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Hilton Head Island-although considered a resort community, offeres many opportunities of a larger city. There are approximately 34,000+ full time residents living on the 5 by 12 mile Island. Hilton Head Island offers many cultural events throughout the year as well as incomparable beaches, challenging golf and vacations that create a lifetime of memories. Those of us who are lucky enough to call this home do believe it is paradise. Once you drive over the bridge there is a feeling of peace and calm.
Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles (72 km) north of Savannah, Ga., 90 miles (145 km) south of Charleston, S.C., and 30 miles (48 km) south of historic Beaufort, S.C.
In 1663 an Englishman, captain William Hilton, claimed the island for the British Crown.
In 1861 Hilton Head Island was overrun by Union army troops. After the civil war nature – boil weevil destroyed the cotton crop and Hilton Head Island was all but abandoned. Former slaves and their descendants, stayed and survived by farming and fishing. Isolation from the mainland having African heritage their own language know as “GULLAH” grew, regarded as “native islanders”.
Lying on the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton Head Island encompasses 42 square miles +/- (68 sq. km +/-) of semi-tropical, Lowcountry geography. The Island's pristine natural environment offers a relaxing, hospitable atmosphere with subtle signage and limited neon lights. Fertile salt marshes, networks of lagoons and creeks, forests of moss-draped oaks, magnolias, pines, palmettos and 12 miles +/- (19 km +/-) of sandy beaches are interspersed with championship golf courses, tennis courts, fine restaurants and luxurious hotels, resorts and private villa accommodations.
Warmed year-round by the Gulf Stream, the Island's average daytime temperature is a mild 70°F +/- (21°C +/-). The average annual ocean temperature is 69°F +/- (20°C +/-)
In 1956, Mr. Charles Fraser, visionary developer and son of one of the families that owned the Island, realized that Hilton Head Island had more to offer than just timber. Armed with vision, energy, modern air conditioning and investment dollars, he conceived a master plan for a resort community that would blend with natural beauty and ecology of the island. His efforts were aided by the construction of a bridge to the mainland the same year. Sea Pines Plantation became a model program for the modern resort community, replicated and currently called PUD – Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Charles E. Fraser was killed in a boating incident in the Caribbean in December 2002.
Incorporated as a town in 1983, Hilton Head Island is now home to several environmentally planned resort and residential communities, supporting more than 30,000 +/- full-time residents. Most of these communities have been named "Plantations," but cotton fields have been replaced by lush green golf courses, tennis courts, shimmering lakes, bike trails and beautifully designed resorts.
Landmarks include: Baynard Ruins in Sea Pines Plantation, the ruins of Braddock’s Point Plantation House, Steam Cannon at Port Royal, Cotton Hope Plantation, FortMitchell (on the bluff overlooking Skull Creek, Rose Hill Plantation House (just over the bridge on the main land), Zion Cenetery, Baynard Mausoleum (finial resting place of many Revolutionary War soldiers).
Development continues, much of the Island remains as it was when sighted from William Hilton's ship more than 300 years ago. Hilton Head Island's natural beauty, spectacular seascapes and exceptional ecology now beckon a new generation of explorers.
For more information, feel free to visit the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce website link.
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Hilton Head Island Culture
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Visual & Performing Arts, Concerts, Jazz Lovers Concerts, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Autum Arts Weekend, Beaufort Performing Arts Center at the University of SC, Beaufort starting its fourth season with "Stayin" Alive, Suntrust Trithlon, RE/MAX Championships for the Children's Miracle Network Organization, Charity Golf, Celebrity Golf first weekend in September, Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff held in October, Evening of the Arts, Foodfest-hosted by the Hilton Head Hospitality Organization and more. Links available for all events.
