SHELTER COVE, Hilton Head ISlanD
Throughout the Shelter Cove Community are places and things you might not know about. Some have been here for years and some are new to the community. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and the Art League’s Greer Gallery are mainstays in Shelter Cove and every effort is being made to insure their survival for years to come.
Most of us are familiar with the Neptune Statue which greets visitors at the main pedestrian entrance to the harbour area. The iconic feature of Shelter Cove is a must-see while visiting the island and was recently rededicated on its 30th birthday.
The Pavilion at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is the focal point and host of the frequent performances, many enjoyed by visitors and locals of all ages.
Stepping back a little from the Marina itself and the beauty of the scene, the inquisitive might find the statue of the Mermaid who is just outside a mini park where one can quietly relax for a few minutes.
Just north of the Harbour and Marina is the new Kroger fueling station which is part of the overall development of Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The Kroger store is amazing and frequented by the locals. Many new shops and restaurants have opened since 2014.
Between Shelter Cove Lane and the Broad Creek is the newly designed Shelter Cove Community Park which has moved from its old location and officially opened April 1, 2015. The new park features a playground, fountain, picnic tables, a performance pavilion, and restrooms along with panoramic views of Broad Creek. The Bird Pond remains and efforts have been made to protect it including a new bird-viewing platform. The Veterans Memorial Park remains at its present location and is worth some time for a visit.
Just around the corner from the Shelter Cove Community Park, lies the newest addition to the Shelter Cove Community. Water Walk Apartments, completed in August 2019, is a luxury waterfront apartment complex hosting 240 units.
Continuing past the Whole Foods location is a site few have known exists and still fewer have visited. It is a traditional island native cemetery and was in existence long before any of its surroundings were ever thought of. It is a quiet restful place which evokes both thoughts and questions about life here many years ago.
Peaceful may not describe the lives they lived but it perfectly describes the place where they rest.
