Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head, SC
Travelogue
2003 Comments

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Below is an archive of comments prior to 8/2005

Category: Places to Stay
I am a student looking for a job and a place to stay this summer in Hilton Head. I was wondering if you could suggest some accomodations that would not be too terribly expensive. Thanks so much! Melia
-- Melia Courtney (mcourtn@clemson.edu) - Friday, December 19, 2003 at 11:25:11

Category: Things to Do
Hello, I am a sophomore at Auburn University and a friend and I are moving to Hilton Head for the summer. We would appreciate any job opporunities or information about any resorts or restaurants hiring and places offering 3-month housing. We are so excited about the summer and would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you for your time. 
-- leslie wallace (Wallace-wallala@auburn.edu) - Sunday, December 7, 2003 at 23:31:33

Category: General Area
Hi,I was on hhi during the summer of 1999 working in the holiday inn hotel as an intern. I would like to get in touch with some people who also where there during that summer and worked witk RR&TM at the time. I had a great time!!! Had a very good friend there her name is IRENE and lived on HHI and worked also at the Holiday Inn hotel. Love,Gaby
-- Gaby Gaabz (gaabz33@yahoo.com) - Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 04:53:20

Category: Places to Stay
I am looking for a small studio or 1 bedroom vacation rental beach front at Hilton Head, SC that allows my well behaved large Labrador Retriever. Can you help me out?
-- Michelle Tubaugh (chelle_cda@yahoo.com) - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 13:34:09

Category: Restaurants
My family has traveled to Hilton Head each summer for the past six years. We stay on South Beach, and regularly visit the Salty Dog for a fun, casual evening. My son, who is 25 months, and my nephew, 15 months, loved meeting Jake the Salty Dog. Our favorite place to eat is Just Pasta in the Coligny Plaza. They have a great menu and atmosphere, and the staff is great! We never miss our annual meal at this great restaurant.
-- Amy Simindinger (asdinger@bright.net) - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 11:19:31

Category: Travel Tips & Questions
We're going to be visiting relatives on Hilton Head Island in mid-November & would like to do some kayaking (not tours -- we'll have our own kayaks with us) while there. Could you provide any information on this? We're interested in perhaps paddling over to Daufuskie Island....also around in marsh areas, inlets, waterways behind the island, etc. Any information you can give us would be VERY MUCH appreciated. Thanks.
-- Cathy Joyner (contradnc1@aol.com) - Friday, October 24, 2003 at 16:16:17

Category: Golf
My wife and I will be visiting Nov.29th thru Dec 6th. We love to golf,shop and eat at nice restuarants. What do you recommend for golf courses to play? Can we get on Harbor Town? What cost? What do you suggest for us to site see? This is our first time to Hilton Head.
-- Bob Dunham (bob.dunham@midwestwireless.com) - Monday, October 13, 2003 at 17:01:44

Category: General Area
I'm coming to town on Friday for a bachlor Party need Transportation and looking for entertainment (private dancers) to get party started please email me at jwgordon@hotmail.com with info. thank you
-- Jon Gordon (jwgordon@hotmail.com) - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 12:14:26

Category: Things to Do
My friends and I are 16-18 and want to know where we go to party (teen clubs or regular clubs) (nightlife).
-- Whitney Puckey (BananaRama135@hotmail.com) - Monday, October 6, 2003 at 21:42:54

Category: General Area
Having just returned from a week at Hilton Head, I thought I would pass on some of my observations - both positive and negative. First, they are to be complemented on their signage restrictions and how the commercial buildings are shielded from the main highway. On the other hand, it's difficult to find the stores that you know you have seen. Second, I found it offensive to charge cars $5.00 to visit Horbortown and Sea Pines to spend money at their shops. This makes no sense at all! Restaurants: Old Fort Pub and Crazy Crab were excellent. I would not return to the Kingfisher. Service and quality left much to be desired.
-- Chuck Seyler (kseyler@frontiernet.net) - Saturday, October 4, 2003 at 19:26:58

