Whether action, romance, laughs, or just a good excuse to gobble up a tub of buttery popcorn the size of your head, nothing beats the immersive experience of the big screen. Even on a Hilton Head vacation, a movie night is always a good idea! Luckily, the island and its surrounding towns have no shortage of great spots to catch a flick.
Coligny Theatre
Address: 1 North Forest Beach, Building I-5, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843)686-3500
Coligny Plaza has the Coligny Theatre, Hilton Head’s very first movie theatre. This venue showcases indie and “Art House” films, making it a gem for those who want something different from the usual Hollywood fare! The theatre also serves as an event space for concerts, performances, and community gatherings.
Park Plaza Cinema
Address: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
Phone: (843) 715-0479
Park Plaza Cinema, owned by husband-and-wife duo Larry and Lucie Mann since 2010, is an independently run place that has gained a bit of celebrity. Cosmopolitan Magazine called it the coolest movie theatre in South Carolina! Fall in love with comfy seating, great concessions, and personal touches… And the couple’s adorable dogs.
Northridge Cinema 10
Address: 435 William Hilton Parkway #15, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 342-3800
Northridge Cinema 10 has you covered with all the essentials. Get ticket discounts for seniors, kids, and military members for a budget-friendly family outing! A heads-up: Arrive early! You’re welcome to enter up to 30 minutes before the show. But once it starts, the doors won’t budge until the credits roll.
Shelter Cove Towne Centre
Address: 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: N/A
A movie theatre under the stars? Yes, please! Shelter Cove Towne Centre hosts free community movie nights at Shelter Cove Community Park, rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows, and settle in for a film with a waterfront breeze. Grab takeout from one of the delicious nearby restaurants (or Kroger!)!
Cinemark Bluffton
Address: 106 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-2859
If you’re heading off Hilton Head and really want to watch that movie now, Cinemark Bluffton is open. Explore the town and cap off your outing with a film! With multiple screens and all the current box office hits, it’s easy to fit in a showtime that works with your schedule. Bluffton is just a 16-minute drive from the island anyway.
Highway 21 Drive-In
Address: 55 Parker Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
Phone: (843) 846-4500
For nostalgic people, the Highway 21 Drive-In is well worth the 45-minute drive from Hilton Head. It’s the Lowcountry’s only drive-in movie theatre, and it’s been going strong since 1978. One of just three drive-ins in South Carolina (and only 318 in the entire country), it’s a truly special experience. Aren’t you hopping in yet?
Reel Fun Awaits on the Island!
When enjoying your downtime between beach days, a cozy film night hits the spot. Speaking of cozy, Beachside Hilton Head offers beautiful vacation rentals with spacious living rooms and smart TVs! If the allure of a big screen calls, you’re never far from a fantastic movie theatre. Go from Hilton Head to Hollywood hits in no time. Book your stay now!
