Hilton Head Island South Carolina Map
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County.
Interactive Map of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
| City | Hilton Head Island |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Beaufort |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 32.216316 |
| Longitude | -80.752608 |
| Population | 37,911 |
| Density | 353.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island is a locality in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 37,911. The population density is 353.0 people per km². Hilton Head Island is located at 32.2163°N, 80.7526°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29928.
Hilton Head Island is a long, slender barrier island, its eastern shores caressed by the vast Atlantic, its western fringes kissed by the calmer waters of Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek. It lies 6.5 miles east-south-east of Bluffton, SC (from Bluffton, SC: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Daufuskie Island. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and pine needles, often carries the distant call of gulls and the rustle of palmetto fronds in the persistent sea breeze. Broad swathes of manicured green, remnants of its agricultural past and foundational to its present, are interspersed with dense maritime forests where ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand sentinel over sandy paths. The terrain is remarkably flat, a gentle rise from sea level, punctuated by the occasional lagoon or tidal marsh, its muddy veins pulsing with the ebb and flow of the ocean, reflecting the pale, expansive sky in shimmering, ever-changing patterns. The island’s story is one of transformation, from its origins as a largely undeveloped expanse shaped by indigenous peoples and later by plantation agriculture, particularly cotton and indigo, to its modern incarnation as a premier resort destination. The remnants of that past can still be glimpsed in the weathered tabby ruins and the enduring strength of the Gullah culture, a vibrant testament to the resilience of its people and their unique heritage. Today, the local economy thrives on tourism, golf, and a sophisticated hospitality industry, drawing visitors who seek the sun-drenched beaches and the island's reputation for refined leisure. This economic engine has sculpted the island's character, fostering a distinct pace of life where the pursuit of recreation and relaxation takes precedence, a gentle hum beneath the surface of everyday existence.
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About This Hilton Head Island Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hilton Head Island is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hilton Head Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