Category: Things to Do
My wife and I are visiting Hilton Head Island, ou of season, in early November 2003 - Is it too cold and therefore too late to see the Dolphins. Thanks Ian Box
-- Ian Box (ianbox1@aol.com) - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 14:01:20
(Editor's Note - The Dolphins are here year round)

Category: General Area
My husband and I are coming for a wedding in mid October. We'll be in the area for six days and nights. This will be our first time visit to Hilton Head Island. We are flying into Savannah GA. We are not golfers. What highlights do we look for? We enjoy sights and food and entertainment. 
-- Jackie Sojka (rents21740@msn.com) - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 10:12:49

Category: General Area
We are coming to HHI in September and would like to know some names and numbers of some dog kennels. We are staying at Waterside by Spinaker. Thank you.
-- Chuck Johnston (alphacj@comcast.net) - Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 14:58:26

Category: General Area
I am looking to rent 4 units in The Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort on Folley Field Road. I stayed there last summer and it was awesome. I want these units in Admirals Row. Does anyone have any connections on how to get 4 units next to each other? Thanks, Suzanne
-- Suzanne Regueiro (suzannelr@hotmail.com) - Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 14:53:17

Category: Things to Do
My wife & I are planning our 1st trip to Hilton Head in a few weeks for our wedding anniversary. Looking for suggestions on good places, fun things to do. Would also like know what people think of the Westin Resort.
-- J Mac (jmac_afd@hotmail.com) - Sunday, August 3, 2003 at 22:26:44

Category: Places to Stay
We are interested in exchanging our 4 bedroom home on the Outer Banks with a similar home on a Golf Course in South Carolina for one week. (gerisj7@aol.com) 
-- J Geris (Gerisj7@aol.com) - Friday, August 1, 2003 at 19:43:52

Category: Places to Stay
just looking for place to stay 
-- mary white (m-vide.com ) - Friday, August 1, 2003 at 16:17:44

Going to Port O'Call in Shipyard Plantation in Oct. of 2003. Would love to find a bike(3 wheel)- handicapped to rent and use on beach for the week. Any other areas handicapped accssable would be great. Can walk with a cane for short distances. Thanks
-- Rod Cloyd (crodrocketys1@aol.com) - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 12:18:29

looking for 3 bedroom 2 bath condo oceanfront for september 13- 20
-- LINDA CORNETT (wecornett@hotmail.com) - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 10:06:56

Category: Places to Stay
My wife and I are looking for a nice condo to stay in that allows pets.We have no children and our Toy Minature Schnauzer is treated better than most people.We would never leave her(the dog) alone.We will have the dog with us the whole time.My wife and I are 48 years old.Thanks!
-- Tommy Kay (jessikabryce@aol.com) - Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 12:03:58

Category: Things to Do
my hushand and i want to renew our wedding vows while we are down there on vacation in july. is there is a justice of peace there to do it and what is their charge for it. we want to do it on the beach we will married 15 years. we want our 6 year grandson to see it. and also my grandson wants to do some crabbing while we are there. he loves crabs legs. hope to hear from you soon.
-- connie brock (brockcs@bellsouth.net) - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 01:02:57

Category: Restaurants
I need directions to Ship Yard Plantation after I get on Hilton Head Island.
-- Peggy Hinton (p_hinton@bellsouth.net) - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 21:54:21

Category: General Area
WE Are interested in coming to Hilton Head during the Weak of July 4th Could you please send us some information on places to stay and the information on the battle boats. Thanks Amy
-- Amy Willis (willisville202@charter.net) - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 21:49:26

