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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ....................Linda Rew-Gifford

PUBLISHER ................................................Lorraine Jenness

ART DIRECTOR ................................................Jennifer Mlay

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE..................................Brooke Motchan

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS .................................... Jo Emery,

Kathleen McMenamin, Georgene Mortimer,

Carey North, Patte Ranney, Doug Weaver

ACCOUNTING ..................................................Mallory Raley

DISTRIBUTION STAFF................................Bruce McLemore,

John Tant

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ....................Joyce Harkins

cWelcomeSpring greetings! With ideal beach temperatures, gentle breezes

and sunny skies, Hilton Head Island stands apart as the perfect placeto spend time this month. Whether you’re visiting the area for a familyvacation or enjoying a romantic getaway, we think you’ll agree thatHilton Head Island offers an unforgettable blend of outdoor activities,natural beauty, world-class dining, great shopping and much more.

There’s certainly plenty to do on the Island by day. This season, besure to get out on the water this month and try your hand at parasail-ing, paddleboarding, kayaking, biking, jet skiing and boating. Whenthe sun goes down, this boot-shaped sea island offers an array ofnightlife options, from stylish oceanfront lounges to cozy Irish pubs.Explore Hilton Head Island after dark for delicious food, great enter-tainment and plenty of ice cold beverages.

Art takes center stage on Hilton Head Island this month when the4th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival returns to Shelter CoveHarbour on May 26 and 27, featuring paintings, life-size sculptures,photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. Artists willline Shelter Cove Harbour with gallery-style display booths, transform-ing this popular waterfront shopping and dining destination into ahigh-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public.Don’t miss all the fun!

May also brings a number of other special events to Hilton HeadIsland and the surrounding area. For additional details about excitinghappenings on the Island this month, be sure to check out our MayCalendar of Events.

In this issue of Island Events, Georgene Mortimer of Island Wineryshares wine tasting secrets, Capt. Patte Ranney of Outside Hilton Headexplores the sounds of the saltmarsh, and Master Naturalist KathleenMcMenamin offers insight into the modest Atlantic horseshoe crab.Local Realtor Carey North provides tips to sell a home faster and ata higher price point, while Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy instructorDoug Weaver offers drills that can help perfect your putt.

We love Hilton Head Island and are honored to share the very bestof the area – from award-winning restaurants to world-class golf – withvisitors. We hope our listings come in handy to guide you to some ofthe very best that the area has to offer.

As always, the best of the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empireare just a click away at hiltonhead.com, hiltonheadisland.com,bluffton.com, savannah.com, stsimonsisland.com and beaufort.com.All of our “priceless” publications can be viewed online 24/7. Ourgoal is to provide you with valuable information to help plan an unfor-gettable visit to Hilton Head Island. Each of our web sites serves as akey resource about area dining, shopping, activities and accommo-dations. We encourage you to visit these sites often – and be sure totell your friends about us!

Enjoy the month of May on Hilton Head Island! Take the time toexplore all that the Lowcountry has to offer. We think you’ll agree thatHilton Head Island is the ultimate place to spend quality time with familyand friends and to make memories that last a lifetime!


76FEATURES10 May Highlights12 Must Taste14 Island Calendar

Activities and Events Islandwide18 Wine Tasting Tips

By Georgene Mortimer, Island Winery22 Stand Out in the Crowd

By Carey North, Palmetto Sands Realty30 Island Style48 Island Horoscope – May

An Island Events Favorite50 Island Beaches52 Island Tides74 The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab

By Kathleen McMenamin, H2O Sports76 Sounds of the Saltmarsh

By Capt. Patte Ranney, Outside Hilton Head78 Putting Drills

By I.J. Schecter with Doug Weaver86 Events Puzzle

By Jo Emery

DEPARTMENTS6 Welcome

12 Dining & Lounges15 Puzzle Answer22 Lodging & Real Estate 24 Arts & Services 30 Shopping50 Activities80 Golf Chart82 Directory of Advertisers84 Map of Hilton Head Island

CONTENTSMAY 2012 / 39TH YEAR / ISSUE 3

About Our Cover...

New York’s AnthonyChristian Daniel and Natalie

Newman as J. PierrepontFinch and Rosemary in the

Arts Center of CoastalCarolina’s production of theBroadway blockbuster “Howto Succeed in Business Without

Really Trying.” May 1-27.

Photo provided by the ArtsCenter of Coastal Carolina.


One of the most popular and fun-niest musicals of all times, How toSucceed In Business WithoutReally Trying, is on stage throughMay 27 at the Arts Center ofCoastal Carolina. With the aid ofa self-help book, this wily windowwasher enjoys a riotous rise up thecorporate ladder. For tickets orinformation, call (843) 842-2787or visit artshhi.com.

Celebrate Mother‘s DayTangerstyle Receive a compli-mentary Mother‘s Day gift setfilled with a manicure/pedicureset along with Harry and Davidtreats when you purchase a $50Tanger gift card. Tanger has all thestores that Moms love so let herenjoy a special day of shopping…for herself! Offer limited to the first100 gift cards and one set per fam-ily. Through May 13. For moreinformation call (843) 837-5410or visit tangeroutlet.com.

Family entertainer, ShannonTanner, returns to Shelter CoveHarbour for his 24th season onHilton Head Island. Shannonperforms Tues.-Sat.; 6:30 p.m.Beginning Memorial Day he willperform two shows, Mon.-Fri.,6:30 and 8 p.m. Free and opento the public. (843) 686-9098.sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

A benefit for Hospice Care ofthe Lowcountry, the 8th AnnualYacht Hop returns to the HarbourTown Yacht Basin on May 6,5:30-9 p.m. Wine and dine on

gourmet dishes prepared by localchefs aboard private yachts whileenjoying live music, dancing,dessert, silent auctions and aglorious sunset. Admission feecharged. For tickets or informa-tion call (843) 706-2296 or visithospicecarelc.org.

Enjoy art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activ-ities and a chance to meet oldfriends and make new ones atThe 34th Annual BlufftonVillage Festival on Sat., May 12,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free parking andshuttle buses available. Admis-sion is free. (843) 815-2277.blufftonvillagefestival.com.

Competing for trophies andbragging rights, professional andamateur chefs will be at TheCoastal Discovery Museum atHoney Horn on May 19, noon-4 p.m., for the 16th Annual RibBurnoff and Barbecue Fest.Sample delicious culinary cre-ations, vote for your favorites andenjoy live music, kid’s activitiesand more. Beer, wine, soda, hotdogs and ice cream will also beavailable along with live music.Admission charged. For tickets orinformation call (843) 342-2076or visit hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

The 25th Annual All SaintsGarden Tour will be held onSat., May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “APotpourri of Gardens,“ this self-guided tour of eight of the finestgardens in the area will be on

May Highlights

Photo provided by Outside Hilton Head

May continues to amaze and amuse Visitors and Islandersalike with all of the fun festivals, garden tours, galafundraisers, family entertainment, sporting events andMemorial Day activities taking place. Following are justa few ways to get out and enjoy some of the events thatmake our Island special.

A celebration of StandUp Paddleboarding,

SUPfest, will be held onSaturday May 19, noon-4 p.m. This fun-oriented

event will be held atWilson Landing in

Palmetto Bluff on theMay River. The festivalwill include free intro-

ductory clinics andinstruction, along with

equipment trials anddemonstrations. Clinicswill be offered at Noon,

1 p.m. and 2 p.m.Certified guides fromOutside Hilton Head/

Palmetto Bluff andseveral national

paddlesport profes-sionals will conduct the

programs. Free andopen to the public. Formore information call

(843) 686-6996 or visitoutsidehiltonhead.com.

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display. In addition to the tour, aboutique, art sale, bake sale anda seated luncheon will be heldat the church on Meeting Street.Admission charged. For tickets orinformation call (843) 645-4111or visit allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com.

Spend the afternoon enjoying freshand delicious summer and sea-sonal beers, live music and greatfood at the Hilton Head IslandTaste of Summer Craft BeerFestival on May 19, 2-6 p.m.Approximately 60 craft beers from20 Craft Breweries will be avail-able for sampling along withsummertime foods prepared bylocal restaurants. Admission tothe festival is free; however, afestival ticket will be required forsampling. Cost: $30. For tickets orinformation call (843) 757-8520or visit hiltonheadbeerfest.com.

An eclectic mix of the country’stop established artists, as well asnew and emerging talent returnsto the Island on Sat. & Sun., May26-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the4th Annual Hilton Head IslandArt Festival. The artistic mediarepresented includes paintings,life-size sculptures, photographs,glass, wood, jewelry, collage andceramics. The artists will line ShelterCove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transformingthis popular waterfront shoppingand dining destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admissionis free and open to the public. (843)686-9098. artfestival.com.

Get your red, white and blue onand join the Hilton Head ChoralSociety on Memorial Day week-end for America Sings - AnAmerican Celebration. A con-cert of All-American music fromcolonial folk songs and patriotictunes to a special musical saluteto our Armed Forces. Perfor-mances: Sun., May 27, 7 p.m.,

at First Presbyterian Church,Wm. Hilton Pkwy. and Mon.,May 28, 7 p.m., at Holy FamilyCatholic Church, Pope Ave. Cost:$15. For tickets or informationcall (843) 341-3818 or visithiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

Family-oriented singer/storyteller,Gregg Russell performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs withaudience participation, May 25-27and May 30-June 1, 8-9:30 p.m.under the Liberty Oak in HarbourTown. Complimentary. (843)842-1979 or seapines.com.

The Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta& Steak House provides fabulouslive entertainment and dancingalong with fantastic food and greathappy hour pricing. Enjoy table-side magic shows on Sun. andMon. with Joseph the Magician,acoustic song favorites with PeteCarroll on Wed., David Wingo’ssoft rock on Thurs. and The EarlWilliams Band playing Jazz andMotown on Fri. The Hilton HeadComedy Club brings top come-dy acts on Tues.-Sun. evenings,8:30 p.m. at the “Top of theKingfisher,” the upstairs water-front lounge. For information andreservations, call (843) 785-4442or visit kingfisherseafood.com.

Enjoy live music with BruceCrichton or Dave Kemmerly atThe Salty Dog Café, South BeachMarina Village in The Sea PinesResort, Tues.-Sun., 5-9 p.m. Then,beginning May 24, nightly, 6-10 p.m. (843) 671-2233 orsaltydog.com.

Shop Tanger Outlet Centers’BIG Memorial Day SidewalkSale. Find extra savings in yourfavorite name brand outlet storesduring this four day sale plusextra savings on the sidewalks!Visit tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead/coupons for the latestsales and coupon information.

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The South CarolinaRepertory Companypresents Tea at Five byMatthew Lombardo, May1-13. The fiery spirit ofKatherine Hepburn iscaptured in this one-woman show recountingher journey from well-heeled Yankee child towinner of four Oscars.Ensconced at her belovedFenwick home, Ms.Hepburn reflects on thedizzying highs andemotional lows of herupbringing, her adven-tures in show business,and her heartbreakingromance with SpencerTracy. Evening perfor-mances, 8 p.m.; Sun.matinee performancesat 2 p.m. For tickets ormore information call(843)342-2057 or visithiltonheadtheatre.com.

Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille features the Island’s best over-sized wings and house specialties like the Roast Beef on Weck, a variety

of wraps, cheese steaks, sandwiches, salads and enormous hamburgers.

Enjoy creative cuisine, legendary seafood specialties, decadent desserts andspectacular waterfront dining at the Chart House.

Seafood Lovers can jump right into a steamed seafood pot filled with lobster, shrimp,snow crab legs and oysters at either of the two great waterfront locations of The Crazy Crab.

Savor fresh-catch seafood and the highest certified quality steaks at ELA’s Blu WaterGrille, on the waterfront at Shelter Cove Harbour Marina, while enjoying the gorgeousviews of the harbour.

The Frosty Frog Cafe not only serves up the most outrageously delicious frozendaiquiris, Frosty also offers finger-licking good food.

Award-winning wings are just one of the tasty menu items found at Hilton HeadBrewing Co. – 1st Overall Winner of the 2011 Hilton Head Island WingFest.

It’s Greek To Me serves the Island’s best calamari, an array of Greek specialty dishesand homemade, mouth-watering desserts while dining indoors or out on the spaciouspatio or roof-top terrace.

Build your own Seafood Volcano – a smoking mound of seafood – at KingfisherSeafood Pasta & Steak House on the water at Shelter Cove Harbour.

Great seafood and steaks can be enjoyed, along with a breathtaking view, while seatedindoors or out at Lands End Tavern.

Fresh, homemade and tasty American and Mediterranean food can be found at The Market Street Cafe, a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Marleys Island Grille is passionate about serving only the freshest, wood-fire grilledseafood and steaks in a casual, upbeat and fun tropical environment.

Enjoy a full menu of seafood, salads and sandwiches served along with tropical freezesand ocean breezes at The Salty Dog Cafe.

For the very best in Italian cuisine, visit Stellini Italian Restaurant – the Lowcountry’s“Little Italy” since 1989!

Mouth-watering seafood items, their own house-smoked, pulled pork barbeque andamazing Broad Creek burgers can be found at Up the Creek Pub & Grill, wherecasual waterfront dining is yours to enjoy.

Families and friends can go and enjoy frozen yogurt, coffee &smoothies, and most importantly their own company, in acasual home-style setting at Watusi.

Fresh seafood, delicious steaks and sandwiches, along withone of the best views on the Island, can be found at The Wreck of The Salty Dog Cafe.

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April 29: Several equestrian disciplines fol-lowed by a polo match will be featured at TheEighth Annual Hilton Head/Savannah EquestrianExposition. New this year is an Irish hunt chase fea-turing teams racing over fences. Gates open at11 a.m. The exposition begins at 12:30 p.m. fol-lowed by the polo match. Tail gates are welcome.Rose Hill Equestrian Center, Rose Hill Plantation.For information and tickets call (843) 815-5400or visit equiexpo.org.

May 1 - 31: Main Street Youth Theatre SpringClasses! For information call (843) 689-6246 orvisit msyt.org.

May 1 - 31: Family entertainer, Shannon Tanner,

returns to Shelter Cove Harbour for his 24th sea-son on Hilton Head Island. Shannon performs Tues.-Sat.; 6:30 p.m. Beginning Memorial Day he willperform two shows, Mon,.-Fri., 6:30 and 8 p.m.(843) 686-9098. sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

May 1 - 31: Daily Alligator & Wildlife Tours inthe Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve hosted by theH2O Nature Center. (843) 686-5323 orh2osportsonline.com.

May 1 - 31: Wine Flights & Cheese at the IslandWinery, Mon.-Sat., 12:30-2:30 p.m., $10 perflight. Happy Hour starting at 4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.,$15. 12-A Cardinal Rd., (843) 842-3141 orislandwinery.com.

May 1 - 31: Mon.-Fri., The Sea Pines ResortGolf Clinics for all skill levels at the PlantationClub, Mon.-Fri., 9-10 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m.For more information call (843) 842-1477 orvisit seapines.com.

May 1 - 31: Tues.-Fri., Stan Smith TennisAcademy for ages 18 and up at the Sea PinesRacquet Club in The Sea Pines Resort, 9 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration required. (843) 842-1979or seapines.com.

May 1 - 31: Thurs. & Sat., “Forest PreserveWalks - Old Lawton Rice Fields” in the Sea Pines

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Resort, 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. (843)842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 1 - 31: Thurs., Forest Preserve Wagon Ridesin The Sea Pines Resort, 4-5:30 p.m. Reservationsrequired. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 1 - 31: $1.99 Senior Bowling, noon-5 p.m.,Station 300, 25 Innovation Dr., BuckwalterPlace, Bluffton. For more information and toconfirm events call (843) 815-2695 or visitstation300bluffton.com.

May 1 - 31: “Sister Act”, art exhibition and saleof watercolors by sisters Carol Vivona and BarbaraCrotty, at Hilton Head Library. Artists’ receptionMay 1, 4-6 p.m. 11 Beach City Road. For moreinformation call (843) 255-6500.

May 1 - 31: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours departfrom the Coastal Discovery Museum at HoneyHorn, Tuesday-Sunday. Experience the Gullahculture of Hilton Head Island on a two-hour tourof 10 neighborhoods established during the CivilWar. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr.(843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

May 1 - 31: Daily tours of Bluffton’s Rose HillMansion, a Gothic Revival-style home built circa1858 and listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces. Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way.(843) 757-6046 or rosehillmansion.com.

May 1 - 29: Beginning to IntermediateMetalsmithing at the Arts Center of CoastalCarolina, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This workshop intro-duces beginning techniques such as sawing,forming and texturing metal. Students learn safesoldering procedures and lots of jewelry makingtricks! We have limited this workshop to 8 stu-dents so sign up early! Best for ages 13 and up.14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233or artshhi.com.

May 1 - 27: “How To Succeed In BusinessWithout Really Trying” at the Arts Center of CoastalCarolina. Fresh off a smash-hit Broadway revival,don’t miss the proverbial mad men tackle 1960scorporate America in “How to Succeed in BusinessWithout Really Trying.” One of the most popularand funniest musicals of all time and winner of10 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. 14 ShelterCove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.

May 1 - 13: Tanger Outlet Centers Hilton Headcelebrates Mother's Day TangerStyle with a Mother’s

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Captain John’s Galley at The Salty Dog CafeSouth Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort,F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive.Enjoy seafood right out of the ocean and ontoyour plate. Serving great seafood, steaks, pastaand more in a fun, nautical atmosphere. Servinglunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Serving dinner, 4 p.m.-until. See ad pages 44-45. (843) 671-5199.saltydog.com.

Casey’s Sports Bar & GrilleNew Orleans Road, E-19 on map. GPS: 37 New Orleans Road #J. Over 40 TVs for viewing all your favorite sporting events and not a bad seat in the house. Offering a full bar, fantastic Happy Hour and full menu for the hearty and healthy appetite. The Island’sbest collection of sports memorabilia. GreatBuffalo wings, roast beef on weck, soups, sandwiches, salads and more. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. (843) 785-2255. caseyshhi.com.

Chart HouseHudson Road off Squire Pope Road, S-28 onmap. GPS: 2 Hudson Road. Join us for spec-tacular waterfront dining at the legendary ChartHouse located on the Intracoastal Waterway.Chart House offers beautiful views and outdoorseating on the fabulous new patio. The menufeatures fresh fish, pristine seafood, succulentsteaks, Lowcountry specialty items and more.Open daily for lunch and dinner; Early Bird available; Sunday Brunch. See ad page 13. (843) 342-9066. chart-house.com.

The Crazy CrabHarbour Town, H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road; Jarvis Creek, Q-24 on map.GPS: 104 William Hilton Parkway. Fresh localseafood in two picturesque settings on the water. Casual dining and great family fun.

