If you're going to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina with your children or dogs, then adventure awaits!
This island is jam-packed filled with endeavors and things to do. With over 12 miles of beautiful white sand beaches, vibrant towns and extraordinary wildlife-- you've almost got a lot of choices.
Listed below are several of the greatest things to accomplish in Hilton Head Island with children:
1. Take a Dolphin Boat Tour
Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Hilton Head Island is home to lots of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. These creatures are great fun and enjoy swimming right up to boats! They enjoy interacting with Hilton Head Dolphin Tours.
Think of the look on your face when the kids are gazing into the eyes of a beautiful smiling dolphin! Bring your pet too!
2. Delight In The Super Cool HarbourFest
Shelter Cove's HarbourFest is one of the greatest things to accomplish in Hilton Head Island with children.
From June to September each year, the island town comes alive to entertain families from near and far-- with live music, live entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, food stalls and so much extra.
It's assured to produce your children have a fun day trip! Oh and ... the fireworks!
3. See Fireworks!
All throughout the summer, HarbourFest has fireworks every Tuesday night. These exciting nights of celebration are perfect for families with children of most ages.
Be warned though, Hilton Head Island is infamous for becoming chaotic on firework nights, with parking and traffic a nightmare.
The easiest way to see Hilton Head Island's fireworks would be to take a Hilton Head firework boat trip.There, you are able to relax and take it easy with the finest seat in the house!
You'll also see spectacular views of the harbor and wildlife. All ages like it, that's why it's one of the greatest things to accomplish in Hilton Head Island with children.
4. Go To The Hard-to-find Vanishing Island
Vanishing Island is a popular sand bar out in the water hidden by the tide all day long, except for 1.5 hours.
On those elusive sands, you and the kids can collect sand dollars and other shells that aren't seen elsewhere in Hilton Head!
With spectacular views and wildlife, the only path to reach the beach is on a Vanishing Island boat tour.
You will want to bring your pet too? They'll like it!
5. Go Crabbing!
Crabbing is one of the most well-known things to accomplish in Hilton Head Island with children. The salt marshes are home to tonnes of crabs!
The kids will learn all about the ecosystems that support marine life while having an insane time pulling up a crab from the water.
There are plenty of hotspots for crabbing, mostly found in the calm inland waters on a Hilton Head crabbing boat tour.
6. See Harbour Town Lighthouse
Located within the vacation community of Sea Pines, Harbour Town lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks on Hilton Head.
Constructed in the early 1800s, this red and white striped structure is in the centre of Harbour Town. From here, you are able to grab a bite to consume, take a boat tour or go through the boats.
7. Take a Trip to Savannah
Our Historic Savannah Cruises give you the chance to take the children to the historical ports of Savannah without having to book overnight accommodation there. Instead, we'll take you there and back 1 day!
You'll experience dolphins and sea birds on route before disembarking at the old riverstreet of Savannah. There you are able to explore important historic locations, shops, see giant container ships and more.
8. Create Sandcastles
The pristine, creamy white beaches of Hilton Head are perfect places for sunbathing and ... Sandcastles!
You will want to have a sandcastle competition with the household? Whoever creates the best gets to pick the next thing to do in Hilton Head Island!
9. Eat Fresh Seafood with a Coastal View
Hilton Head Island is home to a lot of super tasty restaurants, all with excellent views of the ports, Low Country waters or the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy fresh seafood (mmmm) while relaxing in style.
10. Watch the Beautiful Sunset
Finally, do not take too lightly the allure of a Southern sunset. As the sun fades within the horizon into the Atlantic, you'll see shimmering, vivid colors. Think stunning purples and radiant oranges.
Don't worry, the children won't get bored-- take a Sunset cruise boat tour and you'll see dolphins, sea birds, harbor lights, stingrays and so much more. Let's go!
Boat Tours in Hilton Head with Youngsters
If you're interested in a Hilton Head boat tour, then we suggest giving Hilton Head Dolphin Tours a call.
Hilton Head Dolphin Tours
108 Forest Cove
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
( 843) 321-8075
www.hhdolphin.com