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2026 Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Super Scary SUP Race

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$25.00 - $50.00

duration: 1 hour description: Help us raise money for a local charity by putting on your best costume and paddling the SUPer Scary SUP Race on the Folly River

Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour

meeting_point: The Congaree National Park description: *Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour* _____________ Rates **Floating Options** * Single Kayak * Tandem Kayak **Adult (Ages 13+):** $80 **Children (Ages 12 & under):*...

PB Family Fishing - 10 Passenger
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$1,195.00 - $1,320.00

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: Fishing Fun for the Whole Family! _____________ This trip includes everything you need: Bait and tackle U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and fishing guide Licensing Iced cooler ___ This trip...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

Hilton Head Pedego Electric Bike Tour

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC min_age: 16 pricing: $95 per person description: WHAT A GREAT DAY! HELLO FUN!!! what_is_included: There is no better way to experience Hilton Head than on a comfortable seat of a Pedego...

Shelter Cove Marina Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

description: *Want to explore the Lowcountry waters on your own? We have paddleboards and kayaks you can rent!* --- Description Outside Hilton Head has a fleet of safe and comfortable boards & kayaks that you can rent to enjoy the area's...

Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $145.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2 people per creek...

Dolphin Nature Cruise

Island Time Charters

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$325.00 - $399.00

Duration 2 or 3 Hour This is our most popular cruise for a reason! About This Dolphin and Nature Cruise takes you on the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island which inhabit hundreds of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins along with, osprey, great...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00 - $479.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 9 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 14...

Private Charter - Kenner

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $800.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $200 **Two Hour Charter:** $400 **Three Hour Charter:** $600 **Four Hour Charter:** $800 **Five Hour Charter:** $1000 **Six Hour Charter:** $1200 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Private Charter - Delphinus

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

PB Private Freshwater Kayak Fishing

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: *We have pioneered kayak fishing on the east coast!* ___________ About This is one of the fastest growing sports and is offered in the Inland Waterway Trails at Palmetto Bluff. The Hobie Pro...

PB Family Ski Day
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$245.00 - $1,290.00

description: *Certified instructors will show you the ropes on this 2 1/2 hour program! Ski, tube, wakeboard and kneeboard.* _________ About Cruise from Palmetto Bluff back to our favorite ski grounds and learn how to water-ski, wakeboard...

Grom Mom Sunset Surf Session

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$65.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: Join us for the world famous Grom Mom sunset surf session. We will meet at the beach access (13th Ave. S) Our team of instructors will get you started on the...

Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped...

Scenic Salt Marsh Adventure Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$45.00 - $90.00

description: Scenic Salt Marsh Adventure Tour Duration 2 Hours About Paddle with us through the salt marsh creeks of Cherry Grove, a thriving ecosystem that is home to a variety of marine life such as Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Bottlenose...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

DI 4 Hour Ultimate Lowcountry Day

meeting_point: Daufuskie Island, SC description: *Customized adventures are the best way to see and do the Lowcountry!* Description Designed for the family or small group interested in experiencing an authentic day in coastal Carolina. We...

Full Moon Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Full Moon Kayak Paddle on Shem Creek Restrictions **Ages 13 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem kayak accompanied by someone 14 and up.** **Two person minimum. You could be asked to...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar...

Charleston Pirate Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Bakehouse at 160 East Bay St. description: Award-winning guides and their parrot companions lead you on a walk through Charleston’s Golden Age of Piracy – stories about Blackbeard, Ann Bonny, Stede Bonnet, and more. ...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Morning Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy all the Morning sights Charleston has to offer from the water with Your Private Sailing Trip! Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more! Relax on our...

Private Day Sail & Dolphin Watch
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$375.00 - $600.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin...

2 Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour
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$45.00 - $105.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC pricing: Single Kayak - starting at $45 Adult & Child Double Kayak - starting at $70 Two Adults Double Kayak - starting at $90 Adult & Two Children Double Kayak - starting at $105 description: ...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

meeting_point: Student House Tour - Education Group Tour description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through...

Private Skiff Charter

Sandlapper Water Tours

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$600.00 - $850.00

description: Hop aboard our 26-foot Carolina skiff for a 2 Hour Private Cruise featuring whatever your heart desires. Duration 2 or 3 Hours About You'll have the chance to select which type of tour your group would be most interested in...

