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If your week needs a reset, Buckwalter Recreation Center packs it in with pickleball, Late Night Basketball, swim lessons, and even line…

905 Buckwalter Pkwy

“If your week needs a reset, Buckwalter Recreation Center packs it in with pickleball, Late Night Basketball, swim lessons, and even line dancing and table tennis. Grab a friend this week, try a new class, and remember why living here beats scrolling on the couch.”

From the Bluffton newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Bear Creek Golf Club brings Rees Jones’ first solo design to our backyard, a Par 72 with tall pines, winding doglegs, and Audubon Certified…

237 Whooping Crane Way (Hilton Head Island)

“Bear Creek Golf Club brings Rees Jones’ first solo design to our backyard, a Par 72 with tall pines, winding doglegs, and Audubon Certified natural areas that feel blissfully Lowcountry. Five sets of tees and weekly clinics make it friendly for every handicap, plus the community vibe is strong.”

From the Bluffton newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Hilton Head National Golf Club brings Gary Player and Bobby Weed's risk-reward design to Bluffton with TifEagle Ultra greens, GPS carts,…

60 Hilton Head National Dr

“Hilton Head National Golf Club brings Gary Player and Bobby Weed's risk-reward design to Bluffton with TifEagle Ultra greens, GPS carts, and a signature 6th flirting with a lagoon. It feels like a private club, open to locals who want a pure, no houses on the fairways round.”

From the Bluffton newsletter, October 8, 2026

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Entertainment

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

106 Buckwalter Pkwy

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

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