South Forest Beach Guidebook
Neighborhoods
South Forest Beach is considered the downtown area of the main island and is part of the Forest Beach community. Situated on a one-mile stretch of beachfront that begins at Coligny Circle and ends at Sea Pines Plantation, the area offers visitors a quiet place to enjoy their vacation, but still has close access to beachside barefoot cafes and the Forest Beach shopping, dining and live entertainment options.
Home to the world famous tennis facility, the Van de Meer Tennis Center, multiple golf options at the Shipyard Golf Club, Sea Pines and Legendary Golf.
Pool Bar Jim’s, Sea Pines Beach Club or The Tiki Hut are great choices for a seaside cocktail or casual fare.
South Forest Beach Drive
South Forest Beach DriveSouth Forest Beach is considered the downtown area of the main island and is part of the Forest Beach community. Situated on a one-mile stretch of beachfront that begins at Coligny Circle and ends at Sea Pines Plantation, the area offers visitors a quiet place to enjoy their vacation, but still has close access to beachside barefoot cafes and the Forest Beach shopping, dining and live entertainment options.
Home to the world famous tennis facility, the Van de Meer Tennis Center, multiple golf options at the Shipyard Golf Club, Sea Pines and Legendary Golf.
Pool Bar Jim’s, Sea Pines Beach Club or The Tiki Hut are great choices for a seaside cocktail or casual fare.
City/town information
Welcome to Hilton Head, SC!
Time for Something New? Check out Hilton Head!
Consistently ranked one of the top Islands in the United States, Hilton Head Island has it all. From beautiful beaches and world-class golf courses to exceptional restaurants and high-energy water sports, this boot-shaped sea Island will satisfy even the most demanding summer checklist. Fish, cruise, paddleboard, kayak or jet ski out on the water, along with many other activities. Hike or bike the parks, trails, beaches and historic sites. Don’t forget to take advantage of the many events happening on the Island. When it’s time to relax and unwind, choose from top-notch restaurants, wineries and breweries. Just 45 minutes from both Savannah and Beaufort, Hilton Head is just a quick car ride away from many Lowcountry destinations. From sunrise to sunset, you will want to cherish every moment on this magical Island!
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Hilton Head Island
Welcome to Hilton Head, SC!
Time for Something New? Check out Hilton Head!
Consistently ranked one of the top Islands in the United States, Hilton Head Island has it all. From beautiful beaches and world-class golf courses to exceptional restaurants and high-energy water sports, this boot-shaped sea Island will satisfy even the most demanding summer checklist. Fish, cruise, paddleboard, kayak or jet ski out on the water, along with many other activities. Hike or bike the parks, trails, beaches and historic sites. Don’t forget to take advantage of the many events happening on the Island. When it’s time to relax and unwind, choose from top-notch restaurants, wineries and breweries. Just 45 minutes from both Savannah and Beaufort, Hilton Head is just a quick car ride away from many Lowcountry destinations. From sunrise to sunset, you will want to cherish every moment on this magical Island!
Founded in 1670, Charleston is cited for its beauty, its history, its restaurants, its livability, its shopping, its business climate, and its romantic appeal. Its accolades are seemingly endless.
A day-trip to Charleston can be a highlight of your visit!
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Charleston
Founded in 1670, Charleston is cited for its beauty, its history, its restaurants, its livability, its shopping, its business climate, and its romantic appeal. Its accolades are seemingly endless.
A day-trip to Charleston can be a highlight of your visit!
Disappear to spooky Savannah, Georgia, a charming Southern escape where art, period architecture, trendy boutiques and ghost stories are all set under a veil of Spanish moss. Savannah is a place where cuisine comes straight from the coast and cocktails are served at every meal. Come and discover the enchanting soul of Savannah.
A visit to Savannah is a great day trip!
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Savannah
Disappear to spooky Savannah, Georgia, a charming Southern escape where art, period architecture, trendy boutiques and ghost stories are all set under a veil of Spanish moss. Savannah is a place where cuisine comes straight from the coast and cocktails are served at every meal. Come and discover the enchanting soul of Savannah.
A visit to Savannah is a great day trip!
Shopping and Dining
Located on Pope Ave at the south end of Hilton Head, Coligny Plaza offers visitors 60 stores and restaurants, including clothing and apparel, jewelry, gifts and specialties, bicycles and rentals, toy stores, a pharmacy, a hardware store and ten kiosks. There are also dozens of restaurants ranging from bakeries, sandwich shops and cafes to bar and grills, specialty restaurants, ice cream shops and desserteries. Each store and restaurant has its own hours. There is also a theatre that is open Monday through Saturday. Besides shopping, special events for all ages go on throughout the year. For more information, call the Plaza at 843.842.6050 or visit www.colignyplaza.com.
