Shipyard - Shipyard Plantation is located on the south end of the island and is one of only four gated communities offering direct ocean access. Shipyard literally has a bevy of activities with three 9 hole golf courses, The Shipyard Racquet Club (Van Der Meer), The Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, and an amazing array of bike trails. It is also a known fact that Shipyard has the best alligator sightings on Hilton Head!