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The Communities of Hilton Head Island and Beyond The Island's Private Communities Our tour of island plantations begins to the north, with the bridge to the mainland serving as our point of embarkation. The north end of the island is more residential - than resort-oriented. The first private community glimpsed at after crossing over the gateway to Hilton Head Island is Windmill Harbour, located immediately on the right and situated along the Intracoastal Waterway, where breathtaking sunsets can be seen in all their splendor. The community's signature is in the harbour's technologically advanced lock system, protecting the 260-slip basin from wakes, currents and silting while affording direct boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Calibogue Sound. In the heart of Windmill Harbour is the award-winning South Carolina Yacht Club. The clubhouse is perched beside the sheltered waters and architecturally reflects the heritage of Charleston and the Lowcountry, a theme found throughout Windmill Harbour. A waterfront sports center provides excellent recreational facilities as well. The next private residential enclave is Spanish Wells, which has historical relevance as the site of the Spanish landing hundreds of years ago. Seemingly tucked away in its own hidden refuge, the plantation of Spanish Wells is etched with streets partially shaded by huge branches of its ancient oaks while fronting the waters of the Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek. Many Spanish Wells homes are situated on deep water lots with a private dock. Within the peaceful community are a private golf course and club. Also
on the north end is one of Hilton Head's largest residential neighborhoods,
Hilton Head Plantation. Sprawling in size with nearly 4,000 acres
sheltered between Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway,
Hilton Head Plantation boasts the full-scale amenities of a country
club haven with four golf courses, miles of bike and jogging trails,
two nature conservancies, tennis courts, a community recreation
center, boating facilities, swimming pools, the Seabrook Farms
for gardening and two miles of beautiful beaches. Also located
in Hilton Head Plantation is the award-winning Cypress Retirement
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