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MULTIZ321 TUG Member Posts: 809 From: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, USA , Harbor Club at Palm Coast; Celebration - Orlando; Seawatch at Island Club, Hilton Head Island Registered: May 2002	posted 05-22-2005 18:22 A few months ago a Tugger posted they were denied bicycle access onto Sea Pines Plantation, HHI and were not allowed to pay the $5.00 guest entry fee since the group was riding bicycles and were not in automobiles. There were a number of replies on the thread, including one of my own saying that on one of our previous visits a few years ago to HHI, we were able to pay the $5.00 guest entry fee and ride our bicycles onto Sea Pines Plantation. Some of the other replies said they also were able to ride their bikes onto Sea Pines. Conversely, other replies mentioned being denied access. We just came home from a week at Swallowtail on Sea Pines (May 13th to 20th, 2005). While there, I asked the gate guard about the Sea Pines Policy regarding bicycle entry onto Sea Pines. He told me that if you are not a Sea Pines Resident or Resort Guest, you cannot ride your bicycle onto Sea Pines and are not allowed to purchase the $5.00 guest pass. As many of you probably know, if you are staying at Marriott Grande Ocean, which is near the Sea Pines back gate, but off the plantation, you can get a pass from Marriott GO guest services that allows bicycle access onto SeaPines without having to pay the $5.00 fee. There is also another pass that allows Auto access onto Sea Pines without having to pay the $5.00 fee. Personally, I don't understand the Sea Pines policy of not allowing nonmember/nonguest bikes onto the plantation. It's certainly not an enlightened policy. Richard IP: Logged
asoffos TUG Member Posts: 97 From: Virginia Registered: Sep 2003	posted 05-22-2005 18:39 I remember that thread. I posted that we had been able to go onto Sea Pines with our bikes. We were there the first week of May, staying off-site and attempted to go in on our bikes. It was a disappointment to find out that we could only get a pass to drive in, which we did. But riding bikes on the bike paths is one of our favorite things to do in Hilton Head. Man, what a bummer! IP: Logged
drmarna TUG Member Posts: 181 From: Eagan, Minnesota U.S.A Owner Ridge Sierra (Heavenly Valley NV side) and The Lodge at S. Lake Tahoe Registered: Jan 2002	posted 05-27-2005 04:15 When we stayed in Sea Pines, we kept the guest pass in our car and flashed it to the guards on our way in. I would hate to think we could have ridden our bikes out of Sea Pines and not been allowed back in. Who would think to retrieve the pass from their car efore departing on a bike trip? ------------------ Marna IP: Logged
capekong TUG Member Posts: 715 From: Southeast Missouri Registered: Mar 2004	posted 05-27-2005 05:25 Let me clarify - if you stay at Marriott Grande Ocean, you can get a Sea Pines pass for both car and bikes, correct? Otherwise you have to stay in Sea Pines to ride bikes in Sea Pines, correct? IP: Logged
somerville TUG Member Posts: 1435 From: Vienna, VA, USA: 7 Mile Beach Resort, Grand Cayman, WK 51; Beach Quarters, VA Beach, WK 26; Equivest Points; Barony Beach, HHI; Hanalei Bay Resort Registered: Feb 2001	posted 05-27-2005 05:29 quote: Originally posted by drmarna: I would hate to think we could have ridden our bikes out of Sea Pines and not been allowed back in. We were there last Fall, and there is a number posted as you leave Sea Pines on the bike path that you key in to open the gate when you return. IP: Logged
happybaby TUG Member Posts: 162 From: PA Registered: Oct 2003	posted 05-27-2005 09:30 My sister stays at Hilton Head at usually Shipyard and told me that we can pay the $5.00 at the 2 gates to drive thru. I believe this is the only way to Harbour Town. They do this all the time they are at HHI Correct me if wrong, never being at HHI. You have to go thru Sea Pines to get to Harbour Town Going June 18 and staying at Sea Crest. Any tuggers around IP: Logged
capekong TUG Member Posts: 715 From: Southeast Missouri Registered: Mar 2004	posted 05-27-2005 11:57 That is correct on the gate pass for cars/vans. We took the boat ride to Savannah and back and gave the gate pass to the vendor and they deducted the $5.00 from the ticket prices. You don't need a pass to get out only in for vehicles. IP: Logged
MULTIZ321 TUG Member Posts: 809 From: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, USA , Harbor Club at Palm Coast; Celebration - Orlando; Seawatch at Island Club, Hilton Head Island Registered: May 2002	posted 05-27-2005 15:44 See this Tug thread for more information & tips for Biking in Sea Pines Plantation & HHI http://www.tug1.net/tugbbs1/Forum19/HTML/005789.html Richard IP: Logged
