The ruins of an 1800s plantation house constructed of tabby, a cement-like mixture of burnt and whole oyster shells, water, sand and or gravel. Beach Hilton Head has 12 miles of beaches that at low tide can range up to 600 feet. In addition to swimming and seashell collecting, a variety of wildlife can be seen around the beach and surrounding sand dunes.
Some organisms live exclusively in the runnels, pools left by the receding tide.
Bike Paths Hilton Head is covered with miles of bike paths for walking, bicycling and rollerblading. You don't need to pack your bike, as there are plenty of places to rent one. The paths on Hilton Head are well paved and wind for miles under shady trees and near manicured resorts and pristine beaches. A bike path has been added along side Highway 278 and offers a healthy alternative mode of transportation. Coastal Discovery Museum Features a timeline of the island showing its cultural and geological development.