How to Enjoy Hilton Head With the Kids

If your children love to explore and like the beach, you may not have to do much to entertain them on Hilton Head Island, where Mother Nature has a great deal to offer. If supervised activities are more to your liking, you'll find plenty of golf, tennis and other programs for kids.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Hats
• Sunglasses
• Swimming Trunks
• Swimsuits
• Sunscreen
• Camcorders
• Cameras
• Film
• Bicycle Helmets
• Children's Bicycle Helmets
• Tennis Racquets
• Children's Bicycles

1. See "Enjoy a Vacation in Hilton Head," under Related eHows, for general information about the island and an overview of activities that are appropriate for the whole family.
2. Enroll your budding Tiger Woods or Andre Agassi in a golf or tennis school to help brush up on his or her skills. If you are staying at a hotel or resort, inquire about onsite tennis or golf programs for kids.
3. Find out about other programs for kids. Many resorts have supervised children's programs, and you'll also be able to find rollerblading, sailing, jet-skiiing and kayaking clinics, to name a few.
4. Make sure the kids have bikes. This is generally the way kids get around on the island, and a bike can take them to the beach, to the store or to other kid-friendly sites.
5. Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum. Kids will learn about the island's history and ecology and can take a class or tour the island.
6. Take kids on a nature tour. By boat, they can spot dolphins and sea turtles, watch birds or see the island's historical sites. Kayak tours are especially popular with kids.
7. Go to Adventure Cove. Just one of the areas on the island with fun for kids, Adventure Cove offers laser tag, bumper cars, a video arcade, miniature golf courses and a virtual rollercoaster. Harbour Town is another area kids will enjoy.
8. Give the kids a little culture. Check out the schedule at the Self Family Arts Center, which presents musical theater events, concerts and art shows.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure children are acquainted with rules for operating personal watercraft and with seasonal beach rules.
• Parents often feel that their kids are safe if left to explore the island on their own, either on a bike or by foot. Although this may be true, supervision of your children is ultimately your responsibility.