Here are the 16 best things to do on Hilton Head in 2024, Travel + Leisure says

A coastal South Carolina sunset.

Looking for something new to try in Hilton Head?

Recently, Travel + Leisure released a list of the 16 best things to do on the Lowcountry island.

Described as having “something for every type of traveler” by the magazine, Hilton Head Island has no shortage of attractions, views or things to do.

Several of Hilton Head’s numerous beaches, which line the island’s 12 miles of white sand coastal edge, made the list for their popularity as well as privacy in some areas.

Local cuisine was also highlighted, featuring establishments known for their barbecue, oysters, baked goods and breakfast items.

Visitors were also encouraged to join one of the many tours offered to see and learn about the many components of the island. These tours can be educational from historical, cultural and wildlife standpoints.

The 16 best things to do in Hilton Head Island, according to Travel + Leisure, include:

  1. Breakfast at Hilton Head Social Bakery

  2. Take a ride with Gullah Heritage Tours

  3. Hit the golf course

  4. Bike through Sea Pines Forest Preserve

  5. Hit the beach at Coligny Beach Park

  6. Take a dolphin tour

  7. Try Bullies BBQ

  8. Beachcomber at Driessen Beach Park

  9. Go to the Hilton Head Farmers Market

  10. Enjoy some peace at Fish Haul Creek Park

  11. Take a saltmarsh paddleboard tour

  12. Charter a yacht with Hilton Head Yacht Charter and sail during the sunset

  13. Dine on oysters

  14. Lounge your day away at Islanders Beach

  15. Take a day trip to Daufuskie Island

  16. Go birding at Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge