Hilton Head Island Area Information Hilton Head Island is located on the Atlantic Coast at the southeastern end of Beaufort County, South Carolina and is part of an area referred to as the Lowcountry. Hilton Head Island is also part of the Sea Islands area, which consists of 64 larger islands and more than 2,000 smaller ones. At 12 miles long and five miles wide, Hilton Head is the second largest (after Long Island, NY) of the Atlantic Barrier Islands. Development of the island has kept nature in the forefront with great attention paid to minimizing its impact on the ecology. The pristine natural environment boasts a web of lagoons, marshes, and miles of public beach, all enhanced by sea pines and oaks draped with Spanish moss. The best way to enjoy nature on the island is by walking or bicycling, and the pleasant climate makes these activities attractive year round. Hilton Head Island's rich geographic, social, and intellectual environment attracts two million visitors annually who enjoy its 300 tennis courts and around two dozen golf courses, outstanding culinary and shopping venues, and spectacular gated plantation communities. The island enjoys a semi-tropical warmth with year-round average temperatures running 75 degrees by day and 55 by night. The area's waters are warmed by the Gulf Stream, heating the sea to a year-round average of 69 degrees and creating a welcoming environment for outdoor water enthusiasts year round. In spite of its natural beauty and area amenities, Hilton Head Island remains one of the most affordable places in the country to live, work and raise a family. The South Carolina Lowcountry, with its spectacular beaches, subtropical forest and rich cultural history, is also a favorite location for many major motion pictures and television filmings. Many popular films have been staged in the Lowcountry such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Great Santini, Conrack, The Prince of Tides, Forces of Nature, Jungle Book, and others. The Legend of Bagger Vance featured Colleton River Plantation's top-ranked golf course along with filming in nearby Charleston and Savannah, GA. Hilton Head Island Community Guide       Sea Pines Plantation   Sea Pines is a gated community of 5,000 residences sited on 5,200 acres of  natural beauty on the southern tip of the island. Sea Pines offers three golf  courses including the famed Harbour Town Golf Link, 2 racquet clubs, 2 marinas,  a multitude of water sports, an equestrian center and a forest preserve! Harbor  Town with its famous lighthouse and yacht basin and nearby South Beach offer  boutique shops, art galleries and fine dining. Between its diverse amenities, a  60-room inn and over 400 rental properties, Sea Pines truly offers everything a  resident or vacationer could hope for.   One of the island's oldest and original resort communities   Approximately 5000 acres of lush semitropical topography   605-acre Sea Pines forest preserve   Atlantic Ocean on the east, and the Calibogue sound to the west.   Championship courses, or tennis and beach combing   Heritage of Golf (hosted at the Harbour Town Golf Links)   Marina facilities Harbour Town and South Beach Marina.   Contact us for additional information...   View listings for Sea Pines         Video       Shipyard Plantation   Shipyard Plantation is an 830-acre gated residential and vacation community  located on the southeast coast of Hilton Head Island. This plantation is made up  of neighborhoods of homes, villas and condominiums, all beautifully landscaped  around fresh-water lagoons. Shipyard offers three challenging 9-hole golf  courses, an oceanfront beach club and the world-class Van der Meer Tennis Center  that was designed by Billie Jean King. And Shipyard's beaches are rated #3 in  the US by the Travel Channel! With world-class amenities and the Crown Plaza  Resort Hotel, Shipyard Plantation is one of the most desired communities for  homeowners and vacationers alike!     Beach access   Centrally located in the heart of Hilton Head   Variety of single family homes in addition to villa (or condominium) residences and even rental properties   Golf - three 9- hole championship courses   Crowne Plaza Oceanfront resort   Shipyard Racquet Club - rated among the top 50 in the entire country   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Shipyard Plantation           Video       Long Cove   Long Cove Club is a 630-acre gated residential community located mid-island  on Broad Creek between Wexford Plantation and Shelter Cove. Its crown jewel is  the exclusive 18-hole championship golf course designed by the renowned Peter  Dye. Long Cove Club's 575 home sites front its fairways and lagoons, and the  luxury of its spacious homes is reflected in wrap-around porches, summer  kitchens and multiple fireplaces. Upscale department stores and specialty shops  are nearby, as is the Art Center of Coastal Carolina. An Olympic-sized pool, 10  clay courts and a 74-slip dock ensure an active lifestyle at Long Cove Club.     Upscale communities identify the ultimate in residential luxury living Long Cove has become noted for its superb golf course, recently highly ranked amongst private golf communities Wide selection of amenities from swimming, fishing, to boating at the plantation marina For additional information on this community . . . View listings for Long Cove Wexford Plantation Wexford Plantation is considered by most to be Hilton Head Island's most  private and upscale community comprised of only 500 home sites. All homes within  Wexford are designed with British colonial and Caribbean architectural styles.  The heart of the community is the multi-million dollar clubhouse that rests  along side the plantation's private winding harbor. Residents of Wexford enjoy  first-class, resort-caliber amenities such as world-class golf, clay tennis  courts and a gorgeous pool with a spectacular water view. Sophisticated, private neighborhood, graceful in every detail   500 acres in size   Multi-million dollar  clubhouse   Wexford Club provides members with elegant dining, tennis, and challenging golf on the Wexford Golf  course   For additional information  on this community . . .   