Hilton Head Vacation Guide Winter 2015

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from the publisher Winter is a great season here in the South. While we might not remember when it was snowing hard enough to count the snowflakes, we can enjoy some chillier days when we get to wear a sweater and crave some comfort food. With average high temperatures in the low 60’s it is nice to walk relatively empty beaches; our winter season can be still full of sunny days and even sleeveless shirts.

Whether you are here for golf or tennis, a business trip, a weekend getaway or just a day of fun in the sun with the family, you will soon understand what makes Hilton Head Island so special at any season of the year.

Meander through Sea Pines Forest Preserve on horseback.

Rent a bike and take advantage of more than 60-plus miles of multi-use trails. Explore Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound sailing, on a kayak or go fishing, parasailing or dolphin watching. Challenge yourself and fly through the trees with Zipline and Aerial Adventure.

Along with 12 miles of unspoiled public beaches, the island is also home to a vast array of wildlife, including alligators, deer, loggerhead sea turtles, dolphins and hundreds of species of birds and butterflies.

If you are looking for something to do after all the outdoors, our island offers an unusual number of cultural opportunities for a community its size, including a highly rated Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, a world-class jazz club The Jazz Corner, a 120-member full chorus, Broadway-quality plays at The Arts Center, first class galleries and our growing public art exhibit along Wlm. Hilton Pwy. It is not always easy to find all these attractions and events. That’s where we come in. We have improved Fork & Fun Vacation Guide as a glossy, full magazine size publication to make it the one-stop publication for where to go, what to do, where to eat and other insider tips.

Please be sure to pick up one of our sister publications Fork & Fun Restaurants and the Fork & Fun Visitor Map; visit our website www.forkandfun.com and download our Fork & Fun App! We are glad you are here and hope you enjoy your vacation on this wonderful island. If you’re like us, you may decide to stick around and become a part of our community. After all most of us locals were tourists first who decided to stay.

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contents 8 IN THIS ISSUE 10 STAY IN STYLE 13 EVENTS 19 SCENIC TOUR 20 TENNIS 21 FAMILY FUN 24 DAUFUSKIE & BLUFFTON 32 FISHING 34 BEACHES 36 GOLF 38 7 WONDERS OF HILTON HEAD 40 HILTON HEAD HISTORY 41 SHOPPING 46 WELLNESS 48 MAKE HILTON HEAD HOME 64 BUSINESS LISTINGS

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With 60 miles of bike public paths and another 50 behinds the gates, Hilton Head Island is truly a bikers paradise.

Winter can be the best time to visit Hilton Heas, here’s why!

OUT ON THE WATER

From fishing to dolphin tours to parasailing, find the best water activities here.

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With an arts center, a symphony and many galleris, Hilton Head has a vibrant arts scene

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Winter on Hilton Head Island. While the vast majority of the islands visitors come in the other three seasons, Winter is a wonderful time to visit the Island.

Have the beach all to yourself.

Or so it may seem.

With average high temperatures in the low 60’s for the majority of the winter it’s nice to walk the relatively empty beaches, with a light sweater. For the hearty beach bums water temperatures can feel like Nantucket in June. You can bring your dog anytime of day and as long as he’s under “positive voice control” leash laws are relaxed as well.

Late afternoon will find local kids playing pickup football and baseball games on the beach and Moms and Dads trying to stretch every last minute of sunshine out of the weekends.

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With swimmers all but absent it’s also one of the best times to surf fish.

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With red drum, flounder and other local fish feeding in close it’s a great time of the year for some lazy day fishing. A nice surf rig, some live or frozen bait, and most importantly a comfy beach chair and a cooler you can while away an afternoon. Bring a good book and you might not care if you don’t catch anything. If you want to get out on the water, renting a small boat from one of the local marinas is a great winter time option to get up in the creeks and find the reds or go shrimping. It’s also a great way to orient yourself with the island from “the other side”. If you don’t want to be your own skipper there are an abundance of charter boats available for groups of any size, be it dolphin watching, fishing or just taking a ride, there is a boat for your budget.

Golf at your pace.

With the golf courses open and not as much pressure as a summer time round you can play 18 holes in record time, or perhaps drop an extra ball here and there. We won’t tell.

Greens fees are dramatically reduced from the summer time and lessons are priced accordingly. With some of the grasses dormant it can also be a great time to break out those orange balls that you always seem to get as Christmas presents.

Hit Some Balls Our local tennis scene barely misses a beat in the winter. With more than 300 courts on Hilton Head Island one cannot go far without hitting a tennis court. Instructors for all levels of play are here and you can always find a game regardless of your skill level. With most days reaching 60 degrees or more you can work up a good sweat.

Hit the Trails With more than 60 miles of bike trails and an assortment of rental shops, biking the beach and trails is also a great way to spend an afternoon. In the winter people often enjoy the chance to bike the beach, with our hard packed sand it’s a comfortable bike ride for bikers of all ages.

Dining Out With the summer time traffic gone most restaurants have little to no wait, so try out something new or visit one of your old favorites. With so many new dining establishments on the Island, try something new this trip. From fresh-mex, to local seafood, to good old fashioned pub grub, whatever you’re in the mood for we’ve got it. It’s also oyster time in the low country so don’t forget to try some local oysters, roasted or on the half shell, preferably both.

Winter on Hilton Head Island is a great time to reconnect with the Island at your own pace, be it over the Holidays, or just a ong weekend, you will find your old friend just as you left it, but a little better. vacation guide

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Visiting Hilton Head? First you need to determine the right type of place to stay.

There are a variety of accommodation types on Hilton Head Island. From intimate boutique inns to sprawling timeshare resorts, oceanfront rental homes and four and five-star hotels, accommodations on Hilton Head Island have enough variety to please every travel style and budget.

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

A number of Hilton Head hotels have just undergone major renovations, refreshing the look and feel of the popular resorts. The Westin Resort and Spa underwent a $30 million renovation with an improved pool, deck and fitness studio. Room improvements include adding Westin Heavenly Beds, new headboards with LED reading lights, a soaking tub for the bathrooms, ergonomically designed chair and desk, and an iPod docking station.

The Sonesta Resort also underwent a $30 million renovation resulting in an expanded pool deck and terrace surrounding a lagoon-style pool (see left), a shade pool as well as new cabanas, outdoor beds and umbrellas. All 340 rooms and suites were overhauled with bathroom improvements, new floors and beds. The hotel also offers a junior ballroom, technology lounge, and full-service spa.

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

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

If you are looking for something a bit smaller, boutique inns located in Sea Pines at Harbour Town and South Beach in Sea Pines offer the same level of service though a bit further from the beach, offer a charm all their own. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a peaceful week away.

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

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

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

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

In fact, it’s very common for families to use rental homes on Hilton Head Island as the perfect place for a family reunion where they enjoy the extra space, kitchen facilities and a personal pool.

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

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Lowcountry Up Close Exhibit Thursday, January 1 The Coastal Discovery Museum will host a new exhibit, the theme of this exhibit is close up views of animals and plants in the Lowcountry.

843-689-6767. coastaldiscovery.org

Hilton Head Bridal Show Sunday, February 8 More than 50 vendors will be available to showcase floral arrangements, wedding gowns, sample catering menus and more.

843-842-6988. hiltonheadmonthly.com

2nd Annual Chowder Challenge and Silent Auction Saturday, January 10 Benefits The Heather Trew Foundation for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation. Local restaurants will compete for the best chowder.

843-363-2303 theheathertrewfoundation.org

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra February 8 and February 9 Schumann and Brahms: German Romantic Masters The shy, young Brahms came to worship at Schumann’s - and Clara’s — feet.

843-842-2055. hhso.org

Heritage to Habitat: Rice Culture in the Lowcountry Saturday, January 17 Marvin Bouknight (author, naturalist and photographer) explains the history of rice plantations and the transformation of our region’s landscape through time.

843-689-6767. coastaldiscovery.org Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra January 18 and January 19 Tragedy and Triumph: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 Don Giovanni is lost but Tchaikovsky’s Fifth pulls itself back from the brink.

843-842-2055. hhso.org Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Saturday, January 31 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Instrumentalists, age 18 and younger from throughout the Southeast compete for cash prizes and performances.

843-842-2055. hhso.org

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash February 10 - March 1, 2015 From Johnny Cash’s iconic songbook about home, family and struggle, the show paints a legendary musical portrait of The Man in Black. 843842-2787. artshhi.com South Carolina’s Artificial Reef Wednesday, February 11 The SCDNR has created one of the most successful and best managed artificial reef systems on the Atlantic Coast. Take a virtual tour of these sites, above water and underwater, and learn how Beaufort County’s inshore and offshore reefs were constructed and how to fish them.

843-689-6767. coastaldiscovery.org Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra February 22 and February 23 Guitar Heroes: Tim Berens and Craig Wagner perform Gershwin’s classic Rhapsody in Blue in a wild and virtuosic version for two guitars and orchestra.

843-842-2055. hhso.org

March 2014

Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival March 1-7 Shelter Cove Community Park. The family-friendly event has area restaurants/chefs serving up seafood specialties and other tasty cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, a silent auction, famous crab races, and more.

843-681-7273. islandreccenter.org Hilton Head Choral Society’s Vive La Paris!

Friday, March 6 Come take a voyage musicale to Paris and celebrate music associated with the City of Light.

