Shopping on Hilton Head Island Shopping in Hilton Head - Though a comparatively small island off the coast of South Carolina, Hilton Head does not lack for quality shopping. Regardless of whether the shopper is a leisurely vacationer in search of boutiques and souvenirs, or an island resident in need of more mundane necessities, Hilton Head boasts over 200 shops, home supply, retail and outlets stores at which one can find everything from exotic sea shells to a diamond necklace, a piece of art to art supplies, a beach blanket to a handcrafted quilt, a cherry dining room set to a cherry tree.
Looking for just the right dress for a formal evening? The Mall at Shelter Cove should do it with high-end stores with a reputation for quality like Saks Fifth Avenue and Chico's, a favorite of many women renown for service and unique style. Or dress your home and table for that particular dinner party with products from Williams Sonoma also found at the Mall at Shelter Cove where you'll find a pleasing variety of specialty stores to quench your shopping desire.
Make a day of it with shopping and pampering at the Village at Wexford where you can spend your morning having your hair done at the salon, get a facial or enjoy a variety of additional spa treatments. Show off your radiant glow during an exquisitely prepared gourmet lunch at any number of eateries at the Village or if you prefer not to slow down your shopping, a quick lunch can be had at some of the more casual eating establishments. Then shop for yourself, your home, and your family at the selection of boutique florist, jewelry and specialty stores found at the Village at Wexford.
For the hardcore shopper and hunter of bargains, there is no other place like the Tanger Outlet Stores in Hilton Head. From Children's apparel to leather goods, with accessories, jewelry and everything else in between, The Tanger Outlet Stores offer brand names such as Coach, Clair's, Liz Claiborne, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Gap, Hollister, Hilfiger, Bass, Banana Republic, and Nike to drop but a few names. These and other top-drawer merchants can be found at the Tanger Outlet Mall for extraordinarily discounted prices. All the mania of a shopping spree without the sticker shock! In other words, guilty pleasures without the guilt.
For summer fun and casual sidewalk shopping there is Coligny Plaza named for Gaspard de Coligny, the 16th century French man who sponsored many explorations of the Hilton Head area. This quaint shopping area is located at the center of Hilton Head and the Coligny beach featuring storefronts, restaurants and kiosk shopping creating the feel of an open air market. Saris and sunglasses, deli lunches and ice cream shops gives tourist and locals an opportunity to bask in the sun, show off their tans and do a bit of shop-peeping for a relaxed afternoon. Coligny Plaza also features a movie theater so you can beat the heat on those high summer days. Take in a film with a bucket of popcorn and wait until the sun goes down.
You'll find plenty of waterfront shopping on Hilton Head, after all - it is an island. There are plenty of novelty shops, boutiques and souvenir shops at the South Beach Marina and The Marina at Harbour Town where you can see the ocean, check out the boats and meet people from all over while you shop and dine.
Of course there are the large chain stores you expect to find on Hilton Head Island as well. With names like Target, Barnes and Noble, you'll have all the variety of the unique boutiques on the island but still have the convenience and pleasant prices of your everyday favorites too.
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