Beach Happy, Hilton Head Island

01/31/2025

01/23/2025

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01/22/2025

Some photos from around our island today. Yup that’s snow!

But don’t worry, spring is just around the corner and dates are availibe. Let us know what date you want to come down and we can get you all set.

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01/17/2025

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The Salty Dog Cafe, along with several other businesses on the south side of the marina village, will not be included in the demolition and renovation project.

01/12/2025

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Don’t be alarmed if you see big machines on the beach this year. It’s a part of Hilton Head’s beach renourishment project.

01/05/2025

We’re excited to share that our island is getting a Beach Renourishment! 🌊 Click the link to learn more and sign up for updates.

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Read the history of HHI doing this in the past

Hilton Head Island (HHI) has undergone multiple beach renourishment projects over the years to combat erosion and maintain the island’s appeal as a popular tourist destination. The island’s beaches are a key part of its economy, and renourishment efforts aim to restore sand that has been lost due to natural forces like storms and tides.

Here’s an overview of the history of Hilton Head Island’s renourishment projects:

1. Early Projects (1980s-1990s): The first large-scale beach renourishment project on Hilton Head Island began in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These efforts were driven by concerns over erosion, especially in areas where the coastline was severely eroded by storms. Initial renourishment projects involved adding sand to beaches in critical areas, such as the central beach area, to improve both aesthetics and coastal protection.

2. 2000s – Expansion and Regular Maintenance: As the island’s tourism grew and beach erosion continued to pose a challenge, the town of Hilton Head Island and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began working on more frequent, coordinated projects. Regular maintenance projects were conducted every 3-5 years, which allowed the island to maintain its beaches’ appearance and prevent further erosion that could threaten infrastructure and the economy. These efforts generally focused on replenishing sand in highly trafficked areas like Coligny Beach and South Forest Beach.

3. Mid-2010s – Major Renourishment (2016-2017): In 2016, one of the most significant beach renourishment projects took place. This involved pumping sand from offshore sites to restore several miles of beach along Hilton Head Island. This large-scale project covered areas from the island’s northern tip at Palmetto Dunes down to the southern reaches, including Sea Pines. A substantial amount of sand was moved, and the project helped mitigate the effects of erosion, especially after a series of tropical storms.

4. Ongoing Projects (2020s): In recent years, Hilton Head Island continues to invest in beach renourishment. The island has implemented both large and small-scale projects as part of a long-term strategy to protect its shoreline. The most recent project, set to begin in 2025, is expected to focus on continuing to restore sand to the island’s beaches while addressing environmental concerns and preserving the island’s natural beauty.

These ongoing projects are crucial in preserving Hilton Head Island’s unique environment, protecting its infrastructure, and ensuring that the island remains a top tourist destination with pristine beaches.

Hilton Head Island 2025 Beach Renourishment Maps

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

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12/31/2024

Ok who is coming to join us!

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12/27/2024

The 2024 HHI sea turtle season statistics. Our personal favorite ( but not our personal best by any means) is the number of hatchlings estimated to have hatched out of HHI's nests this season: 14,119!!!!! WOW!!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

12/15/2024

We love everything our friends over at Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island do for our little visitors to our island! Make sure to click on their link and like their page to follow their adventures.

12/01/2024

Great time to visit our Island! Come see all the Christmas Cheer!

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving Yall

11/24/2024

11/18/2024

11/11/2024

As a veteran owned and operated business we want to give a big thanks to all of our fellow Veterans🇺🇸

11/09/2024

IT'S HERE!!!! This fabulous ornament will be included in every Holiday Nest Dedication packet! The opportunity to give a special Holiday Nest Dedication is available from November 1 to December 1. Why not dedicate a nest to a loved one, as a memorial, or to yourself as you participate in our favorite fundraiser!!
Find all the details on our website under the Nest Dedications tab.
https://seaturtlepatrolhhi.org/nest-dedications/
Don't let this hatchling get away!!!

10/24/2024

Four thousand eight hundred — that's roughly the number of sea turtle nests documented by SCDNR staff and trained volunteers this season as it winds to an official close on Oct. 31. 🗓️

Every day since April 29, members of the ~1,500-person team patrolled beaches, warded off predators and carefully excavated hatched nests to collect data. Thanks to their work, preliminary data suggests around 280,000 live hatchlings made it off South Carolina beaches and to the ocean. 🐢

The odds are stacked high against these hatchlings, but what's certain is that many of them would never have had a chance without the devoted efforts of so many people who care — from State Parks rangers to USFWS staff to longtime beach residents. 🏝️

Thank you for everything you did to put another successful sea turtle season on the books! 🙌