Compare Cheap Hotels in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head, South Carolina, is ranked as one of the top ten family beach destinations in the U.S. It offers bike riding, 24 golf courses, 350 tennis courts, health and wellness facilities, and local and national eateries. Explore nature by going on one of several guided tours, where you can experience Daufuskie Island, the Gullah culture, or deep sea adventures to view dolphins and sea turtles. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina has full-day workshops in dance and theater. The Pinckney Island Nature Preserve and the Newhall Audubon Nature Preserve, both allow visitors to take a relaxing stroll and view the natural flora and wildlife of the area.

Key facts

The most popular spots to stay on Hilton Head are the resorts that line the coastal area. One of the most frequented areas is Sea Pines, which offers children's golf, tennis and equestrian programs. The historic city of Savannah, Georgia, is less than an hour's drive from Hilton Head via Highway 17, and many travelers fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

Hints and tips

Hilton Head Island has been inhabited since the 1500s, and the area was a major player in the Civil War's Battle of Port Royal, which occurred in 1861. Winter weather in the area is typically mild, with low temperatures that average in the 40s in January.