REFER TO MORE LINKS BELOW:
COSTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Hands-on exploring of the history, wildlife, and heritage of coastal Carolina; Hilton Head Island, SC
HILTON HEAD ART LEAGUE
The Hilton Head Art League promotes and supports the visual arts through education, exhibitions, and partnerships for the cultural enrichment of the community and its visitors
ARTS CENTER
Located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, the award winning regional Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is a remarkable showcase for professional performing and visual arts, as well as cultural festivals and educational outreach. And proof that life on our legendary white sand shores is so much more than a day at the beach
SOUTH CAROLINA REPERTORY COMPANY
South Carolina Repertory Company was founded on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in 1992 and has produced more than 70 shows in 15 seasons. SCRC is a nonprofit professional non-equity theatre
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Hilton Head Island Education
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Hilton Head Public Schools--Hilton Head Island has a school campus with the elementary, middle and high schools sharing a common area on the North portion of Hilton Head. There area also several private schools.
Public schools
* Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center (Pre K - K)
* Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts (Grades 1-5)
* Hilton Head Island International Baccalaureate Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
* Hilton Head Island Middle School
* Hilton Head Island High School
Private schools
* Hilton Head Preparatory School
* Hilton Head Christian Academy
* St. Francis Catholic School
* Heritage Academy
REFER BELOW FOR MORE DETAIL:
LOCAL PAPER ON LINE
PRE-SCHOOLS
The Childres’s Center
(843) 681-2739
ChristLutheranChurch
(843) 785-5560
FirstPresbyteranChurch
(843) 681-3695
Sea Pines Montessori
(843) 785-2534
Lucky Duck
(843) 681-6790
All Saints Episcopal Church
(843) 681-8671
Children’s School At St Luke’s
(843) 842-8650
IslandLutheranChurch
(843) 342-2500
Sandalwood Headstart
(843) 681-6617
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
(843) 842-8650
Sunshine House
(843) 842-8869
ToddlerUniversity
(843) 689-5558
SCHOOLS
Strong, consistent community and parental involvement allow schools to offer exceptional opportunities of learning and enrichment for all students. Hilton Head Island public schools are certainly “The Jewel” of the educational system in BeaufortCounty and in South Carolina, and strive to continually improve. All of the Island public schools are located together on a 52 acre campus located on School Road (north end). In Bluffton there is also a school campus on Buckwalter Parkway.
When entering the Beaufort County School System for the first time, the following documents will be required:
Ø A record of immunization from a physician or from the Beaufort County Health department
Ø A birth certificate
Ø A social security card
Ø Transcripts from the previous school
If you need specific information and upon your request from individual schools, they should advise.
BLUFFTON SCHOOLS
Bluffton Elementary, grades Pre K-5
(843) 706-8500
160He McCraken Cir, Bluffton, SC29910
M.C.RileyElementary School, grades Pre K-5
(843) 706-8300
200 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton, SC29910
Okatie Elementary School
(843)
1657 Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC29910
Cross Episcopal School
(843) 706-2000
59 Ulmer Rd # K, Bluffton, SC 29910
H E Mc Cracken Middle School, grades 6-8
(843) 706-8700
250 McCraken Cir, Bluffton, SC 29910
BlufftonHigh School
(843) 706-8800
12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton, SC29910
Church Of The Cross Montessori
(843)
60 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
DAUFUSKIEISLAND
Daufuskie Island Elementary School
(843) 689-7499
22 Old Haig Point Road, SC
HILTON HEAD SCHOOLS
HiltonHeadElementary School
(843) 342-4100
InternationalBaccalaureate
School for Creative Arts
Early Childhood Pre K & K
10 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC29926
HiltonHeadMiddle School, grade 6-8
(843) 689-4500
55 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC29926
HiltonHeadHigh School, grades 9-12
(843) 689-4800
70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC29926
HILTON HEAD PRIVATE SCHOOLS
HiltonHeadPreparatory School, grades 1-12
(843) 671-2286
8 Foxgrape Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC29928
http://www.hhprep.org
First Presbyterian Day School
(843) 681-3695 540
William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC29928
HiltonHeadChristianAcademy, grades K-12
(843) 681-2878
8 Foxgrape Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC29926
http://www.hhca.org
Island Montessori, grades 1-3
(843) 842-8115
Viola Road, Hilton Head Island, SC29928
RECOMMEND TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION
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Hilton Head Island History
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Pre-history
An ancient Shell Ring can be seen near the east entrance to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The ring, one of only 20 in existence, is 150 feet (46 m) in diameter and is believed to be over 4,000 years old. Archeologists believe that the ring was a refuse heap, created by Native Americans that lived in the interior of the ring, which was kept clear and used as a common area. Two other Shell Rings on Hilton Head were destroyed when the shells were removed and used to make tabby for roads and buildings. The Shell Ring is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by law.
