| Hot Spots: Hilton Head Island - Attractions |
| Parasailing at Harbour Town Marina |
Want to see all of Hilton Head Island from above without having to skydive, take a plane or fly over by helicopter? Go parasailing at the Harbor Town Marina. We spent an afternoon with the guys of the famous, H2O Sports. Not only were they friendly, but they make the experience fun and put all your worries at ease.
You'll go up some 800 feet and on a clear day be able to see almost 25 miles around. The view can't get much better than this! Put your fears aside, parasailing over Hilton Head Island will be one of your favorite memories.
Parasailing with H2O Sports in the Harbor Town Marina is $65/per person. For more information check out www.h2osportsonline.com/parasail.asp
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| Deep Sea Fishing |
If you're looking for an adventure like no other then try your hand at deep sea fishing! While visiting Hilton Head Island I was able to go deep sea fishing. Heading out to sea one might see dolphins swimming by or even a whale! Spending 4 hours out in the middle of the ocean is an experience no one should pass up. Even if the catch is limited the tranquility and experience is well worth the price. Depending on the season there are a variety of fish to catch, you may even get a shark nibbling on your hook!
This great experience along with many others is located in the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. There are many boats to choose from. We shipped out to sea with Captain Greg Clark on the IZZY A and spent 4 hours at sea. Most of the fishing boats have similar deals, most limiting to 3 passengers maximum with prices running at $380 for 4 hours, $570 for 6 hours, and $760 for 8 hours. You can check everything out for yourself at seapines.com
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| Dolphin Eco-Tours |
Looking to get closer to nature? Then a dolphin tour is just what you need! You are guaranteed to see a dolphin and trust me you don't want to miss this experience. The waters surrounding Hilton Head Island are home to a permanent population of 200 dolphins though many more surround the island as a migratory population. You are sure to see dolphins from the Zodiac boat on your tour and you might even get lucky enough to see one feeding in shallow waters while relaxing on the beach! Be sure to bring your camera though I must warn you, these fast mammals are hard to catch with a camera! As you head out to the ocean your tour guide will answer your questions and fill you in on very interesting facts about the dolphins that surround Hilton Head Island and even some of the legends that have stayed around for years and years.
This great opportunity is also available in the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. You will feel very safe in the Zodiac and it puts you very close to the action. The tour lasts an hour and the cost is $26 for adults and $19 for children. Trust me the experience far out weighs the price of this great opportunity to get close with nature and learn about the history and environmental life surrounding the island. You can also book this activity and many others at seapines.com
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| Horseback Riding at Lawton Stables |
Located inside the Sea Pines resort plantation you will find Lawton Stables. Here you can take a guided horseback trail ride around the stables and through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Along the relaxing ride through the preserve, which is made up of 600 acres, you'll be taking in such sights as beautiful moss covered oak trees, small lakes where you may find some locales fishing, and even a few alligators. This is the perfect activity for a relaxing afternoon.
The guided trail ride is $50/per person. For more information visit seapines.com or call (843) 671-2586
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| Nature Center at Sea Pines |
Just across the street from Harbor Town inside Sea Pines you'll find the Sea Pines Nature Center. Here is where you can rent bikes or kayaks, and have the opportunity to interact with a range of animals and other treasures.
On our visit we got to check out a special experience at the Nature Center just for teenagers. Over a couple days you can take part in a camp where you can learn the essentials of getting up close and personal with nature. The experience will teach you everything from tying knots in fishing line to kayaking in the Calibogue Sound. The Nature Center staff includes fellow teenagers and young adults making it a fun, comfortable learning experience for everyone.
Prices vary depending on the activity. For more information visit seapines.com or call (843) 842-1979 and ask about activities at the Nature Center.
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| "Stroke of the Day" Tennis Clinic at the Sea Pines Racquet Club |
Hilton Head Island is not only known for his world-class golf courses and beautiful beaches, but also for its tennis. The Sea Pines Racquet Club has been rated the #1 resort for its tennis programs by Tennis magazine.
Though we hadn't played tennis before we thought we'd try out the "stroke of the day" clinic and see if we could learn a few things. The clinic is designed for beginner to intermediate players, but for the most part we found everyone there had played quite a bit of tennis and just wanted to learn some new techniques. Two tennis professionals run the clinic so you're in good hands and they're more than willing to help out everyone, including the ultimate beginner. At the start they'll go over what stroke you'll be learning that day and then you'll start doing different drills which are meant to teach you the different aspects of the stroke.
Whether you play tennis often or have never played before just about anyone can find the "stroke of the day" clinics helpful. Each day Monday-Friday is a different stroke so by the end of your one week vacation you could almost be a pro. Appropriate tennis apparel is highly recommended or you may find yourself being stared down upon. $25 per day or $110 for a week; check out seapines.com for more information.
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