Best of Hilton Head Island

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Choice Hotels

Best Hotels: Comfort Suites Bluffton - Hilton Head Island

Many Hilton Head regulars save a little cash by staying on the mainland in Bluffton, rather than on the island itself.... See More

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Best Things to Do: Beaches

Charles Harris, Hilton Head Island CVBHilton Head has some 12 miles of beaches facing the Atlantic Coast, the Calibogue Sound...See More

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Best Shopping: Coastal Chic

Coastal Chic, LLCIn Bluffton, this home goods store sells items that are beach-y without a hint of kitsch....See More

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Hilton Head Island Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Learn more about your surroundings at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
2 See it firsthand with a hike through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, with miles of hiking trails through the palmetto forest.
3 Grab lunch at the iconic Salty Dog Cafe—go ahead, buy a T-shirt.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Try the famous deep dish French toast at Signe's Bakery and Cafe, or just grab a muffin to go.
2 Tee off at Palmetto Dunes.
3 Hunt for bargains at Tanger Outlet.