Top 5 Best Sunsets on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

All it takes is one sunset to the catch lowcountry bug. It’s not just about the dramatic cotton candy skies kissing the horizon while the spartina grasses seemingly sparkle in the dusk skies, sunsets are a coastal Carolina gem not to be missed. The beautiful landscape of the waterways and pristine coastline make the following sunset destinations worthy of visiting more than once. Your first sunset pilgrimage is to Skullcreek Boathouse where the scene welcomes you with southern charm vibes that are refreshingly unstuffy. Kick off the experience with their notorious, “Skull Creek Sunset Cocktail” (why not?). Number two on the list is Harbour Town Lighthouse where you will fall in love with the postcard-perfect lifestyle on the southend of the island. The lighthouse is an iconic symbol of the slow-paced coastal living found here. Climb the 114 stairs to catch the sunset at its finest hour overlooking Daufuskie Island. Next is for the outdoor-oriented at Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge found between the mainland and Hilton Head Island. Featuring bountiful tropical greenery and at the centerpiece you will find an ethereal marshland backdrop something akin to a painting rendered on the lowcountry. Your stroll to sunset paradise on the 14 miles of trails is easily accessible for all ages. Be sure to pack your locally owned Phytogenix® repellent! You absolutely don’t want to pass up the views at our next destination with a variety of stellar restaurants to perch yourself at for the nightly sky show over the coastal waterway at Shelter Cove Marina. The marina is nestled in the mid-island area across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Fishcamp on the Broad Creek finishes off our top five sunset list with its sanctuary-like location on the famed creek. You will find a sublime outdoor terrace area on the waterway with wicker ceiling fans and an atmosphere always popping with local bands performing. Renowned for its seafood culinary offerings we recommend starting with the grilled oysters. For the active enthusiast, get on the water at Broad Creek with a kayak rental or catch a sunset cruise on Island Hilton Head Boats. If you are looking for more than a visual feast for the eyes and would like the memory captured in a photo with your loved ones, contact Rob Kaufman to book a sunset shoot. We would suggest upping your game by sending that professional photo to local artist Kristen Augustine, where art meets love, to paint your memory into canvas.