9 amazing Christmas displays you must see around Hilton Head this season
Hilton Head isn’t exactly what most people picture when they think “Winter Wonderland,” but the island has some rocking Christmas displays this time of the year.
From the shining neighborhoods of the north end to the beaming boats of Shelter Cove and the dazzling displays of Harbour Town, Hilton Head is sparkling with Christmas cheer this holiday season.
Here are nine spots on Hilton Head that you must see this December, from the north end to the south end.
Think we missed a good one?
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Salty Dog/ South Beach Marina
South Beach Marina is a Lowcountry winter wonderland this time of the year, complete with a giant glowing tree and hundreds of colorful lights igniting the pier and reflecting in the water. Definitely worth a trip to the southern part of Sea Pines to see this display.
DETAILS: Salty Dog is in Sea Pines, a private community, but the public can pay $8 for a carload of folks to get in.
Harbour Town
From the big, bright Christmas tree to the beach-themed, light-up decorations, Harbour Town is twinkling with holiday cheer. This is definitely a display worth getting out of your car for. Take a walk around the lighthouse.
DETAILS: Harbour Town is in Sea Pines, a private community, but the public can pay $8 for a carload to get in.
The Triangle
Next, you have to check out the twinkling Triangle (a.k.a. Reilley’s Plaza). You can’t miss it if you’re anywhere near Sea Pines Circle.
Roller’s Wine & Cheese
Wine, cheese and Christmas lights — what more could you want? This display at the new Roller’s on Palmetto Bay Road is definitely the most creative on the island. Bravo.
Coligny Plaza
Glowing gumdrop trees reflecting in Coligny’s pond make this display magical. It’s located next to the Coligny Circle.
Shelter Cove Marina
The lighted boats at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina are worth seeing on foot, trust me. Start your tour at the center of the harbor to take a traditional Christmas photo with Neptune in a Santa hat, then stroll around the marina, where you’ll find beautiful, bright boats shining with holiday delight.
Shelter Cove Towne Centre
Hundreds of Christmas lights covering palm trees and shops make this display one of the biggest and brightest on the island.
The Yaglenski Family Holiday Light Spectacular
Enjoy the lights and leave a letter for Santa in the mailbox at this bedazzled home at 10 Oak Marsh Drive off Spanish Wells Road. There’s an “ice pond” made from lights, animated figures and lights synchronized to music
Details: Synchronized light shows run every 20 minutes (weather permitting) starting at the top of the hour from 6 to 9:40 p.m. See website for full details.
Hilton Head Firefighters Christmas Lights
Visitors are invited to drive through the display that surrounds the station on William Hilton Parkway. Typically, more than 15,000 vehicles come through, making this a “must-see” for the Christmas season on Hilton Head Island.
Bonus
Just across the street from the fire station, look at this brilliant Port Royal Plantation backyard to the east of the road. You won’t be disappointed. Jim and Carolyn Neely have been making this magical display for 23 years.
This story was originally published December 12, 2019 at 2:36 PM.
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