Hilton Head Island has long been recognized as a premiere destination resort for travelers from far and wide. It is known for its world-class golf courses, first-rate tennis facilities and its 12 miles of white sand beaches.

Did you know...

Hilton Head and the surrounding areas boast more than 45 championship golf courses
Hilton Head Island is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide
It is the second largest barrier island on the East Coast
The average temperature in January on Hilton Head Island is 59 degrees
Home to hundreds of species of birds and animals, including the local gators
Relics unearthed in the Low country, and on Hilton Head Island, point to inhabitance as early as 10,000 B.C.

HARBOUR TOWN 2ND ONLY TO AUGUSTA

PGA Tour players long have said Harbour Town Golf Links is among their favorite courses on tour. A recent survey by Golf World proved it.

The magazine polled 81 players, asking them to award each of the tour's venues a score from 1 to 10. Harbour Town, site of the RBC Heritage, finished second to Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters.

The two events follow each other on the tournament calendar in April. The RBC Heritage will be held April 12-15.

Among the anonymous pro praise included in the report were the following: "My favorite Pete Dye course" ... "the best course we play." ... "don't need length for a great golf course" ... "It's a 10 because of great greens." ... "you have to shape the ball on almost every hole."

The survey puts Harbour Town in elite company. Rounding out the professionals' top 10 were Riviera Country Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Colonial Country Club, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Aronimink Golf Club, Innisbrook Resort and Congressional Country Club.

Local Attractions and Things to Do

Beaches

There are 5 public beach accesses on Hilton Head. All offer public and metered parking. The Park Lane Hotel & Suites is approximately 2 1/2 miles from the nearest public beach access.

Once at the beach, Shore Beach Services provides lifeguard protection and rental services. Rent body boards, aqua cycles, and catamarans or just sit back and relax in one of their beach chairs and umbrellas.

Golf

Hilton Head Island is the perfect destination for any golfer...beginner or pro. Make sure to visit one of the island's 45 golf courses during your visit with us!

Van der Meer Tennis University

As world-renowned tennis facility, Van der Meer offers a full array of programs for all levels and abilites. There are two convenient locations of the south end of the island and the only indoor/covered courts in the region.

Hilton Head/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

If you are moving to the area or simply need some island information, simply visit their website.

Harbour Town Attractions

Visit the lighthouse, go shopping or just grab a bite to eat. Harbour Town is home to the Verizon Heritage of Golf tournament.

Shopping

A mile down the road you will find the Shelter Cove Mall with its anchor stores being Belk’s and Sac’s Fifth Ave. You will also find stores like Ann Taylor, Banana Republic the Gap, just to name a few. Just across the bridge, in Bluffton you can shop over 85 brand name stores at the Tanger Outlets. Stores like the Eddie Bauer outlet, the Guess Factory outlet or the Osh Kosh offer something for everyone. Don’t worry you can also by shoes, house wares and home furnishings or an ice cream cone!.