Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island is a town of 37,911 people in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Why visit Hilton Head Island
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 115 places to eat, 33 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hilton Head Range Rear Light, Haig Point Range Lights, Cherry Hill School and Fort Howell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Hilton Head Island
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island (sometimes referred to as simply Hilton Head) is a resort town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is a barrier island within the South Carolina Lowcountry, located 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Savannah, Georgia, and 95 miles (153 km) southwest of Charleston. The year-round population was 37,661 at the 2020 census, although during the peak of summer vacation season the population can swell to 150,000. It is the principal city of the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 232,523 in 2023.
From the Wikipedia article Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Hilton Head Range Rear Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Lighthouse in South Carolina, United States
Haig Point Range Lights
Lighthouse · 6.5 mi
Lighthouse in South Carolina, United States
Harbour Town Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 5.6 mi
Lighthouse in South Carolina, United States
Northridge Cinema 10
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head island
Lean Ensemble Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
3000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island
Museums and landmarks21
Cherry Hill School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic school for African-American students located at Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Fort Howell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Former fort in Hilton Head, South Carolina
Fort Mitchell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
American Civil War fortification in North Carolina
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St. Luke's Parish Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic site in Beaufort County, South Carolina, US
Stoney-Baynard Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, NRHP-listed
The Sandbox
Museum · 3.3 mi
80 Nassau Street, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Museum · 1.0 mi
14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island
Fort Mitchel
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Historic Honey Horn
Park · 1.3 mi
70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Su 09:00-16:30
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes115
Coco's on the Beach
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Hot Dog, Snack, Drinks · 2.1 mi
Located at end of the boardwalk at Hilton Head Resort. Beach Marker 94A. Operating Hours Change Seasonally.
663 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Phillys Cafe & Deli
Restaurant · American, Sandwich, Salad · 2.8 mi
55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00
Reilley's Grill & Bar
Restaurant · American, Irish, Sandwich, Burger, Steak House, Seafood · 2.9 mi
7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Su 11:30-24:00
Angelato
Ice cream · 2.3 mi
1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa, Su 16:00-21:00
Fraser's Tavern
Diner · American · 5.3 mi
100 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Kenny B's French Quarter Cafe
Restaurant · 5.1 mi
1534 Fording Island Road, Bluffton
Mo off; Tu-Sa 08:30-11:00, 12:00-15:00, 16:30-20:00; Su...
Skull Creek Dockside
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
2 Hudson Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
103 more on the map.
Where to stay33
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hilton Head
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
836 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping20
Billy's Beach Club/Bikes & Things
Shop · 3.3 mi
1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Hilton Head Island High School
School · 2.0 mi
70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts
School · 1.9 mi
10 Bus Drive, Hilton Head Island
Heritage Library Pl Ste 100
Library · 2.7 mi
2 Corpus Christie, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head International Baccalaureate Elementary School
School · 1.9 mi
30 School Road, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island Branch Public Library
Library · 2.4 mi
11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
School · 1.7 mi
165 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts
School · 1.9 mi
10 Bus Drive, Hilton Head Island
Healthcare3
Map of Hilton Head Island
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 41°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 56°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 66°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 5.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 5.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 51°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaufort Wwtp Hcn (14 mi away), rain and snow from Hilton Head Island 2.7 E, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaufort County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-29: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Bluffton 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Port Royal 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Beaufort 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Hardeeville 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Wilmington Island 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Garden City 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Port Wentworth 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Savannah 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Rincon 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Pooler 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harbour Town July 2007, MoodyGroove of English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Honey Horn live oaks, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, FranzKafkasWiki, CC BY 4.0
- Hilton Head Island, United States (Unsplash), Nathan Fertig nathanfertig, CC0
- St. Luke's Parish Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery 1, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherry Hill School, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern Sunset (25214646319), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Have a Seat!! (25629892826), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sunset Viewing (33317885073), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Southern Sunset (EXPLORED) (25993330175), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Blowing in the Wind (25919803232), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Walking bridge at night, Shelter Cove - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- Hilton Head Underpass at night - panoramio, Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
- The Mall at Shelter Cove (7968441696), Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anolis carolinensis 205841877, Ethan, CC BY 4.0
- Amphibalanus amphitrite 43320558, Bobby McCabe, CC BY 4.0
- Amphibalanus amphitrite 43320571, Bobby McCabe, CC BY 4.0
- Rear Lighthouse of HH Range Light Station, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Island Baptist Church - Hilton Head, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- L.O. - Vista da sacada do AP - Hilton Head -SC - panoramio, ofalangero, CC BY 3.0
- All Saints Episcopal Church - Hilton Head, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harris Teeter Hilton Head, SC (7978617003), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- It S A Start, J S, CC BY 3.0
- Beach Ahead!! (25518312320), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Hilton Head High School, Funnyfarmofdoom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ParkJu-Yeon and Lucy Shuker, PTR Tennis, CC BY 2.0
- A Seagull and his Shadow (25567631450), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Flyby (25395502410), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- When you just gotta Go!! (25431304962), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Seagulls on the Go!! (25541290720), Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States, CC BY 2.0
- L.O. - Rolê in the beach - Hilton Head - SC - panoramio, ofalangero, CC BY 3.0
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 004, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 010, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 009, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 012, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 007, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 008, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 006, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 011, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
- Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden - 002, Town of Hilton Head Island, Public domain
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