Hilton Head Activities

Renowned for its premier golf and tennis, the island also has miles of trails for jogging and biking, trails for horseback riding, and a skate park for skateboarding. If you need to rent any equipment-golf clubs, tennis rackets or bikes, rental shops abound in Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard, and elsewhere throughout the island to get you on the tee, on the court, or on your way down the trails. And these are only some of the activities on land. For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, explore more than four miles of Hilton Head Island's pristine beach, maritime forests and salt marshes. Observe white-tailed deer and more than 125 species of birds. Fish for whiting, spot, bass, and drum. Campsites and cabins are within easy walking distance to the ocean.

Golf

The Hilton Head Island area is one of the Nation's foremost golf resort destinations. So much so that Golf Digest readers named Hilton Head Island Number 10 on its list of the world's best golf resorts. The golf experience on Hilton Head Island is among the most scenic and challenging in the world. While on Hilton Head, you can play through peaceful woodlands of historic live oaks, stately magnolias and low country pines, over panoramic marshes, and up to the breathtaking blue waters of the Atlantic. And perhaps best of all because of the subtropical sunshine that warms Hilton Head’s shores, golf can be enjoyed year round.

Guide to the golf courses in and around Hilton Head Island
 

Tennis

Without question, Hilton Head's accommodating year-round weather lends itself to the sport of tennis. There are five major tennis centers that boast more than 100 courts with a variety of surfaces to choose from, for both public and resort use. It's no surprise that Tennis Magazine continually ranks Island tennis resort among the Nation's best.

Van Der Meer Tennis Center
 

Biking

Hilton Head Island Islanders and guests enjoy over 45 miles of public pathways and nature trails. The 12 miles of white sandy beaches have hard-packed sand that makes navigating by bike a breeze. There's no better way to take in the beautiful island sites and surroundings than on two wheels. Bike rentals are readily available with every size and accessory you can imagine.

Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals

 

Water Sports

The Island is surrounded by pristine coastal waters that are the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities.

H2O Sports - Parasailing, Wave Runners, Enviro-Tours, Water Skiing and Sailboats

 

Children's Activities

This family-friendly island is the perfect setting for youth-oriented activities. A day at the beach is a given - play in the surf, add to your seashell collection, or build a sandcastle. Navigate the meandering bike trails or take a guided beach tour at the Museum of Hilton Head. Youth instruction for both golf and tennis is available and there are also organized children's programs for all ages.

Coastal Discover Museum
Gregg Russell - A Hilton Head tradition for over 25 years