Gullah Heritage Trail Tour

Gullah Heritage Bus Tour • All ages! • 2.50 Hours

Duration 2.50 Hours About Book a tour with our partners Gullah Heritage Trail Tours and take a bus trip around the island to learn about their cultural heritage. The tour guides are all Native Islanders whose families have lived here for generations and will share their family stories, Gullah cultural ...

Hilton Head Island
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Creature Feature

Elementary School-Aged Program

The Lowcountry is home to an incredible variety of fascinating creatures, from marsh-dwelling crabs to curious reptiles and colorful insects. Join us for an exciting and educational experience where you’ll get to discover these amazing animals up close through fun, hands-on activities. Each week you ...

Hilton Head Island
.75
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Sweetgrass Basket Workshop

Hands-on | 2 Hours | Ages 13+

Learn traditional basket making from an expert! Duration 2 Hours About Discover the rich tradition of Gullah sweetgrass basket sewing in this hands-on workshop led by a renowned Gullah artist. Recognized around the world as enduring symbols of Gullah culture, sweetgrass baskets originally served as a ...

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Butterfly Learning Station

No fee • No registration required • Family friendly!

About Experiencing the enchantment of a native butterfly garden and observing all four stages of the butterfly life cycle is a unique opportunity available to people of all ages at the Coastal Discovery Museum. The Butterfly Learning Station offers visitors an opportunity to learn even more about the ...

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Hilton Head Farmer's Market

Shop local! | No tickets required

Rebuild our local food economy! Description: Visit the Hilton Head Farmers Market at the Coastal Discovery Museum every Tuesday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Take home fresh local produce, pasture raised chicken, free range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, fresh sausage, cookies, breads, she crab soup, and more. ...

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Discovery Lab Open House

Rates Suggested $5 donation per person (Ages 4+). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must have fun!! Duration Drop in any time during Open House hours and stay as long as you'd like! Discovery Lab During the school year, the Tom Peeples Discovery Lab is used for student field trip ...

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Kayaking

Ages 7+ | 2 Hours | Ideal location to see wildlife!

Experience the beauty of Hilton Head from the water with Kayak Hilton Head, where every tour is a chance to connect with nature and create unforgettable memories. Paddle through the island’s pristine saltwater estuaries, winding tidal creeks, and hidden coves as our friendly, knowledgeable guides share ...

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Captain Stoney

1.5 Hours | Ages 7+ | Hilton Head History

Step back in time and experience the rich history of Honey Horn, the 70-acre home of the Coastal Discovery Museum. Meet Captain John "Jack" Stoney, early antebellum owner of the Honey Horn property, who purchased the land in 1805. Through a first-person portrayal, Captain Jack will share stories ...

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Kid-Friendly
Coastal Discovery Museum Hilton Head
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Indigo Tie Dye Party

Come and join in the tie dyeing fun! Twist, twirl, tie, and dye with natural indigo dye. Why indigo dye? In 1739 Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s experiments with the indigo plant resulted in a very profitable cash crop for South Carolina. Enjoy a fun, family friendly activity with the opportunity to learn a ...

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Dolphin & Nature Cruise

1.5 Hours | Family Friendly

Opportunity to see bottlenose dolphins, river otters and special species of birds! March through October. Duration 1.5 Hours About Join a museum docent in this cruise along the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek. The Lowcountry’s Salt Marsh is home to many interesting creatures such as river otters, ...

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Coastal Chronicles

1 Hour | Hilton Head History | Ages 7+

Journey through more than 4,000 years of Hilton Head Island's remarkable past in this engaging lecture series that uncovers the people, places, and events that shaped the Lowcountry. From the island's earliest Native American inhabitants to the modern era, each presentation explores the rich ...

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Kid-Friendly
Coastal Discovery Museum Hilton Head
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Kids Story Time

No fee, no reservation required

Look, listen, and learn! Kids will love hearing local stories and learning about Lowcountry wildlife and history. Stories are geared towards preschool and lower elementary aged children but the whole family will enjoy! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No fee and no registration required. Sept- ...

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Explore Honey Horn

1.5 Hours | Ages 4+ | Tour of historic grounds

Learn about Honey Horn's past and natural history! Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes About Begin your Honey Horn experience with this guided tour around the museum’s picturesque and historic grounds. Visit the salt marsh, see historic buildings, and learn about the gardens, plants and trees on site. ...

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Disappearing Daufuskie Sandbar

Starting at $260 | Most Popular--Sells out Fast!

Your Trip...Your Way! -All tours are private. Only your party is on the boat. We have two boats to accommodate up 12 passengers with 6 maximum on each boat. Rates 1-3 Passengers - $260 Each additional Passenger - $70 Duration 2.5 hours About Our 2.5 hour private excursion travels to Calibogue Sound to ...

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Private Tours
Commander Zodiac
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Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge & Beachcombing

Starting at $260 | 2.5 Hours | Every Day

Your Trip...Your Way! -All tours are private. Only your party is on the boat. We have two boats to accommodate up 12 passengers with 6 maximum on each boat. Rates 1-3 Passengers - $260 Each additional Passenger - $70 Duration 2.5 hours About Our 2.5 hour excursion takes you into the waters of Calibogue ...

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Private Tours
Commander Zodiac
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Dolphins and More

Starting at $170 | 1.5 Hour | Every Day

Your Tour....Your Way! All tours are private. Only your party is on the boat. We have two boats to accommodate up 12 passengers with 6 maximum on each boat. Rates 1-3 Passengers - $170 Each Additional Passenger - $55 Duration 1.5 hours About Our 1.5 hour private excursion travels from Broad Creek into ...

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Private Tours
Commander Zodiac
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Salt Marsh Discovery

Starting at $200 | 2 Hour | Every Day

Your Trip...Your Way! All tours are private. Only your party is on the boat. We have two boats to accommodate up 12 passengers with 6 maximum on each boat. Rates 1-3 Passengers - $200 Each Additional Passenger - $60 Duration 2 hours About Our 2 hour private excursion begins by exploring Calibogue Sound ...

Hilton Head Island
Private Tours
Commander Zodiac
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Guided Tour

All ages • 2 Hours • Up to 10 people • Call to book!

Enjoy guided access into Jarvis Creek’s quiet, winding estuarine waterways This experience allows guests to journey in the most serene of settings, while learning about the island's wildlife, ecology, and history, or simply soak in the scenery. Your tour begins with a brief paddling orientation, ...

Hilton Head Island
2 Hours
Kayak
Crooked Creek Kayaks
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Gift Card

A gift for an unforgettable experience!

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Gift Card
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All Day Kayak Rentals

All ages • 8 Hours • Walk Ins are welcome!

Unguided access begins with personalized, concierge-style recommendations designed to help you move with Jarvis Creek’s ever-changing tidal currents. Before you launch, our team will walk you through ideal routes, timing strategies, and quiet corners of the creek so you can make the most of your time ...

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8 Hours
Kayak
Crooked Creek Kayaks
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