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Location
Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles (72 km) north of Savannah, Ga., 90 miles (145 km) south of Charleston, S.C., and 30 miles (48 km) south of historic Beaufort, S.C. The 12-mile (19 km) long and 5-mile (8 km) wide island was the first Eco-planned destination in the United States.
Geography
Lying on the Intracoastal Waterway, Hilton Head Island encompasses 42 square miles (68 sq. km) of semi-tropical, Low Country geography. The Island's pristine natural environment offers a relaxing, hospitable atmosphere with subtle signage and no neon lights. Fertile salt marshes, networks of lagoons and creeks, forests of moss-draped oaks, magnolias, pines, palmettos and 12 miles (19 km) of sandy beaches are interspersed with championship golf courses, tennis courts, fine restaurants and luxurious hotels, resorts and private villa accommodations.
Climate
Warmed year-round by the Gulf Stream, the Island's average daytime temperature is a mild 70°F (21°C). The average annual ocean temperature is 69°F (20°C).
Population
Approx. 31,000 permanent residents
2.5 million visitors annually
Cultural Activities
Hilton Head Island boasts a flourishing cultural community of fine art, music and theatrical venues. Island offerings include cultural exhibits, galleries and performances at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Playhouse, Reperatory Theatre, Hilton Head Orchestra, Hilton Head Dance School, Coastal Discovery Museum and the Cole-Heyward House Historic Center in Bluffton, S.C.
BRAVO-Celebrate the Arts is a month-long festival of the arts conceived by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's Arts and Cultural Committee. More than 25 area groups and organizations come together to bring an array of arts and cultural activities to the Lowcountry throughout the month of May. In addition to the arts and cultural groups that participate in BRAVO, area hotels, restaurants, the Hospitality Association, schools, historical organizations and the South Carolina Artisan's Center are among the numerous groups participating.
Photos and text Courtesy of the Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention Bureau and The Harbour Town Lighthouse at The Sea Pines Resort
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Accommodations
Hilton Head Island has an array of accommodations, from luxurious resorts and full-service hotels to exclusive beachfront villas equipped with private swimming pools and tennis courts to a quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of town. Accommodation options include more than 6,000 villas; 3,000 hotel/motel rooms; 1,000 timeshare units; 22 properties offering meetings and convention facilities; two RV resorts and one campground (off-Island).
Airline Service
Two airports service the Hilton Head Island area: Hilton Head Airport, located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from all Island resorts, and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, located approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of the Island. Air service providers and major gates include:
Airlines/Major Gates
airTran: Atlanta
American Eagle: Dallas/Fort Worth; Chicago-O'Hare
Continental Express: Newark, NJ; Houston, TX
Delta Connection: NY-LaGuardia; Cincinnati, OH; NY-JFK
Delta: Atlanta independence air: Washington DC-Dulles
Northwest Airlink: Detroit, MI; Minneaplois, MN (Saturday only)
United Express: Washington, DC-Dulles;
Chicago O'Hare
US Airways: Charlotte, NC;
Washington, DC-Reagan; NY-LaGuardia; Philadelphia, PA (Saturday only); Pittsburgh, PA (Saturday only); Boston, MA (Saturday only)
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