Hilton Head Communities

The largest purely residential plantation (second only to SeaPines overall), Hilton Head Plantation is on the north end of the island, very close to the schools, and home to The Cypress retirement community.
There are four 18-hole courses and numerous bike trails, the Plantation is also a haven for wildlife thanks to the preservation areas.

Indigo Run

1700 acres on the north end, Indigo Run is home to the Jack Nicklaus Designed Golden Bear Golf Course.

One of the more upscale of Hilton Head's communities, famous for its amazing golf course (Long Cove was featured in the top private golf communities in the USA) this is one fo the finest golf communities in the US. There are also a wide selection of other amenities, including fishing, swimming and boating on the Broad Creek River.

One of the more popular plantations in Hilton Head, with a number of rental properties. Palmetto Dunes is mid-island, and has everything from luxury private homes to vacation villas and condos. There are a number of World Class golf courses (see our golf page for more information) and first class tennis facilities, the tennis resort is hugely popular.
Palmetto Dunes is also home to Shelter Cove marina, and the accompanying villas, restaurants, and shopping

There are no short term/vacation rentals in Port Royal Plantation, just permanent residents. There is beach access and a full service swimming and recreation area on the oceanfront.
Port Royal Golf Club (see our golf page for more information) has 54 holes of championship golf and there is the Port Royal Racquet club, which is home to 16 tennis courts

The first of the island's communities, founded by Charles Fraser, SeaPines covers most of the 'toe' of Hilton Head Island. It is the most tourist-y of the plantations, and there is a $5 entrance fee for all non-residents. Covering both residential and vacation properties this is perhaps the most varied of the communities.
Amenities include more than 5 miles of beaches, Harbour Town (and the famous Hilton Head Lighthouse), an equestrian center, numerous restaurants, bars and more.
It is also home to the MCI Heritage of Golf Tournament, and home to 3 full courses (see our golf page for more information).

Is an 800 acre community in the center of Hilton Head Island. There are three 9 hole golf courses (see our golf page for more information), one of the best tennis clubs in the country and it is the home to the Crowne Plaza resort of Hilton Head.

Spanish Wells

Home to a private golf club and Country Club, Spanish Wells offers fabulous views of Broad Creek. A charming residential community, with shady oaks and Spanish Moss in abundance

The most exclusive neighborhood on Hilton Head, Wexford is about 500 acres in size, and members' facilities include the Wexford private golf course, tennis and fine dining.

Windmill Harbour

Just over the bridge, with expansive water views, Windmill Harbour is the first neighborhood that visitors to Hilton Head will pass. Overlooking both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Calibouge Sound it is very popular with boat owners and is home to the South Carolina Yacht Club.