Sandy beach path among sea oats on Hilton Head Island

A practical Palmetto Dunes guide

Make room for the part of the day you did not plan.

From the first sandy walk to the final post-dinner loop, Palmetto Dunes makes it simple to put together an island day that works for your group.

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The good stuff, close to home

Use this as your starting point for the Palmetto Dunes experiences that make a Hilton Head getaway feel effortless.

Dunes and beach access on Hilton Head Island

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Beach days

Start early for the softest light and room to spread out. Public beach access points and dune paths lead toward wide, walkable sand and Atlantic views.

Golf course fairway on Hilton Head Island

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Golf

With three different courses in the resort, golfers can shape the day around a quick round or a longer game with a Lowcountry landscape.

Palm-lined path near Hilton Head resort courts

03

Tennis & pickleball

Keep an active day flexible with courts, clinics, and instruction for a game that suits everyone in your group.

Quiet Hilton Head lagoon landscape

04

Lagoons

For a quieter kind of exploring, paddle the lagoon system by kayak or canoe and look out for wading birds, turtles, and the occasional alligator.

A little local rhythm

One easy way to spend a day here

Morning

01

Walk the beach before the day gets busy

Coffee in hand, take the boardwalk to the ocean and decide how much of the morning belongs to the waves.

Afternoon

02

Choose your game or paddle

Reserve a tee time, pick up a racquet, or trade the beach for the calm of the lagoon.

Evening

03

Slow down for a good meal

Plan a simple resort bite or head out on the island for a dinner that does not need a strict schedule.

Plan your stay

Your stay can set the pace.

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