Enjoy local seafood favorites prepared any way you like. Kid’s menu available. Servinglunch and dinner daily. See ad page 3. (843)681-5021 (Jarvis Creek), 363-2722 (HarbourTown). thecrazycrab.com.

ELA’s Blu Water GrilleShelter Cove Harbour, G-27 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane. Locally owned and operatedin Shelter Cove Harbour, ELA’s boasts a Europeanambience and was created to bring fresh, clean,culinary flavors to the Hilton Head dining experi-ence. Awarded Best Water views on Hilton Headand voted best location in South Carolina forwater view dining. Docking fees are free withdinner reservations. Limited dog-friendly dining.Open daily for lunch and dinner. See ad page 16.(843) 785-3030. elasgrille.com.

The Frosty Frog Cafe Daiquiri BarColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. Hilton Head’s only daiquiribar and café with a large selection of daiquiris,full bar and non-frozen drinks with a choice of80, 151 or 190 proof. Gallons and half gallonsto go. Full menu with appetizers, salads, subs,sandwiches (including prime rib), 10 and 20 oz.Certified Black Angus burgers and more. Nowserving pizza ‘til 1 a.m. Play NTN Trivia. Opendaily, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Lunch and dinner until

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So you’re a newbie to wine tasting, and you’venever set foot in a winery tasting room. Well, worrynot. A tasting room is an area set aside in a win-ery where visitors are encouraged to sample thevarious wines before purchasing. Tasting roomscan range from a grand space to an intimate,informal area set among casks of aging wine.

Most tasting rooms keep regular hours so you canjust show up whenever the wine sampling cravestrikes. Most people who work behind the “tastingbar” are friendly and eager to help you find thewine you love. Tell them what flavors you like orif you like sweet drinks. They will pour a series ofwines to suit your palette. There is no such thingas a dumb question in a tasting room, so don’t beshy about learning about the wines you are trying.

The tasting room staff will typically give you onefluid ounce of the wines you would like to taste,which is about 20 percent of a regular glass ofwine. Keep this in mind and be sure to pace your-self. You don’t want to be that guy or gal who hasa little too much fun at the wine tasting!

Most wineries have handy vessels where you candiscreetly spit out your wine samples to preventyou from becoming too intoxicated or if a partic-ular wine does not agree with your tastebuds.Don’t be shy about using these vessels. Of course,don’t be afraid to get a full wine experience eitherby swallowing your wine. Just know your limit,particularly if you are the designated driver.

Once your wine is poured, hold your glass upto the light. Examine the color. Don’t worry if youcan’t tell the difference between a ruby red and agarnet red. Just note the color so you can learnto spot a great wine in the future. Different wineshave a unique ideal color range. Looking at thecolor helps to make sure that there are no impu-rities, bits of cork or insects sharing your wine.

Next, give the wine a little swirl in the glass. Begentle and get a little air in there. You look like acool, savvy wine taster when you do this, so swish

away like you own the place. Then, place yournose in the glass and inhale. Put your face rightin there and try to get a good sniff. A great winealways smells fragrant. Smelling wine is a person-al affair, and everyone detects different “essences”in their glass. “Hints of raspberry” and “new wood”are more descriptive than “grapey,” but in the end,the whole thing is subjective.

Now, the moment of truth: the taste! Have just alittle sip; don’t chug it like a shot. You’re in a tast-ing room, not an ale house. Let the wine flowover every part of your tongue. A wine may besweet or dry. Since sweetness is detected at thetip of your tongue, this may be the first thing youwill note. Next, feel the wine roll to sides of thetongue. You taste sour notes here, so this is whereyou will detect any acidic notes.

Finally, you taste bitter notes at the back of yourmouth. This is where very young or over dry wineswill leave you with an unpleasant aftertaste. You’llfeel any alcohol as a slight tingle in the back ofyour throat. Using these basic sensory inputs, youcan then make a sophisticated analysis of a wine:“I tasted a semi-sweet, low acid wine with hintsof a gentle melon after-taste.”

After the tasting, you should have a sense of whatyou like and don’t like. Don’t expect to love allof the wines you sample, but a good tasting expe-rience will leave you with at least one wine you’dlike to purchase. If the winery you visit offers com-plimentary tastings, it is generally good etiquetteto purchase at least one bottle of wine. If you wereable to try 12 wines, the winery has poured theequivalent of a half a bottle of wine, so don’ttaste and waste.

Wine tasting for fun is far different than being aprofessional wine analyst for an auction house, sodon’t worry about getting all formal wine tastingsteps just right. The tasting room is a great placeto get started on a wine tasting journey. A goodtasting room staff will give you all the encourage-ment you need in finding your inner-wine critic.

The perfect bottle of wine awaits at IslandWinery on Cardinal Road. Store and tastinghours are Monday-Saturday from 12:30 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. Wine Flights and Cheese areavailable from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Wine & Cheese Happy Hour is offeredMonday-Thursday starting at 4 p.m. (843)842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

Wine Tasting TipsBy Georgene Mortimer, Island Winery


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Hilton Head Brewing CompanyGreenwood Dr. in Reilley’s Plaza, E-16 on map. GPS: 7 Greenwood Drive. SouthCarolina’s first microbrewery since Prohibition.Serving fresh, local seafood along with dailyspecials. Our menu features a vast array ofitems. Join us for our great Happy Hour withdrink specials. Serving lunch and dinner dailyfrom 11:30 a.m.; Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. See ad page 14. (843) 785-3900.hiltonheadbrewingcompany.com.

Hilton Head Comedy ClubShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS:18 Harbourside Lane. Hilton Head ComedyClub returns this spring with top comedy actsTues.-Sun. nights. Catch different headlinersevery week in this spacious upstairs waterfrontlounge. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Arrive before7:30 p.m. and make it a special evening withdrinks, dancing, live entertainment and come-dy… all at the Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta andSteak House. Go to Kingfisher’s Facebookpage or website for special deals, events and

entertainment schedule. See ad page 7. (843)785-4442. kingfisherseafood.com.

It’s Greek To Me11 Lagoon Road, across from Coligny Plaza, C-19 on map. GPS: 11 Lagoon Road. Enjoy an array of Greek specialty and authentic dishesprepared from scratch using secret family recipesand only the finest ingredients. Serving lunch anddinner from 11 a.m. Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Take-out and Kid’s Menu available. See ad page 17.(843) 842-4033. itsgreektomesc.com.

Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak HouseShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS:18 Harbourside Lane. An excellent place forfantastic food, great happy hour prices, enjoy-able live entertainment and dancing. OfferingEarly Bird Specials for $14.95, 15 meals under$15, all-you-can-eat specials and a Senior Menuwith entrees under $10 from 5-6 p.m. nightly.Indoor or outdoor seating is available. FantasticHappy Hour specials in the Harbourside Lounge,5-7 p.m., including Peel & Eat Shrimp, $5.99/dozen; Oysters on the Half Shell, $4.80/1/2dozen; Crab Legs, $15.99/lb.; $2.50 drafts;$3.99 well drinks and $2.99 wines. Go toKingfisher’s Facebook page or website forspecial deals, events and entertainment

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schedule. See ad page 7. (843) 785-4442.kingfisherseafood.com.

Land’s End TavernSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Serving everything from fresh seafood todelicious steaks, it’s hard not to find somethingto enjoy, and almost impossible to forget thewaterfront view. Serving breakfast, lunch anddinner, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. See ad pages 44-45.(843) 671-5456. saltydog.com.

The Market Street CafeColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. An Island favorite for over25 years. A casual cafe offering well-preparedAmerican and Mediterranean specialties. Favoritesinclude gyros, sub sandwiches, traditional Italianand Greek pizzas, homemade soups, salads,grinders, Greek-style dinners, homemade dessertsand more. Patio dining available. Eat in or takeout. Children’s menu. See coupon ad page 19.(843) 686-4976. marketstreetcafe.com.

Marleys Island GrilleOffice Park Road, A-17 on map. GPS: 35 OfficePark Road. One of the most upbeat, tropicalrestaurants Hilton Head Island has to offer.Specializing in wood-fire grilled fresh seafood,delicious hand-cut steaks and much more. Relaxto cool rhythms and a tropical atmosphere in the Island’s most festive bar. Happy Hour from 5 p.m. with outstanding drink specials on mar-garitas, fresh sangria, mojitos and appetizerselections. Early dining only $15.99. Kid’s menuand take-out available. Open daily. Lunch,11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner at 5 p.m. See ad page 17. (843) 686-5800. marleyshhi.com.

The Salty Dog CafeSouth Beach Marina Village, The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Enjoy the famous steamed shrimp, frozendrinks, casual atmosphere, great food and liveentertainment at the Island’s favorite outdoor cafeoverlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. Servinglunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Serving dinner, 4 p.m.-until. See ad pages 44-45. (843) 671-2233.saltydog.com.

Shelter Cove HarbourMid-Island, across from the entrance to PalmettoDunes, H-26 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane.Discover the Lowcountry’s best restaurants andmost beautiful sunsets, overlooking beautifulShelter Cove Harbour. Dine indoors or choosethe outdoor patio seating while enjoying fare

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EVENTS AT SHELTER COVE

Shannon TannerNow thru Memorial Day WeekendTuesday - Saturday: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

May 28 thru Labor Day WeekendMonday - Friday

6:30 - 7:30 pm & 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Cappy the Clown & FriendsMemorial Day Weekend

6:00 - 9:00 pm

May 28 thru Labor Day WeekendMonday - Friday6:00 - 9:00 pm

San Miguel’s Live Entertainment7 nights a week, 5:30 - 9:30 pm

Hilton Head Taste of SummerCraft Beer Festival

Saturday, May 19, 2:00 - 6:00 pm

4th Annual HHI Art FestivalSaturday, May 26 - Sunday, May 27

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Call: (843) 686-9098 or Visit: PalmettoDunes.com

APPAREL / JEWELRY• Camp Hilton Head• Neptune’s Kids• Neptune’s Niche• Taffeta

ART / UNIQUE GIFTS• Nash Gallery• La Belle Image

Fine Art Gallery• The Golf & Boat Club /

Bolton Smith Gallery• Christmas on the Harbour

DINING / TREATS• ELA’S Blu Water Grille• Bistro 17• Little Venice Restaurant

& Lounge• Frosty’s Italian Ices & More• Parrot Cove Grill & Bar• San Miguel’s Mexican Cafe• Scott’s Fish Market

BOATS / MARINE• Harbourside Marine Group• Ship’s Store / Marina Office

TOURS / CRUISES• The Ship’s Store & Charters• Outside Hilton Head

REAL ESTATE / SERVICES• Dunes Marketing Group• Legacy Design Photographers• Salon Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Harbouris located mid-Island,across from the entranceto Palmetto Dunes.

Discover the Lowcountry’s best restaurants, finest boutiques & most beautiful sunsets at Shelter Cove Harbour. Plus, enjoydeep-sea & inshore fishing charters, sport crabbing, sailboat cruises, power boat rentals, dolphin tours & nature cruises.

SHELTER COVE HARBOURSpectacular Waterfront Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

ranging from Continental to casual. Always plentyof parking. Wi-Fi internet access available. See adpage 21. (843) 686-9098. palmettodunes.com.

Stellini Italian RestaurantExecutive Park Drive, E-19 on map. GPS: 15Pope Avenue Executive Park. Voted Best ItalianRestaurant. The consistency. The quality. That’swhy customers keep coming back. Popular Italianmenu from the Little Italy section of New Yorkand Northern New Jersey. Fresh seafood, veal,beef, poultry and more. Extensive wine list, Early Bird Specials, children’s menu and take-out available. Reservations suggested. OpenMon.-Sat. from 5 p.m. See ad page 14. (843)785-7006. stellinihhi.com.

Up The Creek Pub & GrillBroad Creek Marina, off Marshland Road, K-23on map. GPS: 18 Simmons Road. Drink UP andchow down with waterfront dining, inside or out,at this favorite hideaway overlooking Broad CreekMarina. Enjoy incredible views of the marshes,boats and Broad Creek as you enjoy the family-friendly menu, from the best burgers and BBQ tosalads and seafood. Steamed shrimp goes greatwith Up The Creek IPA draft beer. The house

smoked wings are faves, the chicken salad withwalnuts, grapes, curry... wow! Open daily at 11 a.m.-until. See ad page 51. (843) 681-3625.upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Watusi71 Pope Ave., D-18 on map. GPS: 71 PopeAvenue. Premium self serve yogurt, super fruitsmoothies and superior coffee cafe. Watusi’sinterior mirrors a warm, cozy living room wherefamilies and friends can go and enjoy yogurt,coffee and smoothies, and most importantly theirown company, in a casual indoor and outdoorhome-style setting. We offer free Wi-Fi and livemusic and special events. Mon.-Sun., 7 a.m.-11 p.m. See ad page 47. (843) 686-5200.hiltonheadcoffeeandyogurt.com.

The Wreck of the Salty Dog CafeSouth Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. OverlookingBraddock’s Cove at South Beach Marina.Offering casual dining with the same spirit asThe Salty Dog Cafe. Fresh seafood, delicioussteaks, sandwiches and tempting cocktails in anautical atmosphere with one of the best viewson the island. It’s hard not to find something to enjoy and impossible to forget the view. Serving lunch & dinner. See ad pages 44-45.(843) 671-7327. saltydog.com.

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In today’s real estate market – where there aremore sellers than buyers – it’s more importantthan ever to stand out in the crowd.

What are some of the qualities that make aproperty sell? Price will always be a determin-ing factor, but even a low price may not beenough to get a property sold. Here are a fewtips that can help you sell your home faster andat a higher price point:

Staged to SellHome staging, the act of strategically preparinga private residence for sale by making the inte-riors look warm and inviting, can help any sellercompete in a buyer’s market. The goal of stag-ing is to make a home appealing to the highestnumber of potential buyers, thereby selling aproperty quickly and for more money. Stagingtechniques focus on improving a property’sappeal by transforming it into a welcoming,attractive product that anyone might want topurchase. Prior to any home staging, a seller willwant to take care of any repair items. The lastthing a buyer wants to see is a list of incompleteprojects they need to tackle from day one.

Curb AppealIf your home is unkempt and unattractive onthe outside, chances are buyers will just keepon going. Buyers typically decide within the firstfew seconds of arriving at a property whetherthey can imagine themselves living there. That’swhy first impressions matter. Things like keepingthe lawn mowed, planting flowers, cleaning offa porch and removing toys and other personalitems are all examples of boosting curb appeal.

Clean and De-ClutterOnce someone enters your home, you wantthem to stay as long as possible so they canenvision living there. If the home is clean andsmells fresh, buyers will begin to feel comfortablestaying, even if some items within the homeare dated. Along with doing a deep cleaning,you will also want to remove the home of

excess clutter. A little organization goes along way, but if there are still too many itemsthat don’t allow the buyer to see the usablesquare footage, you may want to considerputting some items in storage.

De-Personalize and De-GenderAlong with the theme of allowing buyers to envi-sion themselves in your home, you will want tode-personalize the interiors by removing photos,collectibles and other personal effects. Anothergood idea is to make your home as gender neu-tral as possible. After all, you never know if yourbuyer will be male or female. Make sure paintcolors, furniture and accessory items appeal toboth sexes to broaden your home’s appeal.

Get PackingRemember, once your home goes on the mar-ket, it really isn't your home anymore. It’s aproduct to be marketed. Don't wait till after youget an offer to start boxing items up. Instead,begin the process right away. As a seller, it willmake the dreaded moving process easier andwill allow the buyer to see the space larger andmore like a model home. Packing early alsohelps a seller begin to let go of their home andto envision moving on to their next home.

The worst thing a seller can do to preparetheir home for sale is nothing. We are fullyentrenched in a buyer’s market, so if you wantto not only sell your home but sell it for top dol-lar, then you need to be strategic. Home staging,boosting curb appeal, cleaning and de-person-alizing your home are smart ways to start.

One thing is for sure… with inventory beinghigh, prices low and mortgage rates at historiclows, there’s no better time to buy!

For more tips on home staging or to findthe homes on the Island that look theirbest, contact Carey North at PalmettoSands Realty & Rentals 843-384-6402 or CareyNorth.com.

By Carey North, Palmetto Sands Realty & Rentals

Stand Out in the Crowd

The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highestnumber of potential buyers...


ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton Head AccommodationsOff Pope Ave., E-18 on map. GPS: 20 ExecutivePark Road. Let our Vacation Counselors assist withyour Hilton Head holiday while saving you timeand money. We represent all the popular HiltonHead Island resorts, as well as home and villavacation rentals, at all price points – many of which include FREE golf, tennis, bicycles and wire-less internet. See ad page 25. (843) 842-6556, ext. 3. hiltonheadusa.com.

South Beach Inn and Vacation RentalsSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Offering weekly and nightly rates with all theamenities of a large resort and the personal touchof a local bed & breakfast. Stay and play for aweek or a day. Within walking distance of SouthBeach Marina and The Salty Dog Cafe. See adpages 44-45. (843) 671-6498 or Toll Free (800)367-3909. sbinn.com.

REAL ESTATE

HiltonHeadIsland.com Real Estate40 Persimmon Street, Ste. 102, Bluffton, Mainland

on map. GPS: 40 Persimmon Street. Jeff Stubbs isnot only the Broker-in-Charge, but an architect,too. Imagine the benefits of having a realtor withan architectural background and over 20 yearsexperience studying the Hilton Head market as partof your team. Let Jeff show you what professionalservice is all about. (843) 247-1113.jeffstubbs.com.

Palmetto Sands RealtyNew Orleans Rd., E-19 on map. GPS: 17 NewOrleans Road. Ocean-oriented propertiespresented by Carey North, a South Carolinalicensed realtor. Navigating buyers and sellersthrough today’s real estate market. View all MLSproperties at careynorth.com. See ad page 23.Toll Free (877) 597-2637; Cell (843) 384-6402.careynorth.com.

TIMESHARE RESALES

Resort Source Timeshare ResalesExecutive Park Road, off Pope Avenue, E-18 on map. GPS: 20 Executive Park Road. Like so many of us, you have fallen in love with HiltonHead Island. Now is the perfect time to considerowning your vacation with a timeshare. Stop bybefore you purchase anywhere else, or call tocompare a timeshare you already own. Askabout our special resort preview packages. Seead page 25. (843) 842-6556, ext. 4.hiltonheadforless.com.

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INTERNET SERVICES

HiltonHead.comPlanning your next Hilton Head Island vaca-tion? The perfect vacation is just a click away athiltonhead.com. Find accommodations, dining,nightlife, activities, golf, real estate information,a detailed calender of events, tide tables, beachinformation and more. This popular websitealso features area maps and deals/discounts.See ad page 9. (843) 757-9889.hiltonhead.com.