Category: Places to Stay
My husband & myself are survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries...we look & act normal but move much slower then we did post accident BUT we still enjoy being out & with people. We live in Mebane, NC in the middle of Guilford College in Greensboro, NC & Duke Unniversity in Durham, NC & also Chapel Hill, NC with NC State Unniversity. We would love to find a quiet, comfortable place to come visit TWICE yearly for 4days-3 nights and also find an inexpensive restaurant along the way as Social Security Disablity Insurance (SSDI) does not pay alot in monthly payments and our SAVINGS walked away several years ago to other NECESSARY MEDICAL EXPENSES with no insurance outlay involved but thank heavens we had our RETIREMENT moneies to fall back on when this accident happened to us. You know no one dreams of this case scenerio happening to them but it does happen to persons all the time...we just need to find or make places for them to travel too, nothing spectacular just clean, comfortable & a place to go eat where others & their children will not rudely stare while looking your way. Can & will you please help? Looking forward to your response...thank you & God Bless. Needless to say the romantic in me is still looking for a place for my husband & myself to escape to--even though we are now in the disabled persons way of life WE STILL NEED ALOT. Wouldn't you please help me to help us...thank you, Mrs. Douglas W. (Paula Jo) Carr
-- Paula Jo Carr (dpcarr@bellsouth.net) - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 22:54:41

Category: Things to Do
Dear Sir/Madam: We will be coming to HHI for our second trip. We have 4 year old b/g twins. Can you or anyone recommend any particular activities for them AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, can you recommend a reputable, professional babysitting service? We will be staying at a condo near Coligny Plaza. Much obliged for any information. Thank you.
-- Michelle Dado (mdado@porterwright.com) - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 10:58:17

Category: General Area
If i wanted to get married at Hilton Head where could i go ? Is there a courthouse or something that will perform a ceremony?
-- marla hambrick (ulendor@yahoo.com) - Friday, June 6, 2003 at 13:07:23

Category: Things to Do
Our first trip to Hilton Head Island was May of 1994. We will never forget it! We stayed at HILTONHEAD BEACH & TENNIS Resort. Had a wonderful time. Easy walk to the beach, beautiful huge pool and from every balcony from every rental at buildings A B & C you had a view of the ocean. We have been back several times (each year) to visit the Island. As years go by and destinations change so have our wonderful experiences. This past March, we took the ferry boat at Daufuskie Island Embarcation(next to Hudson's) to Daufuskie Island. What a great day trip this was. A short trip from HH to Sav. is very memorable. Shuckers! River St. Great experience. We love the whole area.
-- Marilyn Giordano (me_me_14740@yahoo.com) - Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 15:14:28

Category: Places to Stay
We have a very nice 2br/2ba villa in Shipyard, less than a 10 minute walk to the beach for rent. Colonnade Club ssmith_ky@yahoo.com
-- Steve Smith (ssmith_ky@yahoo.com) - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 19:04:15

Category: General Area
Please send me any information you have on Hilton Head Island. Things to do in and around Hilton Head. We would like to rent a motorcycle if there are places. We love to fish and bike ride, and anything else you can think of. Water sports, etc. Great restaurants.
-- Beverly Leib (beverlyleib1@aol.com) - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 10:05:20

Category: Things to Do
Seven of us will be staying in the Shipyard Resort. (Southwinds II)(feedback welcomed) This may not matter but we are African Americans and would sometimes like to find an R&B lounge where everyone dances! Our ages are 35 - 60 and looking to have a lot of fun, dance and laugh. I'm sure the Island can accomodate all but these specifics would make such a difference so that we not stay in our room the whole trip which is what happens when not sure where to go. Thanks. Robi. (rrj1@bellsouth.net)
-- roberta johnson (rrj1@bellsouth.net) - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 23:09:59

Category: Things to Do
I think you should visit Hilton Head because it has some entertainment at Harbor Town and the Salty Dog Cafe and they have good food. If you like to fish, I have went crabbing and shark fishing. I am 9 years old and it is a great place for kids. The ocean is a blast!
-- Connor Reed (gdreed@fwi.com) - Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 18:20:18From: Jim Jurgensen [jurgy2@yahoo.com]

Category: Things to Do
My family is travelling to Hilton Head Island soon and I was wondering if there was a program where you are able to swim with the dolphins? If so, I would appreciate any information anyone has. Please e-mail me if you have any info. Thanks!
-- Jim Jurgensen (jurgy2@yahoo.com) - Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 16:55:14

