| Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, SC In 1956, | | | | home of The Salty Dog Café. For |
| just five short years after the introduction of | | | | accommodations, the colorful South Beach Inn is |
| electricity onto Hilton Head Island, Charles Fraser | | | | located nearby at the southern tip of the island |
| purchased land on the southwestern tip of the | | | | and arranges both weekly and nightly rates. |
| island in order to develop the community now | | | | Activities 54 Holes of Golf Sea Pines contains the |
| known as Sea Pines Plantation. The first of Hilton | | | | island's first golf course, the Ocean Course |
| Head's plantation communities, Sea Pines covers | | | | designed by George Cobb, was built in 1959. |
| over 5,000 acres of thriving natural environment | | | | Restructured by Mike McCumber in September, |
| reminiscent of Eden and offers over five miles of | | | | 1995, the highlight of the Ocean Course is its 15th |
| gorgeous public-accessible beaches. Real Estate | | | | hole with a sweeping view of the ocean. George |
| Information - Homes, Condos, Lots In 1958, the | | | | Cobb also designed the 1967 Sea Marsh Course. |
| first deed to a Sea Pines Plantation lot was signed | | | | Remodeled by Clyde Johnson in 1990, the Sea |
| and within four years, beachfront prices grew by | | | | Marsh course-like the Ocean Course-is known not |
| close to 50%. Examining the current real estate | | | | only for its age and elegance but for becoming a |
| market for new homesites, homes, villas, and | | | | Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Watch |
| condos, it's easy to see why the prices have | | | | out for the 13th hole; it extends for 163 yards. |
| continued to grow so drastically. From small, | | | | Harbour Town Golf Links, developed in 1970 by |
| picturesque cottages to sprawling mansions, the | | | | Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, is and has been |
| Sea Pines Plantation community contains | | | | home to the PGA's Verizon Heritage Classic since |
| everything you could want when looking to invest | | | | 1969, when it was first won by Arnold Palmer. |
| in a home. Numerous single- to five-bedroom | | | | Among the many features of this famous course |
| homes are available, ranging from $450,000 to | | | | is its photogenic 18th hole, with Harbour Town's |
| over $8,000,000. Starting at only $300,000-a small | | | | Lighthouse in the background. Noted for |
| fee considering the location-either renting or | | | | excellence in design and playing potential, the |
| purchasing is within reason. Potential buyers may | | | | par-71 Harbour Town Golf Links has been ranked |
| choose among one- to four-bedroom for-sale | | | | highly among the country's finest golf courses by |
| villas and condos with as many view choices as | | | | multiple magazines since 1971. Championship |
| the full-size homes, and options for potential | | | | Tennis The Sea Pines Racquet Club, directed by |
| renters include the vacation rentals surrounding | | | | world-renowned coach and U.S. Open and |
| the Harbour Town Village. The prices crest around | | | | Wimbledon champion Stan Smith, hosted the |
| $2 million, making Sea Pines Plantation villas and | | | | Family Circle Cup from 1973 to 2000, and |
| condos very affordable vacation or year-round | | | | frequently other tournaments, such as the Corel |
| homes. Oceanfront lots can cost over $6 million | | | | Champions Tour, the Dupont All-American, the |
| but a patio lot can cost as little as $295k. | | | | World Invitational, and the Stan Smith Invitational, |
| Homesites with golf or lagoon views often sell for | | | | among others. The club boasts 23 clay courts and |
| over $1 milion. Currently, there are four | | | | offers private and semi-private lessons. Forest |
| beachfront lots with varying price tags, but the | | | | Preserve When Charles Fraser began developing |
| number of lots for sale is always subject to | | | | Sea Pines in the early '50s, he concentrated on |
| change. Sea Pines installed Hilton Head Island's first | | | | keeping the island's abundance of natural beauty |
| security gates in 1967, and to date remains | | | | as untouched as possible. To this day Sea Pines' |
| secure with two 24-hour security entrance | | | | Forest Preserve covers approximately 605 acres, |
| facilities on site. Security personnel also patrol the | | | | home to diverse flora and fauna including over |
| plantation's streets, and they can (and do) issue | | | | 200 species of critters as well as lagoons and salt |
| tickets fining offenders for the infraction of | | | | marshes. Here you will find a Wildflower Meadow, |
| plantation rules. Additional protection is provided by | | | | a thousand-foot-long boardwalk, the Low Ropes |
| the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department's | | | | Team Building Course, and miles of bike trails and |
| deputies. Resort Features Harbour Town Village | | | | walking paths. Even fishing is allowed, albeit with |
| and Marina The Harbour Town village and marina | | | | the correct permit. Are you a history fanatic? Sea |
| was fashioned after small French and Italian | | | | Pines Plantation Forest Preserve has its share of |
| harbors and developed for intimacy and ambience. | | | | historic landmarks. The 4,000-year-old Indian Shell |
| This Mediterranean-influenced center offers | | | | Ring, for example, is believed to have been |
| independently-owned and operated clothing | | | | constructed around 1450 B. C. A circle of shells |
| jewelry boutiques, craft shops, dining, live music | | | | and bones piled several feet high, it is one of only |
| entertainment, and every water sport available. | | | | twenty shell rings still in existence. Those |
| Harbour Town has a park and a tree house for | | | | responsible for its assembly are also believed to |
| children, as well as a nature center. The Gregg | | | | have invented pottery here, in North America. |
| Russell Playground, named for the entertainer of | | | | The Stoney-Baynard ruins, once an 18th century |
| Harbour Town for 25 years running, is located | | | | plantation house, are now open for tours. The |
| right next to Liberty Oak. Sea Pines' quaint village | | | | property is covered with oyster shells and its |
| center also offers a free trolley that runs daily, | | | | architecture includes porthole-shaped windows. |
| with varying hours of operation throughout the | | | | Horseback Riding Lawton Stables is home to 50+ |
| year between Harbour Town, South Beach | | | | American Saddlebred horses, a breed generated |
| Village, and Turtle Lane Beach Club. Harbour Town | | | | by crossing Narragansett Pacer, Thoroughbred, |
| Yacht Basin Consider owning a 'dockominium' at | | | | and Morgan bloodlines to develop gorgeous, |
| the yacht club: it's like a condo on the water, but | | | | well-tempered animals now often used for show. |
| your land is your boat slip. The many amenities | | | | Lawton Stables offers-at affordable rates-not |
| available at the Yacht Basin include the unique | | | | only English riding lessons to residents and visitors, |
| shops, restaurants, and a grocery store all in the | | | | but also pony rides for children and guided tours |
| same complex. Concerts and other forms of | | | | through Sea Pines' fantastic natural Forest |
| entertainment are frequently held on the nearby | | | | Preserve. This picturesque, sprawling community, |
| golfing green where Harbour Town Golf Links | | | | bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the east and |
| sponsors tournaments including the Verizon | | | | Calibogue Sound on the west, is ideal for |
| Heritage every year. South Beach Village The | | | | vacationers and residents alike. Villas, Condos, |
| second marina in the Sea Pines Resort is designed | | | | Homes, and available Lots for building that |
| after New England fishing villages and is located at | | | | dreamhouse abound in this massive complex just |
| the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island. Nature | | | | waiting for the perfect family to enjoy the many |
| tours, dolphin tours, kayaking, and parasailing are | | | | amenities offered. |
| only a handful of the activities available near the | | | | |