European exploration
Since the beginning of recorded history in the New World, the waters around Hilton Head Island have been known, occupied and fought for in turn by the English, Spanish, French, and Scots.
A Spanish expedition led by Francisco Cordillo explored the area in 1521, initiating European contact with local tribes.
In 1663, Captain William Hilton sailed on the Adenture from Barbados to explore lands granted by King Charles II to the eight Lords Proprietors. In his travels, he identified a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound. He named it "Hilton's Head" after himself. He stayed for several days, making note of the trees, crops, "sweet water" and "clear sweet air".
Plantation era
In 1788, a small Episcopal church called the Zion Chapel of Ease was constructed for plantation owners. The old cemetery, located near the corner of William Hilton Parkway and Mathews Drive (Folly Field), is all that remains. Charles Davant, a prominent island planter during the Revolutionary War, is buried there. He was shot by Captain Martinangel of Daufuskie Island in 1781. It is also home to oldest intact structure on Hilton Head Island, the Baynard Mausoleum, which was built in 1846.
William Elliott II of Myrtle Bank Plantation grew the first crop of Sea Island Cotton in South Carolina on Hilton Head Island in 1790.
Civil War and Union occupation
Fort Walker was a Confederate fort in what is now Port Royal Plantation. The fort was a station for Confederate troops and its guns helped protect the 2 mile (3 km) wide entrance to Port Royal Sound, which is fed by two slow moving and navigable rivers, the Broad River and the Beaufort River. It was vital to the Sea Island Cotton trade and the southern economy. On October 29, 1861, the largest fleet ever assembled in North America moved South to seize it. In the Battle of Port Royal, the fort came under attack by the U.S. Navy, and on November 7, 1861, it fell to over 12,000 Union troops. The fort would be renamed Fort Welles, in honor of Gideon Welles, the Secretary of the Navy.
Hilton Head Island would have tremendous significance in the Civil War, becoming an important base of operations for the Union blockade of the Southern ports, particularly Savannah and Charleston. The Union would also build a military hospital on Hilton Head Island with a 1,200 foot (370 m) frontage and a floor area of 60,000 square feet (6,000 m²).
Hundreds of ex-slaves flocked to Hilton Head Island, where they could buy land, go to school, live in government housing, and serve in what was called the First Regiment of South Carolina Volunteers (although in the beginning, many were "recruited" at the point of a bayonet).[19] A community called Mitchelville (in honor of General Ormsby M. Mitchel) was constructed on the north end of the island to house them.
Reconstruction
The Leamington Lighthouse was built in the 1870s on the southern edge of what is now Palmetto Dunes.
On August 27, 1893, the Sea Islands Hurricane made landfall near Savannah, Georgia with a storm surge of 16 feet (5 m) and swept north across South Carolina, killing over a thousand and leaving tens of thousands homeless.
An experimental steam cannon guarding Port Royal Sound was built around 1900 in what is now Port Royal Plantation. The cannon was fixed but its propulsion system allowed for long range shots for the time.
Between Wars
In 1931, Wall Street tycoon, physicist, and patron of scientific research, Alfred Lee Loomis along with his brother-in-law and partner, Landon K. Thorne, purchased 17,000 acres (69 km²) on the island (over 63% of the total land mass) for about $120,000 to be used as a private game reserve.
