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The practical half of a Hilton Head trip: when to come, how to get here and get around once you arrive, and the local services visitors end up needing. Each topic below has its own guide.
Directions to Hilton Head: I-95 exit 8 and US 278 over the bridges, drive times from 18 cities, and which airport to fly into.
Day trips from Hilton Head, from Pinckney Island to Charleston: miles and drive times, what each is best for, and the boats to Savannah and Daufuskie.
Getting here and around
Hilton Head Island Airport handles regional service directly on the island; Savannah/Hilton Head International, about an hour away, carries more routes and is the more common arrival point for longer trips.
Once you are here, the island’s paved multi-use path network is genuinely useful rather than decorative — a great many visitors rent bikes for the week and drive very little. The free Breeze trolley, taxis, shuttles, rideshare and street-legal golf carts cover the rest.
Directions to Hilton Head: I-95 exit 8 and US 278 over the bridges, drive times from 18 cities, and which airport to fly into.
The closest airport to Hilton Head, SC is on the island (HHH); Savannah (SAV), an hour away, has nine airlines. How the three nearest airports compare.
Hilton Head airport (HHH) is on the island: American, Delta and United flights, eight rental car counters, parking rates, taxis and the airport code.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for island visitors: airlines, parking rates, rental cars, and the hour's drive to Hilton Head.
Savannah airport to Hilton Head: book a shuttle, compare car services, taxis and Uber, and the drive, about 50 minutes to the island's bridges.
Savannah airport car rental: the nine brands in baggage claim, rated, which ones share a counter, closing times, and car hire at Hilton Head's airport.
Flights to Hilton Head land at the island airport (HHH) or Savannah (SAV): which airlines fly where, nonstops by city, and which airport to book.
Palmetto Breeze Transit buses, the free Breeze trolley, golf cart and bike rentals, taxis and Uber: how to get around Hilton Head Island.
The Hilton Head trolley is free: the Breeze's two routes, every stop, 2026 hours from April to Labor Day, live tracking, and the Sea Pines trolley.
Hilton Head golf cart rentals compared: who rents street-legal carts and Mokes, who delivers where, and South Carolina's golf cart rules.
Hilton Head Island parking: the overnight rules, how many cars a vacation rental allows, where parking is free, and beach lot rates at a glance.
A map of Hilton Head Island: its areas from Sea Pines to Hilton Head Plantation, the beaches, golf courses, main roads and bridges. Free to print.
Driving in? Routes and drive times from Savannah, Charleston, Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte and Atlanta.
Weather and when to go
Summer is peak season — warmest water, longest days, highest prices, and the busiest beaches. Spring and early fall are the island’s best-kept trade-off: comfortable temperatures, thinner crowds, and rates well below July. Winter is quiet and mild by East Coast standards, though some seasonal businesses reduce hours.
Two things worth putting on the calendar before you book: the island’s PGA Tour week in April, which fills lodging island-wide, and Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through the late summer and fall and is the main reason to read a cancellation policy closely.
Tides drive more of the day here than newcomers expect: beach width, whether the hard-packed sand is rideable, and whether a shallow-water boat trip can run at all. Summer afternoons often bring short, heavy thunderstorms that clear as quickly as they arrive.
Hilton Head weather by month: average highs, lows, rainfall and ocean temperature for all 12 months, plus the live forecast, hurricane season and swim months.
The best time to visit Hilton Head is late April to May or September to mid-October. Crowds, rates, water temperature and events, season by season.
Hilton Head in winter: highs near 60, quiet beaches and the lowest rates of the year. Weather by month, things to do, winter events and long winter stays.
Hilton Head spring break: when the crowds come, March and April weather, the St. Patrick's parade, Easter and what to book early.
Since 1851, 22 hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Hilton Head, about one every 8 years. Every storm listed, the odds by month, the season and evacuation.
Hilton Head flooding: king tide dates for 2026 and 2027, flood days by year, the highest water on record, what to do on a flooded road, and flood zones.
How Hilton Head vacation packages work: resort stay-and-play deals, flight-and-hotel bundles, or your own mix of a rental, golf and activity deals.
Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Where it is, its size and population, how it got its name, the bridge and what it is known for.
