Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes is a premier oceanfront resort community located mid-Island. Encompassing three miles of beach access and 2,000 acres of natural beauty, a vacation rental in Palmetto Dunes is an excellent choice for your next Hilton Head Island vacation.

  • Palmetto Dunes Pickleball & Tennis - Tennis Magazine ranks Palmetto Dunes in the Top 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts in the U.S. With a whopping 24 dedicated Pickleball courts (the most in our area) with all of them lit for night-time play, Palmetto Dunes is quickly becoming a top destination for avid Pickleball Players. In fact, one of the biggest Pickleball events of the year, The APP Hilton Head Open, will be hosted there in October 2022. You can still enjoy traditional tennis with the numerous tennis courts available for booking. 
  • Palmetto Dunes Golf - If golf is your thing, there are three world-class golf courses to choose from. Choose from Robert Trent Jones, Arthur Hills, and George Fazio that all offer something for every golfer.
  • Palmetto Dunes Biking & Activities - Consider bike rentals when staying in Palmetto Dunes and enjoy the miles of bike paths that the community has to offer.  Ride through the pedestrian tunnel, under highway 278, and be transported to Shelter Cove Marina and Towne Center at Shelter Cove. You will find Starbucks, Kroger, Belk, and dozens of shops and restaurants.  Plus, choose from watersports at Shelter Cove Marina like kayaking, fishing, charter fishing, power boat, sailboat, and dolphin cruises.
  • Palmetto Dunes Restaurants - From the Dunes House where you can grab a casual bite to eat with a view of the ocean, to Big Jim’s BBQ where you can get a taste of the south, to Alexander’s, where you can get fine dining – Palmetto Dunes has several restaurant options from which to choose that meets your needs! There are also several golf grills in Palmetto Dunes and easy access to Shelter Cove Marina, just across the street, that is loaded with restaurants.

Who it is for: The vacationers who want easy access to everything with an active vacation lifestyle!