Food Scene
Good draft beer and pub food. Tuesday night is Trivia Night (call ahead to register your team.)
LagerHead Tavern
155 High Bluff RdGood draft beer and pub food. Tuesday night is Trivia Night (call ahead to register your team.)
Old Fort Pub
63 Skull Creek DrUpscale, quiet, gorgeous sunsets.
Good basic seafood shanty with water/sunset view. Very popular, been here forever! A Hilton Head tradition!
182 locals recommend
Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdGood basic seafood shanty with water/sunset view. Very popular, been here forever! A Hilton Head tradition!
Super popular waterside dining, but bar seats are first come, first serve. Big Menu and nice Sunday brunch.
164 locals recommend
Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope RdSuper popular waterside dining, but bar seats are first come, first serve. Big Menu and nice Sunday brunch.
Frankie Bones
200 Merchant StLobster Mac and Cheese!
WiseGuys
1513 Main StGreat steaks! Nice small plate options in the bar.
Main Street Cafe & Pub
1411 Main StA locals favorite!
Charbar Co.
33 Office Park RdGreat burgers and onion rings!
World of Beer
112 W Broughton StThe name says it all!
Nice locals bar where Cleveland fans go to brag about LeBron and cry about the Browns. Get the cheesesteak! PBR on tap!
13 locals recommend
Street Meet The American Tavern
95 N Port Royal DrNice locals bar where Cleveland fans go to brag about LeBron and cry about the Browns. Get the cheesesteak! PBR on tap!
I love the Black and Tan! Really good food -- try the meat pies, or the rueben!
10 locals recommend
British Open Pub
1000 William Hilton PkwyI love the Black and Tan! Really good food -- try the meat pies, or the rueben!
Pomodori Italian Eatery
1 New Orleans RdPasta.....
New York City Pizza
28 Shelter Cove LnI like their white pizza!
CQ's Restaurant
140 Lighthouse RdNice atmosphere, near Harbour Town.
Red Fish Restaurant
8 Archer RdSuperb fish dishes, but I like the Cuban Ribs.
Southern all the way! Eat outside, in the backyard, of course!
52 locals recommend
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant
32 Palmetto Bay RdSouthern all the way! Eat outside, in the backyard, of course!
The charcuterie is amazing! Go for that, with glass of wine or a nice draft beer -- perfection!
Porter & Pig
The charcuterie is amazing! Go for that, with glass of wine or a nice draft beer -- perfection!
For the health conscious... wraps and yogurt superb! Get the Queen Bee with kiwi and honey!
13 locals recommend
delisheeyo
32 Palmetto Bay RdFor the health conscious... wraps and yogurt superb! Get the Queen Bee with kiwi and honey!
Fishcamp on Broad Creek
11 Simmons RdSeafood and water views, and a heckofa nice brunch!
Stacks Pancakes & More of Hilton Head
2 Regency PkwyPancakes piled high!
The French Bakery & European Cuisine
28 Shelter Cove LnGreat breakfast -- get the savory crepes!
Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant
27 Dr Mellichamp DrBest mexican... but go to the Bluffton location.
Brewery is on site, great selections and the burgers are outstanding! Inside or patio seating.
51 locals recommend
Fat Patties
831 Parris Island GatewayBrewery is on site, great selections and the burgers are outstanding! Inside or patio seating.
Ruan Thai Cuisine
15 William Hilton PkwyThe place for curry and pad thai.
Sage Room
75 Pope AveFine dining that people rave about (on my bucket list!)
Hinoki Japanese Restaurant
37 New Orleans RdGood choice for Japanese.
It's Greek To Me
11 Lagoon RdGet the calamari!
Old Oyster Factory Restaurant
101 Marshland RoadNice for happy hour!
One Hot Mama's American Grill
1 Greenwood DrThe choice for ribs!
Twisted European Bakery
1253 May River RdApple danish is killer!
Fantastic home cooked southern.... all you can eat fried chicken!!
26 locals recommend
Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River RdFantastic home cooked southern.... all you can eat fried chicken!!
HogsHead Kitchen and Wine Bar
1555 Fording Island RdCan't go wrong here!!
Starbucks
416 William Hilton Pkwy In an old bank building!
Dunkin'
4 Southwood Park DrAlso in an old bank building!
Java Burrito Company
1000 William Hilton PkwyBest coffee on the island, and killer burritos!
Island Winery
15 Cardinal RdWine Tastings!
Hilton Head Escape Room
10 Executive Park RdWhen you gotta have good ice cream... or go to Kilwins.
When you gotta have good ice cream... or go to HH Ice Cream!
10 locals recommend
Kilwins Hilton Head Shelter Cove
28 Shelter Cove LnWhen you gotta have good ice cream... or go to HH Ice Cream!
Beef Shawarma and Couscous salad superb! Also, try the Sambosik appetizer! Nice musical entertainment on the patio.
Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill
13 Harbourside LnBeef Shawarma and Couscous salad superb! Also, try the Sambosik appetizer! Nice musical entertainment on the patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
The late night place on HHI. Reilley's, Boardroom, Jump 'n Phils, One Hot Mama's and The Lodge.
6 locals recommend
The Barmuda Triangle
The late night place on HHI. Reilley's, Boardroom, Jump 'n Phils, One Hot Mama's and The Lodge.
