Three Robert Trent Jones-era golf courses, an eleven-mile lagoon system, and three miles of Atlantic beachfront — the island's premier oceanfront resort community.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort stretches across roughly two thousand acres in the heart of Hilton Head Island, with three miles of unbroken Atlantic beachfront on its eastern edge and the calm waters of Broad Creek on its western. Conceived in the late 1960s as a destination resort community, it has matured into one of the most recognizable addresses on the East Coast.
What sets Palmetto Dunes apart is its integrated network of waterways. An eleven-mile lagoon system threads through the entire community — the longest inland waterway of any Southeast resort community — and connects directly to Broad Creek, allowing residents to fish, kayak, and paddleboard from their own backyards.
Adjacent to the residential community is Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, a working sportfishing marina with restaurants, shops, and weekly summer fireworks over the harbor.
Three miles of wide, gently sloping Atlantic beachfront, with private resident-only boardwalk access points and the Dunes House oceanfront pavilion at the center.
An eleven-mile interconnected freshwater and tidal lagoon network — the longest of any resort community in the Southeast — open to kayaks, canoes, and small craft launched directly from residential docks.
A nationally ranked racquet facility with 23 clay courts and dedicated pickleball courts, repeatedly named among the country's top tennis resorts.
A full-service harbor on Broad Creek with a 175-slip marina, sportfishing fleet, dining, retail, and summer entertainment programming.
Twenty-five miles of biking and leisure paths connect every neighborhood to the beach, the courses, the racquet center, and Shelter Cove.
A walkable shopping and dining village adjacent to the resort, with year-round events, a community park, and waterfront restaurants on Broad Creek.
Palmetto Dunes is the only community on Hilton Head where guests and residents can play three distinct championship courses without leaving the gate — each by a different architect of national stature.
Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront CourseThe community's signature course, featuring a true oceanfront par-five along the Atlantic dune line — one of the few oceanfront golf holes on the East Coast.
George Fazio CourseA classic Lowcountry design recognized as one of the top public courses in the Southeast, with broad strategic fairways and minimal forced carries.
Arthur Hills CourseA target-style design routed through tall pines, with rolling fairways and undulating greens distinguishing it from its flatter neighbors.
Palmetto Dunes offers the following property types:
Palmetto Dunes offers one of the broadest selections of oceanfront and ocean-oriented property on Hilton Head, with villa pricing accessible to second-home buyers and beachfront estates reaching the upper end of the island market. Many resort villas operate within established rental programs, making the community a strong consideration for investment as well as primary residency.
Tyler Stone is a Hilton Head Island native and has spent his career helping clients navigate its most established communities. For a private consultation on buying or selling within Palmetto Dunes, get in touch.
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1,562 people live in Palmetto Dunes, where the median age is 67 and the average individual income is $103,304. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Palmetto Dunes, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Snack Bar, Hilton Head Island Coffee Roasters, and Roy's Place Cafe & Catering.
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| Dining | 3.81 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.99 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 2.63 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Palmetto Dunes has 767 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palmetto Dunes do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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