Hilton Head Harbor and Hilton Head to do's

[dpgllg]

Hello,

My wife and I are considering going to Hilton Head island this summer. It appears that Hilton Head Harbor is the only place for us to stay since the other campground is a motorhome only resort.

We will probably stay in an interior site and was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation on the best section to stay WITH PETS.

Also since we have never been there before are there any recommendations on things to do? We are around 60 years old so nothing like skydiving or bungee jumping which I would have done prior to bypass surgery LOL

Also what restaurants are must do's? We love seafood, American, Italian and Chinese.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Dave

[keepmotoring]

we are going end of April into May. Both "campgrounds" are nice. The one you are staying at has a good restaurant and is at the beginning of the island. Very nice campground. You will be close enough to Savannah and Tybee Island to do day trips. I don't know if you will take your dogs with you or leave them in the camper, but there are some outside restaurants on Tybee Island that allow dogs. But not on beach. I know HHI allows dogs on some of the beaches but not sure of the time you are going. One thing you need to know HHI "hides" restaurants, banks, grocery stores so gps is needed. The island likes to keep everything very neat. I think you will enjoy it. I also think you will enjoy the campground to the point, depending on the # of days you are there, you will stay at you site and relax.

[riggsp]

We’ve been there several times over the years and always stay at Hilton Head RV Resort and Marina on the North end of the island...All the sites are good (obviously some better than others), but the choice is yours...We usually go to Bluffton (about 15 min away) at least once and eat at the Apothecary for a great burger, and walk around to the local shops...for seafood, we go to the Skull Creek Boathouse (less than 10 minutes from the RVpark)...it’s always busy, much better and cheaper than Harbor Town...Beaufort is an old antebellum town about 35 minutes away with lots of shops and restaurants...we’re going down in mid June for a week and really looking forward to it...if you like good Jazz music, check out the Jazz corner...reservations include dinner and great entertainment.

[Busskipper]

dpgllg wrote:
Hello,

My wife and I are considering going to Hilton Head island this summer. It appears that Hilton Head Harbor is the only place for us to stay since the other campground is a motorhome only resort.

We will probably stay in an interior site and was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation on the best section to stay WITH PETS.

Also since we have never been there before are there any recommendations on things to do? We are around 60 years old so nothing like skydiving or bungee jumping which I would have done prior to bypass surgery LOL

Also what restaurants are must do's? We love seafood, American, Italian and Chinese.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Dave

Bikes - Boats - Golf - Beach - are all options

Beach is hard and bikes work on it.

Restaurant at the Marina used to be one of the best on the Island (been awhile so can't say now) and you needed reservations.

Summer is HOT and MUGGY, so the Beach is likely the Best option - we tend to only go there in the Winter as it is Perfect, IMHO.

If summer is the time I'd suggest the second option of getting into the Mountains around Lake Toxaway - Cooler - Beautiful - Hikes - Drives - just Heaven.

Hope this helps,

[jplante4]

We stayed at the motor coach resort on the way to Florida a couple of years ago. Every site is privately owned and equipped with nice patio furniture and concrete paver pads. The resort is garden-like and has pools and tennis etc. It was very nice, but not our kind of place.

The one thing I noticed about HHI was the lack of signs on the roads. I guess there's an ordinance that says businesses must hide there location. I needed to drive into a plaza to see what shops were there.

We took a day trip to Savannah and that was very nice. Savannah is a beautiful old city that they somehow managed to prevent developers from destroying. The river front area looks like it's from another time.

[jplante4]

Lantley wrote:
On my trip prior to last year. I went to Folly Beach and some low life smashed my rear passenger truck window and made off with some insignificant stuff.

Now the comment about glass houses and stones make sense 😞

[Lantley]

DownTheAvenue wrote:

Lantley wrote:

DownTheAvenue wrote:

dpgllg wrote:


What is the Harbor area It is a harbor where very very rich people park their very expensive yachts, complete with a fake light house.and what does it have to offer? Nothing unless you like very rich people who quite stuck up and very expensive stores and eateries.

It is a harbor area like most harbor areas in resort towns.
Boats of all kinds yes there are Yachts and expensive boats but there are also regular boats as well.

For the record. Boats and RV's are both for the most part for recreation and are luxuries. I don't know any poor people that own any type of boat or RV.
In case you have not heard, People in glass house should not throw stones

When were you there?

I've been there multiple times. The last time was a year ago.
Prior to that it has been few years.
On my trip prior to last year. I went to Folly Beach and some low life smashed my rear passenger truck window and made off with some insignificant stuff.
However the smashed window certainly put a damper on my trip and took some of the lustre off of Hilton Head.
So while some are trying to put Hilton Head on a pedestal only for the rich I have proof low life's hang out there as well.;)



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[DownTheAvenue]

Lantley wrote:

DownTheAvenue wrote:

dpgllg wrote:


What is the Harbor area It is a harbor where very very rich people park their very expensive yachts, complete with a fake light house.and what does it have to offer? Nothing unless you like very rich people who quite stuck up and very expensive stores and eateries.

