Lowcountry setting gives active adults the power to imagine.
Make the best decision ever. Why wait? Stop dreaming and start living today at Sun City Hilton Head, the Southeast’s signature destination for active adults age 55 and better.
Offering endless opportunities for residents to explore, Sun City Hilton Head has activities sure to please fitness enthusiasts, arts and craft gurus, seasoned golfers and jetsetters alike. Home to three impressive amenity centers, an entire sports complex, state-of-the-art fitness centers, two social halls and over 100 clubs and resident community groups, Sun City Hilton Head is not only a place you can call home but a luxurious and fun retreat as well!
Play like a pro on one of our two championship golf courses, or test your skills out on our new executive golf course before heading off for a drink at one of the three clubhouses. If you’re not in the mood for a nine iron, you can always pump some iron at the Hidden Cypress Fitness Center or the Purrysburg Fitness Center, complete with such luxuries as a cushioned floor aerobics studio, outdoor pool, state-of-the art fitness equipment and an on-site therapy spa.
Our full-time Lifestyle Director will help coordinate special events, gatherings and activities to ensure that you experience all of our world-class amenities; the true essence of the active adult lifestyle found here at Del Webb Sun City Hilton Head.
When you’re not staying busy, feel free to kick back and relax in the gorgeous South Carolina Lowcountry. Decorated with shade trees and beautiful flowers in bloom, the area is unrivaled in beauty and landscape. Take a stroll through the community or spend a lazy afternoon relaxing on one of the community’s many benches and take in the beauty of Hilton Head for yourself. It’s not a dream, it’s your life!
- About the Community
- Meet Your Lifestyle Director
- Lake Somerset
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Pools
- Learning Town Square
- Crafts
- Activities
- Game Rooms
- Dining
- Golf
- Team Sports
- Parks
- Trails
- Gardening
- Storage
About the Community
Whether they’re part of a smaller, more intimate setting or a large resort-style community, amenities are one way that Del Webb encourages residents to realize their full potential as individuals and as members of a community. Amenities are more than buildings and pools and fitness centers; they are invitations to meet your neighbors and explore new interests.
At Sun City Hilton Head, those opportunities present themselves through two magnificent golf courses, two fitness centers, four swimming pools, tennis courts, a softball field, walking trails, a sports complex, arts and crafts center, performing arts theater, and more than 100 ongoing clubs and classes.
With the addition of Reflections, Sun City Hilton Head’s newest neighborhood, will arrive a brand new amenity and fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool and tennis, bocce and pickleball courts.
Meet Your Lifestyle Director
Always upbeat, Jackie Bates embodies the spirit of Sun City Hilton Head. Homeowners are irresistibly drawn to her enthusiasm and energy. She displays both when planning events, supporting clubs, connecting like-minded active adults and generally maximizing the community's social, sports and creative opportunities.
Jackie is happiest, she says, "Anytime I get to interact with residents." Her favorite times recently have been community trips to see home games of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. She's especially excited about the newly expanded Craft Center, and impressed by residents' volunteer efforts on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots and many other worthy causes.
Jackie looks forward to welcoming you to your exciting new life at Sun City Hilton Head.
Lake Somerset
This one-of-a-kind location offers the 20-acre Lake Somerset, where you can sit along the shoreline and watch the birds or sail boats glide by! This is a great setting to canoe, kayak, swim, or picnic.
Features Include
- 20-acre Lake Somerset
- Gazebo
- Picnic areas
- Community wetlands
- Lagoons
Fishing
Lake Somerset is the perfect place for anglers to trek out at dusk or dawn to make a great catch. Then again, mid mornings and early afternoons offer lots of sun and great people watching. Any excuse to get out and relax around the water!
Hilton Head also offers deep-sea fishing, offshore fishing and fishing charters, sure to satisfy any enthusiast. Home to a variety of fish and other aquatic life, the waters off Hilton Head Island offer plenty of interesting catches.
Features Include
- Fishing
- Non-motorized boating
Fitness
In addition to featuring the latest exercise equipment, the Purrysburg Fitness Center offers residents a cushioned-floor aerobics studio, outdoor pool and hot tub. There’s also a therapy spa on-site to help you unwind after a workout or whenever a little pampering is in order.
The Hidden Cypress Golf and Fitness Center offers residents state-of-the-art fitness equipment with a one-of-a-kind view overlooking the stunning Hidden Cypress golf course.