World War II
On the Atlantic coast of the island are large concrete gun platforms that were built to defend against a possible invasion by the Axis powers of World War II. Platforms like these can be found all along the eastern seaboard. The Mounted Beach Patrol and Dog Training Center on Hilton Head Island trained U.S. Coast Guard Beach Patrol personnel to use horses and dogs to protect the southeastern coastline of the U.S.
Post war
In the early 1950s, three lumber mills contributed to the logging of 19,000 acres (77 km²) of the island. The island population was only 300 residents.
Modern history
The James F. Byrnes Bridge was built in 1956. It was a two-lane toll swing bridge constructed at a cost of $1.5 million that opened the island to automobile traffic from the mainland. The swing bridge was hit by a barge in 1974 which shutdown all vehicle traffic to the island until the Army Corps of Engineers built and manned a pontoon bridge while the bridge was being repaired. The swing bridge was replaced by the current four-lane bridge in 1982.
The beginning of Hilton Head as a resort started in 1956 with Charles Fraser developing Sea Pines Resort, with the center piece being Harbour Town. Fraser was a committed environmentalist who changed the whole configuration of the marina at Harbour Town to save an ancient live oak.[6] It came to be known as the Liberty Oak, known to generations of children who watched singer and song writer Gregg Russell perform under the tree for over 25 years. Fraser was buried next to the tree when he died in 2002.
The Heritage Golf Classic (now the Verizon Heritage) was first played in Sea Pines Resort in 1969, and has been a regular stop on the PGA tour ever since. The Land Management Ordinance was passed by the Town Council in 1987. Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort opened in 1996. The Cross Island Parkway opened in January 1997. An indoor smoking ban in bars, restaurants, and public places took effect on May 1, 2007.
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Hilton Head Island Housing
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MASTER BUILDER
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PLANTATIONS
Hilton Head Island Forest Beach is divided into North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach. There are many residential homes the line public beaches throughout this area. The forest beach area is also popular for summer rentals of beach houses, condos and villas and timeshares. Architecture is mixed of “original beach cottages”, renovated homes and some large multi bedroom rental property. Nearby Coligny Plaza was Hilton Head Island's first shopping center providing groceries, pharmacy, gift shops, restaurants and the Island's first movie theatre, currently in operation. Most of these businesses are still an Island tradition providing services to the many visitors.
The Palmetto Bay area is a harbour community located on Broad Creek at the foot of the Cross-Island expressway. Since 1959, Palmetto Bay Marina has been welcoming those navigating the Intracoastal waterway. Palmetto Bay has many different types of housing available including town homes, villas and single-family homes. Located at the marina is a fleet of inshore/offshore fishing boats, sailing charters, eco and kayak tours, parasailing, county ramp, boat rentals, wave runners, shopping and restaurants. Security : NOT GATED.
Windmill Harbour is the place for anyone who appreciates the boating life. This private plantation is centered around the Harbour, or more specifically, the South Carolina Yacht Club, which sits on a small peninsula in the middle of the Harbour. The marina consists of 260 slips (about 15 arces +/-), 27 of which are attached to homesites and allow owners to moor at their back doors. There is a lock system which maintains Harbour depth and protects boats from wakes, currents, and silting. Boaters can come and go at any tide directly into the Intracoastal Waterway. This PUD is approximately 172 acre residential community reserved for about 500 home sites. Many homes are positioned to take advantage of the Intracoastal Waterway and saltwater marsh views. The sports center offers four clay tennis courts, saunas, Jacuzzi, dressing rooms, a pro shop, and 25 meter swimming pool. Jogging and bike trails intermingle throughout the community. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Spanish Wells Plantation lies on a peninsula that divides Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound, and the Intercoastal Waterway, providing residents with breathtaking water and sunset views. Community acreage is about 350, and home sites begin at one acre . Some home sites are fortunate to be positioned to view both the sun rise and sun set. The residential architecture varies from modern, lavish estates to older, more modest homes. Spanish Wells possesses a clubhouse and a semi-private nine-hole golf course that was designed by George Cobb, considered as one of the best on the island. The community has tennis courts, a small beach area and is anticipating the completion of a newly constructed floating, recreational dock. Security : guarded gate entry - NONE.
