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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, from the island.

Thanksgiving Feast!

My family and I just got home from volunteering at the annual Thanksgiving dinner on Hilton Head Island. The meal was free, hosted by St.Andrews By The Sea, and served at Hudson's On The Docks. We had a great time participating together as a family at this Thanksgiving event, and feel so blessed. I hope that everyone has a safe and blessed holiday as well!

Hilton Head Orchestra

Orchestra readies for Russian evening - http://pulse.me/s/37ZeL

Hilton Head Tides

Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas see some of the biggest tide changes on the Eastern Seaboard. It averages about 7 feet of change between high and low tide, and can at times see a 8 to 12 foot difference.
Here, a picture of a sunken boat on Hilton Head's Intracoastal waterway. One picture taken in the spring at low tide. The other picture taken today near high tide.

Irene

Hurricane Irene treated us well on Hilton Head Island. Some surf, some rain, and a beautiful sunset. Praying our neighbors up north fare as well.

Tony Hawk visits Bluffton

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk visited the skatepark located on Buckwalter Parkway today. He skated and performed tricks to the delight of the crowd of all ages. Thanks, Tony and skaters from the tour!

It's Great Being Local!

My family and I have some long-time friends visiting us from out-of-town.  Their children had never seen the Atlantic Ocean.  They have been all over the world, and visited beaches in many different countries, but never the East Coast in the U.S.  So, we all packed up our things for a day at the beach on Hilton Head Island; coolers with food and water, beach towels, sand buckets and toys, beach umbrella, boogie boards, skimboards (my daughter and I like to ride the waves), and, of course, sunscreen.  Now comes the good part - we asked our friends whether they would like to visit one of our beaches near shopping and all amenities (and crowded with tourists), or whether they would rather go to a often-overlooked out-of-the-way beach with less crowds.  To my family's delight, they chose the latter.  So, off we went to this little spot we know about that is like our own slice of paradise.  It is always relatively crowd-free, and we had a marvelous time at the coast on a beautiful, sun-shining day on Hilton Head, SC.  We played, we ate, the kids splashed, and we all came back a little redder, but much happier and relaxed after a day well spent at our favorite beach.  It's great being local! Oh, and the kids all slept well after playing so hard. :)

P.S. - To all my skimboarding buddies out there: the waves are best at, or just after, high tide.

Clear and sunny!

It's a hot day down on Hilton Head, but it's also beautiful out! The air is clear (no smoke from neighboring states), the marsh grass is green, and the sun is shining. All-in-all, it's perfect vacation weather! Wouldn't you just love to be here year-round?

Water Festival Saturday

The Beaufort Water Festival is in full swing today! Hundreds of boaters are gathering today along sand bars near the downtown waterfront park.

Beaufort Water Festival

The Beaufort Water Festival is taking place along the waterfront park this week in Beaufort. Activities and events, food and fun all week long. Here is a picture of the intercoastal waterway looking from Beaufort to Ladies Island, with downtown Beaufort located just to the left of the picture.

National Open House

Did you know that today and tomorrow is the nationwide open house? Today, I am hosting an open house in Windmill Harbour, on Hilton Head Island. It is a beautiful, 4580 sq ft home in the Calibogue Sound! Stop by 149 Harbour Passage today, 11 am - 3 pm, to see me and tour this magnificent home!

It's Beautiful Here

Check out this post about our Hilton Head beaches:
http://www.argophilia.com/news/memorial-day-destinations/22446/

Westbury Park

I just posted a new video tour of Westbury Park, located in Bluffton, SC.  You can find the video on my YouTube page

Hilton Head Happenings Media

OK, here it is; all of my media websites.  Please take a moment to check them out, and leave any comments or suggestions! 
My website: http://www.hiltonheadhappenings.com/
My blog: http://hiltonheadhappenings.blogspot.com/
My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/HiltonHeadIsRE
And you can find me on twitter: JohnBonham@HiltonHeadHpngs

3rd Annual Arts Festival

Shelter Cove Harbour will host the 3rd annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 28th and 29th you can view and purchase wares from more than 100 artists. More details can be found at www.artfestival.com.

