Whether you’re visiting Hilton Head for a week-long vacation or you’re fortunate enough to call the Island home, finding the right grocery store can make your stay even more enjoyable.
From full-service supermarkets and specialty markets to neighborhood grocery stores, Hilton Head offers plenty of convenient shopping options.
Publix Super Market: (South End, off Palmetto Bay Rd. at Island Crossing Shopping Center)
Located near the south end of the island, Publix is one of Hilton Head’s most popular grocery stores. Shoppers appreciate its fresh produce, bakery, deli, seafood department, and excellent customer service. It’s an ideal stop before checking into nearby Sea Pines or Coligny accommodations. Website.
Publix Super Market: (North End, Festival Centre at Indigo Park)
Serving the north end of Hilton Head Island, this Publix offers a full grocery selection, pharmacy, bakery, deli, fresh seafood, and prepared meals. It’s convenient for visitors staying near Hilton Head Plantation and Indigo Run. Website.
Kroger: (Mid/South-Island in Shelter Cove Towne Centre)
Kroger is one of the Island’s largest grocery stores. It offers competitive prices, an extensive selection of national brands, fresh produce, meats, seafood, bakery items, and online ordering with pickup services. Website.
Harris Teeter: (South End, near Sea Pines Circle, Office Park Rd.)
Conveniently located near Coligny Plaza, Harris Teeter is a favorite among vacationers and locals alike. The store features fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, a bakery, deli, wine selection, and prepared meals. Website.
Harris Teeter (North End, near the entrance to Hilton Head Plantation, Main Street Village)
The Main Street Village location serves many residents on the north end of Hilton Head. It offers many of the same amenities as the South End store, including fresh produce, groceries, floral arrangements, pharmacy services, and grocery pickup. Website.
The Fresh Market (Mid/South-Island, eastbound side of Hwy. 278 at 890 William Hilton Pkwy., Fresh Market Shopping Center)
If you’re looking for gourmet foods, premium meats, fresh seafood, specialty cheeses, organic produce, and prepared meals, The Fresh Market is an excellent choice. Many visitors stop here when planning special dinners or holiday meals. Website.
Piggly Wiggly Hilton Head (South End, Coligny Plaza at Coligny Circle)
Located in the Coligny Plaza shopping center, Piggly Wiggly has become something of a Hilton Head tradition. Visitors enjoy shopping for everyday groceries, beach snacks, beverages, and local products just steps from the Island’s busiest beach area, Coligny Beach Park. Website.
Walmart Supercenter: (North End, Festival Centre at Indigo Park)
Which Grocery Store is Best?
The best grocery store depends on what you’re shopping for:
- Best overall selection: Kroger
- Best customer service: Piggly Wiggly or Harris Teeter North End
- Best gourmet foods: The Fresh Market
- Best beach convenience: Piggly Wiggly
- Best organic and natural options: The Fresh Market
- Best for Sea Pines visitors: Publix at Island Crossing or Harris Teeter South End
Grocery Shopping Tips for Hilton Head Visitors:
If you’re arriving on a Saturday during the summer, consider shopping early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak crowds. Most major grocery stores on Hilton Head offer online ordering, curbside pickup, or grocery delivery, making it easy to stock your vacation rental without spending extra time shopping. Community recommendations often favor Kroger for value, Publix for store presentation, and The Fresh Market for premium selections.
No matter where you’re staying on Hilton Head, you’ll find a grocery store nearby with everything you need—from fresh seafood for a Lowcountry boil to snacks for a relaxing day at the beach.