843-341-3818 hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival March 9-14 Award-winning wines and the Lowcountry’s finest cuisine: it’s a recipe to delight your senses. hiltonheadwineandfood.com Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Monday, March 9 2015 Hilton Head International Piano Competition for Young Artists Tickets available January 5.

843-842-2055. hhso.org Wingfest March 20-21 Shelter Cove Community Park Over 6,000 lbs. of chicken wings will be served. There will be many activities such as a kid’s zone, rock climbing wall and bungee jump.

All event proceeds go to the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. vacation guide

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

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

Rent or Bring your Own While it is common to see vehicles coming onto the Island packed with luggage and bicycles most visitors to the Island rent their bikes. There are many local bike rentals companies to choose from offering a wide variety of bikes at affordable rates. The smallest family member can enjoy a trailer, tagalong, training wheels, or mini-cruiser. Adults can choose from beach cruisers, tandems, mountain bikes, hybrids, and more.

Most bicycle rental companies offer free bike locks, delivery and pick up. All offer helmets. A few companies offer bike rentals by the hour, or by the day. All offer weekly rentals.

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

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7 BEST BIKE RIDES

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1. MOST SCENIC RIDE The boardwalk at Barker Field overlooking the marsh is simply amazing. If you’re on the south end, visit the “toe” of the island on the beach looking at the entrance to South Beach Marina. You’ll see Harbour Town in the distance, Daufuskie Island dead ahead and the Atlantic to the left.

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

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

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

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

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Stop 1: Harbour Town and Harbour Town Pier Harbour Town may be the best known of Hilton Head’s scenic attractions. The marina is a popular stop and Harbour Town has numerous shops and several restaurants.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.

Stop 2: Baynard Ruins Park Baynard Ruins Park is on your right just after you pass Baynard Cove Road and Marsh Drive. 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 3: South Beach Village Located on South Sea Pines Drive, South Beach Village is a New England–style shopping center. When you reach South Beach Village, you may wish to stop for a stroll. You will find boats, charming shops, fun restaurants and an overall atmosphere that is both pleasant and rather quaint.

scenic tour Stop 7: Mitchelville and Fish Haul Creek Park The first self-govered freedmen’s town in America was Mitchelville, and its historical significance is remembered with an informational kiosk at Mitchelville Freedom Park. The kiosk is located inside of Fish Haul Creek Park, near the end of Beach City Road by the airport. There is an observation deck, a picnic pavilion restrooms and walking trails.

Stop 8: Fort Mitchel 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.

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.

End of Your Tour If you see some areas you especially like, why not return to them for a longer visit?

Stop 4: Coligny Plaza Coligny Plaza is one of the island’s most popular locations to dine, shop and unwind. It is considered Hilton Head’s “downtown.” Many popular restaurants and shops are located here, along with a one-screen movie theater. There are more than 60 shops and restaurants and entertainment is provided nightly.

Stop 5: Palmetto Bay Marina A full-service marina offering dockage, laundry facilities, charters, water activities, shopping, restaurants and boat repair. Established in 1959, Palmetto Bay Marina is the oldest marina on the island. It is located at 86 Helmsman Way. Stop 6: Shelter Cove Harbour 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 numerous shops and restaurants, boats and yachts, and lovely water vistas.

If you visit during the day, consider returning in the evening for Harbourfest. Entertainment nightly with Firweworks on most Tuesdays during the summer season.

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tennis

Tennis is a year-round activity on Hilton Head. 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. Our 20-plus tennis clubs offer more than 300 courts. Some residential developments have their own courts, which may be used by guests staying in those developments. Players may access facilities on private plantations if they make arrangements to play. Ask for details when reserving your court time.

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, 843-785-1152 Attractive courts, pro shop, full facilities 23 clay, 2 Nova ProBounce • 6 lighted

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Port Royal Racquet Club Port Royal Plantation, 843-686-8803 Racquet club. Clay, hard or grass courts. Pro shop.

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

24 Har-Tru, 5 hard courts • 5 lighted Shipyard Racquet Club Shipyard Plantation, 843-686-8804 Adjacent to Sonesta Resort. Full complement of facilities and instruction. Call about their free weekly pro exhibitions much of the year.

14 clay, 6 hard courts • 8 lighted South Beach Racquet Club Sea Pines Resort, 843-671-2215 Located near South Beach Village.

11 clay courts • 2 lighted Van Der Meer Tennis Center DeAllyon Road, 843-785-8388 Play Hilton Head Island’s largest tennis facility. Full complement of facilities, instruction.

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Public Tennis Courts The Island Recreation Association maintains the Town of Hilton Head’s public tennis courts. Play is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee. Please call 843-681-7273 for more information.

The locations of the courts: • Chaplin Community Park, Singleton Beach Road, 4 courts, lighted • Cordillo Courts, Cordillo Parkway, 4 courts, lighted • Fairfield Square, Adrianna Lane, 2 courts • Hilton Head High School, School Road, 6 courts 20

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With its natural beauty, white sandy beaches and mild winter weather, Hilton Head Island has earned a reputation as one of the most familyfriendly vacation destinations in the world.

At the top of your “must-visit” list climb to the crown of the iconic lighthouse in Harbour Town where visitors can learn about the island’s rich natural history and enjoy spectacular views of the green Harbour Town Golf Links, regal Harbour Town Yacht Basin and expansive Calibogue Sound.

Or you can find everything you ever wanted to know about Hilton Head’s heritage and history at the interactive Coastal Discovery Museum located on the north end of the Island. Learn how Native Americans, the English, the Spanish,

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things to do

the French and the Gullah lived on the island before the land developers arrived.

Take a walk on the boardwalks between the butterfly enclosures and tranquil marshes and learn about castnetting and alligators—your kids will forget those online status updates and focus on nature.

You could take a quick boat trip to Daufuskie Island to get a glimpse of what the Sea Islands were like before bridges and causeways led to land development. Many native residents of Daufuskie who have made their living oystering and fishing for decades are descendants of freed slaves.

For active families, enjoy an eco-kayak trip or stand-up paddle board tour through salt marsh estuaries where you may see bald eagles, hawks and osprey. Other water activities such as dolphin sightseeing tours and sailing trips are especially popular with the young and the old alike.

Sport fishing, photographic cruises and catamaran cruises are also available.

Kite flying is a popular winter activity. Just head to the beach where it’s always breezy. The wide-open spaces and a flat beach terrain and make the perfect spot to fly a kite.

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guided, harnessed and helmeted courses ranging from easy to hard. They offer something for everyone whether you are a five-year-old child or an experienced Marine.

Thrill seekers also will enjoy ZipLine Hilton Head, an ecotourism attraction offering an adventuresome canopy tour. The island’s only zip line; ZipLine Hilton Head is one experience the entire family will be talking about for years to come. The two-hour tour takes visitors on an exciting canopy ride through the tops of sea pines and ancient Live Oaks while offering views of the water, marshes and boats of Broad Creek. Soar on eight zip lines inter-connected by platforms and trees. Professional ZipLine personnel attach the safety equipment so visitors can relax while flying through the trees and marveling at the natural beauty which makes Hilton Head so special.

Ride a horse, or just pet one at Lawton Stables. Take an escorted Western-style trail ride through the beautiful forest preserve in the heart of Sea Pines Plantation. Trail rides are available to visitors eight years and older. For the younger set, Lawton Stables offers pony rides around the corral. The horses and ponies at Lawton Stables are friendly and will stand at the fence to greet visitors. If you have carrots or apples, you can meet Harley, the Clydesdale at the Paddock for a snack.

things to do Be sure to visit Lawton Stables’ small animal farm which is free to Sea Pines visitors. Residents include llamas, goats, sheep, donkeys, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, rabbits and a pet deer named “Callie.”

If you are looking for some indoor activities, you can always take in a movie. Hilton Head has three movie theaters: Park Plaza Cinema with six screens located near the main gate to Sea Pines, the Coligny Theater which is usually showing something a little move avant garde and North Ridge Plaza Theater, 10 screens and all 10 of the now have recliner style seating, not enjoying Fast and Furious 6 as much as the first 5? North Ridge and their new seats offer the best napping on Hilton Head Island.

The Sand Box on Pope Avenue is an interactive Children’s Museum and offers a great time for the younger kids and adults on a rainy day, or for that matter any day. It’s interactive so get ready to get involved. Your kids will love pretending to steer the pirate ship, land an airplane or create a masterpiece in their art room. Other exhibits include future builders, an aquarium, a junior bankers area and many more.

You can also visit the Batter’s Box an indoor batting cage in Southwood Plaza. Work out the kinks in your swing, find out if you can hit an 80 mph fastball, or work the slo-pitch

softball swing to get back in shape for spring.

No matter which activity you choose, you’re sure to have a great day.

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daufuskie | bluffton

Daufuskie Island Located approximately one nautical mile, or a 30-minute boat ride from Hilton Head Daufuskie feels a world away. Accessible only by boat, there is no bridge to the Island. There are few cars, fewer restaurants, no supermarkets, and a lot of history and wildlife.

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Biked and beached enough? Need a break from the sun? Visit our neighbors next door in Bluffton and Daufuskie.

Artifacts suggest Native Americans inhabited the Island 10,000 years ago. They remained on Daufuskie until the 1800’s. The English arrived in South Carolina in the late 1600’s and began plantations to the Sea Island, including Daufuskie. By the time the Civil War broke out there were seven working cotton plantations on the Island.