Spanish Pointe is also located next to Spanish Wells and has a private gated entry. Indigo Run is accessed mid-island from Highway 278 across from Hilton Head Plantation and a back gate from Marshland Road, Indigo Run is a recent residential PUD community. Indigo Run Plantation encompasses 1,712 acres +/- and at maturity expectation to house 1400 residences +/-. The first of two golf courses, designed by Golden Bear Golf Associates, opened for residents in the fall of 1979 and to the public in the spring of 1993. The second course, designed by Nicklaus and Nicklaus, is private. Fifty-five exclusive homesites at River Club (exiting the back gate and crossing Marshland Road) , located on Broad Creek, share a recreation area with pool, tennis, and clubhouse and some sites enjoy breathtaking sun rise views from time to time. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Hilton Head Plantation Occupies almost 4,000 acres on the northern corner of the Island with frontage on Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, this community offers to its 4,000 +/- residents all the amenities of a resort. The gated community is the second largest on the island. Within Hilton Head Plantation, you'll find Bear Creek Golf Club, Oyster Reef Golf Club, Dolphin Head Golf Club, and The Country Club of Hilton Head. There are twelve tennis courts, jogging trails, nature conservancies, a community recreation center, two miles of beautiful beach on Port Royal Sound, and the most glorious sunset on earth at Skull Creek Marina located directly on the Intra coastal Waterway. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Palmetto Hall is one of the more recently completed residential community on the Island. Planned for 552 +/- single family home sites on the 750 acres, provides a density of less than one house per acre. The Arthur Hills and Robert Cupp designed golf course has been praised for its quality of design and natural beauty. The master plan for Palmetto Hall designers devoted over 200 acres +/- to natural wetlands, preserves, and lagoons (open space). There is a grand "Old South" style clubhouse for residents, and a large pool, tennis courts and children's play area. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7. Port Royal Plantation is located on the north end of the Island where Port Royal Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean, this completely private plantation is the point first sighted by Captain William Hilton when he first "discovered" the Island. The water views here are the most grand on Hilton Head. Just outside the plantation is the world class Port Royal Resort with three, 18 hole golf courses, two championship croquet courts, and the 16 court Port Royal Racquet Club which has three court surfaces - hard, grass, and clay. The resort also has the Westin Hotel, which is South Carolina's only four diamond resort hotel. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
The Leamington area is found within Palmetto Dunes, behind its own security gate, is the most exclusive section of the resort. Developers planned for 450 home sites +/-. Access to the community from RT 278 and the ocean gate within the Palmetto Dunes Plantation has full time security guards. This community is unique in allowing the use of golf carts as transportation within the plantation – to the private beach pavilion on the Atlantic Ocean. Homesites have the challenging Arthur Hills Course as their centerpiece. In addition, there is a recreational center with pool, baby pool, pavilion, and boat dock on the 11 mile +/- lagoon system. The lagoon system wanders throughout the community used for fishing and pleasure. NO power boats are allowed. Tennis is nearby at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Palmetto Dunes is a 2000 acre +/- resort/residential community and is one of the most visited on the Island. It represents a unique mingling of resort and residential and tourist activity. When you consider the three miles of beach, the three championship courses designed by Fazio, Trent Jones, and Arthur Hill, the twenty-five court Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, and Shelter Cove Harbour - the largest deep water Harbour on the Island - six mile bike path - surrounded by fine restaurants, shops, and villas, it is no wonder Palmetto Dunes is so popular. One of the unique features of this plantation is the twelve mile lagoon system, fed by the waters of Broad Creek, which meanders by the homes and villas and is great for canoeing and fishing. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Shelter Cove and Palmetto Dunes bring to Island life a combination of a quiet residential community and a bustling commercial center. Two full-service resort hotels lie behind the gates of Palmetto Dunes, The Hyatt Regency Hotel and The Hilton Resort. The residential community features three miles of beaches, tennis and golf accommodations. Directly across US Highway 278 lies Shelter Cove Harbour, the Island's largest marina. Complementing the exquisite boats which moore there, are numerous shops and restaurants. During the summer season, Shelter Cove hosts a variety of outdoor entertainment and events. Security : gate NONE – patrol 24/7.
