Palmetto Dunes is a popular resort and residential community located mid-island, just off of the William Hilton Pkwy. The plantation is home to both the Hilton Hotel & Marriott Beach and Tennis Resort, however, most of the private homes and condos are separated from the public entrance. PD offers its own unique set of amenities which include:

- World-class golfing with three courses that continually are considered among the island's best - including courses from designers Arthur Hills, Robert Trent Jones, and George Fazio.

- The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center - Named among the best tennis resorts by Tennis Magazine with 25 courts including eigh lighted.

- Three miles of Atlantic Ocean beach

- Over 11 miles of winding lagoons for kayaking and eco-tour exploration.

- Bike trails that run throughout the community

- Shelter Cove Marina - Hilton Head's largest deep-water yacht basin. Offers great shopping, dining, and entertainment along with outdoor excursions which include watersports, fishing, and sailing. sports. During the summer there is weekly entertainment.