By the end of the War the Island was inhabited primarily by freed slaves who were from Western Africa, or “Gullahs”. The isolation of Daufuskie Island allowed the slaves to keep their native culture alive, and today the Island is one of the few places in the United States where the Gullah culture still exists.

Today, Daufuskie Island is a mix of modern residential developments and native Islanders. Many roads are still dirt and many of the 300 full time residents use golf carts as their primary means of transportation.

A day of exploring Daufuskie may include a visit to the two room school house Pat Conroy made famous in his memoir The Water is Wide, a visit to the Old African Church, a stop at an art gallery, a visit to a deserted beach, a taste of Daufuskie deviled crab, and so much more.

Bluffton Just over the bridge, Bluffton was originally settled in the early 1800’s as a summer refuge for Lowcountry plantation owners.

The high bluffs of the May River provided protection from both the heat and the insects while the waterway offered easy access to and from Savannah and Charleston.

The May River is a pristine waterway and a wonderful and picturesque place to kayak, sail, fish, or stand up paddleboard.

You might find a sharks tooth in the banks of the May. Access the river via the Alljoy Boat Landing, located at the end of County Road 13.

One of the most beautiful Plantation Homes from Planter’s era is open to visitors. Rose Hill Mansion was built in the gothic style and designed by the same architect that created Bluffton’s Church of the Cross on Calhoun Street. Originally built in the late 1850s, the Rose Hill Mansion is furnished with period furniture and memorabilia from original owner James Brown Kirk.

Comprised of one-square mile, Old Town Bluffton is a fun and interesting area to shop and explore. Calhoun Street is the heart of Old Town and has shops, restaurants and galleries to discover.

The Bluffton Farmer’s Market is where you can find beautiful produce and locally made baked goods and other treats every Thursday afternoon.

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Come see why Bluffton’s official slogan is the“Heart of the Lowcountry.”

If the ride over to Daufuskie weren’t enjoyable enough, passing beautiful homes, seeing smaller islands, watching the dolphins swimming along side the boat; then the experiences on Daufuskie Island will definitely make you glad you chose to make a trip to one of the most scenic and historical islands on the East Coast.

There are buses to take you in comfort around the island, and golf carts to allow you to experience the island on your own.

Maybe just enjoying the quiet breezes as you lounge outside at one of the picnic tables overlooking Calibogue Sound will be one of your lasting memories.

Daufuskie Island is a beautiful location for a wedding, reunion, graduation party, family gathering or any fun occasion. Special discounted rates are available for groups.

Consider spending the night in one of the comfortable air-conditioned Daufuskie Crab Cottages. “Rustic elegance” away from it all and an experience you’ll love sharing with your friends when you get back home.

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water

making

waves

Many locals and visitors agree that the single greatest attraction here is the water. The creeks, rivers, sounds, ocean, lagoons, ponds, salt marshes and wetlands provide a bounty of outdoor adventures for everyone of all ages. Some are content just to look at it-they relish the simple pleasure of knowing that it’s there. Others, however, enjoy getting out on the rivers, sea, sounds and tidal creeks that make this place what it is. If you belong to this second category, there are plenty of boating adventures to be had.

Land a boat ride for a fun day of fishing with your family or friends. If you don’t have your own resources check in with a local outfitter for dolphin and nature boat cruises, fishing and sailboat charters, kayaking, sport crabbing and shrimping, parasailing, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, jet skiing, power boating and guided nature tours. Other popular wakesports are kneeboarding and tubing.

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shyest of wildlife. There are a number of good kayak outfitters and guide services, while experienced kayakers can simply taker their boat to one of the many public landings and drift into the blue. We recommend launching at Shelter Cove Marina, located roughly in the middle of Broad Creek. Be sure to go against the tide on your way out and use the tide on your way back. Your arms will thank you later.

Bring your surfboard out to the beach and ride the natural rhythm of waves and tides. Or combine the pure horsepower of a powerboat and your surfing skills for a fun, exciting day of wakeboarding.

Bring your skimboard to the beach to glide across the water’s surface. Use momentum to meet incoming waves, breaking waves, and then catch back into shore in a manner similar to surfing.

Try the up and coming extreme water sport kiteboarding.

Speed is just one of the thrills that attract people to kiteboarding, which is a hybrid of kiting, surfing and wakeboarding. Participants seem to just fly across the water

while occasionally soaring out of the water for a jump or an impressive flip. The sport is not only fun to watch, but fun to do, and is becoming more and more popular on Hilton Head. With calm waves, favorable winds, no rocks and big sandy beaches, there is no better place to learn the sport.

One of the most popular ways to get elevated around here is parasailing, allowing you the thrill of being up high, and the relaxation of sitting back, feeling the breeze and taking in the view. The parasailing experience is much more that just the time in the air. The boat ride itself can be an adventure.

Spot egrets and dolphins as you drift through the open water.

An excellent way to get out on the water, for those who don’t have their own boat, is to take a cruise. There are types of cruises for every taste: dolphin cruises, dinner cruises, booze cruises, singles cruises, benefit cruises, boat tours and multiday vacations along the Intracoastal Waterway. Drift past Bick Island’s Statue of Liberty, take the kids on a pirate adventure or book a trip to the historic Savannah riverfront. Most cruises are moderately priced.

Enjoy the area’s unique natural beauty on a sailing adventure.

Narrated, interactive sailing is offered on the Pau Hana Flying Circus, the island’s biggest catamaran sailboat. You can also set sail on the Carolina Moon, owned by Vagabond Cruises.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.

On the Docks at Broad Creek Marina• Free Parking

Parasailing Boat Rental Tubing Waterskiing private Dolphin ecology tours sunset cocktail cruises

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Discounts can not be combined, Kids Cruise Free valid with a full paying adult ticket on the Dolphin Cruise only. Not valid on Fireworks or Special Event Cruises, other restrictions may apply.

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CAPTAIN MARK’S DEPARTING FROM SHELTER COVE HARBOUR Attention Families!

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

All calm water • Reservations not necessary. • 1 hr. 45 minute narrated cruise features over 45 points of interest including: • Bottle-nosed dolphins • Long Cove Club • Salt Water Marshlands • Wexford Plantation • Cross Island Expressway • Spanish Wells • Tides • Spectacular Homes • Buck Island • Statue of Liberty • Harbour Town • Daufuskie Island • Wading Birds

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Dolphin cruises are 1 hour, 45 minutes in duration

SUNSET DOLPHIN WATCH

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

ADULT $18 • CHILD (3-12) $9

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

CALL (843) 422-5110 FOR SCHEDULE AND RESERVATIONS

All calm water. Convenient mid-island location. Just 10 minutes from anywhere.

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

Purchase tickets on the dock at the boat.

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fishing

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Lagoon Fishing: Most of the lagoons on Hilton Head are brackish, meaning they are both fresh and salt water. Lagoons offer a unique fishing experience because of the variety of species you can hook. Don’t let the calm waters fool you; fish can grow to enormous sizes (red drum can weigh more than 50 pounds).

Other fish caught in the lagoons include tarpon, striped bass, black drum and the occasional blue fish. Live bait such as shrimp and finger mullet are your best bets, but they are usually hard to come by unless you catch your own or are fishing off of a private charter boat. Spinning and top water lures fished with a lightweight spin rod are another popular option. If you have a few hours to spend on the water, a charter boat will supply you with all the equipment, bait, and know-how needed to land a monster.

Surf Fishing: There are a lot of junk fish (skates, rays, small sharks) in the Carolina surf, which can be thrilling to catch, but frustrating for those in pursuit of game fish. Red drum, kingfish, and flounder are some of the more prized fish that can be caught. Squid strips, minnows and bunker chunks are the most common types of bait used in the surf.

They can be purchased at any tackle shop along with 2- to 3-ounce sinkers to combat the rough water. Don’t feel like you have to cast halfway to the horizon to catch fish, some of the biggest can be taken right out of the breaking waves.

The best times to surf fish are early mornings and evenings, when the beach crowds have subsided and the fish are most active.

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

Licenses and Regulations: South Carolina law requires that all anglers over the age of 16 have a state fishing license to fish from the surf or water banks. A 14 day license is $5 for residents and $11 for non-residents. Commercial fishing boats provide all their passengers with licenses. Private plantations and resorts usually restrict fishing to owners and guests, and each is subject to its own set of rules. For more information, go online to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources homepage, www.dnr.sc.gov.

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beach

world-class

beaches With average high temperatures in the low 60’s for the majority of the winter it’s nice to walk the relatively empty beaches, with a light sweater.

One reason to love the beach in the winter months is that you can bring your dog anytime of day and as long as he’s under “positive voice control.” Leash laws are relaxed as well. Check the signs at the beach entrances for more information.

If you’re local, chances are you think of Coligny Beach as a place for tourists. But take another look: It’s one of the only beaches with free parking and amenities such as well-tended rest rooms and showers; a beautiful boardwalk that leads to the warm sand of the beach; rentable chairs and umbrellas; shielded benches and roomy swings make Coligny Beach a must-stop for people of all ages and places. Plus there are great tidal pools at low tide making it a great place for little beachgoers to spot sand dollars and splash around.

Are you more of an explorer than a sunbather?

Then Mitchelville Beach on the north end of the island is the place for you. A more primitive setting, the receding tides leave more pluff mud than sand, but the beach is teeming with horseshoe crabs, fish and other wildlife. Wear your water shoes and bring your dog—they’ll love it, too.

