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  • Up to 15% off resort dining, bike rentals, golf and more!

  • Complimentary Tennis & Pickleball court time when available.

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Top Things to Do on Hilton Head Island, SC

Stake your claim on your favorite way to pass the day

There’s something to spark joy for every member of the family here. When you choose Palmetto Dunes you’re picking one of the premiere Hilton Head resorts for families. Everything Hilton Head Island has to offer is at your fingertips. Palmetto Dunes is so much more than golf, or the beach.

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The hardest part is choosing

With 2,000-acres of activities, it’s no wonder Condé Nast named Palmetto Dunes one of the top resorts in the south in it's Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the past three years in a row. The beautiful beach and world-class golf are only the beginning. The best place for Hilton Head bike rentals and water sports is right here, along with our full service marina, award-winning tennis and pickleball center, and a sweeping 11-mile lagoon for kayaking, fishing or simply getting back to nature on a boat tour.

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Children are more than welcome. They’re encouraged.

Family vacations need to be more than kid friendly - they need to be kid exciting. Palmetto Dunes has a full range of programs, classes and activities for first graders through active teens.

Bike and beach rentals

Our on-resort shop offers the largest selection of bike rentals on Hilton Head Island. There’s also a large selection of sport and beach rental gear for fishing, kayaking, and surfing.

Three people playing tennis outside.

Matches made at Palmetto Dunes

The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center provides classes and clinics for players of all ages and skills. The award-winning complex is one reason Palmetto Dunes was ranked in The 50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts by Tennis Magazine.

Happenings at Palmetto Dunes

There’s always something for the whole family to look forward to right around the corner at Palmetto Dunes. See all there is to do and mark your calendar now!

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We’ll build the perfect getaway

Whatever your interest, we’ve got a vacation package that’ll help you get the most out of Hilton Head Island. From golf to tennis, fishing, surfing or simply relaxing on the beach, whatever your family’s pleasure, Palmetto Dunes has you covered.