HiltonHeadYellowPages.comFind business listings, phone numbers, address-es, maps, driving directions and more for HiltonHead, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry.hiltonheadyellowpages.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Legacy Design PhotographersShelter Cove Harbour (next to Frosty’s ItalianIces), H-26 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Create a Hilton Head Island vacationtradition. We specialize in family beach por-traits on the Island’s beautiful dunes. Enjoyviewing your Hilton Head portraits the next dayusing a state-of-the-art presentation that letsyou see all of the details... and the smiles. It isour pleasure to provide you with all of the per-sonal service you’ll need to select your treas-ured, heirloom prints. Gift certificates avail-able. See ad page 27. (843) 686-3138.legacydigital.com.

Memory Lane PortraitsThe Shops at Sea Pines Center, D-9 on map.GPS: 71 Lighthouse Road #220. No one canpreserve your family’s memories like MemoryLane Portraits. For years, we have been HiltonHead Island’s leading family portrait provider.

With care and creativity, we bring to life por-traits that meet your highest expectations. It only takes minutes to preserve memories thatwill last a lifetime. Why not use the innovatorsin family beach portraits? See ad page 29.(843) 363-6600. memorylaneportraits.com.

Old Time Photo of Hilton HeadAcross from Coligny Plaza, oceanside, insideSurf’s Up, C-18 on map. GPS: 8 North ForestBeach Drive. Take a piece of history back home with you. We have costumes to fit allshapes and sizes, so bring the whole family. Pets are welcome. See ad page 28. (843) 785-2228.

SALONS

All About MeThe Village Exchange, 32 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste. A-13, G-18 on map. GPS: 32 Palmetto Bay Road. Step inside and leave your caresbehind. All About Me hair services proudlyfeature products by Goldwell, Keune, Unite,Keratin, Pureology and Moroccan Oil. Let ourexperienced staff introduce you to an irresistiblywide range of services from a cut & style tocolor & conditioning treatments. All About Me also offers waxing services using warm,aromatherapy wax. See ad page 26. (843)785-2558. allaboutmehhi.com.

SPAS

All About MeThe Village Exchange, 32 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste. A-13, G-18 on map. GPS: 32 Palmetto Bay Road. All About Me invites you to bask in a soothing atmosphere where your skin,hair, nails - all of you - are the center ofattention. Let our experienced staff introduceyou to an irresistibly wide range of servicesfrom facials to massages. All About Me isproud to feature products by Catherine Atzen,Osmosis Pur Medical, Jane Iredale Cosmetics,

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Biofreeze, BIOTONE, Perfect Sense Paraffin, OPI,Creative, Essie, Q-tica, Rejuvacote, Brisa. See adpage 26. (843) 785-2558. allaboutmehhi.com.

Fountain SpaFountain Center (near Sea Pines Circle), E-18 onmap. GPS: 55 New Orleans Road #201. A cozy,warm, inviting day spa offering personalizedtreatments from caring professionals. Servicesinclude: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Thai-Yoga, Reiki, Couples and Hot Bamboo Massage;

ilike Organic Skincare facials, waxing, body wraps,ear coning, spa manicures, spa pedicures, lashextensions, threading and foot treatments. Wealso sell an array of natural products. We lookforward to making you feel whole again. Opendaily by appointment. See ad page 24. 1(843)353-0006. fountainspahhi.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

4th Annual Hilton Head Island ArtFestival at Shelter Cove HarbourShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. Aneclectic mix of the country’s top established

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artists, as well as new and emerging talent,returns to the Island on May 26 & 27. Theartistic media represented includes paintings,life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood,jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists willline Shelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transforming this popularwaterfront shopping and dining destination intoa high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is freeand open to the public. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 29. (843) 686-9098.artfestival.com.

THEATRE

Arts Center of Coastal CarolinaHighway 278 at Shelter Cove Harbour, G-24 on map. GPS: 14 Shelter Cove Lane. A remark-able showcase for professional performing andvisual arts, as well as cultural festivals and edu-cational outreach. And proof that life on our legendary white sand shores is so much morethan a day at the beach. A treat for the bestentertainment this side of New York. Exciting productions of musicals, dramas and comedies.Call for reservations and ticket information.

See coupon ad page 83. (843) 842-2787.artshhi.com.

Main Street Youth Theatre SummerPerforming Arts ProgramNew Orleans Road, F-19 on map. GPS: 25New Orleans Road. Main Street Youth Theatreoffers full-day and half-day classes in drama,dance, voice, art and writing beginning June 18.Classes are offered by the day or by the week.Students will have the opportunity to study underthe finest instructors in our region. See ad page 26.(843) 689-6246. msyt.org.

SC Repertory Company136 B Beach City Rd., M-35 on map. GPS: 136 B Beach City Road. “Tea at Five” capturesthe fiery spirit of Katherine Hepburn in a one-woman show recounting her journey from well-heeled Yankee child to winner of four Oscars.Ensconced at her beloved Fenwick home, Ms.Hepburn reflects on the dizzying highs and emo-tional lows of her upbringing, her adventures inshow business, and her heartbreaking romancewith Spencer Tracy. Written by Matthew Lombardo,directed by Pat Haskell and featuring PeggyTrecker White as Katherine Hepburn. See ad page 26. (843) 342-2057.hiltonheadtheatre.com.

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Call individual stores for avail-ability of featured merchandise.


tanger outlets

surf’s up

designsby cleo

all about me

colignyplaza

jamaican me crazy

nash gallery

islandquilters

camp hilton head


island styleDon’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13!Whether you are in the market for that perfectgift for Mom, a treasured vacation keepsake,the latest fashions and accessories or beachgear, you’re sure to find exactly what you needright here. Hilton Head Island is home to hun-dreds of unique shops, upscale boutiques andfactory outlet stores - a true shopper’s paradise.

Tanger OutletsSaving is always in season at the TangerOutlets where, in addition to great buys atmore than 85 brand name outlets, you getseasonal offers and discount buys by joiningThe Tanger Club. Check out their ad for spe-cial Memorial Day Savings and the free TangerCoupon Book or visit the website for the latestsales information and coupons. (843) 837-5410or tangeroutlet.com.

Nash GalleryNash Gallery in Shelter Cove Harbour is avisual treat showcasing collections of extraordi-nary work by America’s finest craftsmen includingglass, ceramics, jewelry, metal and more. Allmade in the USA! The pieces are unique, thedesigns are functional and the goal is simple:to put handcrafted art in your hands. (843)785-6424 or nashgallery.com.

Camp Hilton HeadWith five locations, from Harbour Town Marina toShelter Cove Harbour, “Take Hilton Head Home,”with a visit to Camp Hilton Head. Since 1981,these popular stores have offered unique,imprinted resort wear for the whole family.Harbour Town, (843) 671-3600 or 671-4633;Shelter Cove Harbour, 842-3666; ColignyPlaza, 686-4877; South Beach General Store,671-6784; Hilton Head Shirt Co., 686-5099or camphiltonhead.com.

Jamaican Me CrazyFor the very best in bright Island resort andsportswear along with gifts and accessories forthe whole family, stop by Jamaican Me Crazyin Coligny Plaza. From the bright and lovelyJams World prints to the latest collection ofReef and Rainbow footwear you are sure to find

lots you just can‘t live without. (843) 785-9006.

Island QuiltersShare your love of quilting at Island quilters,located in Park Plaza just outside the main gateof The Sea Pines Resort. Carrying a full line of100% cotton, quilting quality fabrics and notions,stop in to see the large selection of batiks anddesigner fabrics or pick up a kit to easily createyour own work of art. (843) 842-4500 orislandquilters.com.

Designs by Cleo“Art you can wear,” Designs by Cleo in TheGallery of Shops features a collection of boldand beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry handcraftedin sterling silver with freshwater pearls and/orsemi-precious gemstones. With a recent expan-sion, the boutique also offers one-of-a-kindhats, handbags and other unique accessories.(843) 342-7001 or designsbycleo.com.

Coligny PlazaFrom sundresses to groceries, Coligny Plazahas it all with over 60 specialty shops, deliciousrestaurants and grocery stores, including FreshProduce, Jamaican Me Crazy, Frosty’s Closet,Camp Hilton Head, Coligny Hardware, MarketStreet Café, Island Fudge Shoppe, Frosty FrogCafé & Daiquiri Bar and Piggly Wiggly Super-market. (843) 842-6050 or colignyplaza.com.

All About Me BoutiqueTreat yourself to a shopping spree in oursignature boutique, featuring a collection ofaccessories that are as unique as your ownexquisite taste. Come in and shop our boutiquefor jewelry, pashminas, candles, small giftsand so much more!!! (843) 785-2558 orallaboutmehhi.com

Surf’s UpThis is your one stop shop for clothing and sou-venirs for the whole family and nothing in thestore is more than $23.45! With the largestselection on the Island, stock up on Hilton HeadT-shirts, sweat shirts, shorts, swim suits, coverups, island inspired jewelry, beach toys andmuch, much more! (843) 785-2228.


ART GALLERIES

Nash GalleryShelter Cove Harbour, H-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Nash Gallery representsNorth American craftsmen. The gallery is a visualtreat, showcasing a sophisticated collection ofextraordinary work by America’s finest craftsmen,including glass, ceramics, jewelry, metal and muchmore. Everything in the gallery has four elements:It’s interesting, it’s different, it’s functional and it’sartistic. All made in the USA! Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 42. (843) 785-6424.nashgallery.com.

BAIT & TACKLE

Blue Water TackleShopSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive. T-shirts, charter fishing, bait, fishing tackleand crabbing supplies. Call for reservations and availability. See ad page 60. (843) 671-3060. bluewaterhhicom.

Palmetto Bay WatersportsPalmetto Bay Marina, located at the foot of

the Cross Island Pkwy. Bridge, K-18 on map. GPS: 86 Helmsman Way. Drinks, snacks, ice and frozen bait available. Free parking and nogate fees. See ad page 53. (843) 785-2345.palmettobaywatersports.com.

CLOTHING – CHILDREN’S

Island GirlColigny Plaza (oceanside), C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive; South BeachMarina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 SouthSea Pines Drive. Island girl is a trendy women’sand children’s fashion boutique. You may expe-rience our unique shops at South Beach MarinaVillage in The Sea Pines Resort or Coligny Plazafor the latest trends in clothing, shoes, acces-sories and gifts. You’ll love our fabulous andaffordable selection of unique items for “islandgirls” of all ages. We feature a children’s playarea so they can enjoy themselves while you shop.New arrivals of the latest trends and fabulousone-of-a-kind items are added daily! See adpage 47. (843) 686-6000. islandgirlhhi.com.

Jake’s Shore ThingThe Plaza at Shelter Cove (between Piggly Wigglyand Fuddrucker’s), G-27 on map. GPS: 32Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life isgood® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe.” Weoffer the full line of “Life is good” products fea-

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One coupon per person/per day.Excludes UGG. Exp. 5/31/12

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LARGEST SELECTION IN THE LOWCOUNTRY!


turing jewelry, clothing for adults, youth, toddlerand baby, as well as beach toys, hats, blankets,bibs, sippy cups, coloring books and lunch boxes.All powered by Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m.See ad page 35. (843) 686-2330.

CLOTHING – LADIES’ AND MEN’S

Camp Hilton HeadHarbour Town (near the Lighthouse), H-8 onmap. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road; Shelter CoveHarbour, H-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter CoveLane; Coligny Plaza (oceanside), C-18 on map.GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive. For the past30 years, the latest styles in unique imprintedresort wear for kids and adults, as well as spe-cialized Hilton Head gifts and souvenirs havebeen available to “Take Hilton Head Home.”Logoed casual clothing, hats, dresses and spe-cialty items. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843)671-3600, 671-4633, 842-3666, 686-4877.camphiltonhead.com.

Fresh ProduceColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. Picture a swaying hammock,a breeze tickling the trees and relaxing in the glow

of this Island. That is Fresh Produce® Sportswear.Fresh, fun and flirty. Offering clothing, swimwear,beach-inspired accessories and children’s cloth-ing. See ad page 37. (843) 842-3410.freshproduceclothes.com.

Frosty’s ClosetColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. A great place to visit for all of your frog wear needs. T-shirts, polos,hoodies, tank tops, beach towels and bags,mugs and stuffed animals can be found just 47 hops from Hilton Head’s only daiquiri bar. See ad page 13. (843) 686-2533.frostyfrog.com.

Hilton Head Shirt CompanyThe Fresh Market Shoppes, G-22 on map.GPS: 890 William Hilton Parkway. A largeselection of screenprinted T-shirts, sweatshirts,jackets, shorts, hats, dresses, embroidered poloshirts, as well as souvenir and gift items foreveryone. Imprinted and specialty clothing forthe entire family. Open daily. See ad page 2.(843) 686-5099. camphiltonhead.com.

Island GirlColigny Plaza (oceanside), C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive; South BeachMarina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South

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Sea Pines Drive. Island girl is a trendy women’sand children’s fashion boutique. You may expe-rience our unique shops at South Beach MarinaVillage in The Sea Pines Resort or Coligny Plazafor the latest trends in clothing, shoes, acces-sories and gifts. You’ll love our fabulous andaffordable selection of unique items for “islandgirls” of all ages. We feature a children’s playarea so they can enjoy themselves while you shop.New arrivals of the latest trends and fabulousone-of-a-kind items are added daily! See adpage 47. (843) 686-6000. islandgirlhhi.com.

Jake’s Shore ThingThe Plaza at Shelter Cove (between Piggly Wigglyand Fuddrucker’s), G-27 on map. GPS: 32Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life isgood® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe.” Wefeature the full line of “Life is good” products,including clothing for the entire family, hats,mugs, bags, water bottles, golf balls, beachtoys, dog items, jewelry and more. All poweredby Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See adpage 35. (843) 686-2330.

Jamaican Me CrazyColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. The most colorful store on

Hilton Head. Come see the best in bright andcolorful resort and sportswear. Great gift andaccessory collection, Jamaican Me Crazy logoT-shirts and gifts, Jams World, Reef and Kahala.Open daily. See ad page 34. (843) 785-9006.

Outside Hilton HeadThe Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-27 on map. GPS: 32 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. The Island’s outdoor outfitter. Great selection of premier outdoor lines, including The NorthFace, Patagonia, Columbia, Prana, MountainHardware, Ex Officio. The Island’s best selec-tion of sandals from Crocs, Rainbow, Teva,Chaco, Olikai, Keen, Vibram FiveFingers andmore. Pawley’s Island Hammocks. Sunglassesfrom Costa Del Mar, Oakley, Smith, Kaenonand all your beach needs and toys. Also find a great selection of women’s dresses, the bestluggage available and the hot and new stand-up paddle boards. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

The Salty Dog T-Shirt FactorySouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive; Arrow Road, H-18 on map. GPS: 67 ArrowRoad. Tanger Outlets 2, Mainland on map. GPS:1414 Fording Island Rd. Salty Dog shirts, hats,

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mugs, towels, dog bowls and much more aresold exclusively at our three locations. Arrow Rd. store: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. South Beach Store: Open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. See ad pages 44-45 & outside back cover.(843) 671-2232, 842-6331. saltydog.com.

Surf’s UpAcross from Coligny Plaza, oceanside, C-18 onmap. GPS: 8 North Forest Beach Drive. Extensivevariety of men’s and women’s casual wear, beachaccessories and souvenirs. Large selection of T-shirts, flip-flops, beach toys and more. We alsohave beach chairs, boogie boards and skimboards. See ad page 43. (843) 785-2228.

Tropical OutfittersCircle Center, C-17 on map. GPS: 70 PopeAvenue, Ste. K. The best beach shop on theIsland, with the best prices. Everything under the sun and more. A large selection of T-shirts,hats, visors, sweatshirts, casual wear, specialtytoys, beach accessories, Groovy Girls andHilton Head souvenirs. Custom printing avail-able. See ad page 33. (843) 842-9511.tropicaloutfittershhi.com.

DESSERTS

The Island Fudge ShoppeColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. The best homemade con-fections anywhere. Offering 16 flavors madefresh daily. Gift baskets and shipping available.Locally owned and operated. 10% off seniorcitizen discount. See coupon ad page 40. (843) 842-4280. islandfudge.com.

ELECTRONICS

RadioShackPort Royal Plaza, next to Sam’s Club, K-33 onmap. GPS: Ste. A3, 95 Mathews Drive. OfferingWhite’s metal detector rentals and purchase.

Available for purchase – cell phone and laptopchargers and accessories, GPS systems, IPODs,beach radios, XM-Sirius accessories, batteries,digital cameras and chargers, headphones, videogame hook-ups and controllers, plus so muchmore. Open Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. See adpage 41. (843) 681-6530. radioshack.com.

GIFTS

All About MeThe Village Exchange, 32 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste. A-13, G-18 on map. GPS: 32 Palmetto BayRoad. Treat yourself to a shopping spree in oursignature boutique, featuring a collection ofaccessories that are as unique as your ownexquisite taste. All About Me is proud to fea-ture products by Catherine Atzen, Osmosis PurMedical, Jane Iredale Cosmetics, OPI, CreativeNail, Goldwell, Pureology and Moroccan Oil.We invite you to stop by to socialize, see ourever changing boutique of goodies, and expe-rience our fabulous service. See ad page 26.(843) 785-2558. allaboutmehhi.com.

Forsythe JewelersThe Shops at Sea Pines Center, E-8 on map.GPS: 71 Lighthouse Road. Enjoy the largestselection ever of joyful MacKenzie-Childs terracotta ceramicware, glassware and furniture.Offering gifts for gentlemen, home decor, babyboutique and bridal registry. See ad page 49.(843) 671-7070. forsythejewelers.biz.

Jake’s CargoSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Gifts for pets and the people who lovethem. South Beach Marina’s biggest place toget all your favorite Salty Dog gear and petsouvenirs. Open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. See adpages 44-45. (843) 671-5022. saltydog.com.

Jake’s Shore ThingThe Plaza at Shelter Cove (between Piggly Wigglyand Fuddrucker’s), G-27 on map. GPS: 32Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life is

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good® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe.” Wefeature the full line of “Life is good” products,including clothing for the entire family, hats,mugs, bags, water bottles, golf balls, beachtoys, dog items, jewelry and more. All poweredby Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See adpage 35. (843) 686-2330.

The Pelican’s PouchSouth Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS:232 South Sea Pines Drive. Offering beachinspired home accessories and unique gardendécor. Extensive inventory of Lilly Pulitzer andVera Bradley. Beautiful, nature-inspired candles,handcrafted in the USA. Jonathan Adler scarves,harnesses, collars, leashes, toys and more!Rustic wood signs by St. Simons Island’s artistJollee Benoit. South Carolina home décor,hand-stitched pillows and dish towels, as well as mugs and frosted glasses. See you in SouthBeach! Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See adpage 47. (843) 363-5775.