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Coligny Plaza Shopping Center
1 N Forest Beach DrLocated on Pope Ave at the south end of Hilton Head, Coligny Plaza offers visitors 60 stores and restaurants, including clothing and apparel, jewelry, gifts and specialties, bicycles and rentals, toy stores, a pharmacy, a hardware store and ten kiosks. There are also dozens of restaurants ranging from bakeries, sandwich shops and cafes to bar and grills, specialty restaurants, ice cream shops and desserteries. Each store and restaurant has its own hours. There is also a theatre that is open Monday through Saturday. Besides shopping, special events for all ages go on throughout the year. For more information, call the Plaza at 843.842.6050 or visit www.colignyplaza.com.
Food scene
Great place to enjoy food and drinks at the ocean. Bring the family and friends!
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Pool Bar Jim's
10 N Forest Beach DrGreat place to enjoy food and drinks at the ocean. Bring the family and friends!
Some of the best pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and the best daiquiris in the area!
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Frosty Frog Cafe
1 N Forest Beach DrSome of the best pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and the best daiquiris in the area!
Bakery with a great selection of regular and gluten-free baked goods. Welcoming staff always ready to help!
The G-Free Spot
1511 Main StreetBakery with a great selection of regular and gluten-free baked goods. Welcoming staff always ready to help!
Local cuisine, International, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly.
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Vine
1 N Forest Beach DrLocal cuisine, International, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly.
Amazing views, great food, fantastic staff!
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Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdAmazing views, great food, fantastic staff!
Overlooking Broad Creek, the Old Oyster Factory is a waterfront Hilton Head restaurant for family and children of all ages.
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Old Oyster Factory Restaurant
101 Marshland RoadOverlooking Broad Creek, the Old Oyster Factory is a waterfront Hilton Head restaurant for family and children of all ages.
Brickyard Pub on Hilton Head Island is the ideal place to enjoy your favorite pub items and the good company of your friends & family.
Brickyard Pub
45 Shipyard DrBrickyard Pub on Hilton Head Island is the ideal place to enjoy your favorite pub items and the good company of your friends & family.
Skillets serves up fresh, southern-style fare all day, starting with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, French toast, waffles, crepes, burritos and Benedicts.
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Skillets Cafe & Grill
1 N Forest Beach DrSkillets serves up fresh, southern-style fare all day, starting with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, French toast, waffles, crepes, burritos and Benedicts.
Hilton Head Island's Home For Authentic Greek Cuisine. Gyros, Salads, Spanakopita, and Authentic Greek Beers and Wine! Lunch or Dinner on Our Outdoor Patio!
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It's Greek To Me
11 Lagoon RdHilton Head Island's Home For Authentic Greek Cuisine. Gyros, Salads, Spanakopita, and Authentic Greek Beers and Wine! Lunch or Dinner on Our Outdoor Patio!
Great service, great food, must get the "Duke" or the "Earle"!
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Earle of Sandwich Pub
1 N Forest Beach DrGreat service, great food, must get the "Duke" or the "Earle"!
Great place to grab a sub made with high quality ingredients and generous in size. Friendly staff, fast service, a place you'll definitely want to visit when you're on the island.
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Stu's Surf Side
1 N Forest Beach DrGreat place to grab a sub made with high quality ingredients and generous in size. Friendly staff, fast service, a place you'll definitely want to visit when you're on the island.
A classic approach to fresh seafood at FISH, reflecting Lowcountry roots, prepared in delightful new ways and presented with epicurean flair by a team of seasoned chefs.
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FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
1 N Forest Beach Dr A classic approach to fresh seafood at FISH, reflecting Lowcountry roots, prepared in delightful new ways and presented with epicurean flair by a team of seasoned chefs.
Carolina Coffee and Crumb serves up fresh coffees and tea, along with a menu of smoothies, homemade pastries, bagels, omelets, sandwiches, paninis, salads, and soups.
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Carolina Coffee & Crumbs
101 Pope AveCarolina Coffee and Crumb serves up fresh coffees and tea, along with a menu of smoothies, homemade pastries, bagels, omelets, sandwiches, paninis, salads, and soups.
Upscale Casual Dining Restaurant Only 200 Feet From Famous Coligny Beach Park. Large variety of dishes and Tuscan style pizza in Hilton Head Island.
Flatbread Grill & Bar
2 N Forest Beach DrUpscale Casual Dining Restaurant Only 200 Feet From Famous Coligny Beach Park. Large variety of dishes and Tuscan style pizza in Hilton Head Island.
Crave by Danie's features an international "Tapas" style menu with dishes created from inspirations around the globe as well as a steakhouse menu featuring everything from a petite filet mignon to a giant 22 ounce porterhouse steak. After dinner the tables and chairs move out as Craves by Daniel's transforms from restaurant to nightclub and hosts the hottest DJ's and dance party on the island. Come for dinner and stay for the party.