KC TUG Member Posts: 561 From: Punta Gorda, FL, OWN: Grande Vista, Orlando (2), Custom House, Boston, Harbour Club, HHI, Ocean Pointe, Palm Beach Shores, Surf Club, Marco Island, Registered: Dec 2000	posted 05-31-2005 17:43 We are moving to Sun City Hilton Head next fall and plan to use the bike paths in Sea Pines. We'll pay the $5.00 car fee, drive to Harbour Town and unload our fold up bikes and ride til we feel we've had our fill. Fold up bikes are marvelous and have afforded us an opportunity to ride many places we would never have been able to with regular bikes. Linda IP: Logged
MULTIZ321 TUG Member Posts: 809 From: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, USA , Harbor Club at Palm Coast; Celebration - Orlando; Seawatch at Island Club, Hilton Head Island Registered: May 2002	posted 05-31-2005 20:15 Linda, My wife and I are looking into buying fold-up bikes. I'm curious, what make and model your family decided to buy. Sounds like you're happy with your choice. Thanks Richard IP: Logged
Debbie Brown TUG Volunteer Posts: 1447 From: Oak Park, IL Owner: Swallowtail, Hilton Head, SC; Villa del Mar, Puerto Vallarta and FoxRun, NC Registered: Dec 2000	posted 05-31-2005 20:58 During high season those Sea Pines bike paths can get pretty crowded. Perhaps the no bike entry rule is meant to control the bike traffic? Like others, I love riding these paths and consider it a perk of staying in the Sea Pines Plantation. Deb IP: Logged
jme TUG Member Posts: 605 From: Augusta, Georgia, USA; OWNER: Marriott Grande Ocean(3 weeks) and Marriott Barony Beach Club(2 weeks) Registered: Dec 2000	posted 06-01-2005 16:30 Deb, have you ever seen any bike paths as beautiful as those at Sea Pines in Hilton Head? I haven't. The whole laid-back feel, coupled with the actual surroundings of mossy-covered oaks and shade and meandering well-constructed paths make those hard to beat. Cutting off from Lighthouse Rd. and heading onto Plantation Dr. toward the stable is my favorite, and maybe least crowded, altho we've never seen any of them crowded. Where else can you run up on a gator sunning along the banks of a lagoon, oblivious to everyone around, or a white crane flying low over the lagoons? Truly awesome sights. Once I got behind a cute blonde, and that wasn't too shabby. But it's hard holding on with one hand and focusing binoculars with the other. Sheesh. Almost ran into that sunning gator. Marty IP: Logged
Debbie Brown TUG Volunteer Posts: 1447 From: Oak Park, IL Owner: Swallowtail, Hilton Head, SC; Villa del Mar, Puerto Vallarta and FoxRun, NC Registered: Dec 2000	posted 06-01-2005 16:51 Marty, I think I've ridden all those paths! When we are at Swallowtail, I bike almost every day. Last year I rented a bike with one of those attachments for kids and rode all over Sea Pines with my granddaughter. When I mentioned "crowded", I was thinking of the path on Lighthouse Road to Harbour Town. That stretch does get pretty congested in the summer. I'm sorry to say we won't be at HHI this summer but next year I'll be back for 2, maybe 3 weeks in August. Will we see you then? BTW, I just saw the Stralkas at Ocean Pointe over Memorial weekend. Deb IP: Logged
KC TUG Member Posts: 561 From: Punta Gorda, FL, OWN: Grande Vista, Orlando (2), Custom House, Boston, Harbour Club, HHI, Ocean Pointe, Palm Beach Shores, Surf Club, Marco Island, Registered: Dec 2000	posted 06-03-2005 12:43 Richard, We bought our fold up bikes about 5 years ago in a place that sells RV equipment. The brand is Dahon and they are the Boardwalk model, single speed. We fold them up, put them in Van and off we go. Have never had any trouble with either of them and would recommend them highly. Linda IP: Logged
MULTIZ321 TUG Member Posts: 809 From: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, USA , Harbor Club at Palm Coast; Celebration - Orlando; Seawatch at Island Club, Hilton Head Island Registered: May 2002	posted 06-03-2005 16:16 Thanks Linda R IP: Logged
KenK Moderator TUG Volunteer Posts: 4808 From: Nep.City, NJ/Hlwd,Fl Registered: Dec 2000	posted 06-03-2005 16:31 Several sections of HHI are set off into "Plantations" Some are gated, and some charge admission. Sea Pines is one of the Plantations, and its' association requires non residents or non-renters/exchangers to pay $5.00 upon entry. Harbor Town is a small section located on the Sea Pines Plantation. quote: Originally posted by happybaby: Correct me if wrong, never being at HHI. You have to go thru Sea Pines to get to Harbour Town ------------------ Ken K PS: Win a week with your TUG Winning Review submission: Award Week PIX Please click the page numbers as they present different subjects IP: Logged

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