It is a harbor area like most harbor areas in resort towns.
Boats of all kinds yes there are Yachts and expensive boats but there are also regular boats as well.

For the record. Boats and RV's are both for the most part for recreation and are luxuries. I don't know any poor people that own any type of boat or RV.
In case you have not heard, People in glass house should not throw stones

When were you there?

[ken56]

dpgllg wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
We were there in 2016 and the guard wanted $25 for my dually to enter the harbor area. I kept my money and left.

What is the Harbor area and what does it have to offer? I don't have a dually but based on the other response I may be rethinking going here sounds very expensive. I never like spending money just to spend more on an attraction etc.

Where you plan on staying is not the "harbor area" some are speaking of. Harbor Town located at the south end of the island in the Sea Pines area is considered "the harbor area" even though there are a few other harbors/marina's around the island.

Hilton Head Harbor and RV Resort is at the north end of the island. The resort is a very nice and upscale and is expensive. As I said before, the sites are privately owned and you will pick out the one you want because the management can not play favorites with the owners, so they do not assign the sites.

We considered moving to HH but in the long run and lots of thinking it over it is not where we chose to live in our retirement. It is something to experience. Its not for everybody. I am serious when I said to be prepared for horrendous traffic.

[Lantley]

DownTheAvenue wrote:

dpgllg wrote:


What is the Harbor area It is a harbor where very very rich people park their very expensive yachts, complete with a fake light house.and what does it have to offer? Nothing unless you like very rich people who quite stuck up and very expensive stores and eateries.

It is a harbor area like most harbor areas in resort towns.
Boats of all kinds yes there are Yachts and expensive boats but there are also regular boats as well.

For the record. Boats and RV's are both for the most part for recreation and are luxuries. I don't know any poor people that own any type of boat or RV.
In case you have not heard, People in glass house should not throw stones

[DownTheAvenue]

dpgllg wrote:


What is the Harbor area It is a harbor where very very rich people park their very expensive yachts, complete with a fake light house.and what does it have to offer? Nothing unless you like very rich people who quite stuck up and very expensive stores and eateries.

[Travlingman]

dpgllg wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
We were there in 2016 and the guard wanted $25 for my dually to enter the harbor area. I kept my money and left.

What is the Harbor area and what does it have to offer? I don't have a dually but based on the other response I may be rethinking going here sounds very expensive. I never like spending money just to spend more on an attraction etc.

The "harbor" area is actually the Sea Pines side of the island. It costs $5 for non owners to enter, the $25 is for trucks with dual rear tires. It is intended for delivery trucks, but duallys fall into it. This area has the big harbor, Sea Pines Plantation/Harbor Town, shopping, light house, Salty Dog cafe and more.

We have been to Hilton Head a few times and going back in Oct. as we like it. We stay at Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort and Marina and it is nice. When you get there, you will get a golf cart to drive around and then pick out your own site. The park is dog friendly so you don't have to worry about a specific area.

We go to Caligny Plaza and hit the shops, stroll the beach and then eat at Skillets Cafe. They are dog friendly and have a menu for your dog with dishes made for them by a vet. We also go to Shelter Cove and look at the boats and visit the shops there. Alot of good resturants on the island, even have one at the campground, just choose your liking. The whole island is just about covered with biking trails and there are rentals if you don't have your own.

We think it is a nice place to go unwind, chill. If you go in busy season, I could see traffic being an issue.

[Lantley]

HIlton Head is a bit of an upscale adult oriented place. Golfing,tennis, lot of paved bike trails,decent beach. Nice Restaurants. Not really kid friendly. I don't consider it expensive but on the other hand it's not the most economical place to go. It's often referred to as the San Diego of the east.
HIlton head is divided into plantations(communities). Some of these are gated with private entrances that may or may not be open to the public. Some charge fees for entry. The plantations are like quasi little towns with their own set of rules,amenities and services. The harbor area is in the Sea Pines Plantation. It is a very popular area with a touristy harbour area , lot of bike paths , PGA golf course, beach etc. There is an entry fee /toll to this area. Which was $5.00 the last time I went in my dually 5 years ago.
Hilton Head is a unique place with decent weather year round.
If you are a frugal,flea market,all you can eat buffet kind of guy who would rather count their savings vs. spend a little more for the better item it may not be for you.
I enjoy flea markets and buffets, but I also enjoy the upscale nature of Hilton Head area as well.

[dpgllg]

azdryheat wrote:
We were there in 2016 and the guard wanted $25 for my dually to enter the harbor area. I kept my money and left.

What is the Harbor area and what does it have to offer? I don't have a dually but based on the other response I may be rethinking going here sounds very expensive. I never like spending money just to spend more on an attraction etc.

[azdryheat]

We were there in 2016 and the guard wanted $25 for my dually to enter the harbor area. I kept my money and left.