Weekly / Daily Surf Camp

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$80.00 - $299.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: *LEARN TO SURF* ___________________________________ Rates - **Full Week (Mon-Thurs):** $299 - **Single Day:** $80 *Kids must able to handle a surfboard to...

Children's Treasure Hunt Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $18.00

meeting_point: White Point Gardens at the corner of East Battery and Murray Blvd., Charleston, SC description: Interactive history with hands-on activities that make history fun for young children... and their grown-ups! Duration 1 Hour ...

Afternoon Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area Tour - 2 Hour
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$52.00 - $104.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather...

Pirate Cruise

Pirates HHI

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$10.00 - $39.99

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Full Refunds are issued with 48 hours advanced notice meeting_point: 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head, SC 29928 - Check In at the Lowcountry Watersports Office to the left of Black Marlin Restaurant pricing...

HH Seafood Festival: Ohana Fireworks Cruise

description: A special cruise on the luxury power catamaran, Ohana. This leisurely sunset dolphin cruise will end with the best seat in the house for the fireworks show! Departing Saturday, February 26th 5-7pm $115 per person (includes Kettle One...

SUP Surf Beach Lesson

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups description: Surfs Up! Folly is a great place to get the hang of SUP surfing on...

Family Fun Day

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 4 Hours Offered Currently • 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $760 **7-16 People** - $760 - 1000 description: Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes barrier islands on a private boat excursion. Your...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

description: It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of...

PVT Dolphin Eco 6p

description: *Our Most Popular Boat Trip!* --- Description Explore the marsh and search for the infamous Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin... Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for birds and dolphins in the salt marsh ecosystem. Explore...

Boat Charter Tours

No Worries Boat Tour

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$300.00 - $600.00

description: Take a Fun Filled Day Trip to Bird Island On a Private Chartered Pontoon with Your Very Own Captain! ???? About Great for family fun day, birthday parties, anniversaries, Proposals, Bachelor & Bridal Parties, etc... Bring your...

VIP Ghost Package

Bulldog Tours

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$39.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $49 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $39 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 12 passenger

description: *Catch a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history* --- Description Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 6p

meeting_point: Hilton Head, SC description: This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a...

Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Excursion

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Catch a glimpse into Lowcountry history!* --- Description This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of...

Morning Fishing Charters

Coastal Marsh Adventures

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$400.00 - $675.00

description: Start your morning off the right way! About Experience the exquisite tidal creeks found in the Lowcountry of North and South Carolina . Enjoy world class fishing in the inshore back creeks, jetties, and near-shore at wrecks and...

Family Ski Day

Outside

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$135.00 - $1,065.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Get behind a boat with Outside Hilton Head for some high-intensity fun! --- Description Hilton Head’s waterways are perfect for getting all ages out on tubes, skis, wakeboards, and...

Large Groups and Wedding Parties

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 group_size: 10+ People Group Discount $5 off per person pricing: Person - $60 People in a group of 10+ - $55 per person description: Make your...

Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$10.00 - $49.99

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 1 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 48...

MoonLight Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Set sail to the light of the Moon and watch the harbor lights from the deck of your 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! The view of Charleston's Historic sites at night is...

Coastal Marsh Sunset Cruise

Coastal Marsh Adventures

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$350.00

description: Your own private sunset cruise! About Experience the exquisite tidal creeks found in the Lowcountry of North and South Carolina. Enjoy world class scenary in the inshore back creeks, jetties, and near-shore at wrecks and reefs...

Private Island Adventure Sunset Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Join us for a Private Island Adventure Tour Duration 3 Hours About This trip takes you to one of the last remaining undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina preserved in its natural state. You will be in the heart of the...

2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$50.00 - $130.00

description: 2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 13 and under...

Rentals: Shem Creek Kayak and Paddleboard
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$27.00 - $75.00

meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC description: *Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals* *Advance reservations are required* ___________________________________ Rates **3 Hour Single Kayak** - $45 (up to 3 hours) **Full day Single Kayak** ...

PB 2 Hour May River Kayak Nature & History Paddle

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: On this casual tour, you'll explore the local creeks with a naturalist guide. No kayak experience is necessary. Duration 2 hours Meeting Location - This activity will meet at the Paddle...

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

????Charleston Harbor BYOB Boat Cruise????

Holy City Boat Tours of Charleston

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$600.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 2 -3 hour meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive min_age: 21 group_size: 15 pricing: 3 hour - $1000 description: ???? See Charleston from the water on a private Charleston Harbor BYOB boat tour. Cruise past iconic sights like The Battery, Fort...