Category: Things to Do
As my birthday approaches, my friends and I are going back to HHI now as a yearly trek. Last year, we spent a glorious Memorial Week at Sea Pines. Having travelled a lot, I can tell you Sea Pines is definitely one of the most serene vacation spots I've ever been to! We had a villa across from Plantation Bay Center with an Ocean Course hole in our back yard. Fantastic place. Here are some memorable bullets. Our first night we toasted our first and last night's stay at The Salty Dog (good for drinks) and were welcomed by two male streakers. During our stay, We did Wild Wings (the best variety and quality in Wings anywhere, sit on the patio!), and Crazy Crab at Harbourtown (We would have been better off at a Red Lobster or ). The ladies of the crew recommend trying the Monkey Nut cocktail at the outside bar at Harbour Town. We partied at Club South Beach, across from Wild Wings. (Hip Hop, Rap, Club, Good vids, and effective drinks, Recommended place to lose it at.) We played Old South Golf Course, a challenging target golf type course with no boring holes and water to keep you awake. I recommend it as I also played Harbour Town. (I drank a 93 at OS and shot an 81 at HT) Great clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant at HT(go early and have the breakfast buffet, later do a Shrimp Po Boy!) Driving through last week, I stopped at the Smokehouse Bar and House of BBQ. (It might win/place at local cookoffs but I've had better) I will try Sticky Fingers this year. Sea Pines Beach Club has a great bar and an Oceanview BBQ on Friday night for a very casual, by the beach, fun dinner. I rediscovered bike riding at HHI. BYOB or rent one there. Overall, HHI is definitely a great vacation experience.
-- Monty Seidler (dcmirage@hotmail.com) - Friday, April 25, 2003 at 14:34:25

Category: General Area
just want to know information on some resorts and activities around resorts, things to do for ages 21-30. Anything, thank you
-- marlena jenkins (marlena787@hotmail.com) - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 14:29:40

Category: Things to Do
i would like to know if someone has some suggestions about some moderately priced Day Spas on the Island? Thank You
-- Peggy Bonn (mICROpEGGY@AOL.COM) - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 10:38:22

Need to find a vacation home for rent in Hilton Head which will accept 2 dogs.
-- SAMANTHA LEE-BELSHAW (SLEEBLESHAW@USA.TECHNIFOR.COM) - Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 13:43:36

We love staying in the tree house on deer island in sea pines. Do you know of any for rent that overlook the water area where the boats come in?
-- Angie Brown (abrown@tsc-grp.com) - Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 07:20:49

Category: Things to Do
Need info on the Van der Meer tennis camp with accommodations at the crown hotel
-- jacquie van haelst (jacquiev@attbi.com) - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 10:25:33

Category: Travel Tips & Questions
Hi, My question is rather simple. Some time ago I was given a beer mug from Hinchey's Chicago Bar. Since this is my son-in-law Ken's name I would like to buy some for him. He loved the one I gave him. However, I bought mine off eBay. Could you see if Hinchey's would sell me some of their mugs. 
Thank you so much, Pat O'Brien
-- Pat O'Brien (jppatti@webtv.net) - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 10:37:08

Category: General Area
We just returned from HH and had a wonderful time. The first night we arrived we had dinner at Marley's Island Grill. It was a pretty nice place with casual atmosphere and pretty good food. I had 1.5 lbs. of crab legs for 15.99. Then we decided to go dancing and right across the parking lot was a place called Wingo's. It's a mix of 20' -50's patrons and played a good mix of disco played between sets of a band. Real fun place if you enjoy that sort of thing. While there we also ate at Sante Fe an upscale Mexican establishment with great food but a little overpriced. Kingfisher in Shelter Cove had the best steak as far as I was concerned but stay away from their lobster tail is was pretty bad. As far as bars, Hinchley's, British Open Pub, The Lodge all provided us with a great deal of fun. The Lodge was the best with walk-in humidor, pool tables, great martini's and a great atmosphere. As far as golf Berkeley Hall was the only place we played and were able to get in 3 rounds while there. This is a very upscale private club in Bluffton and I would highly recommend it if you have an in there. We could not have received any better treatment there as they made us felt like VIP's. The course was a very challenging Tom Fazio design with 76 bunkers which I found myself in quite often. They provided us with a Fore Caddy who was of great assistance helping us read the course. Hilton head was a great time and plan on going back in the near future.
-- Kirk Schnoebelen (kirks@peerless-supply.com) - Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 08:53:47