Hudson's Restaurant

Congratulations to Hudson's Restaurant, winner of the Island Packet's 2011 Reader's Choice Award for Best Seafood Restaurant! Hudson's is located on the north end of Hilton Head Island, and prides itself on serving "fresh local seafood."

Semi Tropical

Hilton Head Island is a semi-tropical island. In this picture you can see palm trees naturally growing alongside other tree types and vegetation.

New Project

I've been working today on the new project I alluded to last week. It's almost ready! Stay tuned. More info coming soon!

By the way, the weather's great today! Sunny and warm.

Main Street Youth Theatre

Beginning this Friday, May 20th, the Main Street Youth will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Shelter Cove Park.  The Main Street Youth Theatre first began in the early 1990's, and now produces about 5 or 6 full scale musicals per year.  The MSYT's goal is "to create a family-centered community-based theater where the performers are local children, parents and community adults." 

For times, ticket prices, and more information, please follow the link below:
Main Street Youth Theatre

Hope to see you there!

The Broad River

The Broad River Bridge in Beaufort County, SC, is approximately 1.5 miles long.  The Broad River effectively divides the county into two sections, with the town of Beaufort lying "North of the Broad," and Hilton Head Island being "South of the Broad." The Broad River bridge can be seen in the distance, across the marsh, in the photo.

Hilton Head Area Information

Looking for area information?  Whether you are planning a vacation, a day-trip, or moving to the area, a great place to begin gathering information is the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Convention Bureau . 

Of course, you can speak directly with one of our Richardson Group rental agents, or real estate agents on Hilton Head Island, in our office located as you arrive on the island, on the right-hand side of the road, just inside Windmill Harbour.  Just stop by, or give us a call at 843-757-7908.

Upcoming

I have an exciting new project I'm doing for Hilton Head enthusiasts of all levels! I will be announcing this new project soon (hopefully in the coming week), so check back for more information!

Callawassie Island

Are you familiar with Callawassie Island?  It is located between Hilton Head Island, and Beaufort, along the Colleton River.  They recently renovated their River Club, and have implemented some exciting new changes!  Today, the community held a "Realtor Day" to introduce these changes to area real estate agents, and to showcase some of the homes currently on the market on Callawassie Island.  To learn more, contact your real estate agent, or you can contact me through my main website at HiltonHeadHappenings.com .

Sailing Around Hilton Head Island

If you are on the Hilton Head Island on Friday, May 20th, look for the sailboats on a trip around our island.  The Hilton Head Plantation Yacht Club has invited South Carolina Yacht Club to join them in a sail around Hilton Head.  They plan to begin around 9:30/10:00 a.m., and the journey should last about 6-7 hours.  It should be a pretty sight to see those sails making their way around the island!

Warm weather

It got into the 90's today! An unseasonably warm day made for a good day at a local park in Bluffton. If you are still fighting cold weather, come down and visit the island...the water's great!

Video Tour of Windmill Harbour

My new video tour of Windmill Harbour on Hilton Head Island, SC.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

Music courtesy of "Free Royalty Free Music by DanoSongs.com" 

Tour of Windmill Harbour

I've been working today on creating a tour of Windmill Harbour on Hilton Head Island. It's still a little rough, but here's a preview photo for my readers.

Savannah

Had lunch today in Savannah. Did you know that Savannah is only 30 to 45 minutes from Hilton Head? It's a great place to visit for the day before escaping back to the quiet tranquil of the Hilton Head Island beaches. :)

Sailing

It's a beautiful day again on Hilton Head Island, SC. The temp is in the 70's, sun is shining, and birds are singing. This photo was taken from the private lock in Windmill Harbour.

Intercoastal on Hilton Head

The weather has been great here on Hilton Head! This picture was taken on Hilton Head Island, looking over the intercoastal waterway. As you can see, the skies are clear, the sun is shining, and the water is blue!

Find out more information about Hilton Head Island here!