Sea Turtle Safe Stay Program Partner

OUR COMMITMENT & HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Vacation Company is actively doing our part to protect the Sea Turtles, educate guests, and operate responsibly while enjoying the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Below are a few ways you can help raise awareness, volunteer some time, or learn more about the Sea Turtles that nest on Hilton Head.

Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting
    • BEACH FRONT LIGHTS OFF 10 PM - 6 AM
    • RED FLASHLIGHTS ONLY ON THE BEACH

sea turtle education
  • HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACHES ARE A CRITICAL NESTING GROUND FOR ENDANGERED TURTLES. 
  • DO NOT TOUCH TRACKS, TURTLES, NESTS, OR HATCHLINGS
  • IF YOU SEE A SICK OR INJURED SEA TURTLE, REPORT IT TO THE SCDNR AT 1-800-922-5431.

sea turtle REMINDERS
  • WHILE ENJOYING YOUR VACATION, YOU WILL SEE SOME FRIENDLY REMINDERS THROUGHOUT YOUR VACATION HOME AND IN YOUR GUEST CONNECT ON HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT THE SEA TURTLES. 

put the beach to bed
  • FILL IN ALL HOLES
  • REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE BEACH
  • FLATTEN ALL SAND STRUCTURES
  • CLEAN UP TRASH
  • TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BEACH BORROW BINS
VOLUNTEER TO HELP PUT THE BEACH TO BED
Put the Beach to Bed
Check out an upcoming event
Turtle Talks
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