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10 Things to Do with Kids on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | Parents

Jun 29, 2016

Pristine beaches, nature activities, and even nighttime sing-a-longs made this beach town one of Parents’ Magazines top picks…

1. Hit The Beach
You can’t really go wrong with any of Hilton Head’s 12-plus miles of white-sand beaches.

2. Connect with Nature
You’ll probably spot tiny ocean critters, sea-turtle nests, or even dolphins at any of the beaches. Be sure to check out Driessen Beach’s wooden boardwalk because it actually takes you over a tidal marsh and sand dunes, so it’s home to the most creatures.

3. Climb the Lighthouse
Don’t miss the candy-striped lighthouse (it’s a manageable 114 steps to the top) in the Harbour Town area.

4. Play Make-Believe
Check out The Sandbox, a children’s museum with a pretend plane, bank, and supermarket café; it appeals most to kids 6 and under

5. See the Butterflies
School-age kids will have a blast at the Coastal Discovery Museum, which offers scavenger hunts, costumes, and a butterfly exhibit.

6. Kayak with the Kids
Oceanfront businesses and many resorts offer kayak rental. Dolphin sightings are common.

7. Have Supper & Sing
For dinner, try The Harbour Town Grill (its kids’ menu features everything from pizza to grilled salmon) and stay in that end of the island afterwards for Gregg Russell’s evening sing-alongs.

8. Spend The Night
Many resorts have recently been renovated. You’ll get the most space for the money at Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, located in Palmetto Dunes, a quiet coastal area that doesn’t have a public-beach access point, so there’s plenty of space for hotel guests. At more than 530 square feet, Omni’s deluxe rooms are about one third larger than others on the island, and include a kitchen area with a mini fridge, a microwave, cabinets to store snacks, and a dining table. A new family pool starts at just a few inches deep, and The Ocean Tides spa features
unique treatments, such as bamboo massage.

9. Do Disney
If you’re torn between staying at a resort or a renting a house, consider a villa at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, also in Palmetto Dunes. Each villa has a full kitchen, separate sleeping area for the kids, and many activities ranging from Goofy bingo to wildlife tours that
are led by a naturalist.

10. Enjoy Old-Fashioned Family Fun
To be close to Islanders Beach Park, stay at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Its jam-packed schedule of family events includes nature walks, potato-sack races, and poolside movies.

Source: 10 Things to Do with Kids on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | Parents