Shipyard Plantation in Hilton Head SC Offers Many Activities and is Home to Sonesta Resort
Shipyard Plantation in Hilton Head, SC is the second gated community from the south end of Hilton Head. It is located between Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes. This private resort community is the smallest among all the plantations on Hilton Head, but don’t be taken by its size because there’s lots to love about Shipyard.
If you are looking for a community with that natural and relaxing vibe, Shipyard is your place to be. Everywhere you look you’ll see tall pines, rustic oaks covered with moss, and tropical palms.
Activities in Shipyard
If you are a first-time visitor to Shipyard Plantation, your vacation will be far from boring since this community offers various amenities that your family and friends will enjoy. Whether you’re a golfer, a tennis enthusiast, a beach goer or just a nature lover ready to explore the well-established community’s beauty, Shipyard Plantation is the place to go.
Beaches
One of Shipyard’s best amenities is its pristine beaches. It is actually ranked #3 in the US by Travel Channel. Visitors, young and old, will have an amazing experience at the beach. Whether high-tide or low tide, the clean and welcoming Shipyard beach is a must-try.
Now, unlike Sea Pines where there are a lot of access points to the beach, in Shipyard, there is only one access point – and that is located on Shipyard Drive (across from Beachwalk) right next to the Sonesta Resort. Everybody in the whole Shipyard community is funneled into this single access point for beach access at Shipyard Beach Club.
Golf and Tennis
Three nine-hole golf courses, the Clipper, the Galleon, and the Brigantine await the golf enthusiast at the Shipyard Golf Club. Along with the fun that comes from golf, visitors will enjoy the all-natural view surrounding the golf courses.
For those who are into tennis, you’re in luck, because the award-winning Van Der Meer Racquet Club is waiting for you. Named one of top 50 tennis resorts in the United States, Van Der Meer Racquet Club features 23 championship clay tennis courts. What’s more, it is still located in Shipyard so you don’t have to go far to enjoy a good game of tennis.
Other Activities in Shipyard
Other activities that you can enjoy in Shipyard include fishing in its blue lagoons, walking, biking, and jogging in its shaded leisure trails where you can relax your mind while taking in the beauty of the Lowcountry at it’s finest.
Dining and Shopping Centers
If you are looking for good shopping spots, you can look into the Coligny Plaza Shopping Center and the Shelter Cove Harbour Shops for good deals.
If you’re staying in Shipyard and you want to go to the Coligny area, you’re in luck, there’s a gate on Pope Avenue and a short drive, bike ride or adventurous walk and you’ll be there in no time. Want to the kids catch the fireworks while you do a little shopping at Shelter Cove, head back out the main gate onto William Hilton Parkway (Hwy 278) to your right and you’ll be there in a few short minutes.
Looking for a great meal? Check out Sonesta Resort or if you’re in the mood to check out the island, with over 250 restaurants available, you’ll surely find something amazing. Coligny. and Shelter Cove will have plenty of parking to find a spot so you can walk around while you decide what you’ll try for dinner or take a drive down New Orleans Road for some fabulous restaurant choices. Too many to name. You’re sure to find something for everyone.
Hotels and Resorts
This 800-acre community is lined with different real estate properties from condos, which are often referred to as villas, to large homes. Smaller neighborhoods can be found within Shipyard which features condo complexes and homes that offer tennis courts and private pools.
The Sonesta Resort is located at the end Shipyard Drive. It is considered one of the finest hotels on Hilton Head Island. With its direct access to a private access beach and it’s beautiful tropical gardens, Sonesta resort is a great place to unwind. You never have to leave the resort, with 4 dining options (Heyward’s Restaurant, Seacrest Terrace and Patio, Bayley’s Bar and Terrace, and Sweet Cane Bar and Grill) you can eat at a different restaurant for every meal. Above is one photo from theSonesta Resort Hilton Head website.
Shipyard may be the smallest plantation on Hilton Head Island, but what it offers will stay in the hearts of every vacationer. Such a beautiful community, Shipyard is worth the visit or maybe even a permanent move. Either way, you’ll be happy you did.
