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Marriott's Sunset Pointe Hilton Head Island, South Carolina TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at this resort. 1. Ride a bike into Harbour Town It seems no other destination in the world is as worthy of a leisurely bike ride than the beautiful salt marshes and beaches of Hilton Head Island . 2. Spend a day in Savannah With one of the largest historic districts in the United States , Savannah offers thousands of architecturally-significant buildings against a backdrop of giant live oaks, hung with Spanish moss. 3. Climb to the top of the Lighthouse at Harbour Town One hundred steps take you to the top of this facsimile lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Calibogue Sound. Open daily till dusk. 4. Search for shark's teeth Dig through the sands at Barrier Island Beach for fossilized shark's teeth. With luck you can find enough to make some jewelry. 5. Grab a pail and hunt for shells After morning high tide, you'll find shells more plentiful than at any other time. You'll find some excellent additions to your collection—star fish, sea urchins and sand dollars. 6. Discover the Gullah culture Descendants of West African slaves preserve a culture threatened with extinction by massive development. They represent one of only a few remnants of a bygone era in the South Carolina low country. 7. Play the courses the pros play This mecca for golfers offers more than 20 PGA sanctioned courses to choose from—one more spectacular than the next. 8. Take a two-hour nature kayak tour Introduce yourself to the pristine and scenic waterways of the South Carolina low country. A fascinating journey for all ages. 9. Enjoy summer fireworks at Shelter Cove Tuesday night displays include festivals with music and arts-and-crafts shows and opportunities to view the fireworks from boats in the water. 10. Ride horseback through Sea Pines Plantation Lessons are given at the equestrian center, but experienced riders can saddle right up and enjoy 600 acres of a virtually untouched nature preserve.