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Complimentary Eco-Tour or Activity

Receive one complimentary eco-tour or activity for two people from a list of activities hosted at The Sea Pines Resort or Historic Honey Horn & Coastal Discovery Museum

The Sea Pines Resort offers a variety of activities and eco-tours, many hosted within the 305-acre Forest Preserve inside the gates of the Resort.  Enjoy the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island as well as historical features like a 4,000-year old Indian Shell Ring all within The Sea Pines Resort.

The Historic Honey Horn & Coastal Discovery Museum opened to the public in 2007, and the 68-acre property has a history dating back 300 years.  This majestic family-friendly venue consists of salt marshes, open fields, stands of centuries old live oak trees, the State's largest Southern Red Cedar tree dated at 1595, and a collection of some of the oldest buildings that exist on Hilton Head Island.  The Museum makes learning about Hilton Head Island and the surrounding region a fun-filled experience for the whole family.

Due to the popularity of our activities and tours, we suggest guests schedule their activity or tour at least two weeks prior to their arrival.  For activities and tours held at The Sea Pines Resort, please call 843-842-1979.  For activities and tours held at Honey Horn & Coastal Discovery Museum, please call 843-689-6767.

Stoney-Baynard Ruins Tour (Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  Enjoy a truly unique experience, by exploring the ruins of an 18th-century plantation house.  Walk the grounds of an area that has been untouched for hundreds of years, and listen to stories about the history and plantation life of Hilton Head Island.

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Forest Preserve Walking Tours (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve, with one of our guided tours.  On Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit the remains of a 4,000-year old Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring.  Search for birds and animals - hidden amongst the trees - as you listen to the stories behind this historic area.  If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take our Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field, looking for turtles, lizards, and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century.

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Sea Pines Bicycle Tours (Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  Embark on a leisurely tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and charming personality of The Sea Pines Resort.  From horses and birds to palms and Spanish moss, we'll encounter many unique aspects of the resort at Lawton Stables, the Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm, Stoney-Baynard Ruins, and more.

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Beach Discovery Tour (Fridays; time varies with the tide.)  Stroll along the sandy shoreline of South Beach, and experience the fun and beauty of our Carolina Coast.  Search for dolphins, starfish, and sand dollars, while collecting seashells and other treasures along the way.

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Historic Honey Horn & Coastal Discovery Museum  (843-689-6767)

• Honey Horn History Walk (Mondays, 2 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.)  Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn’s past 200 years.  You’ll learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990s.  This walk takes you past the places they lived and worked.

Salt Marsh Discovery (Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  As one of the most productive environments on the planet, the Salt Marsh functions as a filter and nursery for the coast.  Along the way, see an oyster bed up close and hear why they are so important.  Learn how to harvest crabs and how to throw a cast net from the dock.

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Summer Activities (June 5 - September 10, 2010)

The Sea Pines Resort  (843-842-1979)

• Stoney-Baynard Ruins Tour (Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  Enjoy a truly unique experience, by exploring the ruins of an 18th-century plantation house.  Walk the grounds of an area that has been untouched for hundreds of years, and listen to stories about the history and plantation life of Hilton Head Island.
  

• Forest Preserve Walking Tours (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  Discover the hidden treasures of the Forest Preserve, with one of our guided tours.  On Tuesdays and Saturdays, visit the remains of a 4,000-year old Indian village at the sacred Indian Shell Ring.  Search for birds and animals - hidden amongst the trees - as you listen to the stories behind this historic area.  If swamps and marsh boardwalks are more your style, take our Thursday tour deep into the Old Lawton Rice Field, looking for turtles, lizards, and alligators, and hear about plantation life during the 18th century.
  
  
• Sea Pines Bicycle Tours (Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  Embark on a leisurely tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and charming personality of The Sea Pines Resort.  From horses and birds to palms and Spanish moss, we'll encounter many unique aspects of the resort at Lawton Stables, the Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm, Stoney-Baynard Ruins, and more.
  
  
• Beach Discovery Tour (Fridays; time varies with the tide.)  Stroll along the sandy shoreline of South Beach, and experience the fun and beauty of our Carolina Coast.  Search for dolphins, starfish, and sand dollars, while collecting seashells and other treasures along the way. 
  
  
• Hayrides (Sundays, 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)  Come explore some of the sights and sounds of the beautiful Forest Preserve aboard our old-fashioned hay wagon.  We’ll search for alligators, turtles, and birds.  This will be a great time to learn about the numerous other nature and family activities taking place this week.
  
  
• Fresh Water Fishing (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)  Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  Watch for turtles, alligators, and birds as we fish for large-mouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish.  Fishing tackle provided by Shakespeare; catch and release.
  
  
• Gullah Campfire Storytelling (Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)  Travel to a different time and culture without ever leaving Sea Pines.  Join us around the campfire in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve for a night of Gullah stories, history, language, lifestyle, and songs. Enjoy roasted marshmallows and lemonade while Louise Cohen, native Hilton Head Islander, captivates audiences with her myths and tales about the Gullah lifestyle.

Historic Honey Horn & Coastal Discovery Museum  (843-689-6767)

Lowcountry Reptiles & Amphibians Join naturalist Tony Mills from the Lowcountry Institute to learn why these intriguing animals are so important to our local habitats. Participants will get up close and personal with live snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators and other herps that are native to the state. At the end of the presentation, attendees will even get a chance to touch a snake and an alligator.

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• Mammals and Birds of Prey Join us with these animals from Oatland Island Wildlife Center, as you learn about the habitats of a flying squirrel, armadillo, opossum, barred owl and screech owl while they are on display.
  
  
• Honey Horn History Walk (Mondays, 2 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.)  Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn’s past 200 years.  You’ll learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990s.  This walk takes you past the places they lived and worked.

Butterfly Discovery (Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)  Take a guided tour through the new Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Enclosure to get up close and personal with native butterflies.  Learn hands-on about the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle - see a living caterpillar and a chrysalis! Butterfly Enclosure is open daily for free self-guided tours.

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• Salt Marsh Discovery (Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)  As one of the most productive environments on the planet, the Salt Marsh functions as a filter and nursery for the coast.  Along the way, see an oyster bed up close and hear why they are so important.  Learn how to harvest crabs and how to throw a cast net from the dock.

Blue Crab Discovery (Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)  Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting.

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