Long Cove Plantation is a completely private residential community. Its golf course, designed by Pete Dye, has been named one of the top twenty in the United States by Golf Digest and is open only to owners and their guests. Long Cove planned for 573 +/- full size residential home sites on 610 acres +/-. Long Cove is a membership community noted for having one of the top ranked golf courses in the state of South Carolina. Residents also enjoy boating, swimming, tennis, and fishing in their exclusive and quiet county club environment. Long Cove borders on the wide marshes of Broad Creek and has its own limited marina. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Wexford is known for its stately luxury homes and the man-made Harbor and canal system which allows many property owners to moor their boats at their back doors. Wexford Plantation is an exclusive, private yachting and golf and tennis community offering elegant Lifestyle. Wexford distinctive neighborhoods range from the stately harbour front sites to beautiful edge water lock-system sites. The lock control deep-water canals wind charming through the 500 +/- acres of the plantation. The lock system advises home owners that the harbour is tide-free and maintains a minimum 8 feet depth +/-. Boaters enter Broad Creek through a lock system which protects the Harbor from tidal fluctuations. Community life is centered around the Wexford Club which provides a variety of activities and services. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Fully half of Shipyard plantation is devoted to multifamily developments, and therefore, most of the people you run into are probably visitors in the pursuit of a good time. Of the three 9 hole golf courses, Clipper and Galleon have hosted the Senior PGA Tour three times. The Shipyard Racquet Club (owned and operated by Dennis Van Der Meer) has been called "possibly the most beautiful tennis complex anywhere in the United States" and has been rated in the top 50 tennis resorts in the country by Tennis Magazine. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
Sea Pines was the original planned development (PUD) on the Island, and became the model for those that followed. The "Grandfather" of Island Plantations was founded in 1956 by Charles Fraser. For a number of years Sea Pines and Hilton Head were synonymous. In fact, the candy striped lighthouse in Harbour Town has come to symbolize the Island and its sensitive mix of residential and visitor oriented developments and recreational facilities blended harmoniously into their natural surroundings. With more than 5,000 +/-acres Sea Pines is the largest of the Island's plantations. Almost 1300 +/- of these acres are devoted to parks, forest preserves, lagoons and marshlands. Security : guarded gate entry 24/7.
VERIZON HERITAGE
Daufuskie Island is conveniently located off the South Carolina coast next to world famous Hilton Head Island. Just over one nautical mile across Calibogue Sound from Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie is accessible only by boat. Daufuskie Island offers three golf communities. World class golf courses and a wonderful amenity package unique to each plantation will have you "sitting in the lap of luxury." There are 3 Plantations; Haig Point Plantation, Daufuskie Island Club and Resort and Bloody Point Plantation. Daufuskie is very laid back and amenities include walking, biking, swimming, golf, fishing, horseback riding, and strolls on the beach.
