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Sea Pines Plantation: Destination Resort Living

Written by Felice LaMarca
Thursday, 23 August 2007
Sea Pines is the oldest and largest planned community on Hilton Head Island. Founded in 1957 by Charles Fraser, the Master Plan for this community became not only the blueprint for other plantations on the Island, but for thousands of residential communities throughout the world. The key concept of the Master Plan was not only to set aside land to forest preserves, green spaces, marshes, and lagoons but to also ensure that all homes and structures blend in with the natural environment. Within the gates of Sea Pines 5,000 acres there are approximately 5,800 single family homes, 500 villas, five miles of beaches, three swimming pools, two marinas, an equestrian center, shops, restaurants, over 40 miles of biking and walking trails, and much more. Many homes within Sea Pines are listed on the short term rental market, and the community remains the most popular vacation destination on the Island. Swimming - 3 pools in all visitor areas, (Harbour Town, Plantation Center, & South Beach Village). Beach - 6 miles, unshared & private. Marinas - Harbour Town & South Beach. Fishing - Lagoon, creek, and deep water. Charters available. Sailing - Rentals of boats and sailboards. Lessons available. Equestrian - Lawton stables. Trail rides in the Forest Preserve. Bike Paths - Over 40 miles of bike paths. Access - Controlled/daily or annual passes for a fee. Tennis– Membership in Sea Pines Racquet Clubs available. Sea Pines Racquet Club has a total of 28 courts and there are others within individual neighborhoods and select vacation villa complexes. Restaurants - Restaurants are plentiful in Sea Pines and cover the spectrum from casual to fine dining experiences. Harbour Town - CQ’s, Crazy Crab, The Quarterdeck, Harbourside Café, Café Europa In Sea Pines Center - Truffles, Guiseppie’s Pizza and Dunston’s. In South Beach Village - Land’s End Tavern, Salty Dog Café, The Wreck. Shopping - 3 major shopping areas available within the gates. Harbour Town, Sea Pines Center and South Beach Village. Unique shops, clothing stores, craft boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, coffee shops, water sports stores, Bait & tackle shop and the convenience and General stores ensure all your needs can be met within the Sea Pines gates. Sea Pines Country Club - Membership Must be a property owner to join. Member owned. Membership Classifications - Equity and non-equity memberships are available as are several levels of social/tennis memberships. Privileges vary according to membership level. Designed for the entire family, Sea Pines Country Club enjoys a reputation as a high quality full-service private club. Members enjoy access to four golf courses, including Harbour Town Golf Links. Olympic sized outdoor pool and heated indoor lap pool. Seasoned tennis players and bridge enthusiasts will find a community of friends who share their interests. Elegant and casual dining are available 6 days a week in the 18,500 square foot clubhouse overlooking marshes. Social events are regularly scheduled and sports clinics are available. The Golf Courses at Sea Pines The Ocean Course - Hilton Head’s first golf course was built in 1962 to lure dedicated golfers - and it hasn’t lost its appeal. Set in the heart of Sea Pines Plantation amidst towering oaks and stately pines, this George Cobb design delights residents and guests alike. Sea Marsh Course - The second public course in Sea Pines also shares the clubhouse with the Ocean Course - but there the similarity ends. This golf experience will demand the best driving abilities since no less than half of the holes are doglegs, further enhanced by bunkers and water. Harbour Town Golf Links - "Masterpiece" is the perfect word to describe this piece of golf perfection. Here, beside the lovely shores of the Calibogue Sound, lies this world-class golf course that Pete Dye, in consultation with Jack Nicklaus, designed in 1969. "Unique" is another word that depicts this layout. The home of the PGA Tour’s “Heritage of Golf” Classic.