Best 427 things to do in Hilton Head Island, SC

Get up close with alligators, snakes, and other local critters

Ride an air-conditioned bus and learn Gullah heritage from Native Islander guides

Cruise Broad Creek with a museum docent and look for dolphins and marsh wildlife

Join animal care staff and help feed reptiles and marine life

Create a Lowcountry animal craft during a family-friendly indoor drop-in

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

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

Touch and learn about marine life in the Discovery Lab

Learn sweetgrass basket basics with a local Gullah basket maker

Paddle Skull Creek marshes on a 1.5-hour guided kayak tour

Rent a stand-up paddleboard by the hour in Hilton Head

Learn to surf in a small group with certified instructors

Cruise Hilton Head's waterways on a private boat and spot dolphins while relaxing with your own group

Admire Hilton Head's backwater scenery on a private sunset cruise aboard a comfortable premium boat

Cruise coastal Hilton Head in style aboard a 37' private yacht

Book a 3-hour private bachelorette cruise with a custom route and Bluetooth sound system

Private 3-hour cruise with dolphin spotting, sandbars, and swim stops

Parasail over Hilton Head for views of Daufuskie Island and Harbour Town Lighthouse

Enjoy thrilling tubing with a dedicated captain and space for up to six passengers.

Customize your own water sports outing with tubing, wakeboarding, and more for up to six passengers.

Learn paddleboard basics with a guide on Skull Creek’s calm waterways

Book a private Hilton Head sunset cruise for up to 14 guests

Paddle Skull Creek with a guide and learn Hilton Head history and wildlife

Private water sports day with a United States Coast Guard captain