View  listings for Wexford                       Video                                                                   Video       Palmetto Dunes/   Shelter Cove/   Disney Resort   Palmetto Dunes is both a gated plantation and resort destination offering 450  luxury homes plus oceanfront villas and luxury condominiums. It offers the  distinctively different Arthur Hills, George Fazio and Robert Trent Jones golf  courses, all three of which rated an outstanding 4-plus stars by Fodor's Golf  Digest Places to Play. Its 25-court tennis facilities are ranked #5 in the  World's Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps by Tennis Resorts Online and in the top  50 since 1975 by Tennis Magazine. With 28 swimming pools, kayaking, nature  tours, sailing charters and offshore fishing, Palmetto Dunes offers the ultimate  active lifestyle!     Most any type of home ownership available, from private single family homes, to vacation villas (condominiums)   Mid-island and encompasses 1800 acres   Beachfront access plus marina community of Shelter Cove Harbour   Several world class ocean front resorts, such as Mariott and Hilton hotels   Golf abounds- three championship golf courses, winding through an eleven-mile network of lagoons   Canoeing, fishing, and water sports at the Shelter Cove Marina   First class tennis resort at the tennis center   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Palmetto Dunes         Video       Forest Beach     Forest Beach is an off-plantation community located between Sea Pines and  Shipyard that offers two beautiful beaches with a distinctly different feel.  North Forest Beach is more residential while South Forest Beach is mostly villas  and inns, and the two are divided by the shops, restaurants and theatres of the  popular Coligny Plaza. The world-class Van der Meer Tennis University, Players  Health & Racquet Club and eight area golf courses are just a few of the  exceptional recreational amenities that abound at Forest Beach!     North and South Forest Beach (beach access) , a mix of high density condos and single family homes.   Home of the internationally known Van Der Meer Tennis Center.   Shopping neaby, Coligny Plaza, Pope Avenue.   Atlantic ocean Oceanfront park at Coligny Beach.     For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Forest Beach           Video       Port Royal Plantation   Port Royal Plantation is a private gated residential community located on the  northern coast of the island. This plantation offers gorgeous ocean views, an  Olympic-sized pool, an arboretum, the community Beach House and miles of beaches  and leisure paths. Membership in the Plantation Club includes three 18-hole golf  courses, 16 tennis courts and croquet greens with daily group play! The  plantation offers spacious and well-appointed homes along the fairways and  greens, and luxury villas and condos near the water. The main hospital, island  airport and upscale shops are just some of the amenities convenient to Port  Royal Plantation.         Unique in that the community is comprised of only permanent residents, and long term rentals   Offers beachfront access, with an oceanfront swimming & recreation complex   Port Royal Golf Club, which offers 54 holes of championship golf   Port Royal Racquet club, which sports 16 tennis courts (including two grass) in one central locale   Several historic landmarks dating back to the Civil War   700 home sites, encompassing some 1200 acres   Direct ocean views, to golf, to wooded views   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Port Royal         Video       Palmetto Hall   Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is a residential community of 552 homes sited  on 750 acres adjacent to Hilton Head Plantation. It offers two 18-hole golf  courses, and its Arthur Hills course ranked among America's top ten new courses.  It offers some of the island's newest construction with mid-size to large homes  designed in classic Southern style with high ceilings and elegant appointments.  Owners are offered club membership including use of the 14,000 sq. ft.  Lowcountry clubhouse, pro shop, swimming pool, playground and tennis courts. Two  gourmet supermarkets, the hospital and island airport are just minutes away from  Palmetto Hall.     One of islands newest communities, mid-island location   Two championship golf courses   Community Pool, playground, baseball field and activity area   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Palmetto Hall         Video         Off Plantation   The term "off plantation" simply refers to a neighborhood that is not gated, and does not offer 24-hour security. Of the off plantation neighborhoods, one of the more sizable areas is the Forest Beach. This neighborhood is divided by the Coligny Circle, which separates the higher density beach condominiums from the more residential area of North Forest Beach.                             The off plantation areas are popular because they offer more affordable ownership and yet still provide access to all the many amenities that Hilton Head Island has to offer. In the South Forest beach area, an extensive variety of condominium types are available with easy access to the beach                     For additional information    on this community . . .       View  listings for these communities         Hilton Head Plantation     Hilton Head Plantation is a 4,000-acre residential community located on the  north coast of the island with waterfront on Port Royal Sound and access to the  Intercoastal Waterway. From group excursions to Savannah to its on-going  seminars and classes, Hilton Head Plantation encourages family-oriented and  community fun! It even offers a farm where residents can cultivate their own  vegetable gardens! And the elegant award-winning Cypress independent living  facility offers an alternative to home ownership for senior residents.  Recreation meets natural beauty to create four scenic golf courses, miles of  nature trails and beaches, and two conservancies at Hilton Head Plantation.     