Community profile · Hilton Head Island
Sea Pines.
Gated community
Sea Pines is the resort community at the southern end of Hilton Head Island, best known for Harbour Town, the Harbour Town lighthouse, and Harbour Town Golf Links, the annual home of the RBC Heritage. It combines forested residential neighborhoods with two marinas, ocean beach access, and a network of bike paths that connect most of the community.
Last updated October 2026 By Kim Striker
Where is Sea Pines located?
Sea Pines occupies the southern tip of Hilton Head Island. The main gate is on William Hilton Parkway (US 278) at Greenwood Drive, about 5 miles from the Cross Island Parkway and roughly 45 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
| Location | Sea Pines occupies the southern tip of Hilton Head Island. The main gate is on William Hilton Parkway (US 278) at Greenwood Drive, about 5 miles from the Cross Island Parkway and roughly 45 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. |
| Access | Security-gated. Property owners and residents receive gate credentials; guests and visitors buy a day pass at the gate. |
| Golf | Harbour Town Golf Links (Pete Dye, home of the RBC Heritage), Heron Point, and Atlantic Dunes, with the private Sea Pines Country Club also inside the gates. |
| Water | Harbour Town Marina and South Beach Marina on Calibogue Sound, plus roughly five miles of Atlantic beachfront with beach clubs. |
| Beach | Roughly five miles of Atlantic beach, with multiple boardwalk and bike-path access points. |
| Price range | [VERIFY: current resale price range for Sea Pines homes, villas, and townhomes] Verify current figure |
| Annual fees | [VERIFY: current Sea Pines property owners association annual assessment and gate fees] Verify current figure |
What golf is available?
Harbour Town Golf Links (Pete Dye, home of the RBC Heritage), Heron Point, and Atlantic Dunes, with the private Sea Pines Country Club also inside the gates.
What about water access?
Harbour Town Marina and South Beach Marina on Calibogue Sound, plus roughly five miles of Atlantic beachfront with beach clubs. Roughly five miles of Atlantic beach, with multiple boardwalk and bike-path access points.
What is the community actually like?
- Harbour Town village with shops, restaurants, and the iconic striped lighthouse
- Sea Pines Racquet Club and a residents' beach club
- Over 20 miles of paved leisure paths for biking and walking
- Forest Preserve with trails, horses, and protected live oak stands
- Heritage golf tournament held each spring at Harbour Town Golf Links
What does it cost to live in Sea Pines?
Purchase price
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Annual carrying cost
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On top of purchase price, remember property taxes (4% legal-residence assessment after filing Form PD-105), flood and wind insurance, and any club dues or resident fees. Every community updates its budget annually, so ask for the current assessment summary and the latest club dues in writing before making an offer.
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Answers
Sea Pines questions, answered
Is Sea Pines a gated community?
Yes. Sea Pines has a security gate at its main entrance. Residents and property owners receive automatic gate access, and visitors purchase a day pass.
Can visitors play Harbour Town Golf Links?
Harbour Town Golf Links is a resort course and public play is available with a tee time at the published resort rate. [VERIFY: current guest and resident tee-time procedures]
Does Sea Pines have beach access?
Yes. Sea Pines fronts roughly five miles of Atlantic beach, with beach access points, a beach club, and boardwalks. Some access points require walking or biking, and parking inside the gates follows the community's guest pass rules.
What is the annual HOA or property owners assessment in Sea Pines?
Sea Pines charges an annual property owners association assessment plus a separate recreation/amenity fee. Amounts change with the community budget, so confirm the current figure with the association. [VERIFY: current Sea Pines annual assessment]
What home types are available in Sea Pines?
Sea Pines includes single-family homes, villas, townhomes, and a few condominium buildings. Lots vary from oceanfront and marina-front to wooded interior sites on lagoons and fairways. [VERIFY: current inventory and price range]
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