The 2023 meeting of the SCSP will be held on the Hilton Head Island campus of the University of South Carolina - Beaufort. The address for all events is: 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Parking at the conference
Parking at the conference is free, and no special permitting is required. There is a parking lot directly in front of the conference location. We are hopeful that we will be able to facilitate carpooling to the conference, so please let us now if you either will have a car with extra spots, or will be looking for a ride.
Getting to Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is served locally by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is approx. 45 miles south of the Island. Other nearby airports include the Charleston International Airport (CHS), which is approx. 2 hrs away, and Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), which is about 2.5 hrs away.
If you're arriving the the Savannah/Hilton Head International airport, there are a variety of shuttle services available that will get you to the Island. More information about those can be found here (under Shuttles & Motorcoaches).
When driving to HHI, you'll take Interstate 95. From I-95, take Exit 8 (eight miles North of the Georgia border) onto Highway 278 and go East following the signs for Hilton Head Island. Continue for about 17 miles and cross the bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway to Hilton Head Island.
Lodging
There are three hotels that are offering us a group discount:
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Courtyard Hilton Head Island (0.9 miles from conference) - 269 USD per night
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Must book by 3/1 to receive the group rate
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Spring Hill Suites by Marriott (2.7 miles from conference, free hot breakfast) - 229 USD per night
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Must Book by 3/9 to receive group rate
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Ascend Hotel (1.7 miles from the conference, free hot breakfast) - 149 USD per night
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Contact Karina Tijerina directly at 858-602-8470 to book your room at the group rate. You must mention the South Carolina Society for Philosophy conference and must book by 3/14 to receive the group rate.
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Getting Around on Hilton Head Island
There are plenty of ways to get around the island, once you arrive. Rent a car, book a car service, take a cab, hop on the seasonal FREE Hilton Head Island trolley, "The Breeze"! Form more information click here.