Hilton Head Island is located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. It is known for its Atlantic Ocean beaches, and its golf courses. The tip of the peninsula's southwest is marked by the Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum. The Coastal Discovery Museum is home to heritage buildings, trees, and themed gardens. The Pinckney Island National Wild Refuge salt marsh is located between the island and the mainland and hosts alligators, deer, and birds.