There is no Hilton Head, North Carolina: Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina, near Savannah. How far it is from North Carolina.
What the Lowcountry of South Carolina is: the low, tidal coast of marsh and sea islands, its counties and towns, Gullah Geechee culture and its food.
There is no casino on Hilton Head or on land anywhere in South Carolina. The nearest are casino boats in Brunswick, GA, and Little River, by Myrtle Beach.
Hilton Head vs Myrtle Beach: 12 quiet miles of beach, bike paths and golf, or 60 miles of boardwalk, high-rises and nightlife. How the two compare.
Tybee Island vs Hilton Head: Savannah's small beach town or a resort island with 12 miles of beach, bike paths and golf. How the two compare, side by side.
Hilton Head vs Charleston, SC: a beach week or a historic city break. Beaches, food, history, where you stay, and how to do both on one trip.
Hilton Head vs Kiawah Island: an open island with public beaches and 20 golf courses, or a private, gated island with the Ocean Course, side by side.
Hilton Head vs the Outer Banks: one resort island with calm beaches and golf, or a wild chain of North Carolina islands with big surf, side by side.
Errands
Where to stock the rental: every island grocery store by area, and the liquor stores.
Hilton Head grocery stores by area: Publix, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Walmart, The Fresh Market and the Coligny Piggly Wiggly, plus grocery delivery.
Every liquor store on Hilton Head Island on one map, with hours and an open-now badge, and why they all close at 7pm and all day Sunday.
Health and wellness
The hospital, urgent care and pharmacies if something goes wrong, and the gyms, spas and salons if nothing does.
Hilton Head's hospital and 24-hour ER, every island urgent care clinic, the nearest hospitals off the island, and what to do in an emergency.
Urgent care on Hilton Head Island: five walk-in clinics with hours and phones, who is open late and on weekends, and where the 24-hour ER is.
Every pharmacy on Hilton Head Island by area, with pharmacy hours, Sunday and late-night options, free island delivery and prescription transfers.
Gyms in Hilton Head, SC: day-pass prices at 24-hour gyms, CrossFit, Orangetheory, F45 and barre studios, with phones, hours and maps for visitors.
CrossFit on Hilton Head Island: Conviction Training Facility (CrossFit Hilton Head) and CrossFit Coastal Carolina, with $25 drop-ins and $60 weeks.
Compare Hilton Head spas: resort spas, day spas, massage studios and medical spas, with hours, phone numbers, ratings and how to book.
Where to book a massage on Hilton Head Island: studios with hours, phone numbers, prices and mobile massage for rentals, compared in one place.
Nail salons, hair salons and barber shops on Hilton Head Island: hours, phone numbers, Sunday and walk-in details, and a map, all on one page.
Churches
Every congregation on the island, with service times, and the two Catholic parishes’ Mass times on one page.
Every church on Hilton Head Island by denomination: the Catholic parishes, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Gullah churches, and the synagogue.
Mass and confession times at Holy Family and St. Francis by the Sea, Hilton Head's two Catholic parishes, compared, and the Catholic parish in Bluffton.
Families and pets
Sitters, cribs and baby gear delivered to the rental, and where the dog can stay, play and eat.
Hilton Head nannies and babysitters: the island's nanny agency, Guardian Angels Sitting Service and online sitter sites for visiting families.
Crib rentals and baby gear delivered to your Hilton Head vacation rental: the island's companies, what they rent and how to order.
Dog boarding, daycare and grooming on Hilton Head Island, plus island veterinarians, with phone, directions and what visitors say about each.
Hilton Head's dog beach rules by season, restaurants with dog-friendly patios, parks and trails, and the rules for visiting with a dog.
Local services
Family beach photographers, pictures of the island to plan by, and the island’s everyday services for people who live here.
Hilton Head family photographers and beach photography: book a family beach session or mini session with local photographers, live, and see how it works.
Pictures of Hilton Head Island, SC: beaches at low tide, the Harbour Town lighthouse, salt marsh, dolphins and sunsets, and where to take your own.
Everyday Hilton Head Island for residents and long stays: the Town and public services, utilities, schools and jobs, local news, pets and senior living.
Day trips off the island
The best day trips from Hilton Head are close: Savannah and Beaufort are about an hour away, Daufuskie Island is a short boat ride, and Charleston, Tybee and Hunting Island make longer days out.
Day trips from Hilton Head, from Pinckney Island to Charleston: miles and drive times, what each is best for, and the boats to Savannah and Daufuskie.
Hunting Island State Park is about 70 minutes from Hilton Head: climb SC's only public lighthouse, walk Boneyard Beach, camp, plus hours and admission.
Hilton Head to Charleston is about 100 miles, two hours on US 17. The drive, where to park, Fort Sumter and a walking route for one long day.
Hilton Head to Savannah is about an hour by car, or a morning ferry to River Street. Distances, the two boats, parking and what to see in a day.
Hilton Head to Beaufort is under an hour: the drive, the waterfront, carriage tours, Penn Center, Old Sheldon Church and Hunting Island.
Hilton Head to Tybee Island is about an hour and a half through Savannah: Fort Pulaski, the lighthouse, the pier, parking, and Tybee vs Hilton Head.
Cities, towns and islands near Hilton Head Island, SC: Bluffton, Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston, Daufuskie, Tybee and more, with the drive time to each.
Watch: Plan Your Hilton Head Trip in 5 Steps
Plan a Hilton Head Island trip in five steps. 1: pick the season (summer is peak, spring and early fall are the trade-off, winter is quiet and mild) and watch the big dates: the RBC Heritage in April, spring break, the Fourth of July and hurricane season. 2: pick an area: Sea Pines for Harbour Town, Palmetto Dunes for three miles of oceanfront, Coligny to walk to dinner, Hilton Head Plantation for the quiet north end.
All Hilton Head trip-planning guides
Hilton Head grocery stores by area: Publix, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Walmart, The Fresh Market and the Coligny Piggly Wiggly, plus grocery delivery.
Every liquor store on Hilton Head Island on one map, with hours and an open-now badge, and why they all close at 7pm and all day Sunday.
Hilton Head weather by month: average highs, lows, rainfall and ocean temperature for all 12 months, plus the live forecast, hurricane season and swim months.
Live webcams on Hilton Head Island, SC: the Dunes House and Sea Pines beach cams, Harbour Town, the Salty Dog, and the bridge and Hwy 278 cams.
The closest airport to Hilton Head, SC is on the island (HHH); Savannah (SAV), an hour away, has nine airlines. How the three nearest airports compare.
Hilton Head's hospital and 24-hour ER, every island urgent care clinic, the nearest hospitals off the island, and what to do in an emergency.
Every church on Hilton Head Island by denomination: the Catholic parishes, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Gullah churches, and the synagogue.
Hilton Head nannies and babysitters: the island's nanny agency, Guardian Angels Sitting Service and online sitter sites for visiting families.
Crib rentals and baby gear delivered to your Hilton Head vacation rental: the island's companies, what they rent and how to order.
Compare Hilton Head spas: resort spas, day spas, massage studios and medical spas, with hours, phone numbers, ratings and how to book.
Hunting Island State Park is about 70 minutes from Hilton Head: climb SC's only public lighthouse, walk Boneyard Beach, camp, plus hours and admission.
Hilton Head to Savannah is about an hour by car, or a morning ferry to River Street. Distances, the two boats, parking and what to see in a day.
Savannah to Hilton Head is about an hour's drive: the route, how far it is from downtown and the SAV airport, and when to cross the bridges.
Hilton Head to Charleston is about 100 miles, two hours on US 17. The drive, where to park, Fort Sumter and a walking route for one long day.
Charleston to Hilton Head is about 100 miles, two hours on US 17: the route, the drive from the Charleston airport, a stop on the way, when to arrive.
Hilton Head to Beaufort is under an hour: the drive, the waterfront, carriage tours, Penn Center, Old Sheldon Church and Hunting Island.
Beaufort to Hilton Head is about 33 miles, under an hour: the route over the Broad River, when to cross the bridges and which beaches to pick.
Hilton Head to Tybee Island is about an hour and a half through Savannah: Fort Pulaski, the lighthouse, the pier, parking, and Tybee vs Hilton Head.
