The best things to do in Hilton Head

18 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Indoor & outdoor recreation center featuring basketball courts, soccer fields & pools.

905 Buckwalter Pkwy (Bluffton)

Indoor & outdoor recreation center featuring basketball courts, soccer fields & pools.

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Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III is a true coastal course, a complete rebuild of Hilton Head’s first layout with fairways and greens framed…

100 N Sea Pines Dr (Hilton Head Island) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III is a true coastal course, a complete rebuild of Hilton Head’s first layout with fairways and greens framed by coquina shells and seaside grass. Modernized by Davis Love III for today’s game, it’s Lowcountry golf that feels like a quick midweek escape this week.

From the Hilton Head newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Skip the garage Tetris and let Hilton Head Beach Gear stock you with folding backpack chairs that actually have pockets and big vented…

13 Executive Park Rd (Hilton Head Island)

Skip the garage Tetris and let Hilton Head Beach Gear stock you with folding backpack chairs that actually have pockets and big vented umbrellas that screw in and tilt. They’re also the sister crew to Cross Island Bike Rentals if a ride to the sand sounds right this week.

From the Bluffton newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Legendary Golf

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Landscaped miniature golf course offering 18 holes of play under palm trees & beside waterfalls.

900 William Hilton Pkwy (Hilton Head Island)

Landscaped miniature golf course offering 18 holes of play under palm trees & beside waterfalls.

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Golfing getaway that draws all skill levels for its challenging layout.

7 Trent Jones Ln (Hilton Head Island)

Golfing getaway that draws all skill levels for its challenging layout.

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Laid-back course featuring 18 holes, GPS-enabled carts and a golf shop.

60 Hilton Head National Dr (Bluffton)

Laid-back course featuring 18 holes, GPS-enabled carts and a golf shop.

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Par-70 public course with a challenging layout aimed at all skill levels, plus a bar, pro shop and gift shop.

7 Carnoustie Rd (Hilton Head Island)

Par-70 public course with a challenging layout aimed at all skill levels, plus a bar, pro shop and gift shop.

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Casual outfitters offering bicycles and kayaks on a rental basis, plus kayak tours.

80 Queens Folly Rd (Hilton Head Island) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Casual outfitters offering bicycles and kayaks on a rental basis, plus kayak tours.

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Luxury resort lodging in hotel rooms, private homes & villas with golf packages & clubhouse dining.

155 High Bluff Rd (Hilton Head Island)

Luxury resort lodging in hotel rooms, private homes & villas with golf packages & clubhouse dining.

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Outside Hilton Head

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Self-guided and captained tours (e-bike, kayak, SUP and boat) of the local waters.

1 Shelter Cove Ln (Hilton Head Island)

Self-guided and captained tours (e-bike, kayak, SUP and boat) of the local waters.

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Public 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye and maintained since 2013, popular for its layout and challenging holes.

100 N Sea Pines Dr (Hilton Head Island) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Public 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye and maintained since 2013, popular for its layout and challenging holes.

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Shipyard Golf Club

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Golf club with 27 holes on 3 courses, a driving range, and a resort hotel, plus an instructor.

45 Shipyard Dr (Hilton Head Island)

Golf club with 27 holes on 3 courses, a driving range, and a resort hotel, plus an instructor.

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Entertainment center with 2 mini-golf courses ringed by lagoons, plus a video arcade.

18 Folly Field Rd (Hilton Head Island)

Entertainment center with 2 mini-golf courses ringed by lagoons, plus a video arcade.

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Independently run movie theater with a cafe & lounge serving American & Mexican bites.

33 Office Park Rd #201 (Hilton Head Island)

Independently run movie theater with a cafe & lounge serving American & Mexican bites.

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Opened in 1974, this Gary Player-designed championship course has views of nature and wildlife.

56 High Bluff Rd (Hilton Head Island)

Opened in 1974, this Gary Player-designed championship course has views of nature and wildlife.

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Cinemark Bluffton

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

106 Buckwalter Pkwy (Bluffton)

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

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Mini-golfers putt by waterfalls & skeleton-guarded pirate's treasure at this elaborate course.

8 Marina Side Dr (Hilton Head Island)

Mini-golfers putt by waterfalls & skeleton-guarded pirate's treasure at this elaborate course.

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