With an eclectic flair, the neighborhoods of North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach are an engaging blend of old and new. Grand beach front homes and cozy cottages combine to create an appealing mix of style giving Forest Beach a charming, quirky island feel. The name Forest Beach says it all. In this neighborhood, it’s all about the sun, the sand and the sea.
The Lowcountry is home to one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the Atlantic Coast, the ACE Basin. The name is derived from the combination of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers. This unique estuarine system is home to an abundant array of maritime resources. The approximately 350,000 acres of varied environments support forested wetlands, fresh, brackish and salt water tidal marshes, barrier islands, beaches as well as pine and hardwood uplands. Both the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the US Forest and Wildlife Service manage parts of the ACE Basin.
South Carolina has something that no one else on earth has – pluff mud. What exactly is pluff mud? It’s an ooey-gooey, dark to light brown, soft mud that sometimes has the appearance and consistency of clay. It smells bad, too, although some South Carolinians call it the smell of home.
Having a beautiful place to lay your head at night is only the beginning of the Sea Pines experience. How you spend your days defines island living in this, the original planned community on Hilton Head Island. With an eye steadily focused on preservation, Sea Pines is resplendent with undisturbed natural habitats, clean, white sand beaches and breathtaking views.
In 1975 4,053 acres of tidal creek, salt marsh, freshwater ponds, open fields and maritime forest located between the South Carolina mainland and Hilton Head Island were donated to the government and Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide a nature and forest preserve for aesthetic and conservation purposes. The refuge is comprised of several islands and small hammocks, with Pinckney Island being the largest.
In 2014 the former Lemon Island Marina was transformed into the Maritime Center. The Port Royal Sound Foundation established the center to provide stimulating hands-on educational experiences, both indoor and outdoor, for everyone.
Looking for an activity that everyone can enjoy? Maybe you need to get a little crabby! Crabbing in the Lowcountry is a great experience for the whole family. Unlike many other adventures, crabbing is relatively cheap and doesn’t require much of a skill set.
Interested in learning more about sea turtles in the Lowcountry? Sea turtle protection is taken very seriously here on Hilton Head island. For both residents and tourists education is key to sea turtle survival and maintaining a healthy eco-system. Every Monday in June, July and August, Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island hosts Turtle Talk at Lowcountry Celebration Park, 95 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC from 8PM-9PM.
To help you get the most from your day on the water we’ve provided the October Tide Chart for Hilton Head Island. Be sure to check the weather forecast, too!
The local tide calendar is a must when you are planning your outings and excursions
here on Hilton Head Island, SC and the Lowcountry. Here is the August tide calendar to
help you plan your day and organize your day trips.
| Older Posts |