things to do in Hilton Head Island, SC

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the water with a seasonal harvest meal and Lowcountry views

Fish Hilton Head’s inshore waters on a private charter with gear included

Cruise to Daufuskie Island for an evening at Old Daufuskie Crab Co.

Celebrate the season with a glitter-filled holiday stage show

Paddle Skull Creek at sunset with a guide and watch for local wildlife

Ride scenic Tybee Island routes while sampling local food and craft drinks

Sail for 2 hours and watch fireworks from the water

Savor a Lowcountry Boil as the sun sets on the water

Guided beach walk with a museum naturalist at Fish Haul Beach Park

Explore Hilton Head’s Civil War story in a 1-hour program

Learn, harvest, and taste Atlantic blue crab in 1.5 hours

Walk Honey Horn’s shell path and Nan Lloyd Trail with the Museum director

Tie-dye with natural indigo and take home your own shirt

Touch and learn about marine life in the Discovery Lab

Explore Pinckney Island’s salt marsh, maritime forest, and lagoon on a 2-hour walk

Trace Hilton Head’s story with photos, artifacts, and trivia in 1 hour

Learn sweetgrass basket basics with a local Gullah basket maker

Get to know Lowcountry reptiles with live animal encounters

Learn to harvest, cook, peel, and taste Atlantic blue crab with a curated beer tasting

Meet salt marsh critters through stories and hands-on family learning

Cruise Broad Creek and watch the sun set

Try crabbing on a shaded pontoon boat with all gear provided

Cruise at sunset, watch fireworks, and look for dolphins

Charter a private boat for a dolphin and nature tour in Hilton Head