Hilton Head Is.
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State of South Carolina
A comprehensive website dedicated to helping organize and plan a vacation in South Carolina, this site has all the details needed for taking a long, relaxing vacation in South Carolina. Find out about the state parks, beaches, historic cities and local events not only on Hilton Head but also in all of South Carolina. A basic trip planner is available for tracking local events and activities you'd like to see when visiting Hilton Head.

Palmetto Dunes Resort
Palmetto Dunes is a large plantation encompassing a wide variety of beaches, hotels, restaurants and more. Visit the Palmetto Dunes website for more information on the plantation, including maps, events, tee and court times.

Citysearch, Hilton Head Island
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The Crazy Crab features excellent eats for excellent prices The Crazy Crab
Family friendly, fun atmosphere and reasonable prices make The Crazy Crab a favorite destination for those travelling with children. The menu includes many favorites including an excellent version of She Crab Soup, outstanding Hush Puppies, steamed seafood and a simple, but delicious desert menu.

Hudsons
Hudson's On The Docks is the oldest restaurant on Hilton Head, operating as a restaurant since the 1970s. The restaurant started in the 1920s as a seafood processing plant and today serves over 2,000 gallons of oysters and 12,000 soft shell crabs each year.

The Old Oyster Factory
A Hilton Head classic, the Old oyster factory has been around almost as long as Hudson's. Situated on Broad Creek, the restaurant offers excellent views of the marshes of Broad Creek. Aside from one of the best wine selections on Hilton Head Island, The Old Oyster Factory also has one of, if not the, largest selections of oyster dishes on Island. So popular is The Old Oyster Factory that if you aren't get there before 6:00PM, be prepared to wait up to two hours.

RedFish
When looking for a restaurant with a great wine selection and a selection of tropical cuisine, RedFish is a must visit. The cuisine features an exciting blend of traditional foods combined with exciting and different accompanyments. The Latin Ribs, for example, are prepared with a guava orange barbeque sauce and served with yucca fries and jicama slaw. RedFish has received a 'Best of' award of excellence by Wine Spectator from 2003 through 2006.

Alexanders
Alexanders is well known on Hilton Head Island for its causal elegence. Located in Palmetto Dunes Plantation, Alexanders is centrally located and easy to access, especially from 990 Inverness.

Sailing Hilton Head on the Pau Hanna

sailing on the pau hanna Discover the famous Spanish Wells section of Hilton Head Island. Leaving from Palmetto Bay Marina, the Pau Hanna is a 53' Catamaran sailboat, certified by the USCG for up to 49 passengers.

A variety of sailing adventures are available including morning, afternoon, sunset and summer fireworks cruises. Make sure to take your camera, Dolphins are a common sight while sailling on Pau Hanna.

Fun is encouraged--the Pau Hanna is the only vessel sailing from Hilton Head where you can bring your own cooler--stock up with snacks, soda, wine and cheese before you sail.

Hudson's 'Share the Catch' Cruises
The only restaurant on Hilton Head Island to employ its own fleet of shrimping vessels, Hudsons offers you a spot on one of their shrimping boats. Head out to sea for part of the day and experience the thrill of hauling in a load of shrimp. Aside from a once in a lifetime experience, the best part is that Hudson's shares the catch with you, letting you take home some of the fresh shrimp!

The Schooner 'Welcome'
Located in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, the Schonner Welcome is a great way to enjoy the Atlantic waters off the coast of Hilton Head Island. Measuring 62 feet in length and capable of carrying thirty passengers, everyone can become a member of the crew--take the helm and steer the ship out through the waters surronding Hilton Head. Or help raise the sails as you get under way on a dolphin sail.

Shelter Cove
Located near Palmetto Dunes, accessing the shopping area is easy--simply head out of Palmetto Dunes across route 278 to the into the Shelter Cove harbour area.

Mall at Shelter Cove
The Mall at Shelter Cove is one of the few indoor shopping areas on Hilton Head Island, providing a great shopping experience both on sunny and rainy days. The mall is home to over twenty stores, including regional stores such as Belks and nationwide chains such as Williams Sonoma. A wide variety of events are hosted by the mall, see the event listing for details.

Coligny Plaza
In 2006, Coligny Plaza is celebrating its fiftyth year of serving the beach loving public, making it one of the oldest shopping plazas on Hilton Head Island. With over sixty shops, including novelty, hardware, bicycle rentals, various restaurants, and the islands only art theater, the plaza offers something for everyone! Located just off the beach, the plaza makes an excellent escape from the heat of the noon sun.

Harbour Town
Located in the Sea Pines resort at the sAlthough famous for the Verizon Heritage Golf Classic, Harbour Town offers a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and dining (one of the two Crazy Crab restaurants is located in Harbour Town.) Find out more at the Sea Pines or Harbour Town websites. For the latest activities at Sea Pines and Harbour Town, see the Sea Pines list of activities

Tanger Outlet Shoppes I and II
Located about two miles off the island, the Tanger Outlet Shoppes are about a twenty minute drive from Palmetto Dunes. The site includes a wide variety of outlet stores such as Nike, Eddie Bauer, Seiko, Jones New York and more.

river street in savannah, georgia About a forty-five minute drive from Hilton Head, Savannah is a history city dating back to the early 1800's when it was the premier port for the slave trades. Today the slave trade has thankfully given way to a host of shops, restaurants and old-style paddle boat river tours. When visting, make sure to check out some of the following stores located off the old cobblestone street that is River Street.

River Street Sweets
Established in 1973, River Street Sweets has been fulfilling your sweet tooth for over thirty years. Make sure to try some of the pralines they have available, usually there are samples available as you walk in the door.