Hilton Head Half-Marathon

Hilton Head Half-Marathon

Carb up, runners and race walkers. The 10th Annual Hilton Head Island Half Marathon, 10K Run/Health Walk and 5K start at 8 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012. This scenic, fast course is mostly paved roads starting at Jarvis Creek Park. There are a few bike trails along the way and no real hills save a [...]

Relocating?  DIY Versus The Moving Company

Relocating? DIY Versus The Moving Company

Whether you’ve recently purchased or have sold a home in Hilton Head Island, moving is in your near future, and you have likely started looking into moving costs and logistics for getting your belongings into your new home, sweet home.   Perhaps you have decided that it is most economical to just move yourself, and are [...]

Hilton Head Island 4th Annual Chamber Restaurant Week

Hilton Head Island 4th Annual Chamber Restaurant Week

With more than 250 restaurants on the island, Hilton Head has something to please any palate – from fabulous steak to the freshest of seafood, from traditional favorites to dishes with lowcountry flare, from casual to fine dining, and everything in between. If you’re one of those folks who appreciates a good meal and a [...]

Hilton Head Named One Of The Top 5 Island Getaways In U.S.

Hilton Head Named One Of The Top 5 Island Getaways In U.S.

For an Island that is only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide Hilton Head is packed with so many opportunities for residents to enjoy a Coastal Lifestyle. Recently, Yahoo!News’ “Wanderlust”  named Hilton Head Island #2 in its “Top 5 Island Getaways in the US”. Hilton Head Island was featured for its miles of pristine [...]

A Christmas Village - Hilton Head

A Christmas Village – Hilton Head

Take some time out of the hustle and bustle that often comes with the holiday season with a visit to view Richard Coyne’s A Christmas Village at the Pineland Station Mall in Hilton Head. This miniature village display will evoke thoughts of Christmas’ of old as you stop to explore this enchanting winter wonderland and [...]

Buy A Home with No Money Down and Low to No Closing Costs???

Buy A Home with No Money Down and Low to No Closing Costs???

Take advantage of Low Interest Rates and 100% Financing through a Rural Development (RD) Loan. What is an RD Loan? It is a loan backed by the USDA and allows qualified buyers to borrow 100% of the purchase price of the home. For the family or individual who would like to buy a new home [...]

The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance

The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn in Hilton Head is hosting The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance through November 6. Dennis Gage, host of the SPEED Channel’s My Classic Car, will serve as this year’s Honorary Chairman and there are a variety of scheduled events included in this annual week-long festival. [...]

Dealing With A Tough Real Estate Market

Dealing With A Tough Real Estate Market

In a difficult real estate market, it can be a challenge for both buyers and sellers to stay ahead. Sellers are facing the toughest selling conditions in years, buyers are facing more stringent qualifications for financing; buyers want a deal, sellers want top dollar;  deciding if now is even the best time to sell or buy. These [...]

Shrimp Festival & Lowcountry Boil - Hilton Head Island, SC

Shrimp Festival & Lowcountry Boil – Hilton Head Island, SC

For an Island that is only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, Hilton Head is packed with so many opportunities for residents to enjoy a Coastal Lifestyle. Celebrate the shrimp harvest at The Salty Dog’s Shrimp Festival & Lowcountry Boil. Hilton Head’s world famous Salty Dog Cafe, along with the cafe’s mascot Jake the [...]

Hilton Head named Blue Chip Real Estate Market

Hilton Head named Blue Chip Real Estate Market

WSJ names Hilton Head a “blue-chip” real estate market for vacation homes. Blue Chip areas are described as an area where prices have stabilized and sales have picked up. Overall sales on the Island for year ending June 30 were up 17%, the number of people looking at properties rose 30%, and according to National [...]

Loggerhead Turtles - Hilton Head Island

Loggerhead Turtles – Hilton Head Island

Every summer, an incredible event takes place along the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Between May and September, female Loggerhead Sea turtles of 25-30 years of age crawl onto the beaches where they themselves were hatched decades earlier, to lay their eggs. Female Loggerheads will exit the water, climb the beach, and scrape away the [...]

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Island,has great beaches, fantastic golf courses, and an endless array of activities available. Here are a few of the accolades Hilton Head Island has received recently… see what others recognize as award-winning about our area! -Bicycle Friendly Community Silver Level Recognition by the League of American Bicyclists -Parent’s Magazine Top 10 Best Beaches [...]

Kayaking - Hilton Head Island

Kayaking – Hilton Head Island

Kayaking in Hilton Head Island is a great way to explore the many beautiful inlets, tidal creeks, and salt marshes found in this area. Kayaking here affords you the opportunity to view the area’s natural beauty, as well as the many different bird species and wildlife found in this unique barrier island environment. Perhaps even [...]

Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament

Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament

Looking for a fun, family-friendly event this Labor Day weekend? Join in the activities taking place with the annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament. This tournament benefits 20 SC Lowcountry Children’s Charities and over the years has raised more than $3.8M for the community’s children. Amateur golfers and their celebrity sport heroe or entertainer [...]

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina between the mainland and Hilton Head Island. The 4,053-acre refuge includes a number of islands and numerous small hammocks. Pinckney Island is the largest of the islands and the only one open to public use. Nearly 67% of the refuge consists of [...]