Hilton Head Island (SC) - One Of The US Top 10 Best Spots

By Ryan J Lockhart


It is in CNT's lists for being one of the World's Most Outstanding Tourist Destinations.

Its local resorts and hotels were also featured in Forbes Travel Guide awarded with Four Star Award designation. As they noted it, (formerly Mobil Travel Guide) "only Hilton Head Island hotel to earn this award."

Hilton Head Island is recognized and adored worldwide

- Ranked Number 2 in News and World Report last 2012 as "Best Hilton Head Hotels," which scores soared high enough to be listed on their white list as "Best Hotels in the United States of America."

- When South Florida Golf Magazine conducted their Top 10 Best Golf Courses that could host a major, Sea Pines Resort was included in the list and was even featured.

- TripAdvisor awarded Hilton Head's Inn with Certificate of Excellence.

- SC GOLF Magazine recognized and placed Hilton Head as number 2 for having the "Most Outstanding Golf Courses in every US state."

Your perfect family destination for beach fun

Travel & Leisure Family's top 10 among the 50 resorts for parents and kids, Hilton Head Island is a perfect getaway for the family. It has various outdoor excursions and water sports that can cater to all types of fun you and your family may seek. Most Hilton Head visitors take part in the many water activities and enjoy the 12 miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean Beach with various creeks, rivers and bays, giving hundreds of things to do while on the island. Enjoy unlimited opportunities that the island offers to make your vacation unforgettable.

Biking and Hiking in Hilton Head

League of American Bicyclist just awarded Hilton Head with Silver designation as one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the United States. It has 3.5 mile trail which is well bordered by marshlands, water bodies, plants and animals. Its trails will lead you to exciting places where you can enjoy watching animals and other Hilton Head's wonders.

Quick bike lane facts to get the most out of Hilton Head Island biking:

One mile allotted for single track

Planned pathways reached to 14 miles

Around 6 miles allotted for bike lanes

A 108-mile of shared use path (well paved)

Hilton Head Island is best not only for beach fun but also for those who find hiking and biking exciting. The Island has arterial paved lanes and shoulders that comprised 24% of its pathways. The local authorities also have imposed and distributed help lines all over the place to guide all hikers and bikers with information kiosks and bike maps. Local authorities have established these guides to keep the safety of all bikers and tourists. This 12 mile long and 5 mile wide provides you with the entire exciting place for biking and hiking.

Hilton Head Island restaurants

All types of cuisine are now made available in Hilton Head restaurants. With over 180 restaurants, you can enjoy American, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. If you think your children are picky eaters and only eat homemade foods, you may try the Island's homemade scratch dishes that will give your children the feeling as if their just at home. With buttermilk fried chicken, salad and steaks, picky eaters of all ages will not be able to resist.

Fishing in Hilton Head

Surrounded with different types of water bodies, Hilton Head is a favoured island for great outdoor fishing. Depending on what excites you most, whether sea fishing on Gulf Stream or simply fishing inshore, the Island provides many charters to meet your needs. With the vast Atlantic Ocean, you might even catch snapper, kingfish, and grouper, spot tail bass, shark, swordfish or just take a glimpse on the bottlenose dolphins ready to show off their swimming skills.

However, to unlimitedly explore the water bodies of the island, you need to get fishing licenses that are provided for 16 years and older. Simply get a fishing license at any of Hilton Head's DNR authorized agents, tackle shops or major retailers to limitless enjoy saltwater and freshwater fishing.

Hilton Head just have all the fishing places you want to come - beach, banks, docks and even public pier. You get to experiment and explore all the available recreational fishing prepared by the Island. Even throughout Beaufort County, you can enjoy fishing with your kids.

Take time to relax

A paradise without the noisy environment of the city, Hilton Head is just a place where you can forget all your worries even just for a while. Just a 20 mile travel from Savannah, Georgia, Hilton Head is, without a doubt, a perfect place to gather your loved ones and simply enjoy their company without having to worry of your angry boss.




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