Hilton Head
You'll need to slow down if you want to blend in on Hilton Head. Although affluent visitors may frequent this 42 square mile barrier island, you don't have to run to keep up with the Joneses. Follow the leisurely pace of the locals; they are a mix of East Coast mainlanders who make Hilton Head their second home and descendants of the Gullah, or the area's freed slaves who established there.
The world-class fairways will draw white-haired retirees and young families as your vacation companions (thanks to the clean beaches). As a result, if you're searching for a wild nightlife, this might not be the place for you. Not that there isn't nightlife; there is, but it typically takes the shape of leisurely sunset meals and live music on the waterfront. In other words, you came to Hilton Head to unwind.
If you are familiar with the island, you are aware that it became known for its wealth through activities like tennis, golf, and "spa-ing." However, you could go your entire holiday here without ever picking up a tennis racquet or golf club. The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Coastal Discovery Museum are only two of the island's many natural beauties. There are also 12 miles of sandy beaches. Therefore, whether you come to practice your backhand, observe low country fauna up close, or just to unwind on the sand,
Rankings:
- #2 in Best South Carolina Beaches
- #5 in Best Places to Visit in the Carolinas
- #6 in Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.
- #9 in Best Summer Vacations in the USA
- #9 in Best Family Spring Break Destinations
- #12 in Best Places to Visit in April
- #15 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
- #21 in Best Beaches in the U.S.
- #25 in Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA
State: South Carolina