All of Hilton Head Island’s beaches are public but access is often private. Seven of the beach parks on the island are readily accessible to the public.

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beach See map on page 18 for beach locals

No matter if you’re heading to the beach by yourself or with your family or dog, Hilton Head Island has a beach to please everyone. The beaches are peaceful, unhurried and refreshing. So come, relax and be at ease.

Public Access Beaches The following beach parks offer public access.

Alder Lane • Map Number 2 Alder Lane is on the South End of the Island, off South Forest Beach Drive. There are 23 metered parking spaces and no public restroom facilities.

Burkes’ Beach • Map Number 7 Burkes’ Beach is located mid-Island, at the end of Burkes’ Beach Road, off William Hilton Parkway just south of Folly Field Road. There are 13 metered parking spaces. Public restrooms can be found at Chaplin Community Park.

Coligny Beach Park • Map Number 3 Coligny Beach Park is located on the South End of the Island, off Coligny Circle. Parking at the Coligny Beach lot, on Pope Avenue and opposite The Beach House hotel is free. There are public restroom facilities, outdoor showers, and a splash pad. Coligny Beach is handicap accessible.

Driessen Beach Park • Map Number 8 Located at the end of Bradley Beach Road, off William Hilton Parkway, just south of Folly Field Road. There are 207 metered spaces where visitors pay by the hour. There are public restroom facilities, outdoor showers, picnic facilities and a playground. Handicap accessible.

Fish Haul Park • Map Number 12 Fish Haul Park is located at the end of Beach City Road.

Parking is free and there are public restroom facilities. This park faces Port Royal Sound and is excellent for walking and exploring.

Folly Field Beach Park • Map Number 9 Folly Field Beach Park is located at the end of Starfish Drive, off Folly Field Road. There are 54 metered parking spaces.

There are public restroom facilities and outdoor showers.

Folly Field Beach is handicap accessible.

Mitchellville Beach Park • Map Number 13 Mitchellville Beach Park is located off Beach City Road.

Parking is free and there are public restroom facilities. This park faces Port Royal Sound and is excellent for walking and exploring. Mitchellville Beach Park is handicap accessible.

Limited Access Beaches The following are limited access.

Islander’s Beach Park • Map Number 10 Located on Folly Field Road, near the Marriott’s Barony Beach Club and Westin Hilton Head Resort. Parking at Islander’s Beach Park is limited to permit only. Islander’s Beach Park has public restroom facilities, outdoor showers, picnic facilities, and a playground. The beach is handicap accessible.

Palmetto Dunes Resort • Map Number 5 In addition to beach access at the hotels in Palmetto Dunes there are numerous beach access points available for property owners and guests.

Port Royal Plantation • Map Number 11 While there is beach access at the Westin Hotel and the Barony Beach Club there are also additional beach access points for Port Royal Plantation property owners and their guests.

Sea Pines Resort • Map Number 1 Sea Pines Beaches are open to property owners, residents and visitors who have accommodations in Sea Pines. Parking is available to visitors at the Sea Pines Beach Club, or by free trolley from an overflow parking lot. Sea Pines Beach Clubhas public restroom facilities, outdoor showers and is handicap accessible. There are also numerous beach walk access points for visitors who do not need parking, facilities, or handicap access.

Shipyard Beach • Map Number 4 Shipyard Beach is access is limited to Shipyard Plantation residents and their visitors as well as Sonesta Beach Resort visitors only. Parking can be found at the ocean end of Shipyard Drive. There are restroom facilities and an outdoor shower at the Beach Club. vacation guide

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fore you

Since 1969 when the PGA Tour first visited Hilton Head Island, it has been hard to think of Hilton Head Island without thinking also of golf. The now RBC Heritage (April 13-19, 2015) has been who by a veritable who’s who of golfing immortals. Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and many other golf luminaries have had their names etched on the champion’s trophy and received the now famous Plaid jacket associated with the victory. The now world renowned Harbour Town Golf Links is open to the public and with a little advance planning you too can play the course your heroes play.

Not quite ready for the PGA Tour? That’s fine as well with over 20 public courses on Hilton Head and immediately off Island in Bluffton, there’s a track that will fit you like a glove.

Hilton Head National designed by Gary Player and located just over the bridge in Bluffton, is a daily fee course where par is a challenge and bogeys are easy. A full practice facility and great teaching staff make Hilton Head national a great stop on any trip or a great destination for your corporate or group outing.

The Palmetto Dunes Resorts courses are respectively three (Arthur Hill Course, Robert Trent Course, and George Fazio Course) of the best local golf courses, each has a distinctive flair, and are also all open the public. Whether it’s ocean views, shot making or water carry that you are looking for, Palmetto Dunes has it all. The teaching pros at Palmetto Dunes are second to none so make time for a lesson or two.

Forgot your clubs? All of the local courses offer great rental and demo programs. Don’t forget to ask for demo clubs sometimes they are the latest and greatest but beware you might shoot the round of your life and feel like taking them home with you.

Winter, spring, summer or fall; Hilton Head Island golf is world class and you will have a great day on the links.

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Public Courses Country Club of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head hiltonheadclub.com Crescent Pointe Golf Club 1 Crescent Pointe, Bluffton crescentpointegolf.com Eagle’s Point Golf Club 1 Eagle’s Pointe, Bluffton eaglespointegolf.com Golden Bear at Indigo Run 100 Indigo Run Drive, Hilton Head www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/GoldenBear-Golf-Club-at-Indigo-Run Hampton Hall 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton hamptonhallsc.com Harbour Town Golf Links 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head seapines.com Heron Point By Pete Dye 100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head seapines.com Hilton Head Lakes 2005 Wiregrass Way, Hardeeville hiltonheadlakes.com Island West Golf Club 40 Island West Drive, Bluffton islandwestgolf.net

Hilton Head National GC 60 Hilton Head National Dr.,Bluffton golfhiltonheadnational.com 843-842-5900 Gary Player, and Bobby Weed have routed two nines that carry their distinctive design philosophies.

Old Carolina Golf Club (9 holes) 89 Old Carolina Road, Bluffton www.oldcarolinagc.com Old South Golf Links 50 Buckingham Plantation Dr, Bluffton oldsouthgolf.com Oyster Reef Golf Club 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head oysterreefgolfclub.com Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills Course 2 Leamington Lane, Hilton Head George Fazio Course 2 Carnoustie, Hilton Head Trent Jones Oceanfront Course 7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head 866-380-1778 palmettodunes.com All three golf courses at Palmetto Dunes have been rated an outstanding four stars or more by Fodor’s Golf Digest Places to Play.

Each course provides a singular experience of our sea island wildlife and “Lowcountry” environs.

Palmetto Hall Plantation 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Arthur Hills Course Robert Cupp Course palmettohallgolf.com Pinecrest Golf Club 1 Pinecrest Way, Bluffton pinecrestsc.com Port Royal Golf Club 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Planter’s Row Course Barony Course Robber’s Row Course portroyalgolfclub.com Rose Hill Golf Club 4 Clubhouse Drive, Bluffton golfrosehill.com Shipyard Golf Club 45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Brigantine/Clipper Course Clipper/Galleon Course shipyardgolfclub.com Sea Pines Ocean Course 100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head seapines.com

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Sure, there’s plenty of golf around here, and everyone knows to stop at the Harbour Town lighthouse when in town. But if you venture off the marked trails every now and again, you’ll find that Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry are filled with vast stores of hidden wonder, places and phenonema that don’t necessarily appear on all the tourist maps.

Turtle Power Loggerhead Sea Turtles nest on Hilton Head Island beaches between May and August when the massive female turtles come ashore at night to find prime pieces of oceanfront real estate. The females will dig a nest, deposit their eggs (an average of 120), shield them from hungry predators with sand and quickly (well, relatively quickly) make their way back to the sea. Two months later, tiny two-inch turtle babies sneak out of the nest and point themselves instinctively toward the brightest light they see: their ocean home where they’ll spend the next 25 or 30 years growing to massive adulthood.

Such a delicate process, as you might guess, is susceptible to dangers both natural and manmade, and local groups like the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project managed by the Coastal Discovery Museum keep a close eye on the reptiles’ nests from May through October. During that time, residents know to keep their beachfront lights off after 10 p.m., pick up their trash and, most of all, leave nest sites alone.

Dolphin Strand Feeding Dolphins: cute, playful, friendly and when hungry— organized.

The animals are certainly plentiful in local waters, particularly the Calibogue Sound which is kind of like a dolphin social club. Much rarer is a coordinated hunting behavior called strand feeding, which is unique in the world.

Here’s how it works: At low tide, small groups of bottlenose dolphins herd hundreds of fish toward a beach. Then, all at once, the dolphins will leap onto the bank to create a huge wall of water and energy, feast on the fish buffet and, when done, shimmy back into the water.

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wild backwaters where it’s visible. Also, we should note that the phrase “leap” here indicates some sort of graceful natural phenomenon, but when this happens, it can be pretty startling.

Braddock Point Cemetery Tucked away in Sea Pines Plantation is a small piece of history that tells a larger story about Hilton Head. Braddock Point Cemetery is a resting place for native AfricanAmericans, some of whom are thought to be descended from slaves. The small graveyard is really off the beaten path nestled between condo high-rises on Spinnaker Court off Lighthouse Lane. The graveyard gets its name from Captain David Cutler Braddock who commanded a ship named the “Beaufort” in the mid-1700s.

Braddock sailed the Carolina coast keeping his eyes on Spanish activities and hiding out in a small cove which is now Sea Pines. There are about 40 gravestones in the Braddock cemetery; the headstone, which appears to be hand-chiseled, belongs to Susan Williams who was born in 1861 and died in 1921. The cemetery is still in use; Robert E. Williams was buried there in 2008.

Singing Sands If you listen carefully while walking on the dunes of Hilton Head, you may discover that the sand sometimes “sings,” or produces audible sound vibrations that can be compared to the strains of a chorus, or the playing of violins. The idea is not a new one. Thoreau encountered singing sands while walking on an Atlantic Ocean beach; he noted that it sounded like rubbing a finger over wet glass. Charles Darwin was the first scientist to discuss the phenomenon. In his “A Naturalist’s Voyage Around the World,” he wrote: “Leaving Socego, we retraced our steps. Each time the horse put its foot on the sand, a chirping noise resulted.”

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crystals rolled against each other by the wind. Or, since the sounds are sometimes more pronounced after sundown, it could be that the cooling of the sand at night creates shifts and settling in the dunes.

In any event, the next time you go for a walk, keep your ears tuned for a secret island song.

Mitchelville Hilton Head Island is packed with history that most tourists and even locals know little about. Mitchelville is a beautiful historical landmark. Formerly known as Drayton Plantation, Mitchelville came about with the aid of Union General Ormsby Mitchel after he helped a group of escaped slaves create their own town.

Mitchelville was self-governing, with neatly arranged streets, one-quarter-acre lots, elected officials (some appointed by the Union military), a church, various laws addressing such issues as community behavior and sanitation, taxes were collected, and a compulsory education law for children between the ages of six and fifteen was enforced—most likely the first such law in the South. The residents named the town “Mitchelville” in honor of General Mitchel. Today local descendants of Mitchelville work to preserve and educate others about the historic landmark.

Be sure to visit the Mitchelville Freedom Park located on Beach City Road. For more information on the Mitchelville Preservation Project visit online at www. mitchelvillepreservationproject.com.

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‘The Blank Spot on the Map’ When Charles Fraser first laid the foundation for what became Sea Pines, he did so with the philosophy that the natural state of the island would always come first. The homes and facilities of the resort, he believed, shouldn’t encroach on the marshes and forests that blanketed the island; they should co-exist with them.

As if to drive the point home inside the resort lies the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, 605 acres of space where Fraser’s philosophy reaches its zenith and nature remains as unspoiled as it was when he developed the surrounding land. “It’s the blank spot of the map; you can see it in satellite photos. It stands out from thousands of feet above,” said David Henderson, wildlife biologist for Community Services Associates. But there’s plenty to explore in that blank spot. The Preserve offers bike rides through history along antebellum rice dikes that harken back to Sea Pines’ days as a rice plantation. There’s fishing in Lake Mary, a 30-acre marvel and the largest freshwater lake on the island. There’s also bird watching and picnicking.

Note: there is a $5 pass fee to enter Sea Pines Plantation.

Sea Pines Shell Ring Not only is the Sea Pines Forest Preserve a wonder itself, it holds our seventh, and final, wonder of Hilton Head, the Sea Pines Shell Ring. As you amble through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and across the boardwalks you’ll stumble upon the shell rings, sometimes called “Indian Shell Ring.”

These rings come from nomadic Indian tribes and are an impressive 4,000 years old. The shallow basin is encompassed by a small wall, southern magnolia trees and timbering live oaks. In the nearly perfect circle numerous amounts of oysters, clams, turtle, fish and other shell bones rest. These elements were simply collected by the inhabitants from salt marshes or hunted with spears.

An archeologist from the University of South Carolina unearthed the area about 40 years ago and was able to reveal that the ring was built by Ancient Indians over 300 year period about 4,000 years ago. There were no signs that anyone lived in the ring, it was most likely used as a ceremonial ring or community grounds. The reason why the Shell Ring People vacated this place remains a mystery.

Note: there is a $5 pass fee to enter Sea Pines Plantation.

Photo: Courtesy of the Mitchelville Preservation Project

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history Hilton Head Island has no connection to the popular hotel chain or the infamous socialite. The name actually comes from an English sea captain named William Hilton, who surveyed the coastal waters between present-day Savannah and Charleston. Mapmakers at the time named the area’s most prominent feature, “Hilton’s Headlands,” in his honor. The island has a very rich history beginning with the Native Americans who first visited our island.

Native American 8000 B.C. - 1500 A.D. 8000 B.C: Native Americans visited this area seasonally for the next 7000 years.

1335 A.D: Green’s Shell Enclosure was built. (see page 13) European Explorers 1500 - 1700 1663: Capt. William Hilton sailed from Barbados. Hilton Head Island takes its name from a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound.

ended. The island’s population dropped to only a few thousand.

1893: An enormous hurricane hit flooding parts of the island with its 12-foot surge.

Many of Hilton Head structures were destroyed in this storm.

1698: John Bayley was given most of Hilton Head Island as a barony.

1940: The island’s population was approximately 1,100 most of whom were descendants from freedmen.

Plantation Era 1700 - 1860 1790: William Elliott II, of Myrtle Bank Plantation, grew the first successful crop of Sea Island, cotton in South Carolina on Hilton Head Island.

Modern Era 1950-2010 1950: Logging took place on 19,000 acres of the island.

The first electricity was brought to the island by Palmetto Electric Cooperative. The island population was only 300 residents.

1860: There were more than 20 working plantations on the island.

The Civil War & Union Occupation 1860 - 1865 1861:Fort Walker (see image) was built on at the entrance to PortRoyal Sound in order to protect the port from Union attacksOn Nov. 7th, Union forces attacked Fort Walker and Fort Beauregardin the Battle of Port Royal.

Nearly 13,000 Union troops flooded onto the island after the battle.

1862: Hilton Head’s population swelled to over 40,000, including Union troops, store-keepers, missionaries, prisoners of war, and slaves seeking refuge.

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1956: James F. Byrnes Bridge was constructed. Charles E. Fraser, began developing Sea Pines Plantation.

1958: First lot in Sea Pines Plantation sold. Beachfront lots sold for $5,350.

1960: The island’s first golf course was built in Sea Pines Plantation.

1969: The first Heritage Golf Classic played at Sea Pine’s Harbour Town Links.

1982: A four-lane bridge was built. The island’s full-time population was 12,500.

More than 500,000 visitors came to Hilton Head in 1982.

2010: Census population is 37,099.

2.5 million visitors come to the island.

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Possibly the most beautiful tableware in the world.

Shopping is a favorite activity on Hilton Head and we truly have something for everyone.

Be sure to ask about our Bridal/Gift Registry.

Sophisticated and Beachy: South End The South End of the Island is the heart of the vacation area. The very first shopping center on the Island and a perennial favorite is Coligny Plaza at the intersection of Pope Avenue and North Forest Beach. Considered Hilton Head’s “downtown” there are over 60 stores, 15 restaurants and an unique movie theatre. Candy, T-shirts, and great apparel are there along with groceries, restaurants and a hardware store.

Coligny Plaza is across the street from Coligny Beach and within walking distance of many hotels and villas. Coligny Plaza has been the home to many Island visitors’ greatest memories for decades. No trip to Hilton Head is complete without at least one trip to Coligny.

Sea Pines is home to three major and very different shopping areas. Harbour Town Shops form a semi-circle around the picturesque Harbour Town boat basin. The Shops at Sea Pines Center include several restaurants and exclusive- toHilton Head shops and services. South Beach Marina Village is located at the southern tip of Hilton Head Island and has a quaint New England feel to it.

The Village at Wexford boasts 30 retail shops, restaurants, and services. One distinctive Hilton Head boutique at the Village at Wexford is Gifted Hilton Head. Gifted Hilton Head has been voted Best Gift Shop 2012 and 2013 and has a terrific selection of Spartina 449, Alex & Ani, Vera Bradley, local Low Country Linens, custom coastal items, delightful baby gifts, and so much more. Super friendly service, and gorgeous free gift wrap make this a one stop shop for all your gift needs.

The Village of Wexford is also home to Le Cookery. At Le Cookery you’ll find all things cooking, entertaining and decorating for your home. Choose from top designer brands like Vietri, Juliska, Beatriz Ball and so many more. Set the perfect table and prepare the perfect culinary delights with their premium serveware, bakeware, cutlery and cookware.

Handmade from Venetian terra marrone, or brown clay, this ornately sculpted dinnerware collection is inspired by the early Baroque period of Italian art and architecture.

Le Cookery Located in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island 843-785-7171 • LeCookeryusa.com

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shopping The Eclectic: Mid-Island

The Classic: North End

Moving north to Mid-Island takes you to the Shelter Cove area, including the Shoppes at Shelter Cove Harbour where you can rent a banana boat, enjoy a waterside meal, visit an art gallery, shop in one of the exclusive shops, and more.

Convenient parking and an easy walk through the harbor with the shops on one side and a marina full of charter boats small fishing vessels and an assortment of yachts.

Along with dining options, Shelter Cove Harbour offers a wide variety of shopping, find everything from the perfect souvenir to an evening dress. The Plaza at Shelter Cove is home to Island favorite restaurants, shops, services, and a Whole Foods supermarket.

Main Street Village is located at the North End of the Island.

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

The former Mall at Shelter Cove has transformed into Shelter Cove Towne Center which features an 80,000 square foot Kroger grocery store, Belk, J. Banks and a Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt. These are just four stores of what will be 290,000 square feet of retail space, 210 luxury apartments, and a five acre park.