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Hilton Head Island News
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Search for "Hilton Head Island SC" - DNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections - Island Packet
| Law enforcement officers from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources will be at four Beaufort County boat landings this holiday weekend to conduct courtesy boat inspections. |
- All saltwater fishermen now need license in S.C. - The Item
| Anyone who fishes in saltwater in South Carolina now needs a recreational saltwater fishing license. |
- Golf academies require major commitments from everyone - Southeast Missourian
| Ginger Howard, left, watches Karen Chung's reaction to a missed putt Thursday. Howard attends the David Leadbetter Academy in Bradenton, Fla. |
- Oh, Boy! A trio of aces in 1 day at Bacon Park - SavannahNow
| Nathan Dominitz/Savannah Morning NewsJames Donaldson, 82, left, and Charlie Boy, 81, returned Thursday to the scene of their aces at Bacon Park Golf Course's Magnolia No. |
- Charleston, SC - Charleston Business Journal
| A leading South Carolina senator on Thursday suggested the state work to ensure that the Georgia Ports Authority's harbor deepening project fails, throwing a politically explosive comment into the conversation as the neighboring states work to jointly build a terminal in Jasper County. |
- Iona College Presents Jubilee Awards - Westchester.com
| Iona College presented Jubilee Awards to 10 alumni over its recent Reunion Weekend, which took place June 5-7, 2009. |
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Hilton Head Island Recreation
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RECREATION
The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all area residents by effectively managing and enhancing public recreation programs and facilities. The Association produces, provides and coordinates public recreation programs, "wellness" activities and special events. The Association commits itself to monitoring the recreation needs of the community and instituting change where appropriate.
South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association
"The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association is a non-profitorganization dedicated to the professional development of its members, promotion of parks and recreation opportunities and quality of life for all South Carolinians, and the sound stewardship of South Carolina’s natural
resources through research, education and service."
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BEAUFORT MICROPOLITAN AREA
LOCAL CAMPING, HIKING, BACKPACKING, LAKES, BEACHES, WHITEWATER
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Campgrounds near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Kobuch's Campground, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Driftwood Apts and Campsite, South Carolina, 12 miles away
Outdoor Resorts and Motor Coach, South Carolina, 13 miles away
Ridgeland Koa Kampground, South Carolina, 13 miles away
Stoney Crest Plantation Cmpgrd, South Carolina, 12 miles away
Atlanta West Campground, Georgia, 16 miles away
The Oaks At Point South RV Resort, South Carolina, 17 miles away
Point South KOA, South Carolina, 18 miles away
Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina, 20 miles away
Rivers End Campground and RV Park, Georgia, 22 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different.
Trails near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Jerico Horse Trail, Berkeley County, South Carolina, 85 miles away
Swamp Fox Trail, Berkeley County, South Carolina, 87 miles away
Turkey Walk Trail, Charleston County, South Carolina, 88 miles away
Horn Creek Hiking Trail, Edgefield County, South Carolina, 114 miles away
Indian Trail, Ware County, Georgia, 127 miles away
Turkey Creek Hiking Trail, McCormick County, South Carolina, 124 miles away
Whitewater paddling spots near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Broad River, South Carolina, I-20 to Congaree River
96 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long.
Saluda River, South Carolina, Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence
97 miles away, class II-IV, 11 miles long.
Savannah River, South Carolina, US 221 below dam to US 25
112 miles away, class I, 12 miles long.
Stevens Creek, South Carolina, Highway 283 to SR 23
125 miles away, class II+(III), 13.2 miles long.
Ogeechee River, Georgia, Jewell to 123 bridge
145 miles away, class II(III), 5 miles long.
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer.
Ski Resorts near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer.
