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12 foot Great White visits Hilton Head
Each year, Great White sharks migrate from the cold waters of New England to warmer waters south. It wasn’t until 2014 that there was proof that these giant creatures passed by Hilton Head Island. That is when local Chip Michalove started catching, tagging, and releasing the sharks a few miles offshore. From December to February Great Whites can be found if you know where to look – and Chip certainly does. He has landed over 30 of them, and about as many have gotten away before he was able to reel them in. This particular 12 foot, 1,000 pound Great White was caught in early February 2021 and was fitted…
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The 25 Best Island Beaches in the World
The traveler site Condé Nast just released the results of their 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, and we were not that surprised to see that Hilton Head Island made the list. It was surprising to discover that it ranked thirteenth, coming in ahead of incredible spots like Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda, Sunset Beach on Oahu, and even the world-famous Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands. They list Hilton Head as a “firm family favorite, with a full 12 miles of wide, empty beach (perfect for long bike rides).” They also mention Coligny Beach, an area just a little south of Captains Walk, as a full-service place, with food…
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140 Year Old Lighthouse a short distance from Captains Walk
About 1.5 miles from Captains Walk is a small park that holds two of the oldest things on Hilton Head Island – a lighthouse built in 1880 and an oak tree that is between 435 and 450 years old. The lighthouse is no longer in service, and you can’t go up inside of it, but you can walk around the area and look at it and the beautiful tree. There are also several other buildings on the site. To get there, turn left out of the Captains Walk parking lot and proceed about one half of a mile. You will pass the Omni hotel and an entrance to the Lemington…
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Where to see the sunset on Hilton Head Island
Sunrise from Captains Walk is outstanding – a short walk to view it from the beach or, in colder months, the perfect view from our private balcony or even the master bedroom. But since our villa faces mostly east, you will need to go somewhere else to view the sunset. Here are some of our favorites. Skull Creek Dockside, Boathouse or Hudson’s 2 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island. All three of these restaurants sit directly on the water of Skull Creek, facing Pickney Island, and offer fantastic sunset views, and the food at any of these is some of the best on the island. Shelter Cove Park 1 Shelter Cove…
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Turtles are Hatching
Just on time, turtles on Hilton Head are coming out of their shells and heading to the ocean! The first Loggerhead sea turtle babies were recorded on July 16th scurrying from two of the nests on Hilton Head. The nesting is over, the hatching has begun. Turtles will continue to hatch through about the end of October, but the next month or so are the best window to see them in person. Click HERE to see a video of baby turtles that appeared in the Island Packet. 2019 was a record year for turtle nests, with 464 nests (resulting in about 33,000 hatchlings), but this year hasn’t been too bad. …
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Hilton Head Beach Front Property