Category: Places to Stay
We have 2 nice condos for rent at a discount:
Seaside 387,1 BR South Forest Beach
Windsor 101, 2 BR Palmetto Dunes
Both are ocean view in ocean front complexes.
-- Clark Moore (cdmoore@scescae.net) - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 05:51:17

Category: Restaurants
For AWESOME authentic New York Italian, try DelVecchio's. For good service, great food, casual atmosphere, and modest prices, you can't beat it. We drive 1 Hr from Savannah at least twice a month for their garlic rolls and Greek pizza. Have tried other entree's on the menu and have never been disappointed.
-- Bill Brewer (wpbrewer@bellsouth.net) - Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 18:20:25

Category: Restaurants
We highly recommend Abe's for some down home Gullah cooking. We have been coming to Hilton Head for 20 years and always enjoy our dinner at Abe's. If you are looking for frills, don't come here. If you are looking for great food, this is your place.
-- Bill Marks (jmbmarks@aol.com) - Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 16:23:42

Category: General Area
Has anyone ever stayed at the Beachwalk villas in Shipyard or the Port Royal Village House? Would like your comments. Thanks.
-- Anna Marie McKeever (mckeevr@verizon.net) - Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 20:41:51

Category: Restaurants
This past summer we stayed with our friends in the Ship Yard. We haven't vacationed here for a while and found some new restaurants. One we were really impressed with was REDFISH. Does any one out there have the recipe for their BLACK BEAN SOUP? We would appreciate it. Thanks. Bonnie 
-- Bonnie Shaginaw (dbshag@msn.com) - Sunday, February 2, 2003 at 17:14:10

Category: General Area
Hello from the snowy Midwest. Anyone have any personal or even hearsay info about the disney resort on hilton head? Really wonder about villa quality and quality of activities at the main lodge. Thanks!!! 
-- Cindy Baertschi (newfsrus@attbi.com) - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 13:20:38

Category: Things to Do
We had a get together with high school friends at Wingo's Music Hall. David Wingo is a most excellent performer. The music was great and we danced the night away. Its the place to go when you come to Hilton Head.
-- Buzz Payne (buzz10@mindssprinng.com) - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 21:11:19

Category: Travel Tips & Questions
We are coming to Hilton Head in a couple of weeks and would like to know some of the names/location of dog kennels. We will be staying at the Crown Plaza at the Ship Yard and would like to know a kennel that would be close. Thank you.
-- Carol Beckett (macka4296@aol.com) - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 19:41:36

Category: General Area
Best Seafood: CRAZY CRAB either the one on William Hilton Parkway or the one in Harbor Town. Great food, great service, and great prices.
Best Family Resort: Hilton Head Beach and Tennis on Folly Field Road. Best Ocean Front value on the Island. 
WORST Seafood: The Boathouse Restaurant. YUCK! Terrible food, even worse service.
Best Bicycle Shop: The Bike Doctor
Best Grocery Store: Publix
-- Just Me (nunya@nunya.com) - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 13:35:29

Category: Places to Stay
My name is Mike Tedesco, I am a junior at Suny/Utica Rome in upstate NY. I have an associates in Business, and am pursuing my bachelor's as we speak. I am looking for an apartment (preferably furnished), two bedroom place to stay for the entire summer (May 10 - Aug 15). I am also looking to find a job waiting tables for the summer as well, I've been serving tables for 3 years, and feel it would be very easy for me to make money doing it. Please contact me if you can find me any information, you can email me mtedesco15@collegeclub.com, or 607-267-9565, thank you.
-- Michael Tedesco (mtedesco15@collegeclub.com) - Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 16:28:06

Category: Places to Stay
Looking for North Forest Beach rental by owner that can sleep 7. Must have short walk to beach, pool access, and close proximity to Coligny Plaza. Week of July 12th or 19th. Thanks!
-- Patra Hall (patrahall@aol.com) - Monday, January 6, 2003 at 16:26:15

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