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Also known as: Golf Island
Hilton Head Island is a pristine, high-luxury maritime resort and planned residential oasis floating gracefully along the Atlantic Ocean on the southernmost tip of South Carolina's coast. Charted meticulously by English captain William Hilton in 1663, the eco-conscious barrier island was dynamicized in the mid-20th century by visionary eco-friendly architectural guidelines. Today, Hilton Head holds an internationally revered status as a legendary cultural playground for golf enthusiasts, merging world-class championship courses and private yacht harbors with high-end maritime forest preservation.
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Suggested stay: 2–5 days
Bike along the exceptionally hard-packed sands of Coligny Beach Park, climb the iconic red-and-white striped Harbour Town Lighthouse inside the luxury Sea Pines Resort, and golf at Harbour Town Golf Links.