Myrtle Beach to Hilton Head is about 220 miles, just under four hours: the fastest route on I-95, the coast road through Charleston, and when to arrive.
Charlotte to Hilton Head is about 250 miles, four hours on I-77, I-26 and I-95, or a nonstop flight to the island. The route, stops and timing.
Atlanta to Hilton Head is about 280 miles, four and a half hours on I-75 and I-16, or a nonstop Delta flight. The route, a Savannah stop and timing.
Hilton Head vs Myrtle Beach: 12 quiet miles of beach, bike paths and golf, or 60 miles of boardwalk, high-rises and nightlife. How the two compare.
Directions to Hilton Head: I-95 exit 8 and US 278 over the bridges, drive times from 18 cities, and which airport to fly into.
Day trips from Hilton Head, from Pinckney Island to Charleston: miles and drive times, what each is best for, and the boats to Savannah and Daufuskie.
Patel's Liquor has two Hilton Head Island stores, on New Orleans Road and Main Street. Addresses, phone numbers, hours and why they close on Sunday.
Island Spirits & Fine Wines in Festival Centre on Pembroke Drive: address, phone, hours, the bourbon shelf and wine tastings, and the Sunday rule.
Reel Job Spirits and Wine on Executive Park Road: address, phone, hours (10am to 7pm, closed Sunday), the chilled section and Leo the store dog.
Rollers Wine & Spirits has three Hilton Head stores: Coligny Plaza, Palmetto Bay Road with a wine bar, and Port Royal Plaza. Addresses, hours and phones.
Hilton Head Wine and Spirits in The Plaza at Shelter Cove, next to TJ Maxx and near Kroger: address, phone, hours, bourbon picks and the Sunday rule.
Island Liquors & Wine in Circle Center on Pope Avenue: address, phone, hours, local wines, hard-to-find tequilas and the Sunday rule.
Hilton Head wedding venues: oceanfront resorts, Sea Pines, private clubs, Honey Horn, island churches and beach ceremonies, with photos and ratings.
Wedding planners Hilton Head Island couples hire, plus photographers you can book online, DJs, caterers, rentals and officiants.
Planning a Hilton Head wedding: the Beaufort County marriage license, the free beach wedding permit, costs, rentals, rehearsal dinners and honeymoons.
Hilton Head weather in January: average highs near 60, lows near 40, ocean temperature, sunrise and sunset, what is open and what to pack.
Weather on Hilton Head Island in February: highs in the low 60s, ocean temperature, sunrise and sunset, the Seafood Festival and what to pack.
Weather in March on Hilton Head: highs near 69, lows near 48, ocean temperature, sunrise and sunset, the St. Patrick’s parade and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in April: highs in the mid-70s, low humidity, ocean temperature, sunrise and sunset, RBC Heritage week and what to pack.
Hilton Head, South Carolina weather in May: highs in the low 80s, ocean in the mid-70s, sunrise and sunset, Memorial Day and turtle season.
Hilton Head weather in June: highs in the upper 80s, ocean near 81, afternoon storms, sunrise and sunset, HarbourFest and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in July: the hottest month, highs near 90, ocean in the mid-80s, sunrise and sunset, Fourth of July fireworks and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in August: highs in the upper 80s, ocean in the mid-80s, the rainiest month, hurricane season, sunrise and sunset and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in September: highs in the mid-80s, ocean near 81, hurricane season, sunrise and sunset, the Island Jam and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in October: highs in the upper 70s, low humidity, ocean in the low 70s, sunrise and sunset, fall festivals and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in November: the driest month, highs near 70, cool evenings, sunrise and sunset, the Oyster Festival, Thanksgiving and what to pack.
Hilton Head weather in December: highs in the low 60s, lows near 43, ocean temperature, sunrise and sunset, holiday lights and things to do.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for island visitors: airlines, parking rates, rental cars, and the hour's drive to Hilton Head.
Hilton Head airport (HHH) is on the island: American, Delta and United flights, eight rental car counters, parking rates, taxis and the airport code.
Flights to Hilton Head land at the island airport (HHH) or Savannah (SAV): which airlines fly where, nonstops by city, and which airport to book.
