To help you make the most of your vacation, we have put together a guide to five of the best spring events in Hilton Head. Harbour Town Spring Fest. Hilton Head Island’s Wingfest. RBC Heritage Golf Tournament. Art Market at Historic Honey Horn. Yacht Hop of Hilton Head. Is Hilton Head a good place for […]
Are there alligators on the beach in Hilton Head?
Yes, Hilton Head Island has alligators and yes, they can be dangerous. Actually, there are alligators in the entire Beaufort County region – and scattered throughout most of the rest of South Carolina. This is a hot topic for tourists and residents alike on Hilton Head Island. Does Hilton Head Beach have alligators? Hilton Head […]
Can you find shark teeth on Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head isn’t known for shells, but for years shark teeth have been picked up by locals and tourists alike.We have found hundreds of teeth on the beach right in front of Captains Walk! Look for them during low tide, but you can also occasionally find them up in the dry sand closer to the […]
Does Hilton Head have tide pools?
Because two waters influence the shoreline, Hilton’s Head beach is composed of wide tideflats on the ocean side, and a narrower, erosion-prone beach, striated with runnels (long tidal pools) on the Sound side. Does South Carolina have tide pools? While the rugged, rocky beaches of the Pacific Coast are best known for tide pools, they […]
Is there a ferry from Tybee Island to Hilton Head?
While you can’t catch a public access ferry or boat to Tybee directly from Hilton Head, you can travel to Savannah via ferry or water taxi.From Savannah, you can catch a bus or rent a car to travel the rest of the way to Tybee Island on wheels rather than on the water. How long […]
Does Hilton Head have a nice beach?
From South Beach to Folly Field Beach, Forest Beach to Driessen Beach, and every beach in between, it’s no wonder Hilton Head Island has been recognized as one of the top 10 family beaches in the country. What is the nicest beach on Hilton Head? The Best Beaches in Hilton Head: Our Top 5 Picks […]
Do you need a car on Hilton Head Island?
The best way to get around Hilton Head is by car and bike.Keep in mind that there is little to no public transportation on the island of Hilton Head. If you’re staying at a resort, it will likely offer an area shuttle, otherwise, there’s the seasonal Breeze trolley service. Is Hilton Head Island walkable? Walk […]
Why do you have to pay to get into Sea Pines Hilton Head?
Often times we hear the question: “Why do I have to pay to enter Sea Pines and visit South Beach?” There’s an easy answer – the $9 fee per automobile (cash only) goes into the general operating fund of The Sea Pines Community Services Association and represents a significant contribution to the general operation and […]
What color is the ocean at Hilton Head?
Ever wonder why the water off the coast of Hilton Head is a different color from other beaches in places like Florida? Or why sometimes the ocean looks more green/ grey / blue on different days in the same spot? Does murky water mean dirty water? Current Review Policies. Humidity 59% Visibility 10.00 What color […]
Is it safe to swim in the ocean at Hilton Head?
On Hilton Head, about 80 lifeguards patrol 13.5 miles of shoreline during daytime hours. “You are much safer swimming in an area where lifeguards can see you.”“On Hilton Head, we clear the water more often for sharks than we do for rip currents, but they are still a threat,” Wagner said. Can you swim in […]
Are there toll roads on Hilton Head Island?
The tolls are gone! The Cross Island Parkway has officially dropped its $1.25 fare on Hilton Head Island. The tolls ended at 11:59:59 p.m. Wednesday, a few days before the Fourth of July.Tolls were first collected on the parkway in 1998 to repay bonds that were issued to build the road, among other things. Do […]
What is the water temperature in Hilton Head in April?
Average water temperature in Hilton Head Island in April is 66.2°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Hilton Head Island in April is 73.8°F, and the coldest is 57.6°F. Is the Ocean warm at Hilton Head? Hilton Head is a town close to atlantic ocean. August is the month […]
What’s the ocean temperature in Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is a town close to atlantic ocean. August is the month with the hottest water temperature at 84.2°F / 29°C.Hilton Head Summary. Description Value Current water temperature / Warmest Month Air Temperature: July with 81.3°F / 27.4°C How cold is the ocean in South Carolina right now? Today’s Myrtle Beach – Pier 14 […]
How humid is Hilton Head in August?
August is the most humid time of the year on Hilton Head Island. Mornings bring up to 92 percent humidity that drops off to 61 percent by early afternoon. Does Hilton Head have high humidity? Hilton Head Island has some high humidity months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is February (57.1% […]
What is the best time to see dolphins in Hilton Head?
June. Rapidly warming waters between the local islands in June bring these magnificent creatures closer to shore to hunt, which makes June one of the best months of the year to go on Hilton Head kayak excursions and watch dolphins. What is the best time of day to see dolphins in Hilton Head? Where to […]