Features Include
- Fitness center
- Exercise equipment
- Fitness classes
- Impact-resistant exercise floor
- Locker rooms
Pools
You can swim laps all year around in this indoor heated pool. Just outside, you’ll discover an open-air heated swimming pool, where you can spend sunny days basking in the warm rays or relaxing around a shady umbrella table.
Features Include
- Indoor heated pool
- Indoor lap pool
- Outdoor heated pool
- Beach entry pool
- Whirlpools
Learning Town Square
At the heart of Sun City is the Village Center Recreation Campus. This multi-building complex resembles a southern town square complete with a clock tower, providing a wonderful blend of old-world charm with state-of-the-art amenities. Great resources include a variety of learning facilities and a multimedia business center.
Features Include
- Business center
- Computer lab
- Learning center
- Library
- Reading room
- Meeting rooms
Crafts
The Yemassee Craft Buildings offer a variety of classes and workshops in ceramics, painting, sewing, computers, and even using email and the Internet. This is a great place to display your creative talents, learn new skills, or just have fun!
Sun City Hilton Head’s stand alone woodworking shop features state-of-the-art woodworking equipment and an area for model railroad enthusiasts.
Features Include
- Craft center
- Art studio
- Ceramics studio
- Model-makers shop
- Sewing room
- Woodshop
Activities
The Pinckney Social Hall is a 17,000 square-foot building that includes a multi-purpose ballroom for dancing, movies, and entertainment. This is a great place to step out for the evening and enjoy a lecture, movie, concert, or theatrical performance.
Features Include
- Amenity Centers and Clubs
- Okatie Creek Golf Club
- Riverbend Clubhouse
- Purrysburg Fitness Center
- Yemassee Crafts Building
- Magnolia Hall
- Reflections Amenity Complex
- Ballroom
- Community center
- Conference rooms
- Pavilion
Game Rooms
Get to know your neighbors by joining all the fun and games. Stop by the billiards room and shoot some pool or join the league to show off your skills. Organize a weekly card game or join one of the players clubs.
Features Include
- Game room
- Card room
- Billiards
- Hobby room
- Clubs
- Leagues
Dining
This region offers all kinds of restaurants, but when you want to stay close to home, you can pick up a quick meal at the deli, stop by the grill for a casual bite, or go up to the clubhouse for something more elegant.
Features Include
- Cafe
- Deli
- Grill
- Dining room restaurant
Golf
Get closer to par! Sun City has two 18-hole championship courses and a brand new executive golf course on the way, where you can spend sunny days on the fairways improving your game. There’s also a nine-hole natural putting green course to practice sinking those putts every time.
Features Include
- Two 18-hole championship courses
- Pro shop
- Nine-hole putting green
Team Sports
There’s a sporting crowd for just about anything. You can join the tennis league, or the softball team. Get in on a rousing game of volleyball, or wage a tough horseshoe match. Bocce ball is always a challenge, and who knew you could work up a sweat playing croquet!
Features Include
- Sports complex
- Eight lighted clay tennis courts
- Bocce ball
- Croquet
- Paddle tennis
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
Parks
Get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Pack a picnic and stroll over to the lakeside gazebo where you can have a cookout. Take the grandkids over to the playground so they can run off some steam. Even little Fido has a place to play, with a dog park right down the lane.
Features Include
- Parks
- Green belts
- Dog park
- Playground
- Picnic areas
- Gazebo
Trails
You can walk along the miles of trails and stop off at the exercise stations. Take a jog around the area parks. Or, ride your bike down to the lake to check out how the fish are biting.
Features Include
- Walking trails
- Exercise stations
- Bike paths
Gardening
Stop by the community garden and help water, weed, or fertilize the plants. Exchange your green thumb tips with aspiring gardeners or learn new pointers from old pros.
Features Include
- Community garden
Storage
If you love to travel the big waterways or explore the wide open highways, Sun City offers storage facilities for your pleasure boats and recreational vehicles.
Features Include
- RV storage
- Boat storage
About the Area
This area offers a little something for everyone. When you’re not taking classes, playing golf, or attending a party in Sun City, you can go on amazing adventures around this scenic and historic setting. Tour old battlegrounds and cobblestone streets in Savannah and Charleston. Grab a cool drink at one of the many waterside and roadside cafés. Go in search of specialty boutiques or antique shops. The world is your oyster in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Shopping
Local shopping ranges from charming village boutiques to convenience stores and large retail chains. Nearby, you’ll find Wal-Mart, Target, and Sam’s Club. Military veterans can shop at the Parris Island Marine Corps Exchange and the Parris Island Commissary in Beaufort.