Savannah airport car rental: the nine brands in baggage claim, rated, which ones share a counter, closing times, and car hire at Hilton Head's airport.
Savannah airport to Hilton Head: book a shuttle, compare car services, taxis and Uber, and the drive, about 50 minutes to the island's bridges.
A map of Hilton Head Island: its areas from Sea Pines to Hilton Head Plantation, the beaches, golf courses, main roads and bridges. Free to print.
Palmetto Breeze Transit buses, the free Breeze trolley, golf cart and bike rentals, taxis and Uber: how to get around Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head golf cart rentals compared: who rents street-legal carts and Mokes, who delivers where, and South Carolina's golf cart rules.
The Hilton Head trolley is free: the Breeze's two routes, every stop, 2026 hours from April to Labor Day, live tracking, and the Sea Pines trolley.
Hilton Head Island parking: the overnight rules, how many cars a vacation rental allows, where parking is free, and beach lot rates at a glance.
Walmart Hilton Head SC: Supercenter #728 on Pembroke Drive, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with pharmacy and pickup, plus the Hardeeville store off I-95.
Publix Hilton Head has two stores, Island Crossing on the south end and Festival Centre on the north end. Addresses, hours, the pharmacy and delivery.
Harris Teeter Hilton Head: the Park Plaza store on the south end, open to 11 p.m., and Main Street Village on the north end. Hours, pharmacy, pickup.
Fresh Market Hilton Head, the island's specialty grocer at The Fresh Market Shoppes: hours, address, curbside pickup and delivery, and what to buy.
Piggly Wiggly Hilton Head, the family-owned grocery in Coligny Plaza since 1969: hours, the local seafood counter, and a short walk from Coligny Beach.
La Poblanita Hilton Head, a Mexican market on Mathews Drive with homemade tortillas and tamales, a butcher and a taqueria counter. Hours and address.
Nail salons, hair salons and barber shops on Hilton Head Island: hours, phone numbers, Sunday and walk-in details, and a map, all on one page.
Hilton Head Island barber shops compared: location, hours, Sunday openings, walk-ins and booking for eight shops, from Coligny Plaza to the north end.
Royal Nail Spa on William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island: hours seven days a week, phone, walk-in details and what customers say.
The Great Clips on Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island: hours seven days a week, phone, online check-in and the Bluffton salons.
Happy Nails at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island: hours, phone, walk-ins and what customers say about its gel and dip manicures.
Alleman's Barber Shoppe on Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island: hours, phone, straight-razor shaves and how to get an appointment.
Rita's Barber Stylist in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island: hours, phone, walk-in haircuts near Coligny Beach and what to know before you go.
The Cutting Room Barber & Styling in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island: hours, phone, walk-ins and what customers say.
Nail Talk and Spa on William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island: open seven days and until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, with phone and customer reviews.
Color Me Nail Spa at 1519 Main Street, Hilton Head Island: hours, phone and what customers say about this quiet north-end nail salon.
Elegant Nails and Spa at 1 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island: hours seven days a week, phone, walk-ins and a heated-stone pedicure.
Fringe Salon on New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island: hours Tuesday to Saturday, phone, Aveda hair color and cuts, and what customers say.
Elite Barber Shop at 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island: hours Monday to Saturday, phone, walk-ins and shaves.
Island Nails Spa at 430 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island: open seven days, with hours, phone and what customers say.
Pretty Nail & Spa at 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island: hours Monday to Saturday, phone, wedding nails and booking advice.
Golden Nails & Spa on Pope Avenue near Coligny, Hilton Head Island: open seven days, kids welcome, with hours, phone and reviews.
Los Primos Barbershop on Mathews Court, Hilton Head Island: open seven days including Sunday, with hours, phone and kids' fades.
Every pharmacy on Hilton Head Island by area, with pharmacy hours, Sunday and late-night options, free island delivery and prescription transfers.
CVS on Hilton Head Island has two stores: Pope Avenue, open to midnight with a MinuteClinic, and Mathews Drive. Store and pharmacy hours and phones.
Walgreens Hilton Head: the Island Crossing store, open to midnight, and Hatton Place. Store and pharmacy hours, Sunday closures and phone numbers.
Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center, formerly Hilton Head Hospital: the island's only hospital and 24-hour ER. Address, phone and trauma care.
Main Street Medical on Hilton Head: a north-end urgent care and family practice with walk-ins seven days a week, X-ray and an in-house lab.
Novant Health Urgent Care on Hilton Head, formerly Doctors Care: the mid-island walk-in clinic open until 8 p.m. on weekdays. Address, hours, phone.
Planet Fitness on Hilton Head Island: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, membership prices, the Black Card guest perk and how visitors can work out.
Breakthrough Fitness on Hilton Head Island: 130 Arrow Road, with a $12 day pass, $50 week pass and $50 five-visit card for visitors.
Anytime Fitness on Hilton Head Island: a 24-hour gym at 45 Pembroke Drive with $10 day, $30 week and $70 one-month passes for visitors.
Orangetheory Fitness on Hilton Head Island: the studio at 430 William Hilton Parkway, a free first class, drop-in prices and what to expect.
CrossFit on Hilton Head Island: Conviction Training Facility (CrossFit Hilton Head) and CrossFit Coastal Carolina, with $25 drop-ins and $60 weeks.
Where to book a massage on Hilton Head Island: studios with hours, phone numbers, prices and mobile massage for rentals, compared in one place.
Spa Soleil is the spa at the Hilton Beachfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes: massage, facials, wraps, a steam room and sauna. Hours, phone and booking.
Moor Spa Hilton Head on Dunmore Court: Austrian moor treatments, massage, wraps, a halotherapy sauna and hydrofacials. Hours, phone and online booking.
Namaste Spa at Marriott's Barony Beach Club in Port Royal is open to non-guests, with a second spa at Grande Ocean. Hours, phone and online booking.
Hilton Head Island Spa & Wellness on New Orleans Road: massage, facials, hydrafacials and craniosacral therapy, open daily. Hours, phone and booking.
Massage, organic facials, an infrared sauna and private or beach yoga on New Orleans Road, with group rates and sessions at your rental. Hours and booking.
Royal Spa on Corpus Christi Place: Swedish and deep tissue massage with posted prices from about $50, open daily until 9 p.m. Not Royal Nail Spa.
FACES DaySpa in the Village at Wexford: facials, waxing, massage and lash tints, open Monday to Thursday. Hours, phone and online booking.
Fountain Spa in Cambridge Center: massage, organic facials and waxing, with mobile massage to your rental and groups of up to six. Hours and booking.
The Indigo Spa on Valencia Road: massage, facials and nails, open daily until 9 p.m. most days. Hours, phone, and a note to call about outside guests.
Island Spa is a massage studio on Fording Island Road on the Bluffton side of the bridge, open daily. Hours and phone; there is no website.
Mass times, confession and adoration at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24 Pope Avenue near Coligny, with a Sunday Spanish Mass and daily Mass.
Grace Community Church Hilton Head on Spanish Wells Road: Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m., Grace Kids at 11, a nursery and a livestream.
Lava 24 Fitness on Hilton Head Island: 20 Capital Drive, 24-hour member access, staffed hours and how visitors sign up for a workout.
XP Fitness on Hilton Head Island: a 24-hour gym at 2 Marshland Road with a powerlifting room, $65 memberships and guest passes sold online.
First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island (PCUSA): 9 a.m. contemporary and 10:30 traditional services, both livestreamed, at 540 William Hilton Parkway.
First Baptist Church Hilton Head Island, near Coligny on South Forest Beach Drive: 8:45 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary services, streamed live.
Hilton Head Island Community Church (HHICC), non-denominational, on William Hilton Parkway: one Sunday service at 10 a.m., Island Kidz and a livestream.
Island Lutheran Church, the LCMS congregation on Main Street, Hilton Head Island: Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m., Bible classes at 9:40 and a livestream.
Central Church Hilton Head, non-denominational, on William Hilton Parkway: Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Central Kids.
Providence Presbyterian Church Hilton Head on Cordillo Parkway: Sunday services at 8:30 (outdoors in good weather), 10:30 traditional and 5 p.m.
