| Hilton Head Island is beautifully perched off | | | | catch some sun, build sandcastles, and play |
| the coast of South Carolina and is teeming | | | | in the waves of the ocean. Those who are |
| with activities that are bound to excite and | | | | looking for a more private beach experience |
| delight every member of your family. A | | | | will want to try Burkes Beach. It does not |
| popular tourist destination, Hilton Head is | | | | have any of the facilities the more popular |
| overflowing with pristine sandy beaches and | | | | beaches have but is great for anyone who |
| gorgeous nature preserves that are perfect | | | | wants a quiet afternoon for reflection near |
| for outdoor adventures and exploration. | | | | the water. |
| Whether you are heading to Hilton Head for | | | | |
| the gorgeous scenery or as a getaway from a | | | | If you or anyone in your family is interested |
| hectic lifestyle, you are sure to find this | | | | in marine life or wildlife, Hilton Head can |
| island more relaxing than you ever imagined. | | | | certainly provide some interesting and |
| | | | worthwhile sights. Bottle nose dolphins are |
| Hilton Head offers beachgoers more than | | | | frequently spotted along the shore throughout |
| twelve miles of sparkling white sand that | | | | the summer since this is where they come to |
| borders on the warm waters of the Atlantic | | | | catch their meals. For a more informative |
| Ocean. You can find bustling beaches that are | | | | experience, outlets for dolphin-watching |
| ripe for people-watching or more secluded | | | | excursions can easily be found at several of |
| areas that are perfect for a romantic stroll | | | | the public marinas. Another local is the |
| in the sand as the water gently brushes | | | | loggerhead turtle, which is an endangered |
| against your feet. One of the biggest | | | | species that buries its eggs in the soft |
| differences between Hilton Head and other | | | | sands of the Hilton Head beaches. Although it |
| vacation destinations is that although the | | | | is rare to spot one of these giants, anyone |
| beaches are public, in most cases the access | | | | with a strong interest can participate in a |
| areas are private. Therefore, it is important | | | | late night Turtle Watch that is offered by |
| to note in advance or ask a knowledgeable | | | | the Coastal Discovery Museum. |
| local where the best access points are so you | | | | |
| do not end up wandering aimlessly in search | | | | For views of the numerous four legged |
| of your desired beach. | | | | creatures that stalk the Island, make your |
| | | | way to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve for an |
| There are quite a few beaches for such a | | | | informative, nature-based horseback or |
| small island, but two of the best for | | | | walking tour. Some of the animals you are |
| families and activities are Driessen Beach | | | | likely to see include deer, minks, otters, |
| and Islander Beach Park. Driessen has the | | | | and possibly even a few wild boar. It is |
| most amenities of all the area beaches, | | | | unlikely, however, that you will see the |
| including a boardwalk, pavilion, playground, | | | | elusive bobcat, which is usually only found |
| and easy to find metered parking. However, | | | | in the forest preserves and the |
| both of these beaches are great places to | | | | underdeveloped areas of Hilton Head Island. |