The Salty Dog T-Shirt FactorySouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive; Arrow Road, H-18 on map. GPS: 67 ArrowRoad. Tanger Outlets 2, Mainland on map.

GPS: 1414 Fording Island Rd. Salty Dog shirts,hats, mugs, towels, dog bowls and much moreare sold exclusively at our three locations. ArrowRd. store: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. South Beach Store: Open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.. See ad pages 44-45 & outside back cover.(843) 671-2232, 842-6331. saltydog.com.

South Beach General StoreSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Convenience items, along with specialgourmet products. Also “Fresh Produce” resortwear and a complete line of logoed clothing,hats, dresses, shirts and gifts for everyone. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843) 671-6784.camphiltonhead.com.

GROCERY STORES

Piggly WigglyColigny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 NorthForest Beach Drive. Your full-service grocerystore, just steps from the beach, with a deli/bakery, excellent produce, fresh meat, localseafood and 10% off mix-and-match cases of domestic and import wines. Home to “Taste of Carolina” local products. Beachsupplies and Piggly Wiggly T-shirts. See coupon ad page 20. (843) 785-3881.pigglywigglycoligny.com.

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Piggly WigglyMid-Island at the Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-25 onmap. GPS: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. Your full-servicegrocery store with a deli/bakery, sandwich traysand platters, excellent produce, Black Angus beef,fresh quality meats, fresh sushi made daily, freshseafood, domestic and imported wines (10% offmix-and-match cases) and cheeses, fruit and gour-met picnic baskets. Chicken wing bar alongsidethe gourmet salad and olive bar. See couponad page 20. (843) 842-4090. thepig.net.

HARDWARE STORES

Coligny HardwareColigny Plaza (oceanside), C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive. Hammocks,hats, T-shirts, retired Beanie Babies, souvenirs,sand toys, beach chairs, rafts, skim and boogieboards, beach towels, sunglasses, coolers and awhole lot more. Bait and fishing supplies avail-able. A complete hardware and beach shoppingcenter. See ad page 41. (843) 785-2429.

JEWELRY

Designs by CleoThe Gallery of Shops, F-17 on map. GPS: 14

Greenwood Drive. One-of-a-kind jewelry designsthat are bold and beautiful. Each piece is uniquelyhand-crafted in sterling silver with freshwater pearlsand/or semi-precious gemstones. Open Tues.-Thurs.,12-5 p.m.; By appointment, Mon., Fri. & Sat. See adpage 36. (843) 342-7001. designsbycleo.com.

Forsythe JewelersThe Shops at Sea Pines Center, E-8 on map. GPS: 71 Lighthouse Road. Since 1927, threegenerations have been dealing in quality, integrityand service. Offering unique jewelry, estate salesand unusual gifts. Specializing in custom designs,expert repairs and discreet jewelry brokerage.Look for us on Facebook. See ad page 49. (843) 671-7070. forsythejewelers.biz.

The Goldsmith Shop3 Lagoon Rd., off Pope Ave., C-18 on map. GPS: 3 Lagoon Road. The Master Goldsmith,Gary Fronczac, is one of only a handful in thecountry. He custom crafts many of the items yousee in the shop, including The Goldsmith Shop’ssignature Island charms, Treasures of the Isle®. Hewill also assist you in creating your own signaturepiece. (843) 785-2538. thegoldsmithshop.com.

OUTLETS

Hilton Head Shirt CompanyThe Fresh Market Shoppes, G-22 on map. GPS:

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890 William Hilton Parkway. A large selection ofscreenprinted T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shorts,hats, dresses, embroidered polo shirts, as well assouvenir and gift items for everyone. Open daily.See ad page 2. (843) 686-5099.camphiltonhead.com.

Tanger OutletsShop Tanger Outlets located 1 and 2 miles westof Hilton Head Island on Hwy. 278, Mainland on map. Tanger 1, GPS: 1270 Fording IslandRd.; Tanger 2, GPS: 1414 Fording Island Rd.Tanger 2 is open with over 45 brand name stores and Tanger 1 is now open with new storesand great buys. When shoppers hear the nameTanger, they know that it stands for great quality,huge selection and outstanding value. OpenMon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad pages 4 & 5. (843) 837-5410.tangeroutlet.com.

PET SOUVENIRS

Jake’s CargoSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Gifts for pets and the people who lovethem. South Beach Marina’s biggest place to get all your favorite Salty Dog gear and petsouvenirs. Open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. See ad pages 44-45. (843) 671-5022.saltydog.com.

QUILTING

Island QuiltersPark Plaza Shopping Center, F-17 on map. GPS: 33-B Office Park Road. A full line of kits, fabrics, tools and notions for beginner toexpert quilters can be found here. All fabrics are 100% cotton quilting quality. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 41. (843)842-4500. islandquilters.com.

SHOES

Birkenstock Barefootin’In Hilton Head Village, off Hwy. 278 next toTanger Outlet 2 and Old Navy, Mainland onmap. GPS: 1460 Fording Island Road #140.We offer Dansko, Finn Comfort, Fitflop, Keen,MBT, Olukai, Rainbow, Think!, UGG andVibram FiveFingers® to name a few, with 300different styles for children and adults. Nowcarrying Injinji™ socks. From classic comfortsandals, shoes, clogs, fashion-trend sandals orwater-resistant sandals... All in great styles with

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the comfort and quality that Birkenstock isknown for. See ad page 32. (843) 837-3562.birkenstockbarefootin.com.

Outside Hilton HeadThe Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-27 on map. GPS: 32 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. TheIsland’s fun and performance shoe source. Greatfashions from UGG, Frye, Sport and perform-ance from Keen, Solomon, The North Face,FiveFingers, Vasque, plus a huge selection ofsandals from Olukai, Rainbow, Reef, Sanuk,Teva, Chaco and many more. See ad pages 46& 77. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

The Ship’s StoreShelter Cove Harbour at Palmetto Dunes, H-26on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Offeringthe largest selection of Sperry Top-Sider shoeson the Island. 40% off selected styles and Sperry Top-Siders are always 20% off! Inaddition, you will find gift items, the largestselection of Costa Del Mar sunglasses, men’sand ladies apparel and Tervis Tumblers. Call forstore hours. See ad page 39. (843) 842-7001,(866) 400-7894. palmettodunes.com.

SHOPPING CENTERS

Coligny PlazaColigny Circle across from the beach, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive.Discover the Island’s true treasure. The Island’sfirst and foremost shopping destination. Over60 stores and eateries for the entire family.Check our website for our entertainmentschedule and live webcam. See ad page 38.(843) 842-6050. colignyplaza.com.

The Harbour Town Shops at The Sea Pines ResortThe Sea Pines Resort, H-8 on map. GPS: 149Lighthouse Road. At the landmark destination of

Harbour Town, the scenery is picture-perfect;the backdrop vividly stunning yet, in addition to the incredible views at every turn, HarbourTown is also an incredible shopping destinationwith over 20 fabulous boutiques, galleries andgift shops. Encircling the yacht basin awaits ashopping experience that is uniquely Hilton Head.You’ll find gorgeous clothing stores, fabulousgift shops and delightful home accessories andartwork. Spend a leisurely day or more discover-ing the Harbour Town Shops, an experience tobe savored. See ad page 87. seapines.com.

Shelter Cove HarbourShelter Cove Harbour at Palmetto Dunes, H-26 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane.Discover a world of outstanding shops, servicesand restaurants. Overlooking beautiful ShelterCove Harbour and all with glorious harbourand sunset views. The waterfront shops offerfine fashion, jewelry, artwork, gift items andmore. You will find something for everyone onyour shopping list! Always plenty of parking. Wi-Fi internet access available. See ad page 21.(843) 686-9098. sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

The Shops at Sea Pines CenterThe Sea Pines Resort, E-8 on map. GPS: 71Lighthouse Road. Come enjoy the ambience and charm of The Shops at Sea Pines Center,one of Hilton Head Island’s favorite shoppingvenues, located in the heart of The Sea PinesResort for more than 25 years. The Center playshost to an interesting variety of customized retailshops and boutiques with a mix of top-qualityjewelry, resort casual men’s and women’s cloth-ing, decorative accessories, a liquor store and afull-service day spa. The Shops at Sea PinesCenter is also home to a number of populardining spots providing breakfast, lunch anddinner. For your convenience, Sea Pines’ onlygas station is located at the east entrance, anda post office is nestled within the promenade.During the summer months, the Harbour TownTrolley stops at The Shops at Sea Pines Centerevery 20 minutes from 10 a.m. until midnight.

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• Beach Chairs & Rafts• Skim & Boogie Boards• Beach Towels & Hats• T-Shirts & Souvenirs• Suntan Lotion & Sunglasses• Beach Carts & Hammocks• Gift Items, Sand Toys & Coolers• Fishing Gear Rentals & Bait• Hardware & Small Tools

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SUNGLASSES

The Ship’s StoreShelter Cove Harbour at Palmetto Dunes, H-26 onmap. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Offering thelargest selection and latest styles of Costa DelMar sunglasses in the area, including the new580 Wave. Stop in and see the latest styles. In addi-tion, you will find gift items, men’s and women’sshoes and apparel and Tervis Tumblers. Call forstore hours. See ad page 39. (843) 842-7001,(866) 400-7894. palmettodunes.com.

THRIFT STORES

Hospice Community ThriftMathews Court (across from Port Royal Plaza), J-32 on map. GPS: 3 Mathews Court Suite A.Carrying a large selection of home furnishings,housewares, books and clothing, including aladies boutique with designer apparel and accessories. Proceeds go to Hospice Care ofthe Lowcountry and other non-profit community

needs. Free pick-up. Tues., Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 12-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See ad page 36. (843) 689-5455.

The Litter BoxGPS: 46 Old Wild Horse Road, P-27 on map.Dress like a million for pennies at the Litter Box. All proceeds benefit the Hilton HeadHumane Association. You can shop anywhere,but you can’t save nearly as much as when you shop at The Litter Box Thrift Store. GreatSelection, Great Savings, Great Cause. OpenMon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See ad page 35.(843) 842-6369.

WINERIES / RETAIL SHOPS

Island WineryOff Mathews Drive, L-34 on map. GPS: 12Cardinal Road #A. Our grapes are shipped to us from all over the world to produce highquality wines right here on Hilton Head Island.Visit our winery and enjoy a tasting. Our selec-tion is sure to please, ranging from Old Worldvinted dry wines to our Low Country Specialtywines. Open Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 p.m. ClosedSun. Happy Hour, Mon.-Thurs. from 4 p.m. WineFlights & Cheese, Mon.-Sat., 12:30-2:30 p.m.See ad page 19. (843) 842-3141.islandwinery.com.

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Day Gift Card Bonus Offer. Shoppers making a$50 gift card purchase will receive a complimen-tary gift basket with chocolates, special shoppingdeals, a manicure set and purse holder. Offervalid for first 100 gift cards sold while supplieslast. Limited to one gift basket per person perfamily. For more information call (843) 837-5410or visit tangeroutlet.com.

May 1 - 13: The South Carolina RepertoryCompany presents “Tea at Five” by MatthewLombardo featuring Peggy Trecker White anddirected by Pat Haskell. This one-woman showrecounts Katherine Hepburn’s journey from well-heeled Yankee child to winner of four Oscars.136 Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057 orhiltonheadtheatre.com.

May 1 - 6: Enjoy live music with Bruce Crichtonor Dave Kemmerly at The Salty Dog Café, SouthBeach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort,5-9 p.m. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

May 1 - 6: Hilton Head Comedy Club pre-sents Dwight Slade. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.Located upstairs, “Top of the Kingfisher,” spa-cious waterfront lounge. Different acts everyweek. Admission, $12. Tuesdays are LadiesNight 1/2 price admission for the ladies.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com/schedule.html.

May 1: “Discovery Reptiles” program at theH2O Nature Center in Harbour Town, 3-4 p.m.Join the Master Naturalist and get up close andpersonal with Lowcountry reptiles. Reservationsrequired. Lighthouse Rd. (843) 686-5323 orh2osportsonline.com.

May 1: “Parents 411” program at the Sandbox!Interactive Informational Workshops for new par-

ents. Language Development, Kim Rowe, SpeechPathologist, 9:30 a.m. (843) 842-7645 orthesandbox.org.

May 2 & 9: “The Joy of Parenthood,” a two-classseries taught by a Registered Nurse on how toprepare and care for a new baby, at BlufftonMedical Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted byBeaufort Memorial Hospital. Free, pre-registra-tion required. (843) 522-5570 or [email protected].

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: “Farmers Market ofBluffton,” Carson Cottages Calhoun Street, OldTown Bluffton, 2-7 p.m. Farm fresh produce,delicious prepared foods, entertainment, cook-book signing, tips from master gardeners andmore. farmersmarketbluffton.org.

May 4 - June 24: Spring Exhibit at Honey Horn!Camera Club members will be exhibiting their bestphotographs at the annual “Lowcountry Throughthe Lens” exhibition at The Coastal DiscoveryMuseum at Honey Horn. 10:30 a.m. eachSaturday during the exhibit, club members willoffer a free gallery talk based on different aspectsof photography. (843) 301-5252 or cchhi.net.

May 4, 11, 18, 25: Hilton Head Island Farmer’sMarket, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Coastal DiscoveryMusuem at Honey Horn. The perfect place tobuy fresh, locally grown produce. You chooseyour fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood,flowers, preserves, pasta, breads, pies andnumerous delectable treats. From farmers tobeekeepers to artisans at the Coastal DiscoveryMuseum at Honey Horn. 70 Honey Horn Drive.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com.

May 4 - 5: A Tribute to Teddy Wilson & BillieHoliday! The Jeff Phillips Collective featuringpianist Jeff Phillips, percussionist Eddie Metz,JR., bassist Charlie Silva & award-winning vocal-ist Lisa Kelly at The Jazz Corner in The Village atWexford. Dinner reservations highly recommend-

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ed. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 4: The Seabrook of Hilton Head will hosta Resident Art Show from 4 - 6 p.m. in theSeabrook auditorium. Enjoy wine and cheesewhile you meet and visit with The Seabrook’sown array of talented and well-respected artistsand their beautiful works featuring oils, photog-raphy and paper arts. Free and open to the public.300 Woodhaven Drive. For more informationcall (843) 842-3747. theseabrook.com.

May 4: “Free Family Fun Night” program at theSandbox! Join us for a free night of fun! Getcreative and decorate your own cookie. Get YourDerby On! with a Derby Race! Win! Place! Show!And bet on your favorites! Fill your tummy withlight refreshments. As always, admission is freeso tell your friends, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

May 5: The American Association of UniversityWomen (AAUW) will host the Scholarship AwardsLuncheon at the Wexford Golf Club, 111 WexfordClub Drive, Hilton Head Island, at 11:30 a.m.Dr. Wesla Liao Fletcher, Dean, Arts and Sciences,of the Technical College of The Lowcountry, willbe the featured speaker. All are welcome. Formore information call (843) 341-6638.

May 5: The Archaeological Society of SouthCarolina, Hilton Head Chapter hosting a fieldtrip to the Savannah Railroad Museum at 10 a.m.Car pooling from Coastal Discovery Museum at Historic Honey Horn. (843) 363-5058 orassc.net.

May 6: 8th Annual Yacht Hop of Hilton HeadIsland presented by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry,5:30-9 p.m. Guests enjoy the opportunity to visityachts docked in the exquisite setting of HarbourTown Yacht Basin in The Sea Pines Resort, whilesampling the gourmet offerings of our area’sfinest chefs aboard each vessel. Live music, asilent auction, dessert and a glorious sunset addto the special atmosphere of the evening. (843)706-2296 or [email protected].

May 6: Art and Flowers Luncheon, Springtimein Paris at Colleton River. Join us for our annualfundraiser. What better way to celebrate and pre-pare for Mother s Day? Order and/or purchaseyour Mother’s Day flowers while also enjoying alovely lunch, fashion show, silent auction, and ourArt & Flowers by member artists and area florists.

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Early Bird Specials10% Off 4:00 - 6:30 PM

Breakfast: 8:00 - 11:00 AMLunch: 11:00 - 4:00 PMDinner: 4:00 - 9:00 PM

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENTFRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 5PM - 9PM

BEGINING MAY 24 NIGHTLY 6PM-10PMLive music with Bruce Crichton or Dave

Kemmerly every Friday, Saturday & someSundays! Starting May 24, every night!

MOTHER’S DAYSUNDAY, MAY 13TH, 2012

Enjoy our Chef’s lunch and dinner specialsat either The Salty Dog Cafe or The Wreckof the Salty Dog. A perfect treat for Mom!

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* Specials are not valid with any other offers or discounts. Subject to availability.SPECIALS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT and are good for dine-in only. Expires 5/31/12.

Directions to South Beach Village232 S. Sea Pines Dr.From the Sea Pines Main Gate, take Greenwood Dr.through the Fraser Circle (in Sea Pines) until deadends. Turn right onto South Sea Pines Dr. South BeachVillage is 1.5 miles on the right.Directions to 67 Arrow RoadExit the Sea Pines traffic circle onto Palmetto Bay Rd.

Take a right at the first traffic light onto Target Rd. Takea left onto Arrow Rd. Go 1/2 mile to 67 Arrow Rd.


(843) 681-5060 or [email protected].

May 7, 14, 21 & 28: Stoney Baynard Ruins Tourin the Sea Pines Resort, 10-11 a.m. Reservationsrequired. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28: “Where Does the PowerCome From?” golf clinic and demonstration withDoug Weaver at the Jones Golf Center in PalmettoDunes, 4 p.m. Free. (843) 785-1138 orpalmettodunes.com.

May 7: The Hilton Head Shore Notes chorus is hosting a Membership Drive, at 7:00 p.m.,Island Lutheran Church, 4400 Main St. Comejoin this fun group of women who sing 4-part acappella harmony. Prospective members neednot read music, which is learned on CDs ortapes. If you’re looking for your inner diva, comehear what we’re all about! Call Barbara at (843)705-6852 or hiltonheadshorenotes.com.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29: “Forest Preserve Walks -Indian Shell Ring” in the Sea Pines Resort, 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. (843)842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 8 - 13: Hilton Head Comedy Club presents Kristen Key. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.Located upstairs, “Top of the Kingfisher,” spa-cious waterfront lounge. Different acts everyweek. Admission, $12. Tuesdays are LadiesNight 1/2 price admission for the ladies.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com/schedule.html.

