Harbour town in Sea Pines and The Hilton Head Light House at Harbortown

The marina, known as the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, provides a place for boaters to dock for the duration of their visit to Habourtown. This is one of the most popular ways visitors travel to the island.

The marina features a grocery shop, shopping center, deli, and restaurants. Those who travel by land can rent a fishing charter, if they want to head out to sea. Those who want to go swimming can check out the nearby pool as well as take a dip in the ocean at the nearby beach.

One of the most magical parts of the entire Harbortown experience is a visit to Liberty Oaks and the Charles Fraser Statue. Fraser was quite important to the founding of Habourtown and the progression of Hilton Head into the tourist attraction it is today.

Having purchased 19,000 acres of land, Fraser founded a resort and plantation that is now known as Sea Pines Resort and Plantation. Fraser also helped build the first bridge connecting Hilton Head to the mainland.

However, in many residents and visitors eyes, Fraser’s shining moment came when he fought to save the Liberty Oaks. This ancient tree was preserved thanks to his efforts, during the founding years of Harbourtown. Today, the tree is one of the most visited parts of the island. People enjoy the peaceful serenity it provides as they sit beneath its branches.

If the attractions of Harbor Town simply are not enough, there are plenty of activities from arts and crafts to sporting events at the Sea Pines Resort. Visitors to Harbour Town can stay at the Harbour Town Inn, which is a part of the resort, or they can rent a custom decorated villa or house in the area.

Harbourtown is known for the many excellent shopping venues available to visitors such as the Habourtown Toys Shop and the Linda Hartough Golf Gallery. However, the dining, lodging, sports activities, and attractions are what keep visitors coming back to Harbour Town year after year.

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Millions of tourists flock to Harbour Town each year. A world-renowned tourist spot on the island of Hilton Head, Harbourtown has plenty of activities for both visitors and residents to enjoy.

One of the most famous landmarks in Harbortown, which brings visitors from around the world, is the Harbour Town Lighthouse. The massive lighthouse that is painted in brightly colored red and white stripes, boasts a 90 feet tall tower.

Located in the heart of Sea Pines Resort, the Lighthouse at Harbourtown is the guiding force for both the Calibogue Sound and the Hilton Head Inland Waterway.

The Hilton Head Lighthouse has an interesting history. It was the first lighthouse in the United States that was built from private funding sources since the 1800s.

Originally constructed in 1970, the Lighthouse at Harbourtown quickly became one of the most popular tourist attractions on Hilton Head Island.

While it is a fully functional lighthouse with the beacon flickering every two seconds, the Lighthouse is open to visitors who can climb to the top of the tower to get an amazing view of Hilton Head. Of course, this is not the only reason visitors climb to the top of the Lighthouse in Harbour Town.

The ‘shop at the top’ provides one of the best shopping experiences on the entire island with crystal collectibles, fine jewelry, and other mementos that make any trip to Hilton Head memorable, available for purchase.

The Lighthouse is not the only attraction to visit in Harbour Town. There are plenty of other things to do, see, and experience on a trip to Hilton Head.

Visitors can partake in daily sports and recreational expeditions each day. Harbour Town is home to a PGA Golf Course, the Harbour Town Golf Links.

This golf course has been named the #1 golf course in the state of South Carolina, by Golf Magazine. There are two additional courses, the Sea Marsh Course and the Ocean Course, on the island, providing a different playing experience and course for visitors from around the world.

Other recreational activities in Harbour Town include tennis, boating, fishing, exploring nature, swimming, and relaxing on the beach. A full tennis program is available at the Sea Pines Resort. Visitors to the resort can also enjoy one of the many Boating and Nature Tours and a visit to the Sea Pines Nature Center.

Harbour town in Sea Pines and

The Hilton Head Light House