Picking up steamed local shrimp from the Pig’s back-of-the-store Fish & Tail shop for Fourth of July is among my summertime rituals when staying at my mom’s on Hilton Head Island. It’s like finding that one authentic barefoot beach bum in a sea of Parrothead yuppies.
On this posh island with $275 tee times and $6,000-a-week, three-bedroom rentals, the vintage Piggly Wiggly is a refreshing, down-to-earth relic. And yes, the landmark store has a sign that boldly lists butt wipes right above paper towels and bread on Aisle 10. Yes, there’s still a Piggly Wiggly within about an hour’s drive from Savannah. That sign atop Aisle 10 in the Piggly Wiggly at Coligny Plaza attracts the attention of many kids - mine included - when shopping at the five-decade-old, eclectic Hilton Head Island institution. It’s the perfect time to set up camp at the beach and build sandcastles.“The preacher says all my sins are washed away, including that Piggly Wiggly I knocked over in Yazoo.’’ - Delmar O’Donnell, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
At low-tide, the Coligny Beach forms tidal pools where your little ones can wade and swim, explore for crabs, sand dollars, starfish and little minnows. You can order up some delicious frozen concoctions while watching competitive beach volley ball. For the adults, there is the infamous Pool Bar Jim’s Bar and Restaurant & Tiki Hut at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront. Coligny’s shallow waters (you have to go about 30 feet out to get above 3 feet of water) make it a safe place for kids to boogie board and swim in the surf. Our 12 miles of hard packed beaches make it easy for biking, beach activities and using strollers. Hilton Head Island Vacations and Rentals are known for the very family friendly memories when it comes to swimming and beach play. They accept cash, check, Visa, Master Card, and American Express at all their locations, and are open 7 days a week during the season (March-October) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can order daily or weekly chair and umbrella rentals from their friendly lifeguards and even rent watersports equipment like body boards, aqua cycles, fun cycles, banana peels, kayaks, and sailboats. Shore Beach Service offers beach rentals at Coligny Beach. Coligny is a destination in itself! Within walking distance of the beach park, is Coligny Plaza which features shopping, dining and entertainment. Coligny Beach Park offers public parking, restrooms, outdoor showers, WI-FI, and is handicap-accessible with beach matting for those in wheelchairs. The beautiful architecture is complimented with a gazebo with swings, rocking chairs and Adirondack chairs for those who want to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery and ocean breeze. Your little ones will want to jump right in the fun-it’s the perfect way to rinse off the salty ocean water and cool down on a hot day. Coligny Beach Vacation Rentals on Hilton Head Island are located at the end of Pope Avenue off Coligny Circle, and recently re-designed by the Town of Hilton Head Island, the beach park features fountains with synchronized jets.
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