May 8 - 13: Enjoy live music with BruceCrichton or Dave Kemmerly at The Salty DogCafé, South Beach Marina Village in The SeaPines Resort, 5-9 p.m. (843) 671-2233 orsaltydog.com.

May 8: “Parents 411” program at the Sandbox!Interactive Informational Workshops for new par-ents. Selecting & Using Toys & Books with yourChild, Kim Rowe, Speech Pathologist, 9:30 a.m.(843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

May 9 & 23: Open Studio at the Arts Centerof Coastal Carolina, 6-9 p.m. Come and spendthe evening with friends and fellow artists andDO YOUR OWN THING! From watercolor tomixed media, scrapbooking to journaling ordecoupaging, what a great way to create withfriends. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945ext. 233 or artshhi.com.




Horoscope May 2012

ARIES Insist on fairness in a businessdeal, even if it will cost you more than you

had bargained for at first. You will be rewardedin other ways. In dealing with a touchy domesticsituation, you would be wise to lay everything outin the open at the start, rather than be found outat a later date. Health matters should be referredto a physician rather than a well-meaning quack.

TAURUS Your instinctive good tastecould desert you when planning for a gala

event and you could overdo to the point ofappearing ludicrous. Seek the advice of profes-sionals in this instance and follow it to the letter.In discussing private matters with a loved one,make sure your conversations are not overheardby a party who could embarrass or harm eitheryou or your loved one.

GEMINI Be cautious when seekingromantic attentions from someone you

have worshiped from afar. You might just getlucky and realize your dreams – and find them tobe less tasty than you had imagined. A careerchoice could present itself to you in the nearfuture. Your decision should be based not onfinances, but on personal happiness and comfort.

CANCER Create within yourself a senseof responsibility and then live up to it thor-

oughly. Your tendency to slack off on jobs at theend could be harmful to others beside yourselfand you could wind up sadder but wiser in a shorttime. In romance, let things ride the way they arefor awhile. If you make a move now, it could be awrong one, so take things very slowly.

LEO Attacking the credentials of anothermay be very good courtroom procedure

for Perry Mason, but it could be disastrous inyour present situation. Just keep laying out therope and there should be enough shortly to tiethings up neatly for you. An office situation couldbecome very sticky if you allow it to continue.Steer clear of people who urge you to live onlyfor the day.

VIRGO Now is definitely not the time tosit on your laurels and bask in the glories

of yesterday. There are many people anxious tobe in your position and if you relax too much,they will have an easy time replacing you. Yourcreativity is at a high pitch now, if you would justreach down and tap it. Be cautious of smilingflatterers who have their own grist to grind.

LIBRA Associate yourself with capableconfederates if you plan to make a big push

now in business. It is all very well to go off charg-ing into the wilderness, but you had better take acompass – and someone to read it – or you couldbecome lost. In dealing with recalcitrant olderpeople, it is better to let them think they havecome up with the answer, even if the idea is yours.

SCORPIO Talk frankly with an associatewho has been causing you personal

trouble. It is highly likely that you can reach ameeting of the minds – and a strong friendshipin this area is not out of the question. Get plentyof exercise and fresh air and don’t allow yourpersonal problems to weigh you down. A newromantic interest could invade your life with asuddenness that could be surprising.

SAGITTARIUS Seek the advice of an oldand trusted friend before you go off the

deep end in a romantic situation. Keep in mindthat a love object, even yours, is not necessar-ily brilliant in all areas. In business matters, trustyour own gut reactions to proposed new asso-ciates and if there seems to be any negativefeeling, delay a decision for as long as possible.

CAPRICORN Your fears concerning aloved one’s intentions are groundless. You

may have some problems involving finances, butyou can solve them easily if you carry your shareof the load and cut down on non-essential spend-ing. In dealing with young people, try to maintainyour cool. There is an excellent chance that youcould be recommended for a major promotion.

AQUARIUS Evidence of improper be-havior could shock you to the core, but

don’t be too quick to accept it until all the votesare in. This is particularly true when the bearer ofthe tale has something to gain. In your handlingof personal finances, you would be wise to setup a long-range reserve fund, just in case thingsgo sour down the road. Return an unpleasant actwith a kind one.

PISCES Now would be a good time tomake a major decision in business that

you have been considering. Keep in mind thatyou have received good advice in the past from aparticular source and seek that source again. Indealing with romantic problems, do not move tooquickly in reaction. Your fears may prove to havelittle substance. Don’t neglect a health problem.


ANIMALS are NOT permitted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from the Friday before Memorial Day throughLabor Day. Animals MUST be on a leash between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., April 1 through the Thursday beforeMemorial Day and the Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30. Animals must be on leash or underpositive voice control at all other times. Persons in control of animals on the beach are required to remove andproperly dispose of the animal’s excrement. Ordinance signs are posted at most beach access points.

- Information provided by the Town of Hilton Head Island and Shore Beach Service

ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS IN DESIGNATED SWIMMING AREAS(Between sunrise and sunset, April 1-September 30):

– Possession or consumption of alcohol

– Glass (bottles, containers, etc.)– Littering– Indecent exposure or nudity– Disorderly conduct– Disturbing the peace– Unauthorized vehicles– Fires and fireworks– Shark fishing– Horse riding or driving

– Removal, harming, or harass-ment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sand dollars, etc.)

– Removal, alteration, or damageto dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora

– Operation, launching, or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft

– Unauthorized commercial activity

– Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m.

– Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems, insignias, etc.

– Solicitation or distribution of handouts

– Kites not under manual control– Stunt kites & Sand Sailing

(10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 1 - September 30)

– Parasailing

– Fishing or surfcasting – Surfboards, boogie boards, etc. –– Frisbee or other team sports involving a ball – Games with metal components –

PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS:All of the beach is public, fromthe ocean to the high watermark. Access to the beach, how-ever, is often private. The Town ofHilton Head Island provides ninebeach accesses: Alder LaneBeach Access, off South ForestBeach Drive; Coligny BeachPark, off Coligny Circle;Driessen Beach Park, at theend of Bradley Beach Road;Chaplin Community Park, offWm. Hilton Pkwy.; Fish HaulPark & Mitchelville BeachPark, at the end of Beach CityRoad; Burkes Beach Access, atthe end of Burkes Beach Road;Folly Field Beach Park andIslanders Beach Park, both offFolly Field Road.

PARKING AND FACILITIES:There are 23 metered spaces atAlder Lane; 54 metered spacesat Folly Field and 13 meteredspaces at Burkes Beach Road.The parking fee is a QUARTERfor each 15 minutes.

Additionally, there are 207 spacesat Driessen Beach Park for long-term parking. The fee is aQUARTER for each 30 minutesduring the week.

Parking spaces at IslandersBeach Park are ALWAYSreserved for annual beachpasses. Parking at DriessenBeach Park for annual beachpasses is reserved from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m. Parking is FREE at FishHaul Park, Mitchelville BeachPark and Coligny Beach Park.Handicap parking is availableat no fee at all beach parks.

Restrooms, changing areas,sand showers and vendingmachines are available at thebeach parks.

DESIGNATED SWIMMING AREAS:Official swimming areas havebeen designated for the AlderLane, Coligny, Driessen, FollyField and Islanders Beach Parks.The boundaries will be clearly

marked on the beach and in thewater.

During the beach season,lifeguards are stationed in eachof the designated swimmingareas for assistance and beachinformation. Please ask a life-guard before entering the waterif the yellow caution flag is flying.

BEACH PATROL LOCATIONS:Below, listed from north tosouth, are areas where BeachPatrol can generally be found:AREA 1: Westin Resort • BaronyBeach Club • Islanders BeachPark • Island Club • Folly FieldBeach Park • Hilton Head Beach& Tennis Resort • Driessen BeachPark • SurfWatchAREA 2: Palmetto Dunes House •Marriott Resort • Villamare •Disney Resort • Captain’s Walk• Hilton Resort • Hampton PlaceAREA 3: Windsor Court • WindsorPlace • Barrington • CrownePlaza • Sea Crest • Breakers •Coligny Beach • Holiday Inn •Ocean One • Shorewood • SeaSide VillasAREA 4: Ocean Club Villas •Adventure Inn • Grande Ocean• Alder Lane • Sea Pines BeachClub • Monarch

BEACH PROHIBITIONS: The following are prohibited on all beaches:

ISLAND BEACHESISLAND BEACHES


ARCADES

Station 300Buckwalter Place, Bluffton, Mainland on map.GPS: 25 Innovation Drive. Station 300 is Bluffton’snew family entertainment center. Located atBuckwalter Place in the heart of Bluffton, justminutes from Hilton Head Island, this high-techentertainment center is a dazzling 33,000 squarefeet of fun including 24 bowling lanes, restaurant,lounge, VIP area, live music and the latest arcadegames. See ad page 73. (843) 815-BOWL(2695). station300bluffton.com.

BIKE RENTALS

Bicycle Billy’sBehind New York City Pizza and Plantation Deli,D-18 on map. GPS: 81 Pope Avenue, Suite 6.50% off rental of second bike with rental of firstbike at regular price, on weekly rentals only. FreeIsland-wide delivery and pick-up, including SeaPines, Shipyard, Palmetto Dunes, Forest Beachand Folly Field areas. Open 7 days. See adpage 63. (843) 785-7851. bicyclebilly.com.

The Bike Doctor, North EndMathews Drive, K-33 on map. GPS: 55 MathewsDrive, Suite 160. Our full service retail store hasall of your cycling needs! We carry many high-

quality brands including Specialized, Raleigh,Diamond Back, Taxi Cruisers and more. We alsooffer the best quality service and repairs. Also offer-ing bike rentals. We have a full range of sizes andaccessories. Our rentals include free baskets,locks, child seats, delivery and pick-up. See adpage 65. (843) 681-7531. bikedoctorhhi.com.

The Bike Doctor, South EndNew Orleans Road, Suite B, E-18 on map. GPS:31 New Orleans Road, Suite B. Brand new store!We continue to provide all the same great servicesas our north end store on Mathews Drive, includ-ing new bike sales, repairs on all makes and mod-els, as well as bicycle rentals. Open Mon.-Fri.,10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See adpage 65. (843) 681-7532. bikedoctorhhi.com.

Hilton Head Bicycle CompanyArrow Rd., H-18 on map. GPS: 112 Arrow Road.Specializing in bike rentals, service and sales. Nohidden costs – free delivery/pick-up, baskets, childcarriers and locks. Cruisers, mountain and tan-dem bikes. Helmets available. Exclusive dealer ofGiant Bicycles. See ad page 54. (843) 686-6888.hiltonheadbicycle.com.

Hilton Head OutfittersPalmetto Dunes Resort, D-26 on map. GPS: 80Queens Folly Road. Your headquarters for adven-ture! Hilton Head Outfitters, an authorized Thuledealer, offers the Island’s largest bike rental fleet.

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The rental selections include mountain bikes, beachcruisers, kid’s bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and 3-wheelers along with a great selection of acces-sories and equipment for sale. See ad page 71.(843) 380-1783. hiltonheadoutfitters.com.

Island Bike Rental“Great bikes - Great prices” is our motto and isexactly what you will get when you rent from us!We offer quality Fuji brand bikes for rent in adultand children’s sizes that are comfortable andeasy to ride. We also offer free delivery and pickup Island-wide with free baskets, locks and babyseats included in the rental price. We also have kidscarts for rent if your child would prefer to relaxwhile you ride. See ad page 68. (843) 816-1701.

LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby RentalsThe Sea Pines Resort. LowSea Bike, Beach andBaby Rentals is a fully-insured, family-ownedand operated rental company. We provideclean, top-quality equipment and accessoriesfor the entire family. We have bike rentals forthe whole family, including bike trailers andchild seats. We have a wide variety of babyitems to rent, including cribs, high-chairs,strollers and much more. We also have manybeach items to rent, including umbrellas andchairs. Free delivery, locks, baskets and pick-up. 24-hour crib delivery. See ad page 56.(843) 384-9322. hiltonheadbikerental.com.

PedalsPope Avenue, D-18 on map. GPS: 71 PopeAvenue, #A. Hilton Head’s premier bike rentals.Tour the Island on men’s, ladies’, tall men’s, kids’,real BMX bikes, Burley Karts, mountain and hybrid

bikes. Sales and service. Free delivery, free childcarriers, locks and baskets. See coupon adpage 57. (843) 842-5522. pedalsbicycles.com.

Riding Tigers Bike RentalsThe Bridge Shops, G-17 on map. GPS: 24Palmetto Bay Road. The Island’s “Best Priced” bikerentals. New bikes you can enjoy riding while vaca-tioning on Hilton Head Island. Call or stop in toreserve your bikes today. See ad page 58. (843)686-5833. aaaridingtigers.com.

South Beach Bike RentalsSouth Beach Racquet Club, next to South BeachMarina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 onmap. GPS: 230 South Sea Pines Drive. Convenientlocation that allows you to tour The Sea PinesResort and world-famous Harbour Town at a sav-ings to you. Beach cruisers, tandems, bikes forchildren, child carriers and more. (843) 671-2453.southbeachbikerentals.com.

Vacation Comfort Bike RentalsEnterprise Lane, L-33 on map. GPS: 3CEnterprise Lane. Hilton Head’s most completebike rentals. Free locks, baskets and child carriers.Free delivery and pick-up. We also rent cribs,strollers, beach chairs, wheelchairs, umbrellas andmore. See ad page 71. (843) 342-6673 or TollFree (800) 655-9315. comfyrentals.com.

Yankee Pedaler Bike RentalCall for Island Events’ special. Rent two or more bikes for one week for only $19.50 each.Free locks and child carriers. Free Island-widedelivery. See ad page 61. (843) 785-2021.

BOAT RENTALS/CRUISES & WATERSPORTS

Adventure CruisesShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS:

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1 Shelter Cove Lane. Dolphin watch naturecruises on the E/V Holiday. Convenient mid-Island location just 10 minutes from anywhere.No gate fee, stay all day. Call for schedule andreservations. See ad page 60. (843) 785-4558.

Commander ZodiacSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Explore the marshlands and observe dolphinsand other marine wildlife on our small, person-alized tours. Combining the thrill of rafting and

sheer pleasure of being so close with nature.Selected by Yahoo Travel, National Geographic,The Discovery Channel and the BBC as localnature guides. Celebrating over 25 years on HiltonHead. Reservations required. See ad page 63.(843) 671-3344. commanderzodiac.com.

Dolphin DiscoveriesDeparts from Simmons Landing, off MarshlandRoad, next door to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 onmap. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Flipper! Well,maybe it’s not the original Flipper, but we do have“Blackbeard,” “Choppy,” “Nick” and even littlebaby “Stripes.” Our dolphin friends seem to enjoythe close-up attention and we do guarantee that

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we will see dolphins! Our 22’ boat is rated for 14 people, but we limit our tours to 6 so that yourfamily gets our undivided attention. Bring yourcamera... memories to last a lifetime! Coupleswelcome, too! See ad page 55. (843) 684-1910.dolphindiscoverieshiltonhead.com.

Dolphin Seafari Nature CruisesPalmetto Bay Marina, off Palmetto Bay Road, K-18 on map. GPS: 86 Helmsman Way. Inter-active dolphin watch nature tours aboard our15-passenger, USCG exploration vessel. Cruiseamong our neighboring islands to discover dol-phins, waterfowl and marine life. See sea crea-tures up close as we pull a crab pot and unloadour catch. Aquarium on-board seasonally. Callthe “Friendliest Staff on the Island” for reser-vations. See ad page 53. (843) 785-2345.palmettobaywatersports.com.

GypsySouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. We guarantee that dolphins will be seen on this trip. An environmental cruise featuringmarshes, dolphins and more. Call for scheduleand more information. Cruises leave from South Beach Marina, the closest marina to theocean. See ad page 59. (843) 363-2900.hiltonheadboattours.com.

H2O ParasailHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Wherethe fun is. Welcome aboard your parasail adven-ture, what a way to fly. Rise above CalibogueSound and get an eagle’s eye view over HiltonHead and see over 20 miles in all directions.Call for special rates. Call or stop by for reser-vations. See ad page 67. (843) 671-4386.h2osportsonline.com.

H2O Powerboat RentalsHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Make ita day of FUN on the water, grab a GPS-destina-tion lunch and watch the dolphins play beside yourboat – all against the spectacular backdrop of theHarbour Town Lighthouse. We offer 20 & 25 ft.late model equipment, professional instruction,GPS guidance systems, charts, coolers and biminitops. Be your own captain with 2-hour, 4-hour,half-day and full-day rentals. See ad page 67.(843) 671-4386. h2osportsonline.com.

H2O SailingHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Sailthrough Calibogue Sound on Stiletto, a 27 ft.catamaran. If you want exhilaration, hop aboardSUMO, a sleek 38 ft. trimaran. It will slice throughthe water as fast as the wind. Experienced sailorscan rent our 22’ Catalina Capri and explore the

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local waters. Our USCG captains can give lessonsaboard any vessel. All three vessels carry up to six passengers to ensure an intimate sailing expe-rience. Reservations required. See ad page 67.(843) 671-4386. h2osportsonline.com.

H2O Stand Up PaddleboardHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. “Geton board and experience walking on water.”Stand up paddlesurfing is the ultimate experiencefor people of all ages and skill levels. Easy tolearn and something the whole family can enjoy.Our experienced guides will provide 1.5 hours ofpaddling excitement. Your lesson begins with thefirst 15-20 minutes of dry land instruction andsafety tips. Then we head out to the water andthe adventure begins. See ad page 67. (843)671-4386. h2osportsonline.com.

H2O WatersportsHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Weoffer a 2-hour private charter which can acccom-modate up to 5 passengers. Trips depart fromHarbour Town Marina and we are the Island’sclosest operation to the ski area in Bull Creek.Our captains are commercially licensed by theUS Coast Guard and can offer instruction/tips as

needed for riders of all levels. We provide all theequipment you need for waterskiing, wakeboard-ing and kneeboarding or you can choose abanana boat ride or tubing. See ad page 67.(843) 671-4386. h2osportsonline.com.

Harbour Town AdventuresWaverunnersHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. TheIsland’s most thrilling experience on the water.Our USCG-certified Yamaha waverunners areblasting off within the Calibogue Sound, justoutside the “no-wake zone” at the wooden pierin Harbour Town. Call for reservations. See adpage 71. (843) 363-BOAT (2628).harbourtownadventures.com.

Hilton Head Wake SportsPalmetto Bay Marina, K-18 on map. GPS: 86Helmsman Way. Dedicated to providing a funand safe experience for riders of all levels.Whether you are a beginner or pro, our experi-enced boat captains will give you the pull you’relooking for. Whether you wakeboard, wakeskate,wakesurf, ski, kneeboard, hydrofoil or just wantto ride a tube, Hilton Head Wake Sports is theway to go! Don’t forget to ask about our discountsfor military and public-safety personnel. HiltonHead Wake Sports... by wakeboarders, for wake-boarders. See ad page 69. (843) 686-2200.hiltonheadwakesports.com.