Good Soul Food, Blues and Motown, Sports Bar. (New larger location now open on the South End.)
11 locals recommend
Ruby Lees
46 Old Wild Horse RdGood Soul Food, Blues and Motown, Sports Bar. (New larger location now open on the South End.)
Rooftop and bar areas are great, overlooking Broad Creek; nice place to see the sunset. Popular spot.
134 locals recommend
Poseidon Coastal Cuisine
38 Shelter Cove LnRooftop and bar areas are great, overlooking Broad Creek; nice place to see the sunset. Popular spot.
The Jazz Corner
1000 William Hilton PkwyFantastic jazz with surprisingly excellent cuisine. Book ahead!!!
Tiki Hut
1 S Forest Beach DrOn the beach!!
Sea Pines Beach Club
87 N Sea Pines DrNice beach bar and Coast restaurant!
The Salty Dog Cafe
232 S Sea Pines DrIsland favorite, the only must have T-Shirt.
Hilton Head Brewing Company
1 Cardinal RdLocal Brew!
Parks & Nature
On gorgeous Port Royal Sound. Walk the sound on the Bluff Path or on Pine Island. Playground and hoops! Nice picnic facilities.
Dolphin Head Rec Area
Dolphin Head DriveOn gorgeous Port Royal Sound. Walk the sound on the Bluff Path or on Pine Island. Playground and hoops! Nice picnic facilities.
Whooping Crane Pond
Hike the boardwalk through the marsh.
Nice hiking trails, can also be experienced on horseback! (see Lawton Stables.)
61 locals recommend
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Nice hiking trails, can also be experienced on horseback! (see Lawton Stables.)
Pinckney Island
Bring extra sunscreen!
Adjacent to Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Town Center. Best children's playground. Frequent festivals here with food vendors and live music (Wingfest in March is my favorite!)
12 locals recommend
Shelter Cove Community Park
39 Shelter Cove LnAdjacent to Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Town Center. Best children's playground. Frequent festivals here with food vendors and live music (Wingfest in March is my favorite!)
Coligny Beach Park
1 Coligny CircleHilton Head's Most Popular Beach!
Folly Field Beach
Starfish DrNice public beach!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views of the 18th at Harbour Town Golf Links and Cailbogue Sound. Harbour Town Shops, restaurants, playground and music.
124 locals recommend
Harbour Town Lighthouse
149 Lighthouse Rd Gorgeous views of the 18th at Harbour Town Golf Links and Cailbogue Sound. Harbour Town Shops, restaurants, playground and music.
A lovely stroll by the boats. Water sports, like kayak rentals and boating excursions.
73 locals recommend
Shelter Cove Marina
1 Shelter Cove Ln A lovely stroll by the boats. Water sports, like kayak rentals and boating excursions.
See Old Town Bluffton -- like it used to be before the big expansion! Visit Calhoun Street galleries, Church of the Cross overlooking the May River, nice!
63 locals recommend
Bluffton
See Old Town Bluffton -- like it used to be before the big expansion! Visit Calhoun Street galleries, Church of the Cross overlooking the May River, nice!
A beautiful, quirky city (historic squares, parks, City Market, River Street, Telfair Museum, Mercer House, Bonaventure Cemetary) about an hour from HHI. If visiting for the first time, the hop on/hop off trolley tour is a great way to do it.
249 locals recommend
Savannah
A beautiful, quirky city (historic squares, parks, City Market, River Street, Telfair Museum, Mercer House, Bonaventure Cemetary) about an hour from HHI. If visiting for the first time, the hop on/hop off trolley tour is a great way to do it.
Waterfront, Bay Street shops and restaurants, Tour Historic Homes, Movie Tour (Great Santini, Forrest Gump, Prince of Tides.)
127 locals recommend
Beaufort
Waterfront, Bay Street shops and restaurants, Tour Historic Homes, Movie Tour (Great Santini, Forrest Gump, Prince of Tides.)
Arts & Culture
Walk the grounds, paths and boardwalks at Honey Horn Plantation after experiencing the museum.
101 locals recommend
Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn DrWalk the grounds, paths and boardwalks at Honey Horn Plantation after experiencing the museum.
The Sandbox Children's Museum
80 Nassau StArts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove LnGreat shows!
Main Street Youth Theatre
3000 Main StArt League of Hilton Head
14 Shelter Cove LnEndangered Arts
Red Piano Art Gallery
40 Calhoun StNash Gallery
13 Harbourside LnShopping
The Bargain Box
546 William Hilton PkwyVillage at Wexford
1000 William Hilton PkwyShelter Cove Towne Centre
40 Shelter Cove LnHarbour Town
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island RdTanger I and Tanger II
Outdoor Shopping, Restaurants and Rita's Italian Ice.
178 locals recommend
Coligny Plaza Shopping Center
1 N Forest Beach DrOutdoor Shopping, Restaurants and Rita's Italian Ice.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
33 Office Park RoadMain Street Village
Publix Super Market at Festival Centre at Indigo Park
45 Pembroke DrKroger
42 Shelter Cove LnWalgreens
11 Palmetto Bay RdCVS
10 Pope AveWalmart Supercenter
25 Pembroke Dr