about enforcing its parking regulations. All violators will be subject to ticketing, having a “boot” placed on one of their wheels, or towing. The beach south of Coligny Circle is a limited-access beach, with access available to property owners and visitors staying in hotels, motels and condominiums in the area. The beach is broad and very attractive. In general, the number of people on the beach declines as one walks north or south from Coligny Circle and the Holiday Inn. If you like to have relatively few people share the beach with you, find an access point somewhere near the Marriott Grande Ocean Resort and walk south. One such access point is Alder Lane, just south of the Marriott Resort. There are 23 metered spaces available on Alder Lane, across South Forest Beach Drive from the Marriott Grande Ocean Resort. On-street parking is prohibited in nearby areas. Beach-goers must be dropped off and park cars elsewhere if a metered space is not available. The beach area that is to the immediate north of Coligny Circle is a limited-access beach. www.thehiltonheadguide.com

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Limited Access The beach where Shipyard Plantation and the Crowne Plaza Resort have ocean frontage (see 4 on map) and immediately north, opposite the southern part of Palmetto Dunes, is accessible to property owners and guests staying in nearby accommodations. On Shipyard Plantation, follow Shipyard Drive all the way to its ocean end, where a substantial number of parking spaces may be found.

Palmetto Dunes Resort

Limited Access There are numerous neighborhood beach access points north and south of the Marriott Beach & Golf Resort (see 5 on map), which are available to Palmetto Dunes property owners and guests staying in nearby accommodations. Access to these beaches is limited largely to property owners and visitors with Palmetto Dunes accommodations.

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Beach (see 6, 7, 8 and 9 on map) all are accessible to the public. The beach park at Driessen Beach is relatively new. It has 212 parking spaces, rest rooms, vending machines, etc. There is no parking at Singleton Beach. Burkes Beach has 13 spaces. Chaplin Park, located between Burkes Beach Road and Singleton Beach Road, has 100 spaces available for beach parking. There is no charge for parking at Chaplin Park. There is beach access. North island beaches are broad and flanked by sand dunes. Except for the area at the entrance to Folly Field/ Starfish Beach, overcrowding normally has not been a problem. Even on major holidays, just a short walk north or south probably will lead to satisfactorily few people immediately nearby. The limited-access beaches of Palmetto Dunes Resort and Port Royal Plantation are within walking distance for those who enjoy a pleasant, leisurely stroll, although you might find them to be a bit far for carrying all your beach equipment. There also are rest room and other public facilities, plus 52 metered spaces, in the Folly Field Beach area.

Parking is prohibited on the sides of streets where there are no meters. Most people probably would find the Driessen Beach and Folly Field Beach (locations 8 and 9) to be the better of the four north island alternatives. Substantially more people traditionally have chosen the Folly Field Beach (9) than any of the other north island beaches. Note that parking at Driessen Beach Parks is reserved for holders of annual beach passes from, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Caution: Mud Flats

Finally, a word of caution. Areas in and near mud flats and salt marsh can be very soft, with the result that an unwary walker can sink into mud that can be as much (we are told) as a couple of feet or more deep. So, please do exercise caution near salt marsh and mud flats. Mud flats typically are found on the immediate coastline NOT bordering the ocean (such as on Port Royal and Calibogue Sounds), and also around some streams and inlets. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no mud flats present near any of Hilton Headâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceanfront beaches. HHI Vacation Guide & Calendar

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