Ice cream is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures.
With its creamy sweetness, it has the power to bring a smile to your face in an instant. Especially on a hot day! So, if you’re looking for delicious ice cream on Hilton Head Island, look no further. From classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla to unique flavors such as macadamia nut and peach cobbler, there’s something for everyone’s taste buds.
Whether you’re visiting with a big group or just out for an afternoon treat, here are some of the best spots to get ice cream on the Island:
1. Kilwins
- 28 Shelter Cove Ln., Unit 112-B, Shelter Cove Towne Centre
- (843) 785-2727
- www.kilwins.com
2. Palmetto Dunes General Store

Cool off with a sweet treat at the General Store at the entrance to Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Their ice cream machine has the classic soft serve flavors: vanilla, chocolate and swirl. From June to August of 2022, the General Store served up a grand total of 38,382 ice cream & icees! That’s a lot of frozen fun.
- 1 Trent Jones Ln.
- (877) 550-1959
- www.palmettodunesgeneralstore.com
3. The Ice Cream Cone

- 1 N Forest Beach Dr., # 10, Coligny Plaza
- (843) 785-4440
- www.colignyicecreamcone.com
4. Tanger Outlets
You’ll find two COOL places for creamy deliciousness at the Tanger Outlets, just over the bridge in Bluffton, SC. Grab a cone, dish or a roll of the sweet stuff in between shopping two great centers, featuring over 90 brands.
Kilwin’s
- 1414 Fording Island Rd Suite C200, Tanger 2 Outlets
- (843) 837-9777
- www.kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-bluffton
The Rolling Cow Creamery:

- 1260 Fording Island Rd., Suite 440, Tanger 1 Outlets
- (843) 509-8489
- www.facebook.com/therollingcowcreamery
5. Cinnamon Bear Country Store
The Cinnamon Bear is known for its delicious ice cream, generous servings, and free toppings. They are even allergy-conscious, so let them know, and you’ll be sure to keep your vacation running as smooth as their ice cream.
- 149 Lighthouse Rd., # F, Harbour Town
- (843) 671-2219
- www.cinnamonbearstores.com