Hotels in or near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Beaufort/Parris Island Days Inn, Beaufort, South Carolina, 9 miles away
Best Western Sea Island Inn, Beaufort, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Comfort Suites Bluffton, Bluffton, South Carolina, 7 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beaufort West, Beaufort, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bluffton @ Hilton Head, Sc, Bluffton, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn, Beaufort, South Carolina, 7 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Port Royal/Beaufort Area, Port Royal, South Carolina, 9 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Sun City/Hilton Head, Bluffton, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Ramada Limited Beaufort Sc, Beaufort, South Carolina, 9 miles away
Daufuskie Island Resort And Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Americas Best Inns Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Golf Courses near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Country Club of Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Crescent Pointe Golf Club, Bluffton, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Eagles Pointe Golf Club, Okatie, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Fazio Golf Course Designers, Bluffton, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Golf Club at Rose Hill, Bluffton, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Melrose Golf Course, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Old Carolina Golf Old Carolina Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Old South Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 10 miles away
South Carolina National Golf Club, Beaufort, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Lakes near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Big Pond, Jasper County, South Carolina, 4 miles away
Gregory Pond, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 4 miles away
Middle Pond, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 4 miles away
River Pond, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 4 miles away
Sandy Hill Backwater, Jasper County, South Carolina, 8 miles away
Seabrook Pond, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 9 miles away
Tismyr Lake, Jasper County, South Carolina, 8 miles away
White Hall Pond, Jasper County, South Carolina, 5 miles away
Willow Pond, Jasper County, South Carolina, 9 miles away
Beaches near Hilton Head Island-Beaufort, South Carolina:
Burckmyers Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Burkmeyer Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 10 miles away
Bradley Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 14 miles away
Burkes Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 14 miles away
Folly Field Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 13 miles away
Singleton Beach, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 14 miles away
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BEAUFORT COUNTYWEB SITE
NATURE INFO WEB PAGE
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Hilton Head Island Transportation
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Highways
* Interstate 95 - Exit 8 connects to U.S. 278 which leads to Hilton Head Island.
* U.S. 278 connects Hilton Head Island to the mainland. On the island, it splits into U.S. 278 business (William Hilton Parkway) and U.S. 278 (the Cross Island Parkway) which connects to Palmetto Bay Road and the south end of the Island.
Airports
* Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Savannah, Georgia
* Hilton Head Airport (HHH) located mid-island
TRANSPORTATION SAVANNAH / HILTON HEAD AIRPORT LOCATION SAVANAH, GA.
Though there are other ways to get around the island beside a taxi, a car is still your best bet, as public transportation in Hilton Head is limited and distances between attractions outside of the town center can make for a rather lengthy walk. Major rental companies like Avis, Enterprise, and Hilton Head Rent-a-Car all have rental locations on the island, and visitors driving north from SAVANNAH / HILTON HEAD AIRPORT will find even more options.
There is at least one nearby taxi company in Bluffton, but don’t count on this for travel across the island. Low Country Adventures, however, does offer scenic bus tours that take visitors around the island as well as airport shuttles to and from Savannah.
The Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority also runs a few bus lines that go from Hilton Head to nearby towns like Bluffton and Beaufort per ticket or weekly pass(es). However, each of the half dozen lines only runs one bus each way per day. A more individualized van service is availability: recommend reserved at least one day in advance.
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Hilton Head Island Weather
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Hilton Head Island Typical Weather – Estimated Yearly Averages by Months (recommend verify all information refer to links below)
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Month
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Jan.
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Feb.
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Mar.
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Apr.
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May
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Jun.
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Jul.
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Aug.
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Sep.
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Oct.
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Nov.
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Dec.
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Average Temperature °F
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49
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52
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57
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66
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72
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77
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80
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80
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76
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67
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58
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58
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Average High Temperature °F
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58
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61
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67
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74
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80
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85
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88
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87
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83
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76
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68
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60
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Average Low Temperature °F
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37
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39
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46
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53
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62
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69
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73
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72
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68
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57
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47
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40
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Average Sunshine %
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56
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57
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64
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70
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69
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65
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65
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65
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58
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65
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63
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57
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Average Ocean Temperature °F
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52
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54
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59
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67
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75
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82
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84
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84
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80
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73
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63
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54
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Average Precipitation inches
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4.3
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3.3
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3.7
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3.2
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2.9
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5.0
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6.1
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8.2
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5.8
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3.7
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2.6
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3.1
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NATURE INFO WEB PAGE - LINK
WEATHER CHANNEL - LINK
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