Before we find the answer to this dilemma, let’s take a look at Hilton Head and its surroundings.
Conveniently located along the southern Atlantic coast, Hilton Head Island combines stunning natural beauty, world-class golf, award-winning restaurants and quality shopping on a barrier island just 12 miles long and 5 miles wide.
With more than 12 miles of sandy beaches overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, water lovers will find Hilton Head Island a coastal paradise.
The unique blend of unspoiled natural beauty and eco-friendly design is complemented by world-class resorts, services and activities. This makes Hilton Head Island, South Carolina a vacation destination like no other. That’s why Hilton Head Island is widely regarded as one of the best resort communities in the United States, welcoming millions of visitors from across the country and around the world each year.
What if a family is visiting the island? What can you do to really enjoy your vacation? The variety of family fun and activities is unique, but perusing the short list of sample activities below will give you an idea of the friendliness and family fun you can have on Hilton Head Island:
o Close encounters with dolphins, bird watching and awareness of ocean ecology.
o Family golf, miniature golf and tennis
o Family Biking – With miles of bike trails available, many of which will take you through nature reserves, this really is an enjoyable way to experience the natural splendor of the island.
o Guided kayak tours and kayak fishing
o Kayak Birthday Parties – something different
o Discovery Days – activities centered around interpretive beach walks, swamp kayaking, and lots of cool games and activities
o Eco Adventures – Older children enjoy learning the basics of sea kayaking while developing an understanding of our connection to the natural world through hands-on study of coastal ecology.
o Adventure Island: Teens take a boat ride to a secluded tropical island all to themselves. Here they will kayak the crystal-clear waters, engage in team-building activities, explore the island for indigenous artifacts, and learn about coastal ecology through hands-on exploration.
o Teen Tours – Teens are exploring the coastal wetlands of Hilton Head Island, where they will have fun paddling kayaks, casting cast nets, or even learning kayak rescue techniques.
o Teen Expedition Camping: camping on a pristine desert island
o Wave Runners – Experience the thrill of riding the waves in Calibogue Sound.
o Wakeboard/Water Ski School: Newbies and veterans can enjoy this water sport here.
o Parasailing – Get a bird’s eye view of Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas. See up to 20 miles in all directions.
Hilton Head Island offers this and much more…
Sounds like fun? I think so…
What about golfers then, what can they do?
As you may know, Hilton Head Island is home to the PGA Heritage Classic Golf Championship and Celebrity Golf Tournament. With an average annual temperature of 70 degrees, visitors to Hilton Head Island are sure to enjoy golf year-round at any of the 24 golf courses located on Hilton Head Island and another 40 golf courses just across the bridge.
Our golf courses were designed by the best in the game: Nicklaus, Fazio, Player, Jones & Dye.
So is Hilton Head Island more suited to golfers or family vacations?
First let me tell you a little about the accommodation and food options on Hilton Head Island.
There are plenty of hotels to choose from on Hilton Head Island. In general, prices range from $50 per night for basic accommodation to $300 per night for some of the luxury hotels.
Short and long term rentals are available. You can come for the weekend or stay a few weeks. Most Hilton Head Island vacation rentals include standard amenities like washers and dryers, cable television, and swimming pools. Many luxury rental properties feature hot tubs, indoor pools, ocean views, private beach access, tennis courts, and golf facilities.
Villas and condos, houses and timeshares are available in different price ranges. Vacation rentals can range from $500 a week for a one-bedroom villa to more than $10,000 a week for a beachfront mansion.
What a wonderful setting for a private beach wedding.
More than 250 restaurants run the gamut from casual to fine dining options on the island. Fresh seafood abounds. From formal five-star restaurants to fast food and everything in between, all tastes and budgets are catered for on the island.
So the answer to the dilemma is pretty obvious.
Whether you are a golfer looking for a world-class golf destination, a vacationing family looking to relax on miles of clean sandy beaches, or simply want to enjoy the gentle sway of palm trees in untouched wilderness, a stay at Hilton Head Island is safe. to please the most demanding of vacationers.
Whether you just want to relax in the sun or try your hand at scuba diving, water skiing or dolphin watching, there’s something for everyone on beautiful Hilton Head Island.