Learn to harvest, cook, peel, and taste Atlantic blue crab with a curated beer tasting
1.5 Hours
Blue crab tasting, beer tasting
Discover Atlantic blue crabs through a hands-on evening exploring their life cycle, coastal role, and Lowcountry history. Learn recreational harvesting, cooking, and peeling techniques while connecting over coastal flavors.
Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a refund minus a $5 per person administration fee. No refunds within 24 hours of the event. If unsafe weather cancels the event, choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Product ID: HNJTJH
Ages 21 and older only.
Explore blue crab habitat, life cycle, and Lowcountry history, then take part in hands-on harvesting, cooking, peeling, and tasting.
The experience includes a taste of blue crab meat and a curated beer tasting.
Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Visitors consistently praise this as an excellent starting point for understanding Hilton Head Island's rich history. The staff earns special recognition for being friendly and knowledgeable, genuinely enhancing the experience with their helpfulness and enthusiasm. What makes this spot particularly appealing is that it's completely free, though donations are welcomed and appreciated. Beyond the indoor exhibits covering plantation and marine life history, the real surprise lies outside. Beautiful walking trails wind through scenic gardens, including a celebrated Camellia Garden that blooms throughout the season. People love the self-guided walking paths that offer different perspectives, from nature views to art installations. The boardwalks and spectacular trees create photo-worthy moments at every turn. Most visitors find it's a fairly quick stop, but the context it provides genuinely enriches their entire island visit. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes since there's quite a bit of walking involved.
We brought our family here for the butterfly exhibit and it was absolutely beautiful. We were able to see various butterfly species close-up and our kids were taught about their life stages. It was a fun learning opportunity.
Amber L. Drake
September 1, 2026
We brought our family here for the butterfly exhibit and it was absolutely beautiful. We were able to see various butterfly species close-up and our kids were taught about their life stages. It was a fun learning opportunity.
Amber L. Drake
September 1, 2026
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