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Question: Which Hilton Head Island area is better – Palmetto Dunes or Forest Beach?
I am help plan a July 2011 family reunion, comprising mainly of 20- and 30-somethings with children ranging from 8 yrs to 6 mos old. But we don’t know in which area of the island to start searching for rental properties.
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Answer by Beach Properties Of Hilton Head
Both areas are nice, but offer different features or amenities. Palmetto Dunes is a gated community – meaning you need a car pass in order to enter. There are a number of villa or condo complexes all located along the beach and will probably offer the best selection if you chose to have each family in their own 2 -3 bedroom villa or condo. There are also a couple of hotels with restaurants, a general store for some food items, a tennis club and golf courses. Palmetto Dunes is also located across the way from the Shelter Cove Marina which has a number of restaurants and shops.
Forest Beach is a more active part of the Island. There are a number of homes and villa/condo complexes located along the beach. There is also Coligny Plaza – a large open air shopping mall with over 70 shops and restaurants. Forest Beach is also where the main Public Beach access is at Coligny Park. There is a water fountain the kids can run through, restrooms and beach showers. Basically everything is within walking distance – including a grocery store.

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