Located 20 miles from Savannah, Georgia, and South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is a Lowcountry resort town filled with history, activities, and just about all the seafood you could possibly eat. Named after Captain William Hilton who discovered the headland in 1663, the island didn't become a resort destination until the 1950s when Charles E. Fraser developed the Sea Pines Resort. Things to do in Hilton Head: Golf Home to award-winning golf courses such as the Harbour Town Gold Links and Oyster Reef Golf Club. Beaches With over 12 miles of pristine beaches, HHI is all about the surf and sand. Coligny Beach Park, as well as Folly Field Beach, Burkes Beach, and Driessen, are popular public beach spots. Coligny Plaza features a boardwalk as well as amenities. Biking Hilton Head Island is 100% bike-friendly. Grab a bike and cruise on one of the many public bike trails on the island or take it off-roading and pedal on the sand. Dolphin Tours Hop off the island and explore the water around it with a guided tour and dolphin cruise. Live Oac has been hosting boat tours since 1996 and boasts knowledgable guides. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and jet-ski rentals are also available for thrill-seekers if you want to get on the water on your own. Hilton Head with Children With the whole family in tow make sure to check out the Coastal Discovery Museum. A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum explores the salt marshes and outdoor history of the island. Afterward, head over to the Harbour Town Lighthouse and climb 114 steps to the top. The Hilton Head Seafood Festival Once a year restaurants and chefs from across the United States travel to Hilton Head to take part in the Hilton Head Seafood Festival. Family-friendly, the Hilton Head Seafood Festival features area restaurants and chefs serving up seafood specialties, celebrity chef demonstrations, a 5-story Ferris wheel, a beer garden, an artisan market, and live music. See more at wideopen