Pineland Station is the mid-island shopping center with the duck pond in the center. Located at the intersection of William Hilton Parkway and Mathews Drive Pineland Station includes restaurants, shops, and services.

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Across from Main Street Village, Festival Center offers big stores like Walmart, Publix and Barnes & Noble with some smaller offerings like Wildbirds Unlimited, Tuesday Morning and Pier One Imports.

Off Island Off Island, or the mainland, is where Tanger Outlets 1 and 2 are located. Looking for something very unique? Head to Old Town Bluffton. Comprised of one-square mile, Old Town Bluffton includes Calhoun Street, which runs from scenic Highway 46 to the May River, and the newly built, but looks old, Promenade. This is a fun and interesting area to shop.

Calhoun Street is home to the Bluffton Farmer’s Market, where you can find beautiful produce and locally made baked goods and other treats every Thursday afternoon.

There are so many extraordinary shops in the Hilton Head area. Spend some time exploring, you will find something special to always remind you of your Hilton Head vacation.

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Shop • Dine • Fun • Explore • South For many years, locals have made Coligny their go-to place for finding whatever “IT” is.

Millions of visitors make Coligny part of their family tradition of enjoying all the Island has to offer. With over 60 shops and restaurants, there is truly something for everyone!

Shop specialty stores, enjoy entertainment by local talents, then have a bite to eat at one of our tempting restaurants.

We hope to see you soon!

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HIS MUSIC. HIS LIFE.

A LEGENDARY MUSICAL PORTRAIT OF THE MAN IN BLACK.

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There is no denying Hilton Head Island is a town that loves culture. From local musicians playing original rock to the Hilton Head Philharmonic Orchestra and stage productions, there’s something for every taste. World class musicians serve up swing, trad jazz, and rhythm and blues at the Jazz Corner nightly.

If you’re in the mood for classical, attend a concert by the Hilton Head Philharmonic Orchestra. With an ensemble numbering more than 70 professional musicians, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is now in its 33rd season. Check out their calendar on www.hhso.org and save the date for one of their incredible concerts.

From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, home and family, struggle and success and rowdiness and redemption. More than two dozen classic hits – including "I Walk the Line," "A Boy Named Sue," "Folsom Prison Blues," and the title tune paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foottappin', crowd-pleasin' salute to a uniquely American legend!

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GREAT PERFORMANCES COMING UP AT THE ARTS CENTER:

Mary Wilson sings Lena Horne

Martha Graham Dance Company

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1/16 • 8 PM

Jeanne Robertson Comedy

2/16 • 8 PM

Another jewel in the crown of Hilton Head Island’s music offerings is the 100-voices-strong Hilton Head Choral Society and a well-attended International Piano Competition that draws some of the world’s finest young players.

There is no denying Hilton Head Island is a town that loves culture. From local musicians playing original rock to the Hilton Head Philharmonic Orchestra and stage productions, there’s something for every taste. World class musicians serve up swing, trad jazz, and rhythm and blues at the Jazz Corner nightly.

Peter Nero

The Celtic Tenors

3/7 • 8 PM

3/11 & 3/12 • 8 PM

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA

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culture Sail Around: Wayne Trapp, Artist 2011 A gift from the Public Art Fund of the Communtiy Foundation of the Lowcountry to the Town of Hilton Head Island. June 2014

HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSIC OF DREAMS AND DRAMA CONDUCTED BY JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

33rd Season • 2014-2015 • www.hhso.org

TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH: TCHAIKOVSKY’s SYMPHONY No. 5 Sun., Jan. 18, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., Jan. 19, 2015 • 8pm SCHUMANN AND BRAHMS Sun., Feb. 8, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., Feb. 9, 2015 • 8pm GUITAR HEROES Sun., Feb. 22, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., Feb. 23, 2015 • 8pm MENDELSSOHN AND VERDI Sun., Mar. 22, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., Mar. 23, 2015 • 8pm PROKOFIEV AND HAYDN Sun., Apr. 19, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., Apr. 20, 2015 • 8pm CHOPIN AND SIBELIUS Sun., May 3, 2015 • 4pm & Mon., May 4, 2015 • 8pm

20th ANNUAL HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION March 9-14 2015 Call box office for locations THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND

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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW For concert information, call the office at 843-842-2055 or visit hhso.org Concerts held at First Presbyterian Church located on William Hilton Pkwy.

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If you’re in the mood for classical, attend a concert by the Hilton Head Philharmonic Orchestra. With an ensemble numbering more than 70 professional musicians, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is now in its 33rd season. Check out their calendar on www.hhso.org and save the date for one of their incredible concerts.

Another jewel in the crown of Hilton Head Island’s music offerings is the 100-voices-strong Hilton Head Choral Society and a well-attended International Piano Competition that draws some of the world’s finest young players.

The Hilton Head Dance Theater further bolsters Hilton Head’s cultural credibility along with the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and the Main Street Youth Theatre. The Hilton Head Dance Theatre is a non-profit entity that performs beloved classics, such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote as well as original works.

For talented young people to hone their skills in all aspects of stagecraft there’s the Main Street Youth Theatre. The Main Street Youth Theatre incorporates non-equity actors aged five to 82 for its productions.

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina offers musicals, comedies and dramas. The center also hosts performers, musicians, vocalists, artists, puppeteers and more. Along with 349-seat theater, the center is a gallery for the visual arts.

Sharing space with Arts Center, The Art League of Hilton Head is in it’s 43rd year and displays all manner of paintings, jewelry and art works on a rotating basis. The gallery rightfully boasts its reputation as one of the largest and most inclusive art organizations in our area. With 500 members and its access to exhibit space at the Walter Greer gallery in Shelter Cove, the Art League offers four outstanding exhibits each year.

There’s a growing roster of smaller galleries scattered about the island, too.

A more recent group on the art scene is the Artists of Sea Pines with 55 members who paint outdoors then exhibit their work at the CSA Gallery. Ten percent of monies received for their work are donated to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

Across the bridge in Bluffton, there is the Bluffton School of Dance and Performing Arts. Head over to Church and Calhoun Streets to view the work of artists from the Society of Bluffton Artists.

Hilton Head’s museum scene is anchored by the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn as financing continues to grow toward creating a full-fledged Gullah Museum that truly celebrates the island’s diverse culture.

introducing national and international contemporary artists of extraordinary talent to the community since 1999.

red fish building • 8 archer rd • hilton head www.jcostellogallery.com | 843.686.6550

A Cool, Bohemian Art Gallery

Owners Mira Scott & Mark S. Tierney have created a space to exhibit their work and representing select guest artists, sculptures, jewelers, photographers and writers.

Offering Custom Picture Framing, Original Artwork and Art & Frame Restoration in a Comfortable Atmosphere

Picture This Gallery 78D Arrow Rd • Cypress Square Hilton Head, SC 29928 843-842-5299 picturethishiltonhead.com info@ picturethishiltonhead.com

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Tues-Fri: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Or by appointment

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renewal Hilton Head Island has evolved into a premier spa destination.

The region features a diverse mix of treatments and wellness services virtually unheard of outside major metropolitan areas. Many perceive a spa as “a place to get fluffed and buffed,” implying that spas are purely meant for superficial grooming benefits. Sure, there are definite beautification benefits, but the reality is that there are a lot of mental and physical benefits that you can reap from a trip to the spa.

Here are some of the reasons you should check out one of the splendid spas of Hilton Head:

Stress Management and Relaxation: Every type of treatment or service, including massage and body work, can help you relax and decompress. Further, you don’t need to actually buy a treatment to see the benefits.

Just sitting in a jacuzzi, steam shower or sauna, amenities a lot of spas, wellness and fitness centers offer, can help you to relieve stress

Detox: Many types of services promote detoxification, which eliminates toxins and excess fluids that can contribute to loss of energy, constipation, bloating and water retention.

Improved Circulation and Blood Pressure: Many services, such as heat therapy, hydrotherapy, massage and body treatments, help to improve circulation and reduce blood pressure.

Anti-Aging and Healthy Skin: Escape from the hustle and bustle with a facial or relaxing massage at LeSpa, located inside the Sea Pines Resort.

LeSpa has been providing clients with updated looks and new attitudes since 1993 and offers advanced skin care and anti-aging treatments.

Taking care of your body, mind and skin helps to ward off the aging process. Treatments, such as facials and other skin care services, as well as body treatments, target skin problems to keep you looking your best.

LeSpa also offers hair and nail services to make you as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. Come Escape, Relax and Refresh at LeSpa.

Pain Management:

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Many types of services can help alleviate pain. Further, some treatments are known to help relieve symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia and nerve problems.

Increased Self Esteem and Confidence: Taking time to pamper yourself and to take care of your body and mind can significantly improve your body image, increase your body awareness, and improve your self esteem.

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Psychological Benefits: Being touched therapeutically through massage and other types of services provides many emotional and psychological benefits.

Improved Sleep Patterns: Through the relaxation process, people find that they are able to sleep better at night. Further, some spas offer Sleep Therapy programs for those who have serious sleep disorders.

Improved Breathing: Sauna and other heat related therapies, as well as massage, can help to improve your breathing. Further, spas that offer movement classes, such as yoga or pilates, can also help you strengthen your respiratory system.

