You’ll pay extra to get into Hilton Head’s Sea Pines starting this week. What to know
If you’re heading to Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island’s south end, you’ll pay $1 more to get in starting Saturday morning.
The single-day visitors’ gate fee will increase to $9, according to Sea Pines Community Services Associates. The change will affect visitors year-round.
It’s the second boost to the gate fee in as many years. Prior to 2018, it cost visitors $6 to access the gated community, which is home to the island’s iconic Harbour Town and South Beach Marina.
Money generated from the gate fee increase will be used to fund projects in Sea Pines over the next several years. The newest extra $1 charge was part of a gate fee agreement negotiated between Sea Pines’ Community Services Associates, The Sea Pines Center and the Sea Pines Resort in 2018.
Eventually, the daily gate fee may be increased to $10, the agreement says.
The $10 entry charge for commercial vehicles has not changed.
How to get to Hilton Head’s Sea Pines
To get to Sea Pines and Harbour Town from the Cross Island Parkway, stay in the right lane and take the first exit from the Sea Pines Circle. To get to the community from U.S. 278, merge into the left lane of the Sea Pines Circle entrance and take the second exit.
If you need to pick up a guest pass: As you drive toward the gate, take a right turn to be directed off the road to the gate pass office.
If you need to buy a pass: Stay in the right lane and slow as you approach the gate. You must pay the fee with cash.
If you have a pass already: Stay in the left lane and slow as you approach the gate. The security guard will check your pass date and wave you through.
This story was originally published July 28, 2020 at 11:15 AM.