Crave by Daniel's
2 N Forest Beach DrCrave by Danie's features an international "Tapas" style menu with dishes created from inspirations around the globe as well as a steakhouse menu featuring everything from a petite filet mignon to a giant 22 ounce porterhouse steak. After dinner the tables and chairs move out as Craves by Daniel's transforms from restaurant to nightclub and hosts the hottest DJ's and dance party on the island. Come for dinner and stay for the party.
In addition to a broad range of Tex-Mex cuisine, Aunt Chilada’s family-friendly menu also offers excellent seafood, Lowcountry boil, American fare and more.
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Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Cafe
69 Pope AveIn addition to a broad range of Tex-Mex cuisine, Aunt Chilada’s family-friendly menu also offers excellent seafood, Lowcountry boil, American fare and more.
Authentic, fresh, delicious Italian food comes to Hilton Head. Enjoy the good life of great food, great wine and great company at this quaint Italian eatery.
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Pomodori Italian Eatery
1 New Orleans RdAuthentic, fresh, delicious Italian food comes to Hilton Head. Enjoy the good life of great food, great wine and great company at this quaint Italian eatery.
The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar, located at Beach House, celebrates the region's culinary bounty and traditions.
The Porch Kitchen and Bar
1 S Forest Beach DrThe Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar, located at Beach House, celebrates the region's culinary bounty and traditions.
A super-fun place to meet friends or take family, sit outside on a gorgeous day (or evening) or even a place to meet up later for drinks (since we're open 'til midnight Friday and Saturday).
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Chow Daddy's
71 Executive Park RdA super-fun place to meet friends or take family, sit outside on a gorgeous day (or evening) or even a place to meet up later for drinks (since we're open 'til midnight Friday and Saturday).
The Ice Cream Cone is a Hilton Head Island tradition and has been serving the island and its visitors since 1971.
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The Ice Cream Cone
1 N Forest Beach DrThe Ice Cream Cone is a Hilton Head Island tradition and has been serving the island and its visitors since 1971.
The Frozen Moo is a family-owned dessert parlor that serves 90+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt & sherbet.
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Frozen Moo
1 N Forest Beach DrThe Frozen Moo is a family-owned dessert parlor that serves 90+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt & sherbet.
Americana fare with global flavors and southern hospitality. Eat in or take out, Lucky Rooster Market Street allows patrons to enjoy an elevated version of street food.
Lucky Rooster Market Street
1 N Forest Beach DrAmericana fare with global flavors and southern hospitality. Eat in or take out, Lucky Rooster Market Street allows patrons to enjoy an elevated version of street food.
A unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines.
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Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras
5 Lagoon RdA unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines.
Just steps from Coligny beach on Hilton Head, escape to the South Pacific themed Big Bamboo Cafe. A Locals Restaurant & Live Music Venue featuring Carolina Seafood, Sensational Salads, "build your own" Burgers & Grillers, Exotic Margaritas and a large selection of Craft Beers.
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Big Bamboo Café
1 N Forest Beach DrJust steps from Coligny beach on Hilton Head, escape to the South Pacific themed Big Bamboo Cafe. A Locals Restaurant & Live Music Venue featuring Carolina Seafood, Sensational Salads, "build your own" Burgers & Grillers, Exotic Margaritas and a large selection of Craft Beers.
Known for Italian ice, gelati, frozen custard, blendenis, misto shakes and milkshakes.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Coligny PlzKnown for Italian ice, gelati, frozen custard, blendenis, misto shakes and milkshakes.
We have something for all chocolate lovers, whether you like to get a littly nutty or keep it plain, Milk, Dark, or White Chocolate, taffy, jelly beans, Hilton Head Island souveniers and more.
The Island Fudge Shoppe
1 N Forest Beach DrWe have something for all chocolate lovers, whether you like to get a littly nutty or keep it plain, Milk, Dark, or White Chocolate, taffy, jelly beans, Hilton Head Island souveniers and more.
Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
1000 William Hilton ParkwayGreat live music daily and the food and atmosphere are the best!
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The Sandbar
101 Pope AveGreat live music daily and the food and atmosphere are the best!
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Masks are required in business and commercial establishments
Businesses are taking precautions regarding Covid-19 and host2coast is using enhanced cleaning procedures for your safety. Be sure to pack enough masks for the family, along with the sunscreen!
Transporte
There are several options for getting around HHI
Many of your destinations will be in walking distance, and there are free shuttle stops throughout the island. Hilton Head Island is proclaimed to have America's best bike and walking trails, so rent your bikes in advance or bring your own. Be sure to bring a good pair of walking shoes, too, if you want to explore the trails.