Hilton Head golf courses are some of the most pristine in the nation. Unless you are an island local or playing for the PGA tournament, planning the ultimate golf getaway is a process that should be just as enjoyable and exciting as teeing off for your first round. As a world-renowned hot spot and family vacation destination, your lodging, shopping, dining, and recreational activity options are endless. Here are some stand-out choices to assist you in planning your next trip to the island. If this is your first time, you will be back again!
Sea Pines Plantation
This 5,000 acre plantation is a home run for the entire family. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, take advantage of the stunning views, snap a photograph with the lighthouse towering in the background amidst the rolling waves. Sea Pines is the ideal place to relax, or kick your Hilton Head trip into high gear by playing three champion courses. Fifteen miles of paved trails can be explored on foot or by bicycle rental. Later, go shopping and dine at one of several gourmet restaurants, all within one community. For those who prefer to catch their dinner, three tranquil lakes will do just the trick!
Palmetto Dunes Plantation
An athlete’s dream, Palmetto Dunes embodies the spirit and exhilaration of a sensational vacation. Embark on a journey with an award-winning tennis center, kayaking, canoeing, and sink your feet into the sand dunes as you walk to one of the most dazzling beaches the island has to offer. Three world-class golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Arthur Hills, and George Fazio are enough to entice any player to this plantation. With so many activities for young and old alike, the courses are just icing on the cake. Five star, gourmet icing, that is.
Forest Beach
Nestled between Sea Pines and Shipyard plantations on the south end of the island, Forest Beach takes relaxation to a whole new level with long days of sun and fun, cocktails right on the sand, and an abundance of shopping and restaurant options. Head to Coligny Beach, grab a frozen margarita, and watch the waves as you listen to local musicians singing with acoustic guitars on the quaint stage. Mingle with the locals to discuss your golf swing, and you are bound to meet others who moved there permanently after an intended getaway. Forest Beach vacation rentals are just what the doctor ordered for the moments away from the green.
Singleton & Burkes Beaches
Some of the newest real estate and vacation rentals on Hilton Head are located in the Singleton and Burkes Beach communities. Stay here for quality time with the family, and bask in the comfort of beaches you can call your own with fewer tourists blocking your view of the incredible ocean. Do not worry, dads, as you are still right next to some of the most impressive golf courses the island has to offer.
