For those of
you who need the water to be 80 degrees just to begin to
think about going into the water, you'll find Hilton Head's
water both clean and warm. When we came down in the first
week of April '98 our pool temperature was an unassisted 73
degrees. It doesn't take long for it to reach 80 degrees.
The ocean and the pool stay warmer much longer than do the
ocean and pools of some of our northern neighbors. In October '98 I brought
some friends down for golf, tennis, biking and the pool. The
water was 84 degrees for our entire two-week stay. I never
thought I would spend any time in the ocean, but with the
warm temperatures and the long bike rides on the beach, we
often finished our rides with a long soak in the ocean.
After tennis, we enjoyed treating ourselves to a cool drink
and lounging in the pool. I have stayed in the ocean for
over two hours! I don't know what takes over when we come to
Palmetto Dunes, but it certainly agrees with me. Let us know
what you like best on your stay!
Swimming


We have never had to "baby-sit"
the kids. There always seems to be plenty for them to do at or near
the house. It's not unusual for them to be in the pool at 10:00 at
night.