Improved Flexibility, Range of Motion and Athletic Performance: Massage, Heat Therapy and hydrotherapy help to improve your joints and increase your range of motion.

Further, yoga and pilates help to increase your flexibility.

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“Selling Real Estate from Sound to Sea!”

Lonnie Goulet Lonniegoulet@aol.com

Many extraordinary factors inspire people to call Hilton Head Island their first or second home—beautiful blue skies and warm winters, outdoor sports and activities, culture, awardwinning schools, family, and business opportunities to name a few.

Golf Many of the area’s pristine communities boast at least one golf course within their gates and several have two or more. Golf Digest and GOLF magazine consistently rate Hilton Head’s courses among the best in the country.

Nature The low-hanging Live Oaks, dense sea pines and expansive beaches show-off the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island, but they’re not the only outdoor wonders in the area. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuges is the perfect place to explore if you’re looking for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. Located between the northern shore of the island and the mainland, Pinckney Island has 14 miles of walking trails.

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The community preserves the natural beauty of Hilton Head with help from the island’s Design Review Board. The design guide stipulates which natural materials, native plants and other design elements can be used in development. Commercial signs and their associated buildings are meant to blend in with nature. Neon flashing lights and twenty-foot tall signs won’t be found of Hilton Head Island.

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Restaurants With more than 300 restaurants in the area, foodies have plenty to choose from. Ranging from local favorites to national restaurant chains, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.

Volunteering Hilton Head is a small community which gives you the opportunity to play a key role in the charitable organization of your choice. Whether you want to make Hilton Head a greener place, fight poverty, learn about world affairs, expand the arts or tend rescued animals, there is something for you.

Learning For the little ones, Hilton Head School district offers award-winning schools, IB programs, Chinese and Spanish immersion, arts-centered learning and more. And just because you’ve been out of school for awhile doesn’t mean you have to stop learning; Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides quality, intellectual, not-for-credit classes and programs specifically developed for adults who are age 50 and older.

Medical professionals “Excellent health care is a key determinant of where people decide to visit or retire,” said Mark O’Neil Jr., president and CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. “Because Hilton Head Island is a world-class destination, Hilton Head Hospital has been successful in attracting great physicians and nurses.

It makes extraordinary care possible, right here at home.”

No matter the reason you choose to make Hilton Head home, we are happy to welcome you to our community.

My goal is to meet your real estate goals! Allow my high standards, integrity, dynamic community involvement, finance background, passion to help, and discretion in dealings high-profile clients worldwide, all combine to provide you with the best possible resource in the search for your Hilton Head Island dream home.

Call Susan Ochsner Today 843. 816.6388 YourHiltonHeadAgent.com

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restaurant spotlight

come hungry

leave happy For all of you who chose Hilton Head as your vacation destination, our beach community comes alive with endless recreation, leisure activities and culinary events throughout the year.

The Lowcountry is home to more than two hundred great restaurants, ranging from secret hideaways to delightful full-service, high-end hotspots and farm to table restaurants. Chefs from all corners of the world have brought the best American, Southern, Seafood, French, German, Italian, Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Mexican and Southwestern cuisine right here to our paradise.

Use the grid on pages 54-59 as your overview and navigation tool.

Restaurants are listed alphabetically with their phone number and the type of cuisine they specialize in. This can also be used as a quick reference guide to see who is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner along with several specialty categories such as outdoor dining, children’s menu, take-out, late night, dog friendly places and more.

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

6 EXECUTIVE PARK ROAD OFF POPE AVENUE 785-2464

FAMILY FRIENDLY...

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Soups

Different Selections Daily Cup 3.75 Bowl 4.75 Quart 12.75

Take Out Available SERVING LUNCH

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

On a Bed of Mixed Greens

Grilled or Blackened Scallops 15.95 “One of South Carolina’s Best Seafood SERVING DINNER Tuna Chunks 16.95 Spots” Southern Living Magazine, Shrimp 13.95 MONDAY - SATURDAY September 2012

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

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

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785-2400 Seafood

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842-2016 Seafood

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785-6261 Seafood/Steak

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785-2427 American

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785-3633 American

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842-0004 Pizza/Italian

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785-3300 Italian

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842-1441 Seafood/American

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785-6272 Italian

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785-3354 American

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686-2920 American/Seafood

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682-6262 Amer./BBQ/Ribs

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Orange Leaf

689-5323 Frozen Yogurt

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686-3232 Breakfast/American

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842-2822 Italian

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686-3388 American/Seafood

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842-4414

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681-7829 Southern Soul Food

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785-5352 American

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785-2464 Seafood

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842-1999

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671-6136 American

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681-3625 American

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842-8866 American/Steaks

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Kingfisher 55 La Fontana 141 125 Lucky Rooster Mediterranean Harbour 142 Nick’s Steak & Seafood 65 Old Oyster Factory 68 143 Orange Leaf Ruan Thai Cuisine 83 San Miguel’s 86 Santa Fe Cafe 87 Scott’s Seafood Market 88 Sea Grass Grille 89 95 Stack’s Pancakes Up the Creek Pub & Grill 104

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Art Galleries (Hilton Head) Art League of Hilton Head . . 681-5060 Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . 837-4700 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina . . . .

686-3945 Camellia Art . . . . . . . . . 785-3535 Fastframe #326 . . . . . . . . 342-7696 J Costello Gallery . . . . . 686-6550 See ad on page 45.

Karis Art Gallery . . . . . . . 785-5100 Morris & Whiteside Galleries 842-4433 Picture This Gallery . . . . 842-5299 See ad on page 45.

Pink House Gallery . . . . . . 681-5169 Smith Galleries . . . . . . . . 842-2280

Art Galleries (Bluffton) Calhoun Street Gallery . . . . 837-4434 Four Corners Art Gallery . . . 757-8185 Jacob Preston Pottery . . . . 757-3084 Maye River Gallery . . . . . . 757-2633 Old Town Vintage Posters . . 837-3311 Pluff Mudd Art . . . . . . . . 757-5590 Society of Bluffton Artists . . 757-6586

Bait, Tackle Shops Blue Water Bait & Tackle . . . 671-3060 Coligny True Value Hardware 785-2429 Hilton Head Boathouse . . . 681-9557 Shelter Cove Harbour . . . . 842-7001 Southern Drawl Outfitters . . 705-6010

Bike Rentals AAA Riding Tigers . . . . . . 686-5833 All American Bike Rental . . . 842-4386 Bicycle Billy’s . . . . . . . 785-7851 See ad on page 15.

Bike Doctor . . . . . . . . 681-7531 See ad on page 15.

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All area codes 843 unless specified Bubba’s . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-3971 Island Times Charters . 816-261-2410 Coconut Bike Rentals . . . 686-5055 Dolphin Discoveries . . . . . 684-1910 See ad on page 14. Live Oac . . . . . . . . . 888-254-8362 Harbourtown Bike Rentals . . 785-3546 Low Country Nature Tours . . 683-0187 Hilton Head Bicycle Co. . 686-6888 MarshGrass Adventures . . . 684-3296 See ad on page 17. Monty Jett Cruises . . . . . . 415-2798 Hilton Head Outfitters . . . . 686-9097 Outside Hilton Head . . . . . 686-6996 Island Cruisers Bike Rental . . 785-4321 Papa Bear Charters . . . . . . 816-3474 Lowsea Bike Rental . . . . . . 384-9322 Pau Hana & Flying Circus 686-2582 See ad on page 29.

Palmetto Bike Barn . . . . . . 686-6068 Paradise Beach Bikes . . . . 715-9889 Pirates of Hilton Head . . . . 363-7000 Patriot Bike Rentals . . . . . . 842-3464 Sea Pines Eco Tours . . . . . 842-1979 Pedals . . . . . . . . . . 842-5522 Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . 842-7001 See ad on page 16. Spirit of Harbour Town . . 785-2662 See ad on page 30.

Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals . 785-5470 Road Fish Bike Shop . . . . . 686-2981 Vagabond Cruises . . . . 785-2662 See ad on page 30.

Sea Pines Bicycle Rentals . . 842-1890 South Beach Racquet Club . 671-2453 Sundance Bikes . . . . . . . . 785-8737 Churches and Worship Yankee Pedaler . . . . . . . . 785-2021 St. Luke’s Episcopal . . . . . 785-4099 LowCountry Community . . . 836-1101 Church of the Cross. (Episcopal) 757-2661 First Baptist Church . . . . . 785-4478 Holy Family Catholic Church 785-2895 Christ Lutheran Church . . . 785-5560 Christian Renewal Church . . 785-4565 GRACE Community Church . 681-6698 St. Andrews United Methodist 785-4711 First Presbyterian Church . . 681-3696 HH Central Church of God . 686-5995 HH Presbyterian Church . . . 689-6362 Boating, Cruising Congregation Beth Yam Synagogue .

Advanced Sail . . . . . . . . 686-2582 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 689-2178 Capt. Mark’s Dolphin Cruises 785-4558 Providence Presbyterian Church . . .

See ad on page 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842-5673 Broad Creek Marina . . . . . 681-3625 Island Lutheran Church . . . 689-5200 Calibogue Cruises . . . . 342-8687 First Church of Christ. Scientist . . . .

See ad on page 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-9556 Capt. Hook Party Boat . . 785-1700 Church of Christ . . . . . . . 686-2323 See ad on page 33. St. Francis by the Sea . . . . 681-6350 Carolina Moon . . . . . . 671-7007 All Saints Episcopal . . . . . 681-8333 See ad on page 30.

