Hilton Head Island
South Carolina, USA
  • Hilton Head Island One of the best things to do on this Lowcountry beach is to take a long, relaxing stroll -- at any time of year! Credit: By Lee Coursey [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Hilton Head Island
    One of the best things to do on this Lowcountry beach is to take a long, relaxing stroll -- at any time of year!

Known for long stretches of wide-open, sandy beaches, Hilton Head Island is one of TravelOrMove.com’s super coolest places in the world.  With its culture, fun and dynamism, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Humid subtropical

Physical Environment

  • Resort community
  • Beaches within 25 miles

Culture

  • Fine art museum
  • Local community theatre
  • Ethnic restaurants

Politics

  • Leaning conservative

Economy

  • $$$$ -- Things cost more than you'd expect

Recreation

  • Nearby surfing
  • Public golf course
  • Biking, hiking, running trails
  • Year-round fitness swimming center
  • Downtown yoga studio

Infrastructure

  • Lots of downtown living space
  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Safe bike corridors
  • Roads with few potholes

Health

  • Community senior center
  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • Community hospital only
  • Community swimming pool