One of the largest, and ever popular in terms of true residential living   Comprised of a portion of retirees and empty nesters along with families   Local public school campus is nearby   Northern part of the island, and contains some 4000 acres of semitropical topography   Four 18-hole golf courses, as well as miles of bike trails   Skull Creek Marina that provides access to the Port Royal Sound   Award-winning Cypress Retirement Community   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Hilton Head Plantation           Video       Indigo Run     Indigo Run is a private residential plantation that fronts the waters and  marshes of Broad Creek with easy access to the Intercoastal Waterway. Several  waterfront and luxury communities make up this 1,500-acre mid-island plantation,  each with its own amenities. The exclusive Golf Club is the only Nicklaus  signature course on the island, and its flagship design has been compared to  Augusta National. The Nicklaus-designed Golden Bear is the second golf course,  which routinely hosts regional tournaments. Indigo Run is close to the hospital  and airport with easy access to the cross-island expressway and off-island  shopping.     Located on the northern end of the island   Features a first in Jack Nicklaus design, the Golden Bear Course   Views from golf, lagoon to waterfront of Broad Creek.   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Indigo Run           Video       Spanish Wells     Spanish Wells is a tranquil waterfront community sited on a peninsula between  Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound. This 350-acre community boasts some of the  grandest homes on the island with such well-appointed features as heated  swimming pools, multiple fireplaces and deep-water docks on protected  intercoastal waterways. Its older more modest homes border its golf course and  lagoons. Spanish Wells includes 9-hole private country club and swimming complex  plus docks for fishing and crabbing. While tucked away from the bustle of Hilton  Head, Spanish Wells remains a short drive to all the amenities you would expect  from Hilton Head Island.     Historical significance in that it was the site on which Spanish settlers first came hundreds of years ago   Abundance of beautiful century old oak trees contributes to the charm of this residential community   Fronts both Calibouge Sound and Broad Creek   Benefits of a private golf course and Country Club.   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Spanish Wells           Video       Windmill Harbour     Windmill Harbour is a 172-acre gated community sited on a peninsula that juts  out into the Intercoastal Waterway. This harbor community is made up of villas  and town houses that overlook the harbor, and large estates that front the tidal  marshes of Calibogue Sound. Its dock houses 260 slips protected from rising  tides by its lock system. South Carolina Yacht Club offers residents clay tennis  courts, a swimming complex, sailing, fine dining and access to three area golf  courses and a fitness center. With its Charleston-style architecture and  intriguing shoreline, Windmill Harbour offers a gracious and active waterfront  lifestyle.     Ideally located on the northern edge of Hilton Head Island   Magnificent townhomes.   Contiguous to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Calibouge Sound   Popular boating community   Home to the South Carolina Yacht Club, which boasts a 15 acre Harbour and a tide free lock system.   For additional information on this community . . .   View listings for Windmill Harbour           Video     Bluffton Mainland   Located across the bridge from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton is a picturesque  town that offers a captivating peek into the past, present, and future.  Antebellum homes, historic churches, and unique shops line the streets of  Bluffton's downtown historic district. With old-world charm and forward-thinking  development, Bluffton continues to attract visitors and residents in search of a  lifestyle and strong sense of community in the heart of the South Carolina  Lowcountry.       These are some of the fine communities in the      greater Bluffton area.               Belfair Berkley Hall Colleton River Oldfield Moss Creek Rose Hill Sun City Rose Dhu Creek Palmetto Bluff For additional information . . .         Video       Moss Creek     Moss Creek is a gated golfing community encompassing 1,042 acres located in  Bluffton, SC. Amenities include two 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, a  tennis center with lighted courts, a deep-water marina plus the natural beauty  of the 36-acre Blue Heron Sanctuary and 11-acre Fording Island Nature  Preserve.     1,042-acre community truly presents the best in Island living Exceptional convenience to any one of Hilton Head Islands four major shopping centers and numerous restaurants Tennis, cycling, fishing, sailing & power boating, and walking Tom Fazio's championship golf courses For additional information . . . View listings for Moss Creek   Belfair   Belfair is a private gated community that is comprised of 1100 acres set on  what was originally a working plantation dating to 1811. The entrance to Belfair  is lined with a dramatic avenue of 200-year-old live oaks draped with Spanish  moss, and the community's fresh water lakes provide sanctuary to the area's blue  heron, egrets, bald eagles and other birds. Belfair offers two Tom Fazio 18-hole  championship golf courses, and its recently expanded Charleston-style clubhouse  offers views of the area's tidal marshes and the Colleton River. Belfair is a  private equity community, and all residents share in ownership of the club and  its amenities.   Private residential two Fazio golf community a short drive from the Hilton Head Island Golf Learning Center, an expansive 30,000 s.f. clubhouse Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a health and fitness center and tennis club Nature trails for hiking, bird watching and bicycling and natural lakes spanning 42-acres For additional information . . . View listings for Belfair   Video

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