Just off the coast of South Carolina lies Hilton Head Island, a popular vacation spot for golf enthusiasts and beach lovers. Its allure has spanned generations since Europeans started to develop it nearly 350 years ago. Hilton Head was also a Confederate stronghold during the American Civil War. Overview - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - The Sandbox - Coastal Discovery Museum - Sea Pines Forest Preserve - Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge - Newhall Audubon Nature Preserve - Lawton Stables - Forest Beach Bikes Paddle Boarding - Harbor Town Golf Links - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina - Adventure Cove Family Fun Center - Sky Pirate Parasail - Heyward House - Dolphin Watch Nature Cruise - Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - Live OAC - Gullah Museum - Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island - Disney Hilton Head Island Resort - Days Inn Hilton Head - Park Lane Hotel & Condominiums - Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort - Hilton Garden Inn - Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa - Places to Eat & Drink - Annie O's Southern Eats - Bullies - Stu's Surfside Subs - One Hot Mamma's American Grille - The Sea Shack - Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Café - Places to Shop - Coligny Plaza Shopping Center - Chocolate Canopy - Main Street Village - Camp Hilton Head - The Village at Wexford - The Greenery