Twenty-seven holes of championship golf, the renowned Van der Meer Tennis Center, and direct beach access — a mid-island community designed for the active resident.
Shipyard sits in the south-central section of Hilton Head Island, sharing borders with Sea Pines and Forest Beach. Established in the early 1970s, it has long been recognized for the breadth of its on-site amenities — twenty-seven holes of championship golf, one of the most respected tennis academies in the world, and an oceanfront beach club — all behind a single gate.
Compared to its better-known neighbor to the south, Shipyard offers a quieter residential character, more accessible pricing in many price brackets, and immediate access to Hilton Head's commercial corridor along Pope Avenue.
The community is anchored by the Sonesta Resort and the Crowne Plaza, both of which sit within the gates and add a measure of resort programming without dominating the residential rhythm.
The community's private oceanfront amenity, with pool, dining, and direct Atlantic beach access reserved for residents and resort guests.
Founded by hall-of-famer Dennis Van der Meer, the center is one of the most respected tennis training facilities in the world, offering clinics, junior camps, and professional certification programs across multiple court surfaces.
Three nine-hole courses interconnected for varied eighteen-hole rounds — Clipper and Galleon (George W. Cobb, 1970) and Brigantine (Willard C. Byrd, 1982). Part of the Heritage Collection.
Shipyard is among the most heavily wooded gated communities on the island, with tall pines, magnolias, and moss-draped oaks dominating the streetscapes.
Direct access to Pope Avenue and Sea Pines Circle places residents within minutes of the island's primary shopping, dining, and medical corridor.
Several residential neighborhoods within Shipyard offer direct walking-distance beach access via private boardwalks.
Shipyard's twenty-seven holes are routed in three interconnected nine-hole courses, allowing players to combine any two for a different eighteen-hole experience.
ClipperDesigned by George W. Cobb in 1970 — the longest of the three nines, with broad fairways and the most demanding water carries.
GalleonCobb's companion nine, with mature tree-lined fairways and a more parkland character.
BrigantineDesigned by Willard C. Byrd in 1982 — routed through lagoons and native lowland, with the most strategic risk-reward angles.
Shipyard offers the following property types:
Shipyard's inventory is dominated by villas and townhomes, with a smaller selection of single-family homes — making it one of the most accessible entry points to gated, amenity-rich living on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Many properties qualify for on-site rental management through the Sonesta or Crowne Plaza programs.
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 Shipyard, get in touch.
View Shipyard Listings Contact TylerTyler Stone is a licensed Realtor® in the State of South Carolina, affiliated with Charter One Realty. Information regarding Shipyard amenities, acreage, and features is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed; prospective buyers should independently verify all material facts. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act and the South Carolina Fair Housing Law, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity. © Charter One Realty.
645 people live in Shipyard, where the median age is 67 and the average individual income is $96,880. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Shipyard, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Spanish Wells Seafood & Produce, Roy's Place Cafe & Catering, and Shop!.
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| Dining | 2.92 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.24 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.13 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.76 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.02 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.46 miles | 23 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.28 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.2 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.27 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.09 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.94 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.91 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.12 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Shipyard has 365 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Shipyard do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 645 people call Shipyard home. The population density is 638.566 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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