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How to Build the Perfect Sandcastle: Inspiration for Your Next Beach Day on Hilton Head Island

With more than 12 miles of pristine stretches of sand, warm waters, and days drenched with sunshine, Hilton Head Island is consistently renowned as one of the top family beach vacation spots in the United States. Add in wider beachfronts, minimal wind and wave energy, and smaller sand grains which are easy to compact, and it’s no wonder our Island is also the idyllic setting to build the perfect sandcastle.

Here are a few methods and “moat”ivational tips on how to tower above your sandy competitors. Be sure to read to the end to ensure you are following the Town of Hilton Head Island's Beach Ordinance.

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How to have the best low-season vacation ever

Summer may be winding down, but vacation season on Hilton Head Island never ends. Fall and winter are great times to visit Lowcountry! Follow these tips to have a perfect low-season getaway.

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Wellness

Hilton Head Island's white-tailed deer

I grew up on the Island and I’ve always appreciated (and even reveled in) how immersed we are in nature. (To my husband’s chagrin maybe too immersed.) Living on the water in Pt. Comfort, we are regularly rehabbing furry friends.

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Foodie

Your Guide to the Top 6 Salads on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island has some of the best restaurants in the Southeast featuring some amazing salads. I’ve gone through and focused on my favorite TOP 6 salads on the Island for your dining pleasure! And I included some of the best way to order them.

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Family

A family guide to summer on hilton head island

For kids and parents alike, summer on Hilton Head Island is magical. With endless stretches of picture-perfect beaches, sunny skies and warm breezes, and a whole host of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, it’s a wonderful time to explore the Lowcountry, enjoy some R&R, and reconnect with the ones closest to you. 

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Hilton head island trivia: 5 unique facts

How much do you know about Hilton Head Island—beyond the beautiful beaches, the serene sunrises, and the expected activities? Do you know the more obscure stories? The behind-the-scenes stuff that makes it a really unique and special place? Check out our five fun facts about Hilton Head Island. Who knows, you may even win a round of trivia with this insider info.

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