Cheers Charters . . . . . . . 671-1800 Clubs and Organizations Commander Zodiac . . . . . 671-3344 American Singles Golf . . . . 705-7151 Dolphin & Nature Cruise . . . 681-2522 Arts Council of Beaufort County . . .

Drifter Excursions . . . . . . . 363-2900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379-ARTS H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . 671-4386 Hilton Head Outfitters . . . 686-9097 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina . . . .

Island Explorer . . . . . . . . 785-2100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842-ARTS

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All area codes 843 unless specified Beaufort County Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671-4865 Camera Club of Hilton Head 422-3782 Coastal Discovery Museum . 689-6767 Friends of Bill . . . . . . . . . 681-9262 Heritage Library . . . . . . . 686-6560 Hilton Head Art Academy . . 681-2832 Hilton Head Art League . . . 681-8060 HHI Carolina Shag Club . . . 842-7873 Hilton Head Orchestra . . . . 842-2055 Hilton Head Public Library . . 342-9200 Hilton Head Shag Club . . . 681-2832 Island Recreation Center . . . 681-7273 May River Theatre Company 837-7798 Palmetto Rowing Club . . . . 842-6984 S.H.A.R.E. Senior Center . . . 785-6444

Outside Hilton Head . . . . . 686-6996 Pau Hana & Flying Circus 686-2582 See ad on page 29.

Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf686-4001 The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . 842-7645 Station 300 . . . . . . . . . . 815-2695 ZipLine Hilton Head . . . 682-6000 See ad on page 2.

Fishing Charters

Bonnie Rae Fishing Charters 683-6060 Broad Creek Marina . . . . . 681-3625 Buckeye Charters . . . . . . . 816-4441 Bulldog Fishing Charters . . 422-0887

Dance

Bluffton School of Dance . . 815-2619 Hilton Head Dance School Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-5477

Family Activities

Capt. Hook Party Boat . . 785-1700 See ad on page 33 Drifter Excursions . . . . . . . 363-2900 Fishin’ Coach Charters . . . . 757-2126 Hilton Head Outfitters . 866-380-1783 Island Marine . . . . . . . . . 681-2628 Live Oac . . . . . . . . . 888-254-8362 Lowcountry Charter Fishing . 816-4441 Off The Hook Fishing . . . . 298-4376 Outside Hilton Head . . . . . 868-6996 Papa Bear Charters . . . . . . 816-3474 Polecat Fishing Charters . . . 384-5186 Runaway Fishing Charters . . 384-6511 Sea Wolf Charter . . . . . . . 525-1174 Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . 842-7001 Southern Drawl Outfitters . . 705-6010 Stray Cat Charters . . . . . . 683-5427 Tall Boy Charters . . . . . . . 575-2550 Tammy Jane Charters . . . . 384-7833

Adventure Cove . . . . . . . 842-9990 Art Café . . . . . . . . . . . . 785-5525 Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . . 837-4700 Coastal Discovery Museum . 689-6767 Creative Outlet SC . . . . . . 540-5597 Harbour Town Lighthouse . . 671-2810 Heyward House . . . . . . . . 757-6293 Hilton Head Outfitters . . . . 785-2449 IDEA Studio . . . . . . . . . . 342-5439 Island Recreation . . . . . . . 681-7273 Lawton Stables . . . . . . 671-2586 See ad on page 23. Hilton Head Fitness Legendary Golf . . . . . . . . 686-3399 Beach City Health & Fitness . 681-6161 Main Street Youth Theatre . . 689-6246 Breakthrough Fitness Center 341-2166 Move & Motion . . . . . . . . 681-6683 Ctr. for Health Fitness & Sports Per. . .

842-3359 Core Pilates . . . . . . . . . . 681-4267 Cross Fit Hilton Head . . . . 682-3600 Energize Personal Training . 842-6867 Jiva Yoga Center . . . . . 247-4549 See ad on page 46.

Lava 24 Fitness . . . . . . . . 842-3225 Live In Fitness Enterprise . . 341-5433 LM Shape . . . . . . . . . . . 247-7666 Muscles Fitness & More . . . 837-5400 Odyssey Health Club . . . . . 715-0806 SR Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 785-3024 Sea Pines Fitness Center . . . 842-1979

Libraries

Bluffton Public Library . . . . 255-6490 Hilton Head Public Library . . 255-6500

Marinas

Broad Creek Marina . . . . . 681-3625 Harbour Town Yacht Basin866-561-8802 Hilton Head Boathouse . . . 681-2628

Island Marine . . . . . . . . . 681-2628 Palmetto Bay Marina . . . 785-3910 See ad on page 26-27 Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . 842-7001 Windmill Harbour Marina . . 681-9235 vacation guide

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Parasailing

Main Street Village . . . .1411 Main St Hilton Head Parasail . . . . . 686-2200 Northridge Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sky Pirate . . . . . . . . . 842-2566 . . . . . . . . 435 William Hilton Pkwy See ad on page 29 Orleans Plaza . . . 37 New Orleans Rd H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . 671-4386 Palmetto Bay Marina . . 86 Helmsman Way See ad on page 26-27 Park Plaza . . . . . . 33 Office Park Rd Movies Pineland Station . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coligny Theatre . . . . . . . 686-3500 . . . . . . . . . .430 Wlm Hilton Pkwy Northridge Cinema 10 . . . . 342-3800 Park Plaza Cinema . . . . . . 785-5001 Plantation Center . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cinemark Bluffton . . . . 800-326-3264 . . . . . . . . . 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy Port Royal Plaza . . . 95 Matthews Dr Sea Pines Center . . 71 Lighthouse Rd Music Hilton Head Choral Society . 341-3818 Shelter Cove HarbourHarbourside Ln See ad on page 4-5 H.H. Symphony Orchestra 842-2055 Shelter Cove Plaza . . . . . . . . . . .

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32 Shelter Cove Ln The Jazz Corner . . . . . . . 842-8620 Ruby Lee’s . . . . . . . . . . . 681-7829 Shelter Cove Towne Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shelter Cove Ln South Beach Marina Village . . . . . .

Museums Coastal Discovery Museum . 689-6767 . . . . . . . . . . . 323 S. Sea Pines Dr Gullah Museum . . . . . . . . 681-3254 South Island Square . . . . . . . . . .

Heyward House - Bluffton . . 757-6293 . . . . . . . . . .841 Wlm Hilton Pkwy The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . 842-7645 Village at Wexford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy Shopping Beach Market . . 2 N. Forest Beach Dr Village Exchange . 32 Palmetto Bay Rd Circle Center, HHI . . . . 70 Pope Ave

Shopping Centers Bluffton

Belfair Town Village . . . 71 Towne Dr Berkeley Place . 106 Buckwalter Pkwy Bluffton Commons at Belfair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Baylor Dr Bridge Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1540 Fording Island Rd Kitty’s Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1008 Fording Island Rd Moss Creek Village . . . . . . . . . . .

Coligny Plaza 1 N. Forest Beach Dr . . . . . . . . 1533 Fording Island Rd See ad on page 42 Old Town Bluffton . . . . . Calhoun St Festival Center . . . . 45 Pembroke Dr The Promenade . . . . Promenade St Fresh Market Shoppes . . . . . . . . . Tanger Factory Outlet I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .890 Wlm Hilton Pkwy . . . . . . . . 1270 Fording Island Rd Gallery of Shops . . 14 Greenwood Dr Tanger Factory Outlet II . . . . . . . .

Gifted Hilton Head . . . . 842-8787 . . . . . . . . 1414 Fording Island Rd Village of Wexford, . See ad on page 3 Harbour Town . . . 149 Lighthouse Rd Spas Island Crossings . 11 Palmetto Bay Rd Ahh Green Spa . . . . . . . . 715-2643 Le Cookery . . . . . . . . 785-7171 All About Me . . . . . . . . . 785-2558 Village of Wexford, See ad on page 41 The European Spa . . . . . . 682-3915 66

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Faces DaySpa . . . . . . . . . 785-3075 Fountain Spa . . . . . . . . . 301-3109 Heavenly Spa by Westin . 681-1019 See ad on page 47 Kenergi Therapy . . . . . . . 298-5069 Le Spa . . . . . . . . . . 363-6000 See ad on page 46 Serendipity Medical Spa . . . 342-2639 Spa Soleil . . . . . . . . . . . 686-8420 The Art of Massage . . . . . 422-8378 The Sanctuary . . . . . . . . 842-5999

Bluffton Spas

Bellis Waterless European Pedicure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227-1410 Island Roots Massage . . . . 757-0479 Inner Peace Massage . . . . 368-8854 Massage Envy . . . . . . . . 837-3689 Planet Beach . . . . . . . . . 815-4826 Pretty Woman Day Spa . . . 815-2200 Spa Vino on Calhoun . . . . . 705-0811 SKINZIN Make-up . . . . . . 368-2660 Village Spa . . . . . . . . . . 815-4811

Theatre

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 686-3945 See ad on page 43 Main Street Youth Theatre . . 689-6246 May River Theatre Co. - Bluffton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-5581

Watersports Rentals

Palmetto Bay Water Sports . 785-2345 Kayak Hilton Head . . . . . . 684-1910 Hilton Head Outfitters . . . . 686-9097 Outside Hilton Head . . . . . 686-6996 Jarvis Creek Water Sports . . 681-9260 Water-Dog Outfitters . . . . . 686-3554

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