Amazing malls are located throughout the area including Savannah’s Oglethorpe Mall and Savannah Mall; Hilton Head Island’s The Mall at Shelter Cove and Hilton Head Island Coligny Plaza; and the nearby Tanger Outlets Mall.
Recreation
Living in the Lowcountry, it’s easy to spend a lot of your time enjoying the beautiful landscape, endless sunny days and perfect weather. Escape to 20-acre Lake Somerset and visit the gazebo or pack a picnic to enjoy lunch with friends and neighbors at one of the many picnic tables and swings that overlook the lake.
If you’re looking to get moving, hit the trails! Perfect for walking, hiking, jogging or biking, the shaded trails at Sun City Hilton Head provide a refuge from the South Carolina summer sun.
Join one of our many sports club and spend an afternoon cheering your neighbors and teammates on at the softball field, tennis courts or wherever.
In addition to the endless recreational opportunities offered in the community, you’ll find even more in Hilton Head and nearby Savannah, Georgia. You can tour a variety of museums and historic sites including Fort Pulaski and the Mighty 8th Army Air Force or Telfair Museums in Savannah, the Armory Museum and Parris Island Museum in Beaufort and the Telfair Museum in Savannah. Also be sure to indulge your creative side and visit the Jepsen Center for the Arts as well as the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina located in Hilton Head. The Savannah Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to spend a day roaming the natural scenery and spotting wildlife.
Be sure to also check out the boutique shopping and unique dining opportunities in Savannah. Lined with a variety of small shops and restaurants serving anything from five-star cuisine to fresh seafood to good old-fashioned Southern comfort food, Savannah is home to a charming atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the coast.
Medical
With several established hospitals and care centers in the vicinity, excellent medical care is always just a short drive away. Nearby established medical facilities include Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Center, adjacent to the property; Hilton Head Medical Center and Clinics; Beaufort Memorial Hospital; Beaufort Naval Hospital; St. Joseph's Candler and Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Culture / Entertainment
You’ll never have a chance to get bored in this area. You are surrounded by amazing places to eat, drink, and be merry.
A variety of cultural and entertainment events are held right on the grounds of Sun City - from lectures and seminars to Broadway shows and musical performances. This is a great region to taste-test culinary delights, with more than 300 restaurants located within a 30-minute radius.
You can take in a performance at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah, explore the Self Family Art Center on Hilton Head Island, or tour historic sites in Beaufort, Savannah, and Charleston.
Transportation
Convenient transportation is available at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and the Savannah Hilton Head Airport AMTRAC Train Station in Savannah.
Schools
If you’re hoping the grandkids move closer, the Bluffton/Okatie School District is excellent.
Nearby colleges include:
• Technical College of Lowcountry in Beaufort
• TCL Continuing Education
• University of South Carolina Beaufort
• USC Beaufort Continuing Education
• Savannah College of Art & Design
• SCAD Continuing Education
• Georgia Southern University
• GSU Continuing Education
• Savannah State University
• Savannah State Continuing Education
• Savannah Technical College
• Savannah Tech Continuing Education
• Park University
Utilities
Utility companies that serve the area include:
• Beaufort/Jasper Water Authority
• Time Warner Cable
• Hargray Communications
• Palmetto Electric
• South Carolina Gas and Electric
3-Night Vacation Getaways
It is a time-honored tradition among Del Webb residents to try out your future community, meet the neighbors, get a feel for the rhythm of life there, and enjoy the amenities the same way residents do.
It’s called the Vacation Getaway and it’s our way of making you feel at home.
We currently offer a 3 night stay for the price of 1 night at preferred hotels. After meeting with a sales associate for your personal appointment, receive a voucher for two free nights when you stay 3 nights or more. You will also receive an amenities passport to explore the community so that you can meet homeowners, and use the fitness facilities and pools.
Lounge by the resort-style pool. Workout. Tour the lushly landscaped grounds. You might also find yourself part of a community event or social club. However your stay unfolds, you’ll have a good time getting to know the community and discovering all that you have in common with the other residents who call Sun City Hilton Head home.
For more information or to reserve your Vacation Getaway, click here.
Directions
From I-95:
- Take Exit 8 from Interstate 95
- Head east on Highway 278 for 7.6 miles
- Our community will be on both sides
- Turn left into the community followed by another left to visit our Welcome Center and Model Home Park
From Rt. 170 (south of Bluffton):
- Continue traveling north on Rt 170 until you reach Hwy 278
- Turn left on to Hwy 278 heading west for about 0.5 mile to stoplight at main gate
- Turn right
