Please visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more free videos. Hilton Head Island is 20 miles (32 km) north of Savannah, Georgia, and 95 miles (153 km) south of Charleston. The island features 12 miles (19 km) of beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean and is a popular vacation destination. In 2004, an estimated 2.25 million visitors pumped more than $1.5 billion into the local economy. The island has a rich history that started with seasonal occupation by native Americans thousands of years ago, and continued with European exploration and the Sea Island Cotton trade. Once the island fell to Union troops, hundreds of ex-slaves flocked to Hilton Head, which is still home to many ‘native islanders’, many of whom are descendants of freed slaves known as the Gullah. However, the Town maintains several public beach access points, including one for the exclusive use of town residents Hilton Head Island offers an unusual number of cultural opportunities for a community its size. It also hosts the Verizon Heritage, a stop on the PGA Tour which is played on the Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort. Hilton Head Island is often referred to as the second largest barrier island on the eastern seaboard after Long Island The Coastal Discovery Museum offers a variety of programs, activities, and indoor and outdoor exhibits year-round to over 125000 visitors. The Hilton Head Island area is home to a vast array of wildlife, including alligators, deer, Loggerhead Sea Turtles

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