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Island Queen Dolphin Nature TourBroad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 18 Simmons Road. Coast Guard licensed for 40 passengers. A narrated tour where you canenjoy the pleasure of seeing friendly dolphinsand the scenery of beautiful Broad Creek andCalibogue Sound. No gate fees and free parking.Priced at only $16 adults, $8 kids. Trips daily,call for reservations. See coupon ad page 62.(843) 681-2522. hiltonheadtours.com.

Island Water SportsSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. If it floats, we rent it. Serving Hilton Headfor over 25 years. Offering kayak, waverunner andpaddleboard rentals, along with parasailing. USCGcaptains and instructors. Charts and equipmentprovided. See ad page 77. (843) 671-7007.

Lowcountry Nature ToursShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. Enjoy arelaxing, personalized, family experience oncomfortable, shaded, 20 ft. deck boats. Six-person maximum allows a unique, up-close viewof dolphins and other wildlife. This is an experi-ence you will remember for years to come. Seead page 64. (843) 683-0187. GPS: 1 ShelterCove Lane. lowcountrynaturetours.com.

Outside Hilton HeadPinckney Island Wildlife Refuge, U-23 on map;Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map.GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. The Island’s premiernature guide service since 1979. Daily dolphintours, beachcombing cruises, Daufuskie Islandexcursions, private Island experiences and custom-designed days on the water. Boat rentals andwater ski days, too. Small groups in comfortableboats with certified naturalist guides and CoastGuard captains. Family fun. See ad pages 46 &77. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Palmetto Bay ParasailPalmetto Bay Marina, K-18 on map. GPS: 86Helmsman Way. Fly the friendly skies 500 feetin the air. Video and photo packages available.See Hilton Head Island like never before. Nogate fees, great parking. Stay dry or get wet.See ad page 69. (843) 686-2200 or (843) 301-SAIL. parasailhiltonhead.com.

Palmetto Bay WatersportsPalmetto Bay Marina, located at the foot of theCross Island Pkwy. Bridge, K-18 on map. GPS:86 Helmsman Way. Splash into some fun andadventure on our new stand-up paddleboards,wave runners, motorboats, kayaks, 12’ person-al fun boats and pontoon boats (19’ Triumphseats 8). Drinks, snacks, ice and frozen baitavailable. Free parking and no gate fees. Call

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Crabbing Trips Depart Shelter Cove Harbour, Dock CFor reservations call 843-422-5110

Let’s Go Crabbing on the

CRABBER J IIFamily fun for all ages. Catch the most

blue crabs and win the world-famous Crabber J T-shirt.

Adults $20.00 Children $15.00(Cash Only) (Cash Only)


Come aboard the GYPSYfor a relaxing, narrated

tour on Calibogue Sound.

We guarantee that dolphins will be seen on this trip.

Adults $15, Children $7 (2 and under free)

www.hiltonheadboattours.com

Join us for an exciting FishingExcursion aboard . . .

THE DRIFTER5 Hr.Trip, $67 Adults,4 Hr.Trip, $62 Adults,

$10 discount for children 12 & under.Rods,Reels,Bait Furnished

CALL (843) 363-2900 FORTIMES AND MORE INFORMATION.

ALL CRUISES LEAVE OUT OF SOUTH BEACH MARINA, THE CLOSESTMARINA TO THE OCEAN! 232 SOUTH SEA PINES DRIVE

the “Friendliest Staff on the Island” for reserva-tions. See ad page 53. (843) 785-2345.palmettobaywatersports.com.

Sea Monkeys WatersportsHilton Head Habor RV Resort & Marina, T-23 on map. GPS: 43 Jenkins Road. The most freespace “open riding” on the Island. Only minutesto full speed and home of the “no-wake zones.”On the pristine waters of Skull Creek, you maysee dolphins, turtles, birds and more. Open 7days a week. See ad page 72. (843) 842-4754.jetskionhiltonhead.com.

The Ship’s StoreShelter Cove Harbour at Palmetto Dunes, H-26on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Outdooradventures abounds at Shelter Cove Harbour!Offering deep sea and inshore fishing, sport crab-bing, nature and dolphin tours and waterskiing, inaddition to kayak and boat rentals. Fishing rodrentals, crabbing supplies and fishing gear arealso available. See ad page 39. For informationand reservations, call (843) 686-9688 or themarina office, 842-7001. palmettodunes.com.

Sky Pirate WatersportsBroad Creek Marina, K-23 on map. GPS: 18

Simmons Road. All ages fly the highest flight intown aboard our 12-passenger, USCG-inspectedparasail boat. Try the extreme inflatable rides, gotubing or waterskiing. Also offering dolphin cruises,cocktail cruises and powerboat rentals (from 15’to 25’). See ad page 70. (843) 842-2566.skypirateparasail.com.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding withOutside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map.GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Come try out thefastest growing watersport in the world. Safe, funand easy. Remarkable core workout, a cool thrill,simply a blast. We are the area’s stand-up pad-dleboard headquarters, offering daily clinics,rentals and group excursions. Offering a varietyof boards and accessories exclusively at our Plazaat Shelter Cove shop. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

BOWLING ALLEYS

Station 300Buckwalter Place, Bluffton, Mainland on map.GPS: 25 Innovation Drive. Station 300 is Bluffton’snew family entertainment center. Located atBuckwalter Place in the heart of Bluffton, justminutes from Hilton Head Island, this high-techentertainment center is a dazzling 33,000 square

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feet of fun including 24 bowling lanes, restaurant,lounge, VIP area, live music and the latest arcadegames. See ad page 73. (843) 815-BOWL(2695). station300bluffton.com.

CRABBING

Crabber J IIShelter Cove Marina, H-26 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane. Feeling crabby... ? Then joinus aboard the Crabber J, where the captain andmate will take you on the best nature cruise onthe Island. It’s a sport the entire family can enjoy.Catch the most blue crabs and win a Crabber JT-shirt. Call for reservations. See ad page 58.(843) 422-5110.

DAUFUSKIE TOURS

The Daufuskie Island History &Artisans ExcursionShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map.GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily small group,all-inclusive tour to legendary Daufuskie Island.The program includes dolphin eco cruise, golfcarts, interpretive historian-guide, stops at all sig-nificant Daufuskie sites, snacks and refreshments.See ad pages 46 & 77. (800) 686-6996.outsidehiltonhead.com.

Harbour Town Adventures EnviroTours Taxi to DaufuskieHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Offeringthe quickest water taxi transportation to DaufuskieIsland. Call for reservations. See ad page 56. (843)363-BOAT (2628). harbourtownadventures.com.

Lowcountry Nature ToursShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. This three-hour tour incorporates our two-hour dolphin tourwith one-hour of beachcombing on our neigh-boring Daufuskie Island. Beachcombing givesyou the opportunity to actually get off the boatand onto the beach at Daufuskie Island. Whileon the beach, we search for shells, sand dollars,crabs and starfish. Occasionally, we may find afossilized shark’s tooth. Call for departure times.Reservations are required. See ad page 64.(843) 683-0187. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane.lowcountrynaturetours.com.

Nature Cruise With Lunch or Dinner at Marshside Mama’s Palmetto Bay Marina, off of Palmetto Bay Rd., K-18 on map. GPS: 86 Helmsman Way. Cruiseon the Dolphin Seafari to lunch or dinner onDaufuskie Island at Marshside Mama’s. See dol-phins, waterfowl and marine life on your cruiseover. Enjoy dinner, dancing and libations atMarshside Mama’s. Fun for the whole family.Call the “Friendliest Staff on the Island” for reser-

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The Outback Kayak Experiencewith Outside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Experiencea remarkable tour. After a boat ride to a privateand secluded island deep in the South Carolinabackwaters, you will board kayaks and head upa pristine, calm-water creek. True wilderness,away from development. No experience neces-sary. Ask to go on The Outback. Exclusively fromOutside Hilton Head. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

FISHING

Blue Water TackleShopSouth Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS:232 South Sea Pines Drive. Offering charterfishing, bait, fishing tackle, crabbing supplies,marine accessories and T-shirts. Call for charterreservations and availability. See ad page 60.(843) 671-3060. bluewaterhhi.com.

Captain Hook Party Fishing BoatShelter Cove Harbour (Dock C), H-26 on map.

GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. A 70 ft. party fishingboat offering 5 1/2 hour offshore wreck fishingtrips. Price includes everything you need to catchfish. Full galley on board. Fun for the entire family. See ad page 66. (843) 785-1700.hiltonheadisland.com/captainhook.

DrifterSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. Family fun boat for offshore fishing. Spendyour time deep-sea fishing when you leave from theclosest marina to the ocean. Rods, reels and baitfurnished. Call for reservations. See ad page 59.(843) 363-2900. hiltonheadboattours.com.

Hilton Head OutfittersPalmetto Dunes Resort, D-26 on map. GPS: 80Queens Folly Road. Enjoy some of the best fishingon Hilton Head Island in the flat, calm waters ofthe Palmetto Dunes Resort lagoon system. Catchredfish, trout, bluefish, black drum, flounder andeven tarpon. All charters are led by one of ournative guides in a quiet, electric skiff which accom-modates up to three adult anglers or a family of twoadults and two children ages 12 and under. Lighttackle and fly fishing for the beginner to the mostexperienced of anglers is offered. See ad page 71.(866) 380-1783. hiltonheadoutfitters.com.

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Road, next door to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 onmap. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Rent a kayak, bringa pole and our guides will direct you to the bestspots to fish. Only $10/hour for single kayaks,$15/hour for double kayaks. Guided fishing toursavailable in the winter months. See ad page 55.For reservations and information, call (843)684-1910. kayakhiltonhead.com.

Kayak Fishing with Outside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map.GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily kayak fishingexcursions. Daily 3-hour tour includes customfishing kayak, bait, guide, tackle and licensing. All tours are conducted in the state-of-the-artHobie paddle fishing kayaks. Tours scheduledaround optimal tides for targeting redfish. Theultimate in sport fishing. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Moneric Fishing ChartersAt the docks of the Chart House, off Squire PopeRoad, S-28 on map. GPS: 2 Hudson Road. Let’sgo fishin’. Captain Eric offers daily charter tripsaboard the 27’ Key West and will customize your outing for up to 6 passengers: From a fewhours, to all day for the fishing enthusiast. Bait,tackle and ice included. See ad page 79. (843)816-0215 or 341-3742. moneric.com ornorthendcharterfleet.com.

O Cat Fishing Charters with Outside Hilton HeadHilton Head Harbor RV Resort & Marina, T-23on map. GPS: 43A Jenkins Road; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road.

Fishing local waters since 1979. O Cat FishingCharters offers a choice of a fast and stable 26’ Power Cat or a 20’ flat boat. Quality fly,spin and sport experiences. Year-round fishingfor redfish, trout, cobia, mackerel and tarpon.Ask about shark fishing, too. Great family fishingfun. See ad pages 46 & 77. (800) 686-6996.outsidehiltonhead.com.

GOLF

Harbour Town Golf LinksHarbour Town in The Sea Pines Resort, H-8 onmap. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Perenniallyranked among the top golf courses in the worldand home to The RBC Heritage, a PGA Tour event.See ad page 87. (843) 842-8484 or 363-4485.seapines.com.

Ocean Course/Heron PointPlantation Clubhouse, open to the public, TheSea Pines Resort, C-10 on map. GPS: 100 NorthSea Pines Drive. Hilton Head Island’s first golfcourse offers a challenging golf experience withmagnificent ocean views. NGCOA BeginnerFriendly Certified Course. Certified AudubonCooperative Sanctuaries. See ad page 87. (843)842-8484 or 363-4475. seapines.com.

HISTORIC HOMES

Rose Hill MansionRose Hill Plantation, Highway 278, Bluffton,Mainland on map. GPS: 199 Rose Hill Way. Tourthe South’s most beautiful plantation. The mainhouse is a Gothic Revival-style home built circa1858 and is listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places. Enjoy refreshments and Southernhospitality while admiring the beautiful home andgrounds. Ask about our exceptional wines underthe Rose Hill label. Tours daily. $25 per person.

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Call for reservations. See ad page 75. (843) 757-6046. rosehillmansion.com.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Lawton StablesThe Sea Pines Resort, F-12 on map. GPS: 190Greenwood Drive. Guided scenic trail ridesthrough the 600-acre Forest Preserve. Offeringprivate lessons, pony rides for children, horsesbought and sold, training and breeding. A “mustvisit” when on Hilton Head Island. See ad page70. (843) 671-2586. lawtonstableshhi.com.

KAYAK RENTALS AND NATURE TOURS

H2O KayakHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Kayakin the calm waters of Calibogue Sound and BroadCreek. No experience is necessary for adults andchildren to enjoy this one and a half hour USCGlicensed master captain guided tour in the natu-ral surroundings of dolphins and other wildlife. Apaddling clinic is included with each tour and weprovide life jackets and paddles. Our single anddouble kayaks are stable and easy to paddle.Kayaks are also available for rent. AwesomeSunset Tours available. Call for times and rates.Reservations required. See ad page 67. (843)

671-4386. h2osportsonline.com.

Harbour Town Adventures Enviro ToursHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort,H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road.Harbour Town Adventures Enviro Tours, formerlyH2O Enviro Tours, offer dolphin tours of theCalibogue Sound on hard Zodiac boats. Offeringdolphin/nature tours, sunset tours, beachcombingtrips, Daufuskie transportation or customized tripswhere you design your own itinerary. Call forreservations. See ad page 71. (843) 363-BOAT(2628). harbourtownadventures.com.

Hilton Head OutfittersPalmetto Dunes Resort, D-26 on map. GPS: 80Queens Folly Road. Rent a kayak or canoe andget up close and personal with nature on a sce-nic ride through the 11 mile inland lagoon systemin Palmetto Dunes. These calm waters make theperfect setting for the beginner to expert paddlers.Choose from several different routes, dependingon the length of your adventure. You may alsoenjoy a great work out on one of our stand uppaddle boards. See ad page 71. (866) 380-1783.hiltonheadoutfitters.com.

Island Queen Dolphin Nature TourBroad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 18 Simmons Road. Coast Guard licensed for 40 passengers. A narrated tour where you canenjoy the pleasure of seeing friendly dolphins

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and the scenery of beautiful Broad Creek andCalibogue Sound. No gate fees and free parking.Priced at only $16 adults, $8 kids. Trips daily,call for reservations. See coupon ad page 62.(843) 681-2522. hiltonheadtours.com.

Island Water SportsSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea PinesDrive. If it floats, we rent it. Serving Hilton Headfor over 25 years. Offering kayak, waverunnerand paddleboard rentals, along with parasailing.USCG captains and instructors. Charts andequipment provided. See ad page 77. (843)671-7007.

Kayak Hilton Head(Broad Creek location) End of Simmons Road, offMarshland Road, next to Broad Creek Marina,K-22 on map. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Lots ofdolphins... “Blackbeard,” “Nick” and little baby“Stripes.” We specialize in family and recreation-al kayaking. In the winter when temperaturesare cool, kayaking is one of the best activitieson the Island. Relax and enjoy being on thewater while seeing dolphins and all the otherfun wildlife that lives here! Tours daily. Rentalsfrom $10/hr. See ad page 55. (843) 684-1910.kayakhiltonhead.com.

Lowcountry Nature ToursShelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. Enjoy arelaxing, personalized family experience on com-fortable, shaded, 20 ft. deck boats. Six-personmaximum allows a unique, up-close view of dol-phins and other wildlife. This is an experience you will remember for years to come. See adpage 64. (843) 683-0187. GPS: 1 ShelterCove Lane. lowcountrynaturetours.com.

May River ExcursionsCalhoun Street, Historic Bluffton, Mainland onmap. Located 15 minutes from Hilton Head, May River Excursions offer private dolphin tours,fishing, shrimping and crabbing excursions. Dailytours offered year round. Call for scheduling andreservations. See ad page 56. (843) 304-2878.mayriverexcursions.com.

Outside Hilton HeadThree departure locations: Shelter Cove Marina,G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane;Hudson’s Restaurant, off Squire Pope Rd., S-28on map. GPS: 1 Hudson Road.; Palmetto Bluff,W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Dailyguided tours, back island excursions, calm-waterpaddles, kid’s camps, teen tours, kayak fishing andkayak rentals. Kayak with dolphins, egret, heron,eagles, otter and the entire salt marsh ecosystem.See why over 100,000 have paddled with OHHover the past 30 years. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

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Outside Palmetto BluffPalmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount PeliaRoad. The only outfitter on the May River. Dailykayak tours and rentals through the Southeast’smost pristine waterways. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Palmetto Bay WatersportsPalmetto Bay Marina, located at the foot of theCross Island Parkway Bridge, K-18 on map. GPS:86 Helmsman Way. Come out on the water withour local, experienced naturalists and glide acrossthe pristine waters of Broad Creek while enjoyinga guided kayak nature tour. No experience nec-essary. Great family fun. Call the “Friendliest Staffon the Island” for reservations. See ad page 53.(843) 785-2345. palmettobaywatersports.com.

Pinckney Island Wildlife RefugeKayak Center At Hudson’s RestaurantOff Squire Pope Road, S-28 on map. GPS: 1Hudson Road.; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map.GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily kayak toursthrough the waters of the Pinckney Island NationalWildlife Refuge. Tours led by experienced guidesand naturalists in a safe, comfortable sea kayak.Learn about the rich history of the Port RoyalSound, the “North End” of Hilton Head andsurrounding islands. See ad pages 46 & 77.(800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Sea Monkeys WatersportsHilton Head Habor RV Resort & Marina, T-23 onmap. GPS: 43 Jenkins Road. For a milder, qui-eter watersports experience, come explore withus as we “hike on kayaks” the calm waters ofPinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, justacross the waterways from our landing. Dolphins,sea turtles, blue herons, egrets, bald eagles andthe occasional manatee are all here in MotherNature’s wonderland. We offer single and tan-dem kayak rentals, as well as guided tours.Open 7 days a week. See ad page 72. (843)842-4754. jetskionhiltonhead.com.

ZipLine hilton headBroad Creek Marina, one mile from Cross Islandoff Marshland Road, K-22 on map. GPS: 33 BroadCreek Marina Way. Fly on 8 ziplines with heightsto 75 ft. including zooming down the dual cableracing zipline and traversing 3 suspended skybridges. This fun 2 hour canopy tour is a journeythrough massive live oaks and commanding pineswhile enjoying the view of Broad Creek with itsarray of boats, fantastic birds and dolphins. Ages10 and older. Reservations preferred. See adpage 51. Call (843) 682-6000 or book online.ziplinehiltonhead.com.

