Adventures and Memories to Last
Hilton Head Island is a destination for the whole family. From aerial, ecological and historical adventures, to interactive children’s museums, pirate cruises, and zodiac rides, there are countless family activities to explore.
Our resorts offer supervised recreational programs and specialized sports camps for kids, and there is always a spot on one of our beaches for a memorable and relaxing family outing. Regardless of how you plan to fill your days, children and adults of every age will have fun exploring the many family activities on Hilton Head Island.
Featured Family Vacation Partners
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Island Skiff Adventure Tours
Impress the kids on our fun and easy to drive 2 seater dolphin watch tour
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Holiday Inn Express
Affordable family vacations just steps from the beach/shops/restaurants
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Family Friendly Vacation Rentals
Palmetto Dunes Resort is the premier Hilton Head location for family beach vacations!
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Sea Monkeys Watersports
Jet skis, boat rentals, kayaks, SUPs and nature tours on Hilton Head Island
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Exceptional Experiences & Tours
Dolphins, Family Fun, Daufuskie Island, Tube, Ski, Kayak, Savannah
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Hilton Head Vacations, Inc.
Luxury Homes and Condos. Dream Vacations await on Hilton Head Island!! Book now!
Learn MoreSea Turtle Season in the Lowcountry
Every year between May and October, sea turtles visit the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Two volunteer organizations, Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island and Turtle Trackers, work hard every morning and evening during nesting season to protect sea turtle nests and ensure the hatchlings can make a safe journey from our beaches to their new ocean home.
BROWSE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
![CDM](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Panorama1%2520%25282%252900000914.jpg?itok=CmZS8Mq0)
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
![Shelter Cove](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/PD_FPVaerial_ShelterCove_600003534.jpg?itok=zp1MTQ3V)
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
![Chronic Golf](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/CG00063527.jpg?itok=UVxw09Hd)
Chronic Golf +Games
![Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Heyward%2520House%2520Museum%2520%2526%2520Welcome%2520Center00001910.jpg?itok=NeNmiN_G)
Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center/BHF
![Palmetto Axes](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/c4a4b6c2ea2c4d23930f512e624cd97700063995.jpg?itok=Z0qenHHf)
Palmetto Axes
![Art Cafe](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Tier%2520100037701.jpg?itok=FjIg9WOk)
Art Cafe
![Image of Gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/00001377.jpg?itok=jG072GWe)
Art League of Hilton Head Gallery
![Aerial Adventure Hilton Head](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/ahh-2-min00053402.jpg?itok=UrVbA24u)
Aerial Adventure Hilton Head
![Hilton Head Helicopter tours](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/C6A28A69-2FED-499D-B3C5-2EB4D66D8F8F_1_100_o_000054994.jpeg?itok=hmc0HZhx)
Adventure Center HHI
![Drifter Excursions](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/00000480.png?itok=RY6C2lTx)
Drifter Excursions, Inc.
![Great place to hang out and play.](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/Group%2520Pic00066021.jpg?itok=Ajk8Z_mX)
X-GOLF
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Art League of Hilton Head Academy
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The Hilton Head Santa Claus
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Adventure Hilton Head LLC
![Mighty Eighth](/sites/default/files/styles/view_card_default_teaser_703x715_/public/partners/00053322.png?itok=Q4xaAjWX)
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Additional Featured Partners
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The Sandbox Children's Museum
A premier destination for early childhood, hands-on play and learning on Hilton Head Island
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Vagabond Cruise-Harbour Town
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