Top 10 Things To Do in Hilton Head Island with Youngsters

If you’re exploring Hilton Head Island in South Carolina along with your children or pets, then adventure awaits!

This island is jam-packed full of ventures and things to do. With over 12 miles of fabulous white sand beaches, energetic towns and amazing wildlife– you’ve almost got too many choices.

Listed here are some of the best things to do in Hilton Head Island with children:

1. Take a Dolphin Boat Trip

Found on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Hilton Head Island is home to lots of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. These mammals are great fun and enjoy swimming right around boats! They enjoy interacting with Hilton Head Dolphin Tours.

Envision the look on that person when your kids are staring in to the eyes of a gorgeous smiling dolphin! Bring your pet too!

2. Appreciate The Super Fun HarbourFest

Shelter Cove’s HarbourFest is one of the best things to do in Hilton Head Island with children.

From June to September every year, the island town comes alive to amuse families from near and far– with live music, live entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, food stalls and so much extra.

It’s assured to produce your children have a great day trip! Oh and … the fireworks!

3. See Fireworks!

Through the summer, HarbourFest has fireworks every Tuesday night. These exciting nights of celebration are great for families with children of most ages.

Be warned though, Hilton Head Island is notorious for becoming chaotic on firework nights, with parking and traffic a nightmare.

The easiest way to see Hilton Head Island’s fireworks is to have a Hilton Head firework boat trip.There, you are able to sit back and relax with the greatest seat in the home!

You’ll also see spectacular views of the harbor and wildlife. All ages like it, that’s why it’s one of the best things to do in Hilton Head Island with children.

4. Go To The Hard-to-find Vanishing Island

Vanishing Island is a popular sand bar out in the water hidden by the tide all day long, with the exception of 1.5 hours.

On those mysterious sands, you and your kids can collect sand dollars and other shells that aren’t seen elsewhere in Hilton Head!

With spectacular views and wildlife, the only way to achieve the beach is on a Vanishing Island boat tour.

Why not bring your pet too? They’ll like it!

5. Get Crabbing!

Crabbing is one of the most well-known things to do in Hilton Head Island with children. The salt marshes are home to tonnes of crabs!

The kids will learn all about the ecosystems that support marine life whilst having a crazy time pulling up a crab from the water.

You will find plenty of hotspots for crabbing, mostly within the calm inland waters on a Hilton Head crabbing boat tour.

6. See Harbour Town Lighthouse

Located within the vacation community of Sea Pines, Harbour Town lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks on Hilton Head.

Developed in early 1800s, this red and white striped structure is in the middle of Harbour Town. From here, you are able to grab a mouthful to eat, have a boat tour or go through the boats.

7. Take a Journey to Savannah

Our Historic Savannah Cruises supply you with the chance to take the children to the historical ports of Savannah and never having to book accommodation there. Instead, we’ll take you there and back in 1 day!

You’ll experience dolphins and sea birds on route before disembarking at the old riverstreet of Savannah. There you are able to explore important historic locations, shops, see giant container ships and more.

8. Create Sandcastles

The pristine, creamy white beaches of Hilton Head are perfect places for sunbathing and … Sandcastles!

Why not have a sandcastle competition with the household? Whoever puts together the very best gets to select the next action to take in Hilton Head Island!

9. Enjoy Fresh Seafood with a Coastal View

Hilton Head Island is home to a lot of super tasty restaurants, all with great views of the ports, Low Country waters or the Atlantic Ocean. You can enjoy fresh seafood (mmmm) while relaxing in style.

10. Watch the Beautiful Sunset

Finally, do not take too lightly the allure of a Southern sundown. As the sun fades over the horizon in to the Atlantic, you’ll see gleaming, vibrant colors. Think gorgeous purples and beautiful oranges.

Don’t worry, the children won’t get bored– have a Sunset cruise boat tour and you’ll see dolphins, sea birds, harbor lights, stingrays and so much more. Let’s go!

Boat Tours in Hilton Head with Youngsters

If you’re curious in a Hilton Head boat tour, then we encourage giving Hilton Head Dolphin Tours a call.

Hilton Head Dolphin Tours

108 Forest Cove
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
( 843) 321-8075
www.hhdolphin.com

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