Things to do at Barony Beach Club in Dec.

[SkyBlueWaters]

I just want to escape, but wonder if HHI is even a good idea. I really need to practice tennis everyday and play golf and wonder about the amenities of Barony Beach Club during winter.

 

[Fairwinds]

I just want to escape, but wonder if HHI is even a good idea. I really need to practice tennis everyday and play golf and wonder about the amenities of Barony Beach Club during winter.

I've been in Jan before and the weather was great for tennis, golf, beach bike rides, walks any active outdoor activity. You just can't swim or lay in the sun.

 

[SkyBlueWaters]

Was there a tennis court at this property? Thanks!

 

[Fairwinds]

Was there a tennis court at this property? Thanks!

I usually stay in Sea Pines. It's been years since we stayed in Barony so you might call to inquire but I think I remember that guests at Barony can reserve court time (frequency/duration limitations) at a nearby club but it's not part of the resort property. I believe this is the case with many of the HH resorts. I know there are lots of HH experts (and Barony owners) here that will help. Barony is very nice. There is lots of debate on TUG about the best resort but most agree you can't go wrong in HH.

The only MVC that I've seen (haven't seen them all) with onsite courts is Sunset and Harbor Point. They are on the sound. I also saw courts adjacent to Surfwatch but again, not part of the resort. Research Heritage Club and golf. Owners used to get rounds of golf but that may now be an optional package included in thier dues so I don't know if it's extended to guests. I'll stop rambling now.

 

[EKniager]

We golf year-round in the Carolinas but realistically there are good days and bad. Wear layers!

Between HHI and the surrounding areas you can find plenty of options for golf that fall along the spectrum of price and quality. GolfNow is as good as anything in getting a tee time. If you belong to a club, your pro can call around and may be able to get you onto one of the fine private courses, e.g., Old Tabby or Oldfield, as well.

 

[TSPam]

Hi,
Not sure about Tennis at Barony. There are 3 at Sunset Point/Harbour point and more than that at Grande Ocean. There are public courts right by Surfwatch

 

[NYFLTRAVELER]

We will be at SurfWatch Christmas week. Hoping the weather cooperates (at least in the 60s by day).

 

[SueDonJ]

This information is copied from the Barony GM's July 2014 newsletter:

"Golf
Are you aware that Golf Central offers discounted rates at several area courses? If you are thinking of playing golf while on vacation, please contact Golf Central at 843-686-7105. The team will be happy to answer questions or arrange tee times for you. Golf packages are available at Old South Golf Links with four (4) or twelve (12) rounds of green fees at discounted rates. Old South is a beautiful course along the marshes of the May River in Bluffton. It is an excellent course that you don’t want to miss. Discounted rates are also available with the Heritage Golf Group that includes all the courses at Port Royal Golf Club, Oyster Reef Golf Club, Palmetto Hall Plantation Club, and Shipyard Golf Club. Remember to contact Golf Central when planning your vacation and your golfing options.

Tennis
The options listed below are available for Owners and Guests interested in playing tennis while staying at the resort.

Port Royal Racquet Club:
 Contact 843-686-8803 for information, registration and directions
 Daily clinics available by reservation
 Clinic cost is $23.00 per clinic
 Court Time is available at a cost of $20.00 per hour

Chaplin Community Park:
 Free court times, on a first come first served basis (no reservations)
 Features six hard courts
 Courts are lighted for night time play

Marriott’s Harbour Point and Marriott’s Sunset Pointe:
 Contact 843-686-7070 for information, registration and directions
 Courts are available from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Daily clinics are available for Adults (Monday – Thursday), clinics cost is $15.00 per clinic
 Junior clinics are available, call for details
 Round Robin tournament offered on Friday in place of the clinics from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Private lessons are available for $50.00 per hour
 Semi-private lessons are available; two people for $55.00 per hour"

 

[SkyBlueWaters]

Thanks everyone! Will try Barony and Ocean Watch.

 

[NYFLTRAVELER]

Bring your rain coat and umbrella. The weather is downright awful and is not supposed to improve (i.e. no rain) until next weekend.

 

[TSPam]

Hi,
We arrive on the 27th so I hope that the weather has improved by then. We often spend January in Hilton Head so we understand the iffy weather but are from Canada and so enjoy the much warmer than home weather.

 

[TSPam]

Bring your rain coat and umbrella. The weather is downright awful and is not supposed to improve (i.e. no rain) until next weekend.

Sorry about your bad weather. Usually there are good activities at Surfwatch. Are you finding so? Good movies to watch? December is such a hit and miss month most places. We are in Orlando and it was clear skies for 10 days but now we expect cloudy and some rain most days. Oh Well, it still isn't snow!

 

[Bernie8245]

We were just at Hilton Head from Nov 29th thru Dec 17th and the weather was great. It only rained twice but did not impact our vacation. It was sunny most days with highs in the upper 50s to mid to upper 60s. We had a great time.
Bernie