Vacation Links…
It is a small island, but a big place.
To help you vacation on the island here are some vacation links. We have one of the best beaches in the low-country right here on “North Forest Beach” with lots of sand and room for running, biking, beach walkers and sunbathers. So enjoy what nature has to offer. For the more adventurous moments in your vacation we also have …Golf… Miniature Golf… Fishing… Boating… Sailing… Para-sailing… Jet skiing… Tennis… Fitness Centers… Racquetball… Wildlife viewing… Horseback riding… Coastal museum… Sight seeing… Festivals… The famous Harbor Town lighthouse… Live Theater… Cinema… Lots of Restaurants and shopping galore. Check these websites out for more information:
Beach, Water, Weather & Fishing Reports
Information by the town of HHI about our Sea Turtles.
Check Beaufort County for use in this area. Great when you rent or bring a kayak and fish too.
Going out to fish between Hilton Head and Beaufort? Know before you go.
Taking the kids fishing or crabbing off the back of the island? Or Launching a boat? Know before you go!
Check the beach and water report before you go to the beach.
Local laws and information on where to get a fishing permit.
Know before you go. Info on dogs, fishing, food & drinks.
Check here first for possible threats or to settle those worries.
Information on the Fish & Wildlife you might encounter. Coastal Information
Information by the town of HHI about our Sea Turtles.
Great family fun! Information on Ferry Schedules, Tour options and rates, History & Food.
Statistics on our current nesting of Sea Turtles.
Kids can learn about turtles and play games about turtles.
Have your kids learn about the beach inhabitants that live on and by the beach. Know before you go!
You will probably never see this one.
Learn more about our wildlife and how they live.
Rules and information of the wild!
SC Fish Pocket guide pdf.
Planning on Fishing while in SC? See whats going on out there in the water,Forecasts & Tides.
Lots of information on SC Sea Turtles including a game for kids. Know before you go.
Learn about sharks and their habits.
These very rare horses are on the island and surrounding area.
Learn more about Dolphins in the area.
Track and learn about other endangered wildlife in the world.Family & Kids
Arcade and Miniature Golf
Natural History & Cultural Heritage learning museum on 300year old Honey Horn Plantation. Art, local events & Farmers market also there.
Go to Fun South Beach Marina and Village for a fun kids experience.
Want to catch crabs with your kids…or go on a Picture/Dolphin watch cruise?
Family Out door Harbor Town Concerts & Morning kids dolphin watching “Bubble Gum” tours.
Tuesday & Thursday evenings June – August. For tour see website for info and telephone.
This is free, fun and right by the beach just down from our rental.
Raining? Sunburned? Want the kids in a controlled area to take steam off? Let them work out here!
Island Rec Center – Workshops & Activities
Kids can learn about turtles and play games about turtles.
Have your kids learn about the beach inhabitants that live on and by the beach. Know before you go!
Trail Riding, Lessons and Summer Camps in Sea Pines Plantation.
Lessons on Skim Boarding, Kayaking & Tube Party for Kids.
Kids! If Pirate gear and Treasure hunts are what you are looking for then get ready to sail the seas out of Harbor Town!
Fun for Adults and Kids!
“Summer” Monday Nights 7-9pm. Your kids get to be in the show! Bring your cameras.
Fun gathering of kids outside for entertainment with music. See schedule.
Parasail, rent your own boat or tubing & water ski tours.
If you want to work on your Softball or Baseball pitching or batting or just enjoy a friendly family competition try this.
A bit of history that you can have lunch or dinner in ~ It has the Feel….
Discover the Low Country thru this interactive museum for children and adults. Returns are the norm here!
Just down the road kids can cool off and have fun or play mini golf.
Ziplines, Rope Course, Rock Climbing, ParaSail, Fishing, Dolphin ToursFestivals and Events
Dragon Boat Racing at the “Beaufort Water Festival”.
July 19-28, 2013 Boats, Shrimp and FUN! Lots of things for the whole family.
Information and past parades photos.
A collection of island events up coming.
April 14-20, 2014 Book your weeks stay with us at 18sandpiper.com to watch a classic AND enjoy the beach! Local Links
Bluffton local News, Events
18 Sandpiper’s rental home booking calendar
Bringing a boat? need a slip? want to go to Daufuskie Island and tour?
For information on travel & car rentals.`
Local babbysitters.
A collection of island events up coming.
Island Rec Center – Workshops & Activities
Hilton Head’s own winery.
Slip away tomorrow to play golf.
Eclectic shopping in Coligny. Clothing, Souvenirs & Gifts right next to “Billy’s Beach Club” which has T~Shirts and fun beach stuff for the whole family!
For vacationing moms, Directory of services.
Just mention this ad! 20% off reg price Bike rentals, adult 3 wheel bikes, kids carts.
Coming in early to your rental? Have pets and want to stay another day or so? They can help you stretch your time here. Need a business meeting room? They do that too!
“Click” on Click here for your month/month issue for latest issue of whats up in Daufuskie and bits of interest,history.Restaurants serving up local "Fresh Local Harvest" Food.
“Dockage”. Local favorite for years. Dine outside looking over the water right in the middle of the shopping district.
Fresh fish and local produce…. and the customers write us all the time about their fabulous “Lobster ” Mac n’ cheese! Also a wine store to browse.
Intimate dining creatively using harvest from local farms and seafood. Restaurants ~ Romantic, Scenic, Dockage
“Dockage” (Free) “Scenic” Rustic on the dock open air dining. We were impressed with the Burgers and Seafood dishes. Bring bug spray.