METAL DETECTOR RENTALS

RadioShackPort Royal Plaza, next to Sam’s Club, K-33 onmap. GPS: Ste. A3, 95 Mathews Drive. Offering

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White’s metal detector rentals and purchase.Available for purchase – cell phone and laptopchargers and accessories, GPS systems, IPODs,beach radios, XM-Sirius accessories, batteries,digital cameras and chargers, headphones, videogame hook-ups and controllers, plus so muchmore. Open Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. See adpage 41. (843) 681-6530. radioshack.com.

MINIATURE GOLF

Legendary GolfHwy. 278, mid-Island, next to Fresh MarketShoppes, G-22 on map. GPS: 900 William HiltonParkway.; Pope Avenue, next to Circle Center, D-17on map. GPS: 80 Pope Avenue. Play the Island’sbest miniature golf courses. Our sand traps andwater hazards make “Legendary” the most real-istic miniature golf on the Island. The most chal-lenging, most exciting putting courses. See couponad page 79. (843) 785-9214 or 686-3399.

NATURE CENTERS

H2O Nature CenterHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort, H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Theperfect resource for apparel, gifts, bike rentalsand fishing gear. Our live-animal exhibits, edu-cational programs and hands-on displays aresure to spark curiosity and inspire learning in all ages. The Nature Center focuses on thewildlife and habitats of the South Carolina Low-country. People of all ages are invited to have fun, while learning and discovering the naturalworld. See ad page 75. (843) 686-5323.h2osportsonline.com.

SCAVENGER HUNTS

High Tech Scavenger Hunt withOutside Hilton HeadThe Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-27 on map. GPS:32 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 onmap. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Looking for afun and inexpensive way to find the hidden gemsof Hilton Head Island? Using the same principlesof a traditional scavenger hunt, this program usesGPS hand-held receivers to navigate throughclues to Hilton Head’s most interesting locations.Great family fun. See ad pages 46 & 77. (800)686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Gullah Heritage Trail ToursDeparts from the Coastal Discovery Museum atHoney Horn, N-27 on map. GPS: 70 Honey HornDrive. Experience the Gullah culture of HiltonHead Island on a 2-hour narrated tour of tenneighborhoods established during the Civil War.Highlights include: Gullah Family Compounds,Old Debarkation Point (used before the bridge wasbuilt), Old One-Room School House, PlantationTabby Ruins, Historic Marker of First Freedom Village.The Gullah culture is manifested in family, lifestyle,food ways, language and folklore. See coupon adpage 61. (843) 681-7066. gullaheritage.com.

Segway of Savannah102 E. Liberty St. (at the corner of Drayton and Liberty Sts.), Ste. 106, Savannah, GA. Takea daytrip to Historic Savannah and explore thecity on Segway’s Personal Transporter, an elec-tric self-balancing device that allows you to seethe city on your own. Formal historic tours by acertified Savannah tour guide and a fun way tosee the sights and sounds. See ad page 64.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Windmill Harbour Boat ShowWindmill Harbour Marina, S-21 on map. GPS: 161Harbour Passage. Don’t miss the Eighth In WaterBoat Show on May 19 & 20. Windmill Harbour,known for some of the finest boating and fishingwaters on the East Coast, will be showcasing some ofthe finest boats as well. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.$10 per person. See ad page 79. (843) 681-5600,Ext. 241. windmillharbourboatshow.com.

ZIPLINE TOURS

ZipLine hilton headBroad Creek Marina, one mile from Cross Islandoff Marshland Road, K-22 on map. GPS: 33Broad Creek Marina Way. Fly on 8 ziplines withheights to 75 ft. including zooming down the dualcable racing zipline and traversing 3 suspendedsky bridges. This fun 2 hour canopy tour is ajourney through massive live oaks and command-ing pines while enjoying the view of Broad Creekwith its array of boats, fantastic birds and dolphins.Ages 10 and older. Reservations preferred. Seead page 51. Call (843) 682-6000 or bookonline. ziplinehiltonhead.com.

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May 11 - 12, 13, 18 - 19, 26 - 27: TheMay River Theatre Co. presents “Evita,” theriveting true-life story of Eva Peron, who roseabove childhood poverty and a scandalous pastto achieve unimaginable fortune and fame.Despite widespread controversy, her passionchanged a nation forever. 8 p.m. with Sun.matinee performance at 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (843) 837-7795 or visitmayrivertheatre.com.

May 11 - 12: Legendary Big Band vocalistLynn Roberts performs with The Bob Alberti Trioat The Jazz Corner, 8 p.m. 1000 Wm. HiltonParkway, The Village at Wexford C-1. For moreinformation call (843) 842-8620 or visitthejazzcorner.com.

May 11: Hilton Head Island Ski Club MonthlySocial at It s Greek To Me, Lagoon Rd. 5-7 p.m.Happy Hour prices, dinner optional. Membersand skiers or non skiers welcomed. Bev Moran(843) 681-4181.

May 11: Statesboro Youth Chorale to Perform atFirst Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy.at 6:30 p.m. The chorale is a regional communitychildren’s choir founded in 1991. Under SarahHancock, artistic director, the chorale has grownto encompass three choirs: the Resident Choirfor students ages 8-11, the Concert Choir for11-13 year olds, and the Vox Novum, comprisedof high school singers. The choir represents four

counties in Southeastern Georgia: Bulloch,Effingham, Emanuel, and Chandler counties.(843) 681-3696 or fpchhi.org.

May 12: The 34th annual Bluffton VillageFestival coordinated by The Rotary Club ofBluffton will be held Mother’s Day weekend inOld Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly knownas Mayfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest,kids activities and a chance to meet old friendsand new ones! Admission is FREE. (843) 815-2277or blufftonvillagefestival.com.

May 12: Labors of Love: Basketry Workshop atThe Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 ShelterCove Lane. Ages 12 and up Weave love into yourMother’s Day weekend and experience the joyand satisfaction of making a basket for, or with,your loved one. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (843) 686-3945x 223 or artshhi.com.

May 15 - 20: Hilton Head Comedy Club pre-sents Keith Alberstadt. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.Located upstairs, “Top of the Kingfisher,” spa-cious waterfront lounge. Different acts everyweek. Admission, $12. Tuesdays are LadiesNight 1/2 price admission for the ladies.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com/schedule.html.

May 15 - 20: Enjoy live music with Bruce Crichtonor Dave Kemmerly at The Salty Dog Café, SouthBeach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort,5-9 p.m. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

May 15: Third Tuesday’s Book Club meets atthe Hilton Head Branch Library, 7:30 p.m.



Everyone is welcome. 11 Beach City Rd. (843)255-6520 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

May 17: The Palmetto Quilt Guild will hold itsmonthly meeting at 1 p.m. Wendy Butler Berns,quilt artist and teacher, will present a lecture“Capering with Creativity and Our Quilts.” Guestsare welcome for a $5 visitor fee. Christ LutheranChurch, 829 William Hilton Parkway. For moreinformation visit palmettoquiltguild.org.

May 18 - 19: The Teri Rini Powers Quartetperforms at The Jazz Corner, 8 p.m. 1000 Wm.Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford C-1. Formore information call (843) 842-8620 or visitthejazzcorner.com.

May 18: Kid’s Night Out at the Island RecreationCenter, 6-10 p.m. Have a night to yourself whileyour kids have a blast with their friends. Activitiessuch as swimming, games, art & crafts, movie,pizza and a snack will be served. PreregistrationRequired. Grades, K-5th. $15. (843) 681-7273or islandreccenter.org.

May 19 - 20: Don’t miss the Eighth In WaterBoat Show! Windmill Harbour, known for some of

the finest waters on the East Coast, will be show-casing some of the finest boats as well. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 per person. (843) 681-5600, Ext. 241.windmillharbourboatshow.com.

May 19: A celebration of Stand Up Paddle-boarding, SUPfest, will be held noon-4 p.m.This fun-oriented event will be held at WilsonLanding in Palmetto Bluff on the May River. Thefestival will include free introductory clinics andinstruction, along with equipment trials anddemonstrations. Clinics will be offered at Noon,1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Certified guides from OutsideHilton Head/Palmetto Bluff and several nationalpaddlesport professionals will conduct the pro-grams. Free and open to the public. For moreinformation call (843)686-6996 or visitoutsidehiltonhead.com.

May 19: Celebrate Craft Beer Week at the Hilton Head Taste of Summer Craft BeerFestival from 2-6 p.m. at Shelter Cove Harbour& Marina. Sample from a variety of refreshingand flavorful Craft Beers, enjoy a food courtfeaturing local restaurants plus music. For more information call (843) 757-8520 orhiltonheadbeerfest.com.

May 19: 16th Annual Rib Burnoff and BarbecueFest hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head

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May 19: All Saints Episcopal Church 25th AnnualGarden Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “A Potpourriof Gardens” featuring eight of the island’s mostinnovative gardens. Ticket price of $30 includesa luncheon served in the church’s parish hall. Aboutique, art sale, bake sale, gardening lecture,organ music presentation, as well as a flowerarrangement demonstration will also be held. Inaddition, vendors will be located on the churchcommon with a variety of plants and related itemsoffered for sale. All proceeds from this islandclassic event will be donated to six local chari-ties. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 645-4111 orallsaints-hhi.org.

May 19: Appliqued Apron workshop at the ArtsCenter of Coastal Carolina, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aprons are a true double-duty accessory in thegarden, kitchen, or studio, both keeping you cleanand helping you look your best while doing so.$42 (includes $12 materials fee). Instructor, AlanaAdams. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

May 22 - 27: Hilton Head Comedy Clubpresents Jimmy Carroll. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.Located upstairs, “Top of the Kingfisher,” spa-cious waterfront lounge. Different acts everyweek. Admission, $12. Tuesdays are LadiesNight 1/2 price admission for the ladies.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com/schedule.html.

May 22 - 31: Enjoy live music with BruceCrichton or Dave Kemmerly at The Salty DogCafé, South Beach Marina Village in The SeaPines Resort, 6-10 p.m. (843) 671-2233 orsaltydog.com.

May 25 - 28: Shop Tanger Outlets’ BIGMemorial Day Sidewalk Sale. Find extra savingsin your favorite name brand outlet stores duringthis 4-day sale plus extra savings on the sidewalks!For more information call (843) 837-5410 orvisit tangeroutlet.com.

May 25 - 27: Gregg Russell Concerts under the

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Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Friday-Sunday, 8-9:30 p.m. Family-oriented singer/storytellerperforms sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songswith audience participation. Complimentary.(843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 25 - 26: Singer and performer, MarlenaSmalls and pianist, Lavon Stevens perform atThe Jazz Corner, 8 p.m. 1000 Wm. HiltonParkway, The Village at Wexford C-1. For more information call (843) 842-8620 or

visit thejazzcorner.com.

May 26 - 27: 4th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The artisticmedia represented includes paintings, life-sizesculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry,collage and ceramics. The artists will line ShelterCove Harbour with their gallery-style displaybooths transforming this popular waterfrontshopping and dining destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free andopen to the public. (843) 686-9098 orartfestival.com.

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By Kathleen McMenamin, Master Naturalist, H2O Sports

The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab

The Atlantic horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus,can be considered a living fossil. It has been inour geological records for more than 400 millionyears with almost no physical changes. However,these animals play an important role in the circleof life, providing food for other organisms andoffering humans medical benefits.

Despite the horseshoe crab's name, it is not, infact, a crab. The horseshoe crab is actually moreclosely related to spiders, ticks and scorpions. Asmooth shell called the carapace covers the mainbody of the horseshoe crab. The curved shape ofthe shell is most likely where the animal obtainedits name. These animals live on the ocean flooreating mollusks, worms and other invertebrates.

They spend most of their life in the deeper watersof the continental shelf. The rest of their lives arespent developing and breeding in shallow watersof estuary systems. Like other hard structures andsubstances in the ocean, the carapace of the horse-shoe crab may acquire other organisms such asbarnacles, algae, flat worms and mollusks.

Horseshoe crab bodies are divided into three parts;the prosoma (head), opisthosoma (abdomen) andtelson (tail). Horseshoe crabs have six pairs of legsand one pair of chelicerae, which are used to cap-ture and crush food before it is put into the mouth.The horseshoe crab has no jaw. Instead their mouthis located on the prosoma and surrounded by theirlegs and hair-like fibers that help break apart food.Hairs located on the legs also aid in breaking upfood before it gets to their mouth.

The opisthosoma contains flattened plates, calledbook gills, which aid in respiration. They can breatheon land for short periods of time, as long as thegills are moist. Finally, there is the telson, whichaids in steering underwater. If the horseshoe crabflips over it is able to use the telson to right itself.

If you were to look at the underside of a horseshoecrab, take note of the first set of legs. If it is afemale she will have claws. If it is a male, he willhave hook-shaped claspers. These claspers are

used to hold onto females during breeding.Males will grip onto the females and canstay attached for several months duringtheir spring reproduction. Multiple malesmay clasp onto a single female. At a hightide and usually at night, females will enterthe shallow water and lay up to 64,000 eggsin a season. While the female is laying hereggs the male(s) will fertilize them. Younghorseshoe crabs will hatch as free swim-ming larvae after about 10 days. They willeventually settle on the ocean floor andbegin their first molt (shedding of shell).

A horse shoe crab will not reach maturity until nineyears of age. It will have molted about 17 timesbefore it hits its maturity. Horseshoe crabs may liveto be 40 years old.

Horseshoe crabs are of great value to the medicalfield. Their blood has proven to hold great defensesagainst pathogens. Research institutes found thatthe horseshoe crab’s blood is able to detect anddefend against bacterial diseases. Astronauts havealso used it to discover bacteria and fungus onsurfaces in space. Experiments are ongoing toascertain if horseshoe crab blood can be usedas a natural antibiotic. Animals used for experi-mentation are returned to the ocean after a smallamount of blood has been taken. Blood volumewill return to normal within a week. Only threepercent of horseshoe crabs used in experimenta-tion are lost.

Horseshoe crabs are not endangered, but therehas been a slight decline in their overall num-bers due to habitat destruction and harvesting.Horseshoe crabs are used as bait when catchingeel, whelk and conch.

However, horseshoe crabs also serve as an impor-tant food resource for some endangered seacreatures. Loggerhead sea turtles eat the younghorseshoe crabs, while red knots eat their eggs.It has been found that 10 percent of horseshoecrabs die during mating, due to being flippedby rough surf. The Ecological Research andDevelopment Group, established in 1995, hascreated a “Just Flip ‘Em” campaign in order tolower this percentage.

The H2O Nature Center, which features livereptile and amphibian exhibits and hands-ondisplays, focuses on the wildlife and habitatsof the South Carolina Lowcountry. Nature tours,apparel, gifts, books and bicycle/fishinggear rentals are also available. To reservethe Alligator and Wildlife Tour with MasterNaturalist Kathleen McMenamin, call (843)686-5323. H2Osportsonline.com.


May 27 - 28: The Hilton Head Choral Societypresents America Sings: An American Celebration,7 p.m. A concert of All-American music fromcolonial folk songs to patriotic tunes with aspecial salute to our Armed Forces. May 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. HiltonPkwy. May 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church,24 Pope Ave. (843) 341-3818 orhiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

May 27: “Untouched” will be screened atColigny Theatre! 7 p.m. Please join us for thisexciting event! More details to come! (843)686-3500 or colignytheatre.com.

May 29 - June 3: Hilton Head Comedy Club presents Kenny Rogerson. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Located upstairs, “Top of the Kingfisher,”spacious waterfront lounge. Different acts everyweek. Admission, $12. Tuesdays are LadiesNight 1/2 price admission for the ladies.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com/schedule.html.

May 29: “Parents 411” program at the Sandbox!Interactive Informational Workshops for new par-ents. Ask All of Your Questions of “the Experts”:

Parents Panel, Facilitator: Debi Lynes, PhDCounseling/Psychology, 9:30 a.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

May 30 - June 1: Gregg Russell Concertsunder the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town,Wednesday-Friday, 8-9:30 p.m. Family-orient-ed singer/ storyteller performs sing-a-longs,ballads and silly songs with audience partic-ipation. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979 orseapines.com.

June 1 - 2: The Cheryl Christine Quartetperforms at The Jazz Corner, 8 p.m. 1000 Wm.Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford C-1. Formore information call (843) 842-8620 or visitthejazzcorner.com.

PLEASE NOTE: WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT POS-SIBLE TO SEE THAT THE INFORMATION INOUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS ACCURATE.HOWEVER, EVENTS SOMETIMES CHANGEWITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUMBERS FORCONFIRMATION.

TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT IN THE CALENDAR,CALL (843) 757-9889, FAX (843) 757-9189 orE-MAIL [email protected].

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By Capt. Patte Ranney, S.C. Master Naturalist,Outside Hilton Head

Sounds of the Saltmarsh

I frequently say that venturing throughthe saltmarsh is a multi-sensory expe-rience. We can see it, smell it, feel it,taste it, and hear it. The saltmarshis truly a feast for the senses!

Imagine being guided through themeandering grass linedcreeks – in a boat, akayak, or on a stand-up paddleboard – withyour eyes closed. Whatdo you hear? Thebreath of the passingdolphin. The effortlesswing beats of the greatblue heron. The splashof the plungingpelican.

There are also twodistinctive sounds thatpenetrate the salt air. They are among myfavorite things to listen for when I’m out onthe water. The first is the melodic trill of theMarsh Wren, a little brown bird that anxiouslyflits from one grass top to another. This timeof the year, the males are busy courting andbuilding nests.

Woven from surrounding grasses, the maleMarsh Wren will build about half a dozen nestsin an attempt to attract his mate. She may likehim, but not his nest building abilities, so shewill simply weave her own nest in his territory.These nests are typically located near the topsof the grasses, and attached to the outer bladesin such a way as to allow the nest to rise up onexceptionally high tides.

The second sound is performed by the ClapperRail, a reclusive bird that is rarely seen butoften heard. This bird lives exclusively in thesaltmarsh, all along the eastern seaboard fromNew Jersey all the way south. Perhaps you’veheard him in your own neck of the woods. Hen-sized and rather drab in color, these birds wouldprefer to swim across the narrow creeks thanto fly. When in-flight, they appear rather fran-tic and awkward. Darting on foot through theclumps of cordgrass, they search for food,make their nests and raise their young.

Listen for the “clauk, clauk, clauk, clauk” ofthe Clapper Rail. Beginning with hesitation,their call eventually builds to a crescendo. Anindividual will call from one side of the creek,followed by a response from the other side.Soon, a wonderful cacophony of Clapper Railsong fills the air. In my opinion, this is the bestmusical performance of the saltmarsh.