Two Hour Kayak Rental

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$30.00 - $60.00

description: Come try out our kayaks! About Explore on your own the beautiful & peaceful Cherry Grove Salt Marsh at your own pace. The Salt Marsh is comprised of a bunch off winding creeks. It is not uncommon to come across some our local...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 6 passenger

description: *Catch a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history* --- Description Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a...

Charles Creek Park

The Charles Creek Park, located just a block away from the waterfront at most, is a favorite local destination on a warm summer day. Featuring a wide range of activities that can easily be tailored to all age levels and outdoor interests, this small...

Ferry Landing Park

Ferry Landing Park, nestled at the end of Shallotte Boulevard in Ocean Isle Beach, is a peaceful waterfront destination that offers visitors a glimpse of the area’s natural beauty and laid-back coastal charm. Located along the Intracoastal...

Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach fans may be surprised to learn that this shoreline has a quiet side, but visitors who want to soak up a natural coastal South Carolina landscape will find plenty of pristine and undeveloped room to roam at the Myrtle Beach State Park...

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Before there was the infamous Jersey Shore crew, or the Southern California surfing hang-outs, there was the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. A southern icon for beach vacationers of multiple generations, from biker gangs to young families, the boardwalk...

Port Discover

Kids of all ages can instantly become scientists, gardeners, doctors, and pilots, all just by walking through the unimposing downtown doors of Elizabeth City's Port Discover. This cool destination provides hours of fun for local and visiting little...

Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

The Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a quiet and scenic refuge that offers a front-row seat to one of the most captivating natural environments along the Grand Strand. Situated beside the Cherry Grove Marsh, this small park provides a peaceful...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Fun Plaza

The Fun Plaza on Ocean Blvd. lives up to its name as one of the most entertaining North Myrtle Beach attractions inside and out. Located just steps away from the oceanfront, and easy to get to for both area resort guests and beach goers, the classic...

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

Myrtle Beach Skywheel

It's impossible for oceanfront beach-goers to miss Myrtle Beaches' literal top attraction, the Myrtle Beach Skywheel. The nearly 190' tall Ferris wheel is a relatively new beachside attraction, but is easily one of the Grand Strand's biggest and...

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

Coligny Beach Park

Coligny Beach Park is easily one of Hilton Head Island's top-rated beaches, and it won't take new visitors very long to discover why. From the extensive free parking to the kid-friendly splash pad, the park is remarkably accommodating, and simply...

Isle of Palms County Park

Isle of Palms County Park is a welcoming and well-maintained coastal destination that offers everything visitors need for a perfect day at the beach. Managed by Charleston County Parks and Recreation, this popular beachfront park combines natural...

East Bay Park

East Bay Park is located on the upper portion of a small peninsula that jets out into Sampit River and Winyah Bay, and as a result, visitors will admire distant water views from virtually any part of the park.

Driessen Beach Park

The postcard-worthy Driessen Beach Park is a little hard to find, and for most Hilton Head Island regulars, that's a very good thing. Seldom crowded, with plenty of parking spaces to go around, this relatively expansive park has plenty of room to...

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Mitchelville Freedom Park is a deeply meaningful and historically rich destination that offers both a scenic natural setting and a powerful connection to America’s past. Located on the northern end of the island near Port Royal Sound, this...

Downtown Waterfront Market

The seasonally open Downtown Waterfront Market is a great locale for shoppers, art aficionados, and foodies to come together in an outdoor, homegrown environment that features the very best products that Albemarle residents have to offer. An...

Fish Haul Beach Park

Fish Haul Beach Park is a serene and naturally rich destination that offers visitors a more peaceful and secluded beach experience compared to the island’s more commercialized oceanfront areas. Located on the northern end of Hilton Head near...

Broadway at the Beach

It's perfectly possible for a Myrtle Beach visitor to spend their entire vacation at the renowned Broadway at the Beach complex and never run out of things to do, attractions to see, and fantastic shops to explore. The sprawling 350 acre shopping...

Sunset Beach Park

Sunset Beach Park is a peaceful public space that captures the essence of coastal relaxation and small-town charm. Tucked along the Intracoastal Waterway just before the bridge to Sunset island, this scenic park provides visitors with a tranquil...

Heritage Shores Nature Preserve

Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is a hidden coastal treasure that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature. Situated along the edge of the Cherry Grove marshlands, this unique preserve encompasses a scenic stretch of land that juts out into...