“Scenic”~Of course if you are not venturesome and would rather rely on a well known restaurant chain for great dinner and sunset views this is your ticket.
‘Scenic” ~ An array of restaurants with views that could please your palettes from Burgers to Seafood & Steak.
“Dockage” (Free) “Scenic”, Shelter Cove Marina. Lunch & Dinner, Casual, Burgers – Seafood
“Scenic” and historic. This use to be where you could have a drink, eat a basket of Shrimp & Rock Lobsters, AND watch them unload the shrimp boats right in front of you to be processed. Times have changed some.
“Romantic” top of the line restaurant for that special night out. Recommended by everyone who has eaten there with special cooking classes for honing your own skills.
~ “Romantic” “Scenic”~ beautiful quiet historical spot with a innovative menu to dine watching the sunset in a lovely quaint wooden building on the ICW. You will love the atmosphere!
“Dockage”. Local favorite for years. Dine outside looking over the water right in the middle of the shopping district.
“Romantic and fun” rooftop dinners under the stars with live music and a southwestern flare.
“Dockage” (Free), Feed the Alligators and eat under the tree canopy overlooking the marsh. Fun for the Family.
Scenic~Well worth the trip for lunch or dinner and sight seeing! You get a real feel of history there…. and the food is good.
Activities, restaurant outside on the docks and shopping in South Beach Marina.
“Romantic” eclectic menu for the sophisticated crowd who enjoy art and music with dinner. An experience!
“Dockage” (Fee) at Bahia Blue for $10 and get $5 off your bill. Lunch & Dinner~$10-$20, American/Seafood. Fun place with good food. TV “Man vs Food” filmed here!
“Dockage” (Free). Broad Creek Marina hosts this Seafood, Burger, Beer and entertainment Pub.What to do...
Dockside Fresh Seafood Market! “Dining in at home” doesn’t get any better than this! Treat your family to a “Southern Seafood Buffet” tonight. They even will provide recipes with their catch.
Fresh Local Seafood sold at the docks! They also have a restaurant with their catch! Great learning experience for kids!
Thursdays 2-7pm, March 15-Dec 20 , 2012. Well worth the experience.
Tuesday & Thursday evenings June – August. For tour see website for info and telephone.
May 1 – Oct 30 2013, Every Wednesday 9am-1pm.
Interested in kayak tours or rentals? Or, paddle a hyrdo-bike out in Jarvis Creek. Little to no boat traffic and lots of nature.
Want to go Shark fishing? Or just interested…learn more and then decide if you want to go for the “Big One”.
Parasail, rent your own boat or tubing & water ski tours.
A chance to see a real 170 yr old Plantation Home in very good condition that played a big part in history.
Ziplines, Rope Course, Rock Climbing, ParaSail, Fishing, Dolphin ToursWhere to eat! Our customers recommend...
Best sushi in town. One of our personal favorites. Fresh, authentic and good service..
A local favorite! A touch of “Greek and Italian” dishes mixed in with with great soups, salads and wraps. A bike ride to Coligny Plaza from our rental home on North Forest Beach.
The best old fashion”Boardinghouse” style Mon~Fri lunch(only) around. Sit down to a great old fashion meal(See menu on website) and meet people from everywhere. One of our Fav places. Go early, there is always lines out the door!
Their cook has competed on TV. Specializing in ribs this is a local favorite.
This is another local favorite! Breakfast all day and lunch. Very fresh country club style food. Popular after church on Sunday’s.
Just down the street from 18Sandpiper. Great breakfast & lunch. We know! We have been there many times over the years.
Old Huguenot/French Dining after touring the Tea Plantation & Distillery
Want something fun and different for lunch? Even kids can like fish! This place has been on TV. Go for a basket of “Gator tail Bites” or a fresh caught fish sandwich served in a basket with real southern sides!
Local wines and pasta is made in house.Where to go...
A real working tea Plantation, it grows the tea sold under the brand name American Classic Tea from the Camellia sinensis plant.
This is a historical education site of minimalism living of the times.
America’s oldest gardens.
Information about downtown Beaufort, SC. Art, wine, shopping & good food.(About an 45 mins- 1 hr drive away.)
Beautiful Bamboo Farm and coastal plants of the LowCountry.
These gardens were used in many movies, great for bird watchers and wildlife.
Spend a day with the family exploring the “Gullah” past that is still present. A fun day trip for the whole family crossing the water and experiencing island living as it used to be before bridges. Bring a camera!
Firefly Distillery is home to Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, the original sweet tea vodka. Great tasting room.
Shopping & Dining
This is a new on going historical find.
Great for a picnic and afternoon exploring. Beach, Lighthouse, Camping and great photography.
This Plantation has been used for filming in movies.
Hands on Naval Maritime Museum.
Explore, Hike and Photograph some great wildlife from the seashore to the trees.
Homemade Pies, American Tea, Jams and ciders of many flavors. Great gifts to take home.
Information about Savannah, Ga. (About an hour drive away.)
Tide Charts, Webcams, Shopping and Dining at this “New England Style” Marina Village. Fun place for a outdoor lunch overlooking the marina.
Life on the saltmarshes, home of the Seaturtle rescue.
Deep in history and rich in information.
For laughs…
Dinner n’ Jazz , or just go for the Jazz.
Love planes and history?
Activities, restaurant outside on the docks and shopping in South Beach Marina.