For more than 30 years, Outside HiltonHead has provided personalized adven-tures for all ages, from kayak, fishing,nature and dolphin tours to kids’ camps,history excursions, family outings andstand-up paddle boarding. Don’t missthe guided full moon kayak tour, whichexplores the saltmarsh. (843) 686-6996or outsidehiltonhead.com.

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Putting DrillsBy Doug Weaver, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

... think less and have faith in the simple physics...

Ironically, one of the best ways to improve yourputt is to close your eyes.

Putting with your eyes wide shut might sound crazy,but this is a savvy trick many professional golfers useto get in tune with their stroke on the green.

Australian golfer Peter O’Malley has said, “I’m puttingwith my eyes closed. Everyone laughs when I say it, butit’s true. It takes away the visual anxiety. When you getover those short putts and you can’t see what the putt’sdoing, it takes away the anxiety. With the eyes shut, I hitit more firmly than I probably would with my eyes open.”

PGA Tour golfers Colin Montgomerie and JohnnyMiller have each drawn attention from the media andfrom spectators alike for putting with their eyes closedin major tournaments. However, this technique canwork wonders for recreational golfers as well.

The eyes-closed strategy teaches you to feel the strokeand trust the mechanics of the putt. Once you developthe proper putting mechanics, you can get the ballin position, stand up tall and practice putting withyour eyes closed at various distances from the hole.

Remember, one of the biggest obstacles to puttingis the human mind. If you overthink the putt, you’llover involve your body. The putter should serve as apendulum, swinging back and forth and deliveringthe ball to the cup, plain and simple.

By closing your eyes, you’ll feel the stroke with yourbody and take your mind out of the equation. You’ll

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You can try this drill over and over on thegolf course, moving the ball back a bitfurther each time. Remember that theputter knows what to do. You just needto encourage it to do it.

Another great putting drill involves keep-ing your eye on the back of the cup,rather than on the ball itself, during ashort putt. Gently putt the ball into thehole while keeping your eyes glued onthe back of the cup. Like putting with youreyes closed, this exercise also encouragesyou to relax, think less and have faith inthe simple physics of the putt.

If you incorporate this putting drill intoyour practice routine, you should beginto develop a better feel on the green. Byeliminating visual distraction, you canfocus on the feel of the putt, which iswhat really matters.

Above all, don’t let your mind hold youback on the golf course. Use these twosimple drills to increase your accuracyand refine your putt. You just may see amajor improvement in your performanceon the green.

Remember that May is a great month toplay golf on Hilton Head Island and anideal time to perfect your swing. Havefun on the course!

A former PGA Touring pro, DougWeaver is the Director of Instructionat the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy.He conducts “Where Does the PowerCome From?,” a free hands-oninteractive clinic and demonstration,every Monday at 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138, (800) 827-3006 orpalmettodunes.com.


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Phone # OfHoles Par Length Rating Map

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Adventure Cove, Hwy. 278 at Folly Field Rd. ✮ (843) 842-9990 36 - Miniature - H-33

Arthur Hills at Palmetto Dunes (843) 785-1138 18 72 6651 72.9 F-26

Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall (800) 234-6318 18 72 6918 73.7 N-33

Barony, Port Royal Plantation (800) 234-6318 18 72 6543 71.6 J-37

Bear Creek*, Hilton Head Plantation (843) 681-2667 18 72 6804 73.8 R-33

Bloody Point, Daufuskie Island Resort (843) 785-5029 18 72 6900 73.2 N-3

Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Plantation (843) 681-4653 18 72 6919 74.0 R-33

Crescent Pointe Golf Club, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 706-2600 18 71 6772 73.6 X-11

Devil’s Elbow North*, Moss Creek (843) 785-6182 18 72 6555 71.9 X-11

Devil’s Elbow South*, Moss Creek (843) 785-6182 18 72 6885 73.7 X-11

Dolphin Head*, Hilton Head Plantation (843) 681-5550 18 72 6632 72.6 R-33

Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 686-4457 18 71 6782 72.5 X-11

George Fazio, Palmetto Dunes (843) 785-1138 18 70 6873 73.9 F-26

Golden Bear Golf Club, Indigo Run (843) 689-2200 18 72 7014 73.7 L-28

Golf Club at Indigo Run* (843) 689-5666 18 72 6707 72.3 L-28

Haig Point Golf Club*, Daufuskie Island (843) 686-9202 29 72 7114 74.6 N-3

Harbour Town Golf Links, The Sea Pines Resort (843) 842-8484 18 71 6973 75.2 G-7

Heron Point, The Sea Pines Resort (843) 842-8484 18 71 7103 75.4 C-11

Hidden Cypress Golf Club, Mainland, Sun City (843) 705-4999 18 72 6953 73.6 X-8

Hilton Head National, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 842-5900 27 - - - W-11

Island West Golf Club, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (866) 506-1083 18 72 6803 73.3 X-10

Legendary Golf, Wm. Hilton Pkwy. ✮ (843) 686-3399 36 - Miniature - G-22

Legendary Golf, Pope Ave. ✮ (843) 785-9214 18 - Miniature - C-17

Long Cove*, Long Cove Club (843) 686-1020 18 71 7026 74.8 G-22

Melrose Golf Club, Daufuskie Island (843) 785-5029 18 72 7081 74.2 N-3

Ocean Course, The Sea Pines Resort (843) 842-8484 18 71 6906 72.8 C-11

Okatie Creek Golf Club, Mainland, Sun City (843) 705-4653 18 72 6719 72.1 X-8

Old Carolina Golf Club, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 757-8311 9 36 3255 36.3 X-11

Old South Golf Links, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 785-5353 18 72 6772 73.3 X-10

Oyster Reef, Hilton Head Plantation (800) 234-6318 18 72 7018 74.7 R-33

Pirates Island Adventure Golf, Hwy. 278 ✮ (843) 686-4001 36 - Miniature - G-24

Planter’s Row, Port Royal Plantation (800) 234-6318 18 72 6625 72.1 J-37

Robber’s Row, Port Royal Plantation (800) 234-6318 18 72 6657 73.3 J-37

Robert Cupp Course, Palmetto Hall (800) 234-6318 18 71 7079 75.2 N-33

Robert Trent Jones, Palmetto Dunes (843) 785-1138 18 72 7005 74.3 F-26

Rose Hill Golf CLub, Mainland, Hwy. 278 (843) 757-9030 18 72 6960 - X-11

Sea Pines Country Club*, The Sea Pines Resort (843) 671-4417 18 72 6346 70.7 C-11

Shipyard Golf Club, Shipyard Plantation (800) 234-6318 27 - - - D-20

Spanish Wells Golf Club**, Spanish Wells (843) 681-2819 9 36 3052 69.0 M-18

Wexford*, Wexford Plantation (843) 686-8812 18 72 6887 73.1 H-20

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Harbour Town Lighthouse

Rising 93 feet abovethe Calibogue Soundand framing the 18th

hole of the HarbourTown Golf Links...

The first privately financed lighthouse builtsince the early 1800s, construction of theHarbour Town Lighthouse was completed in1970.

Nicknamed “Fraser’s Folly,“ Charles Fraser,the visionary developer of The Sea Pines Resort,believed a distinctive landmark, along with aprofessional golf tournament, would arouseinterest in the fledgling seaside community.

As usual, Fraser was right, and today thecandy-striped, hexagonal structure has becomesynonymous with Hilton Head Island.

Rising 93 feet above the Calibogue Soundand framing the 18th hole of the Harbour TownGolf Links, golfers use the red-and-whitestriped lighthouse as a guide off the tee. Thebackdrop for one of golf’s most picturesquefinishing holes, #18 was once part of the $1 million Kodak Challenge, a celebrationof “the beautiful holes and memorablemoments in golf.”

Panoramic views of the Harbour TownYacht Basin and Golf Links, the LibertyOak, the Calibogue Sound and DaufuskieIsland, are just one reason to climb the114 stairs to the top of the lighthouse.

Along the way, the Harbour TownLighthouse Museum offers a self-guided“climb through time” with displays andartifacts showcasing various stages ofHilton Head history.

Offering a unique, “elevated” shoppingexperience, The Top of the Lighthouse Shopfeatures over 2,000 items, including CrystalWorld fine crystal lighthouse figurines, HarbourLights collectibles, Christmas ornaments,Annaleece high quality fashion jewelry,Trollbeads and local art and photography.

While enjoying the view, wave to family and friends via the webcam or visitharbourtownlighthouse.com to zoom inon the yacht basin, the 18th hole of theHarbour Town Golf Links or the Liberty Oak,where family favorite Gregg Russell hasentertained generations of visitors for morethan three decades during the summer.

The Island’s best-known landmark is alsoavailable for special events, including memo-rable weddings, intimate parties and corporatefunctions. Call for details and reservations.

The Harbour Town Lighthouse is open 7 daysa week from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission is$3.50 per person, free for ages 5 and underand active military members. Accommodat-ing up to 40 people, the lighthouse mayalso be reserved for private parties and func-tions. (843) 671-2810, (866) 305-9814or harbourtownlighthouse.com.

Photography by Allyson Jones


RECREATIONAdventure Cruises Pg. 60Bicycle Billy’s Pg. 63The Bike Doctor Pg. 65Blue Water TackleShop Pg. 60Captain Hook Party Fishing Boat

Pg. 66Commander Zodiac Pg. 63Crabber J II Pg. 58Dolphin Discoveries Pg. 55Dolphin Seafari Pg. 53Drifter Pg. 59Gullah Heritage Trail Tours Pg. 61Gypsy Pg. 59H2O Nature Center Pg. 75H2O Sports Pg. 67Harbour Town Adventures Enviro

Tours Pg. 56Harbour Town Adventures

Waverunners Pg. 71Hilton Head Bicycle

Company Pg. 54Hilton Head Outfitters Pg. 71Hilton Head Wake Sports Pg. 69Island Bike Rentals Pg. 68Island Queen Dolphin Nature TourPg. 62

Island Water Sports Pg. 77Kayak Hilton Head Pg. 55Lawton Stables Pg. 70Legendary Golf Pg. 79Low Country Nature Tours Pg. 64LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby

Rentals Pg. 56May River Excursions Pg. 56MonEric Fishing Charters Pg. 79Nature Cruise w/Lunch or Dinner

at Marshside Mama’s Pg. 53Outside Hilton Head Pgs. 46 & 77Outside Palmetto Bluff Pgs. 46 & 77

Palmetto Bay Parasail Pg. 69Palmetto Bay Watersports Pg. 53Pedals Pg. 57Riding Tigers Bike Rentals Pg. 58Rose Hill Mansion Pg. 75Sea Monkey Watersports Pg. 72The Sea Pines Resort Pg. 87Segway of Savannah Pg. 64The Ship’s Store Pg. 39Sky Pirate Watersports Pg. 70Station 300 Pg. 73Vacation Comfort Bike Rentals Pg. 71

Windmill Harbour Boat Show Pg. 79

Yankee Pedaler Bike Rental Pg. 61ZipLine hilton head Pg. 51

LODGING & REAL ESTATEHilton Head Accommodations Pg. 25

Hilton Head Timeshare Resales Pg. 9

Palmetto Sands Realty Pg. 23Resort Source Timeshare Resales Pg. 25

South Beach Inn & Vacation RentalsPgs. 44-45

ARTS & SERVICES4th Annual Hilton Head Island Art

Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour Pg. 29

All About Me Pg. 26Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Pg. 83

Fountain Spa Pg. 24HiltonHead.com Pg. 9Legacy Design Photographers Pg. 27

Main Street Youth Theatre Performing Arts Program Pg. 26

Memory Lane Portraits Pg. 29Old Time Photo of Hilton Head Pg. 28

South Carolina Repertory CompanyPg. 26

RESTAURANTS & LOUNGESCaptain John’s Galley at The

Salty Dog Cafe Pgs. 44-45Chart House Pg. 13Crazy Crab Pg. 3ELA’s Blu Water Grille Pg. 16

Frosty Frog Cafe Daiquiri Bar Pg. 13

Hilton Head Brewing Company Pg. 14

Hilton Head Comedy Club Pg. 7It’s Greek To Me Pg. 17Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta &

Steak House Pg. 7Land’s End Tavern Pgs. 44-45The Market Street Cafe Pg. 19Marleys Island Grille Pg. 17The Salty Dog Cafe Pgs. 44-45Shelter Cove Harbour Pg. 21Stellini Italian Restaurant Pg. 14Up The Creek Pub & Grill Pg. 51Watusi Pg. 47The Wreck of The Salty Dog Pgs. 44-45

SHOPS & BUSINESSESBirkenstock Barefootin’ Pg. 32Camp Hilton Head Pg. 2Coligny Hardware Pg. 41Coligny Plaza Pg. 38Designs By Cleo Pg. 36Forsythe Jewelers Pg. 49Fresh Produce Pg. 37Frosty’s Closet Pg. 13Harbour Town Shops Pg. 87Hilton Head Shirt Company Pg. 2

Hospice Community Thrift Pg. 36Island Fudge Shoppe Pg. 40Island Girl Pg. 47Island Quilters Pg. 41Island Winery Pg. 19Jake’s Cargo Pgs. 44-45Jake’s Shore Thing Pg. 35Jamaican Me Crazy Pg. 34The Litter Box Pg. 35Nash Gallery Pg. 42Outside Hilton Head Pgs. 46 & 77The Pelican’s Pouch Pg. 47Piggly Wiggly Pg. 20RadioShack Pg. 41Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory Pgs. 44-45 & 88

Shelter Cove Harbour Pg. 21The Ship’s Store Pg. 39The Shops at Sea Pines Center Pg. 87

South Beach General Store Pg. 2Surf’s Up Pg. 43Tanger Outlets Pgs. 4 & 5Tropical Outfitters Pg. 33

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ACROSS CLUES1. You can find moss hanging on

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country ____.8. Waves at sea are caused by this.

12. Hospice Community Thrift –____ truck pick up available.

13. Before.14. H2O Watersports – We are the

Island’s closest operation to theski ____ in Bull Creek.

15. Queen of Spain.16. Sweetsop.17. Shooter marble.18. Topmast crossbar support. 20. Needed for a drive.22. Hilton Head Brewing Co. – The

home of ____ taste.24. The Frosty Frog Cafe ____ up

finger-licking good food.28. Sky Pirate Parasail – ____ offering

dolphin cruise & powerboat rentals. 29. Radio Shack offering chargers,

headphones plus ____ much more.31. Gullah Heritage Trail Tours for a

____ hour narrated tour.32. Note on the the scale.33. The Salty Dog Cafe – ____ miss

our Doggy Deal Saturdays &Sundays!

35. Electronic funds: Abbr.36. Life Support System: Abbr.38. Tanger Outlets 2 with over 45

brand ____ stores.40. Dolphin Discoveries Nature Tours

– ____ family or couples activityon the Island!

42. To soak in a liquid. 44. Coligny True Value Hardware for

gifts, sand ____ & coolers. 46. Printer’s measure. 47. Rose Hill Mansion – ____ about

our exceptional wines under theRose Hill label.

48. Island Quilters – A full line of kits& tools for beginner ____ expert.

50. The Ship’s Store – See ____ formoney saving offer.

51. Man’s name.52. Keel-billed cuckoo.54. Blot or well.56. Camp Hilton Head in Harbour

Town ____ the Lighthouse.59. What you need when you’re down

or sick.60. Distress call at sea.61. LPGA’s ____ Hyun Kim.

62. H2O Parasail – Get an eagle’s____ view over Hilton Head.

DOWN CLUES1. Old Time Photo ____ Hilton Head.2. Second person singular of be.3. Golfer ____ Green.4. The Wreck Of The Salty Dog for

fresh ____ & delicious steaks.5. Hilton ____ Island.6. Shelter Cove Harbour for apparel,

____ & unique gifts.7. Piggly Wiggly for Boars Head

____ & cheeses.8. Harbour Town Adventure

Waverunners – The Island’s mostthrilling experience on the ____.

9. A Gershwin.10. Lowcountry Nature Tours with

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to improve the lives of animals.29. Not crackle or pop.30. Office of Transportation

Management: Abbr.34. Marley’s Island Grille – ____ of the

most upbeat tropical restaurants.37. Kingfisher for seafood, savory

____, ribs & prime rib.39. Expression tagged site: Abbr.40. Palmetto Sands Realty – Ocean

oriented properties presented____ Carey North.

41. Forsythe Jewelers offering uniquejewelry & ____ sales.

43. Land’s ____ Tavern – It’s almostimpossible to forget the waterfrontview.

45. All right.47. A malt beverage.49. Jake’s Shore Thing – Hilton Head’s

____ “Life Is Good® GenuineNeighborhood Shoppe.”

51. The Market Street Cafe – ____Island favorite for over 25 years.

53. Palmetto Bay Watersports fordrinks, snacks, ____ & frozen bait.

54. Relaxing in the glow of the Island____ Fresh Produce Sportswear.

55. H2O Kayak – ____ experience isnecessary.

57. It’s Greek To Me – Open from11 __ __ daily.

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From the Lighthouse of Harbour Town andThe Shops at Sea Pines Center to the CapeCod Fishing Village of South Beach Marina,Sea Pines has it all. That’s because we startedit all. We have the beaches. We have therestaurants. We have the shopping, golf, tennis, bike paths, horse back riding, kayak-ing and watersports. We have everything youwant from Hilton Head. So if you want toreally experience the island, you need to seewhere it all began, and see Sea Pines!

Harbour Town • South Beach • Sea Pines Center

INSIDE SEA PINES232 S Sea Pines Dr • 843-671-2232South Beach Salty Dog T-Shirt Shop

Open 7 Days A Week9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Jake’s CargoOpen 7 Days A Week9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

See centerspread for directions.

OUTSIDE SEA PINES67 Arrow Road • 843-842-6331

Open 7 Days A WeekMonday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

DIRECTIONS TO ARROW RD:Exit the Sea Pines traffic circle

onto Palmetto Bay Road. Take a rightat the first traffic light onto Target Road.Take a left onto Arrow Road and go 1/2

mile to 67 Arrow Road.

The Salty DogHAS GOT

YOUR BACK!More than 50 great colors of Salty DogGear at three locations! Plus, check outour Color Of The Week T-Shirt for $12.99.There’s a different color each week, so

you’d better hurry!

If you can’t make it to Jake’s Cargo or theSalty Dog T-Shirt Shop at South Beach, be

sure to swing by the Salty Dog T-ShirtFactory at 67 Arrow Road!

WWW.SALTYDOG.COM • FREE SHIPPING ON INTERNET ORDERS

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