St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church on Pope Avenue, Hilton Head: 9 a.m. traditional and 11:09 modern services, livestreams and a soup kitchen.
Gyms in Hilton Head, SC: day-pass prices at 24-hour gyms, CrossFit, Orangetheory, F45 and barre studios, with phones, hours and maps for visitors.
Mass and confession times at Holy Family and St. Francis by the Sea, Hilton Head's two Catholic parishes, compared, and the Catholic parish in Bluffton.
Island Life HH Photography on Hilton Head Island: beach, lake and marsh mini sessions with live booking, the Hunter Road studio, phone and reviews.
Hilton Head's dog beach rules by season, restaurants with dog-friendly patios, parks and trails, and the rules for visiting with a dog.
Guardian Angels Sitting Service on Hilton Head Island, with other nanny and babysitting options for visiting families.
Hilton Head family photographers and beach photography: book a family beach session or mini session with local photographers, live, and see how it works.
St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church on Beach City Road: Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9, 10:30 and noon, Saturday vigils, a Spanish Mass and daily Mass.
Christian Renewal Church on Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island: Sunday services at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m., a 1 p.m. Spanish service and online worship.
Christ Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) on William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head: Sunday worship at 10 a.m., a nursery, children’s ministry and livestream.
Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool on William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head: an ELCA congregation with Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and weekly communion.
All Saints Episcopal Church, the island’s only Episcopal church, on Meeting Street: Holy Eucharist Sundays at 8:30 and 10:15, Saturday at 5.
North Island Baptist Church on Main Street, Hilton Head Island: Sunday Bible study at 9:15, worship at 10:30 a.m., and services on YouTube.
Queen Chapel AME Church on Beach City Road, Hilton Head: founded in 1865, with Sunday school at 10, worship at 11 a.m. and Tuesday Bible study.
Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Mathews Drive, Hilton Head: Sunday worship at 9 a.m. with a livestream and Wednesday Bible study.
The Historic First African Baptist Church on Beach City Road, Hilton Head, founded in Mitchelville in 1862: its history and Sunday livestream.
Bible Baptist Church on Main Street, Hilton Head: an independent Baptist church with Sunday school at 9:30, worship at 10:45 and 6 p.m.
Congregation Beth Yam, the Reform synagogue on Meeting Street, Hilton Head: Friday evening Shabbat services, religious school and a livestream.
Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head: Sunday school at 8, worship at 9 a.m. in person and online.
Resurrection Christian Community Church on Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head: Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with contemporary music; Wednesday evening service.
The best time to visit Hilton Head is late April to May or September to mid-October. Crowds, rates, water temperature and events, season by season.
Tybee Island vs Hilton Head: Savannah's small beach town or a resort island with 12 miles of beach, bike paths and golf. How the two compare, side by side.
Hilton Head vs Charleston, SC: a beach week or a historic city break. Beaches, food, history, where you stay, and how to do both on one trip.
Cities, towns and islands near Hilton Head Island, SC: Bluffton, Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston, Daufuskie, Tybee and more, with the drive time to each.
Since 1851, 22 hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of Hilton Head, about one every 8 years. Every storm listed, the odds by month, the season and evacuation.
What the Lowcountry of South Carolina is: the low, tidal coast of marsh and sea islands, its counties and towns, Gullah Geechee culture and its food.
Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Where it is, its size and population, how it got its name, the bridge and what it is known for.
How Hilton Head vacation packages work: resort stay-and-play deals, flight-and-hotel bundles, or your own mix of a rental, golf and activity deals.
Hilton Head vs the Outer Banks: one resort island with calm beaches and golf, or a wild chain of North Carolina islands with big surf, side by side.
Hilton Head vs Kiawah Island: an open island with public beaches and 20 golf courses, or a private, gated island with the Ocean Course, side by side.
There is no Hilton Head, North Carolina: Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, South Carolina, near Savannah. How far it is from North Carolina.
There is no casino on Hilton Head or on land anywhere in South Carolina. The nearest are casino boats in Brunswick, GA, and Little River, by Myrtle Beach.
Coastal Carolina Hospital is now Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville: 24-hour ER, address, phone and distance from Hilton Head.
Hilton Head's ocean temperature right now, plus month-by-month water temperatures, when it is warm enough to swim, and jellyfish and rip current notes.
