Understanding Hilton Head Island’s Oceanfront Homes

Each community on Hilton Head Island offers its own blend of amenities and activities for residents and visitors. With all property, it’s always about location, location, location! To find the oceanfront property that best suits your needs, an understanding of island location is essential. Following is a bird’s eye view of oceanfront locations starting with the southernmost point, traveling along the east coast to the bridge and Port Royal Sound, then across to the island’s western side for a 360-degree view:

The southern end is home to the grand dame of Hilton Head Island, Sea Pines. Harbour Town with its iconic lighthouse, fine dining, and shopping occupies the inner edge of Sea Pines and the west side of the island. Oceanfront properties come in the form of townhomes, villas, and a variety of home styles.

The southeast area includes North and South Forest Beach and Shipyard. Both single-family homes and villas in an assortment of styles provide luxury oceanfront living, with Coligny Plaza conveniently situated between the communities.

Palmetto Dunes claims Mid-Island with a tempting array of homes and condos/villas along a three-mile stretch of stunning coastline. With a dazzling display of amenities, this central island location puts the best of island shopping, dining, and recreation at your fingertips.

Mid-island/northeast is shared by the communities of Port Royal, Singleton Beach, Burkes Beach, Bradley Beach, Driessen Beach, and Folly Field Beach, offering an impressive collection of oceanfront homes.

The northeast oceanfront properties are located in Hilton Head Plantation and Skull Creek. Private docks for boating, fishing, and water recreation are common features on the oversized lots of these southern estates. The homes and villas of Hilton Head Plantation provide the country club lifestyle, including a community beach, golf, and pools.

The northern edge is home to Windmill Harbour with deep water access and docking. This impressive location is the perfect choice for avid boaters and fishermen. Come for the boating and stay for the impressive sunrises and sunsets over the sparkling Atlantic.

The western side encompasses Spanish Wells and the grand mansions of Brams Point with non-stop views of Calibogue Sound. Deep water access for fishing, boating, and kayaking along with expansive outdoor living spaces are earmarks of oceanfront living here.

Hilton Head Island’s geography gloriously unites stunning land with the Atlantic’s rolling shore to create the most appealing oceanfront real estate in South Carolina! In addition to the refreshing ocean breeze, the aroma of the salty mist, and a live view of social media’s most famous scenery, this coveted location on Hilton Head Island is never far from golf courses, shopping, restaurants, tennis, entertainment, and more.

• Choosing an oceanfront (not ocean view) home, condo, or villa means it is the closest manufactured structure to the coastline.
• With an island environment unlike any other, Hilton Head Island is an irresistible draw to a regal display of unhindered first-row homes for sale where the artistry of the dunes draws your property lines.
• Oceanfront properties are the highest preference in Hilton Head’s market. Real estate value is calculated based on the building and its location, and oceanfront locations are viewed as premium and retain or increase in worth more than any other location.

Hilton Head’s pearly white beaches span multiple communities that can enhance your prestigious oceanfront location with upscale amenities and vast recreation options. Live your dream as you step out the back door and feel the soft sand, splash in the ocean, bask in the sunshine, and listen to the music of the Atlantic’s rhythmic waves following through the tropical breeze.
Uncover more information on oceanfront properties to gain a circle of understanding of their island location. Begin at the Southernmost point along the east coast to the bridge and Port Royal Sound, then travel across the island’s western side for a 360-degree view.

• The Southern tip encompasses unsurpassed oceanfront homes in Sea Pines, Hilton Head’s crown jewel! Harbour Town, home of the lighthouse, dining, and shopping, curves the inside edge of Sea Pines and the island’s west side. Oceanfront ownership is available in up-scale townhomes, condos, and several homes.
• The Southeast area includes Forest Beach communities (North and South) and Shipyard. Grand single-family homes, modern condos, and villas in numerous variations present prestigious ownership along the Atlantic Ocean’s coastline, with Coligny Plaza as the epicenter between the communities.
• Mid-Island Palmetto Dunes features an irresistible assortment of homes, villas, and condos on the most expansive three-mile stretch of dazzling coastline. Palmetto Dune’s extravagant amenities make every day feel like a vacation. The central island location complements the ocean setting, with Shelter Cove’s unique dining, shopping, and recreation easily accessible.
• Mid-island/northeast oceanfront communities include homes, condos, and villas in Singleton Beach, Burkes Beach, Bradley Beach, Driessen Beach, Folly Field Beach, and Port Royal.
• The Northeast coastal properties are in Hilton Head Plantation and Skull Creek. Some of the finest Southern estates on oversized lots are found here, with private docks for boating, fishing, and water recreation. Hilton Head Plantation offers a variety of homes, condos, and villas with country club living, including a community beach, golfing, and pools.
• The northern tip includes homes in the gated community of Windmill Harbor, with an impressive location overlooking the captivating waters near the island entrance. Boating enthusiasts love the deep-water access and docking.
• The Western side extends to Spanish Wells and the mansions of Brahms Point. This unique peninsula delivers picturesque water views of the Atlantic Ocean and Broad Creek from every angle. Private docks, pools, and extravagant outdoor living spaces connect each home with the breathtaking water surrounding them.