![]() (editing to add: my colleague and I hopped on a couple of Wheelz bikes and peddled down to The Circle to take some pictures for this article. With over 60 miles of bike trails, you can easily hang up the car keys for a week and experience Hilton Head from a new perspective. But if the thought of driving during the HHI busy season still has you feeling anxious, head on over to Wheelz of Hilton Head to rent bikes for the whole family. If I, the perpetually lost, can learn my way around, you can too. I hope these tips for navigating Sea Pines Circle have been helpful. But suffice it to say, I’m confident there’s something for everyone. I’ll admit, with all the options for things to do, I’ve only experienced a few of the amazing island offerings in my 3 short months as a South Carolinian. For the more adventurous visitors, head on over to Island Head Watersports, by taking the Palmetto Bay Road exit, for an epic Parasailing experience, or take a drive toward Hilton Head Island Airport off William Hilton Parkway to experience the island from the air on a Hilton Head Helicopter Tour. Take the Sea Pines exit to experience the iconic HHI Lighthouse at Harbourtown. If watersports are your thing, exit the circle at Palmetto Bay Road and head to One HHI. There you can enjoy kayaking, jet skiing, and paddleboarding or relax during one of their awesome dolphin cruises. Click here for a more complete list of Hilton Head Restaurants. These are just a few of the many fantastic dining options on Hilton Head. Hilton Head Diner, a breakfast favorite, is reachable from the William Hilton Parkway exit, and Wild Wing Cafe is a favorite for chicken wing enthusiasts. If your kids are hangry and you need something FAST, drive through McDonald’s from the William Hilton Parkway exit, Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Palmetto Bay Road, or Zaxby’s also on William Hilton Parkway. We like The Sea Shack off Pope Avenue, Carolina Crab Companyoff Palmetto Bay Road, and Nick’s Steak & Seafood off William Hilton Parkway just to name a few. There are multiple seafood options off every exit. Shipyard Beach Access is reached via William Hilton Parkway, as are Singleton Beach, Folly Field Beach, and Islanders Beach. Shipyard Beach Access is inside the gated community, so be sure you have a pass if you’re planning to go there.įor amazing pizza, try Local Pie, accessible from both the Pope Avenue and 278 exits, or Mellow Mushroom, which can be reached from either the Greenwood Avenue/Sea Pines exit or the Pope Avenue exit. If you’re headed to Coligny Beach, take the Pope Avenue exit toward the south end of the island. Whole Foods and Fresh Market can be reached via William Hilton Parkway (Highway 278), as can Kroger and others. The Piggly Wiggly, where I’m told you can get the BEST fresh, locally caught seafood, is in Coligny Plaza, accessible from the Pope Avenue exit. Looking for Publix? Take the Palmetto Bay Road/Cross Island Parkway exit. ![]() Harris Teeter is accessible from the Pope Avenue/Coligny Beach exit. There are plenty of options for picking up essentials on the island. Knowing which exit leads to which destination will be helpful. Whether you’re trying to get to the beach, looking for your resort, hoping to enjoy some of the many island activities, or just making a quick grocery run, chances are, you’re going to encounter the Sea Pines Circle. Once you’ve mastered the rules of the circle, your options are plentiful.Just take another lap around the circle until you reach your desired destination road. Traffic will flow more easily through the circle if people waiting to enter know that others are going to exit. ![]() ![]() Drivers in the circle always have the right of way. You must yield to all traffic in the circle when entering.If you’re in the right lane, you’ll have to turn right when you reach the circle. When entering the Sea Pines Circle from any of the roads that feed into it, you must do so from the left lane.So buckle up!įor starters, let’s talk traffic circle rules. Understanding this 4-exit exchange is your all-access pass to this amazing Lowcountry destination. The good news is, with a little guidance and a few quick tips, you’ll be navigating this infrastructural phenomenon like a pro in no time. For those of you unfamiliar with this “traffic circle” or “round-a-bout”, Sea Pines Circle can be a bit overwhelming. Along with all the usual trials that come with moving to a new place, Hilton Head Island presented a particularly confusing new normal for me, The Sea Pines Circle. He and I and our 7-year-old son moved from Michigan to Hilton Head less than 3 months ago, in May 2021. It’s probably one of the reasons I chose the human equivalent of a GPS as my life partner. I can get lost in the most familiar places places I’ve visited over and over. That wouldn’t be at all surprising if you knew me. I’ve always found traffic circles to be confusing.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |