Is it illegal to take sand dollars from the beach in Hilton Head?


Is it illegal to take sand dollars from the beach in Hilton Head? While strolling at low tide, you are likely to come across Hilton Head's signature sea creature: the sand dollar. Sand dollars are living creatures, and it is illegal to remove them from their ocean homes.


Why is Hilton Head so dark at night?

“Hilton Head has very little light inland because of aesthetics, to keep it natural,” Kuehn said. “The beachfront ordinances that have to do with lighting and sea turtles only apply to lights that can be seen from the beach, so it's not even on the road.”