All 31 Beaufort County traffic cameras on the drive onto Hilton Head, refreshed every 10 to 15 seconds: Bluffton, Hwy 278, the bridges and Sea Pines Circle.
Where to rent a car for Hilton Head: eight island airport desks, Savannah, Turo, exotics and Jeeps, plus gate passes, parking and whether you need one.
Hilton Head snow is rare. See when it has fallen, how much, how often, what it means for a visit and how to protect a vacation home in a freeze.
Supermercado El Don Juan, a Mexican supermarket on Mathews Court with a meat department, vegetables and Latin American groceries. Address and what to buy.
Heavenly Spa is the Westin spa on Hilton Head: massage, facials, body treatments and a salon in Port Royal. Hours, prices, phone and booking.
The Hair Designers at the Village at Wexford: hair styling and color, waxing and makeup, phone, and what clients say.
StretchLab Hilton Head: one-on-one assisted stretching in 25 or 50-minute sessions at The Fresh Market Shoppes, with address and phone.
Pictures of Hilton Head Island, SC: beaches at low tide, the Harbour Town lighthouse, salt marsh, dolphins and sunsets, and where to take your own.
The Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head on Pembroke Drive: same-day surgery and endoscopy, the specialties it covers, hours, and what to bring.
Lovely Nails in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head Island: dip and gel manicures and pedicures, walk-ins welcome, open Monday to Saturday 9 to 6.
St. Luke's Anglican Church at 50 Pope Avenue near Coligny: the 10 a.m. Sunday service, children's ministries, weddings and sermons online.
The islands off South Carolina, from Daufuskie and Hilton Head to Isle of Palms: which ones to visit, how far each is, and which are gated.
Charleston tide chart for today: high and low tide times for Charleston Harbor, SC, plus tomorrow's tides and a 30-day tide table from NOAA predictions.
Tybee Island tide chart for today, with Savannah tides at Fort Pulaski: high and low tide times, tomorrow's tides and a 30-day tide table.
Hunting Island tide chart for today: high and low tides at the north and south ends, tomorrow's tides, a 30-day table, and timing the Boneyard Beach walk.
Beaufort, SC tide chart for today on the Beaufort River, with Fripp Island: high and low tide times, tomorrow's tides and a 30-day tide table.
Hilton Head flooding: king tide dates for 2026 and 2027, flood days by year, the highest water on record, what to do on a flooded road, and flood zones.
Hilton Head in winter: highs near 60, quiet beaches and the lowest rates of the year. Weather by month, things to do, winter events and long winter stays.
Hilton Head taxis work by phone: Yellow Transportation, (843) 686-6666, answers 24 hours. Where Uber and Lyft pick up at the island and Savannah airports.
Plan a Hilton Head Island bachelorette party: big rental houses, private boat cruises, beach days, bars, budget tips and a bachelor party section.
Hilton Head spring break: when the crowds come, March and April weather, the St. Patrick's parade, Easter and what to book early.
St. James Baptist Church on Dillon Road, Hilton Head: founded in Mitchelville in 1886, caretaker of the historic Cherry Hill School. History, visiting.
Hilton Head's first Aldi is built at 80 Mathews Drive in Sea Turtle Marketplace and opens in the coming months. It will be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Laser hair removal on Hilton Head Island: six med spas, the laser each lists, hours, phone numbers and how to book a consultation. Updated October 2026.
Eyelash extensions on Hilton Head Island: four lash studios, posted prices of $125 to $275, styles, fills and phone numbers. Updated October 2026.
Botox and med spas on Hilton Head Island: five practices, the injectables each lists, who it names, hours, phones and how to book. Updated October 2026.
Urgent care on Hilton Head Island: five walk-in clinics with hours and phones, who is open late and on weekends, and where the 24-hour ER is.
Publix Pharmacy Hilton Head: the only island Publix pharmacy is at Festival Centre, open to 9 p.m. weekdays and 11 to 6 Sunday. Hours, phone and transfers.
Harbour Community Church Hilton Head meets at Northridge Cinema 10, Sundays 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Kids, parking and what to expect on your first visit.
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