Hilton Head Island Beach Fun

On a recent trip we found a wonderful base hotel, The Beach House, from which we could play. Comfortable rooms, right on the beach, good food and drink served at the Porch and Tiki Hut, a spacious pool area with loads of lounge chairs, and the best part, easy access to all this island offers!

The Porch
drinks poolside
lunchbox kids meal (safe from sand and water)

We puttered around the island, too, and can offer some insider tips: 

Coastal Discovery Museum: A great spot for learning about the history and the Lowcountry’s natural surroundings. The kids can romp and play around history and unique natural environs. The grounds are free to access, and they hold regular hands-on learning events:

hands on activities
kids room
butterfly house
salt marsh
storytime area
live oaks look like octopus trees
Coastal Discovery Museum

Sea Pines Resort: Hilton Head Island’s original resort, and home of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage. Explore the natural history or ancient Native American shell rings at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, shop at Harbour Town, visit the animals at Lawton Stables or the Salty Dog at South Beach Marina.   

Sandbox Children’s Museum: An interactive and sensory experience for kids. This brand-new building opened just two years ago.  
While you are there, check out the Lowcountry Celebration park, Hilton Head Island’s newest and award-winning park, complete with a playground modeled on a replicate of the Adventure – the ship in which Capt. William Hilton discovered the island. It’s located in the popular Coligny district – where the Beach House is located.

Harbour Town Lighthouse: A climb to the top is a history lesson of Hilton Head Island, and the views of the Calibogue Sound offer a beautiful view – especially during sunset.
https://harbourtownlighthouse.com/  

Kids can easily climb this lighthouse and the reward is the walk around the top!

Mermaid of Hilton Head: https://www.mermaidofhiltonhead.com/

Pirates of Hilton Head: An interactive treasure hunt. www.piratesofhiltonhead.com

Bluffton parks: Just over the bridge of Hilton Head is Bluffton, which has been growing with young families. Their parks are state-of-the-art: Oscar Frazier, Wright Family, Martin Family, and DuBois. Bluffton is also home to a thriving arts and culinary scene, as well as the beloved Thursday Farmers Market. https://www.visitbluffton.org/   

Get on the water: Family-friendly adventure on the water. They offer dolphin tours, kayak and boating excursions, and so much more.

Biking is one of the best ways to see the island! Hilton Head Island is a Gold-Level Biking Community and with over 50 miles of back paths, it’s easy to get around on two wheels.  

Beach: Make sure you catch the sunrise! There’s also no better way to spend your day than on the beach.  

Places to eat: there are a dozen ice cream shops and candy shops. Best kids meals are found at the Salty Dog and the Crazy Crab. Order a seafood boil and share it as a family.

For events in the community, please visit: https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/events