From coffee shops to beach views, here are 13 top remote work spots in Hilton Head and Bluffton
Are you still working remotely from home? Many people thrive working from the comfort of their own home, especially if working from home comes with a pool, salt marsh view or beach access. Others, however, whether due to a noisy roommate or just monotony may be looking for a change of scenery.
Whether you’re a student, employee working remotely or a hybrid of both, it can be vital to know good locations to get away from distractions and focus on work in a wifi-rich environment.
Here are some of the best places to work remotely in Bluffton and Hilton Head.
Bluffton
Corner Perk in Old Town Bluffton has been a go-to place for remote workers, study groups and more for years. The popular meet-up spot offers a cafe menu, baked goods and a variety of coffee roasts to choose from while you enjoy their indoor and outdoor seating on the Promenade.
The Grind Coffee Roasters is a Bluffton-based coffee shop founded in 2016. The Grind is a wonderfully aromatic location to begin, continue throughout and end your work day in a calming environment. The establishment boasts of its availability for local professionals and even has its own private meeting room for guests. The coffee shop can be found at 1 Sherington Drive, Suite J, Bluffton, SC 29910.
The Beaufort County Library- Bluffton is a wonderful spot to do any remote work. Offering a quiet environment to help those who require the ultimate focus, the public library is free for anyone to sit and focus throughout their workday. This location offers free wifi for the public, several public internet computers, two outside porches for those who like to work in the fresh air, a large meeting room and small conference room. The library also offers printing & photocopying services for a small fee. For those who prefer to ride their bicycles, racks are available for bike parking outside. The Bluffton Branch can be found at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910.
Truffles, at their Bluffton location, is another great place to meet colleagues, conduct interviews, or just sit back and get some work done. With an extensive menu and a clean, quiet environment, Truffles offers a professional environment to get work done or even just to take a lunch break. In Bluffton, Truffles can be found in Belfair Towne Village at 91 Town Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910.
Panera Bread is a long-standing hot-spot for remote workers. Panera offers a wide variety of food and drink options, comfortable seating and free wifi. In Bluffton, this establishment can be found at 1264 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29910.
Starbucks, a quick and easy go-to for remote workers is another option. With enough coffee, caffeine and treats to get anyone through their day, this multinational chain of coffee houses can always be depended on for their service and, of course, wifi. In Bluffton, the establishment can be found at 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910.
Hilton Head Island
Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe sits in a beautiful location on the island’s south end where customers have the option of indoor or outdoor seating. One of the small cottage rooms is a place to grab some air conditioning while you work, sip on a coffee, or nibble on one of their several baked good options, breakfast or lunch menu items. If you prefer the outdoors, seating underneath a majestic live oak is also available. Aside from the bakery and cafe itself, finding bench seating around Harbour Town is a great way to stay outside while working in a relaxed, Lowcountry environment. This eatery can be found in the Sea Pines community at 140 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
The Beaufort County Library- Hilton Head offers a variety of options perfect for any remote worker looking to get out of their home and change up scenery. They offer public computers, free wifi, an outdoor reading (or working) garden, a microfiche reader, printing and photocopying access for a small fee, and a bike rack if biking to the location. The Hilton Head Branch can be found at 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
Panera Bread, also found in Bluffton, is a one-stop-shop for remote workers. The establishment offers a large variety of food and drink in both locations, seating and free wifi. Panera on the island can be found at 1012 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Ever thought you couldn’t mix work and relaxation? Coligny Beach is a wonderful place to work remotely if you love hearing the sound of waves crashing and feeling the ocean breeze. Coligny Beach Park, at the south end of the island, offers several seating areas, both shaded and non-shaded, restrooms and free wifi. Across from the beach, several restaurants and snack bars are available throughout the day for snacking or taking a leisurely walk to stretch your legs while you work. Free parking and bike racks are also available as well as trolley pick-ups and drop-offs.
Barnes and Noble, which can be found at the north end of the island at 20 Hatton Place Suite 200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, is a perfect place for working in a quiet, controlled environment with free wifi. Barnes and Noble offers their own cafe, complete with menu options, coffees and a variety of other drinks to keep you fueled throughout your workday.
Hilton Head Social Bakery is a wonderful location to get your fresh, French baked goods and coffee needs met. The Social Bakery now has two locations on the island, located at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 17 Harborside Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 and also at 1018 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head SC 29928. The Shelter Cove location offers outdoor seating with beautiful views of the Shelter Cove Marina and is the establishment’s original locale before recently expanding to their second, more southern location.
- Starbucks on Hilton Head Island offers the same wide-variety of coffee, caffeine and treats as their Bluffton counterpart. The multinational chain of coffee houses can always be depended on as a work from home destination. On Hilton Head Island, this establishment can be found independently at two separate locations. One may be found in Shelter Cove Towne Center at 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Unit 51, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 and the other in Sea Turtle Marketplace at 416 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926.
