South End Travel Guide
Hilton Head Island





Popular places to visit

Harbour Town Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Hilton Head Island with a stop at Harbour Town Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Coligny Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at Coligny Plaza during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Explore the lovely green spaces of Sea Pines Forest Preserve and enjoy the golf courses in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Harbour Town Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Hilton Head Island at Harbour Town Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III
Enjoy a round of golf in Hilton Head Island at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Coligny Beach Park
After visiting Coligny Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hilton Head Island.
Things to do

Hilton Head Island: Ocean Dolphin Cruise

Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island

Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour

Morning Dolphin and Donut Cruise (Up to 6 Passengers)

Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise

Hilton Head Island: Dolphin Watching Cruise with Donuts
Top hotels in South End

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
"Nice place, convenient access to beach, friendly staff, was surprised we had to pay for a beach chair and umbrella when the resort charged a daily resort fee of $40"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Beach House Resort Hilton Head
"Location is about perfect …. What is perfect is the staff ….so genuinely friendly…big personalities…Armani ,Janeese just wonderful’"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG
"Staff - excellent, everyone we dealt with. Great location. Manager went above what was expected in our interactions with him. Great breakfast. Would stay again!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera
"Everything was fantastic except the bed needed to be updated and the couch and lounge chair was a little too IKEA for my tastes. The staff was very responsive and the condo and facility was very clean and well-maintained. The fitness center was a plus."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Palmera Inn and Suites
"Yes. Very nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Spark By Hilton Hilton Head Island
"No microwave in room. One microwave at the downstairs checkin area. Breakfast was minimal. Mostly carbs..bagels, cereal and muffins. Only protein was a boiled egg. Had a 3x3 refig in home. Barely kept anything cold even after turning up dial. Hotel did have a washer and dryer which was very nice. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Lawton Woods
While Lawton Woods isn't home to many top sights, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Sea Pines Forest Preserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Forest Beach
If you're spending some time in South Forest Beach, Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Forest Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Night Heron
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Night Heron and surrounding area, you can visit Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III.

Oceanside
If you're spending some time in Oceanside, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and South Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Calibogue Cay
Though Calibogue Cay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harbour Town Lighthouse and Harbour Town Golf Links.

Sea Pines
While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.
