Sun City Hilton Head and Riverbend are two of Bluffton’s best-known communities, offering a relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle with great convenience to Hilton Head Island, Old Town Bluffton, shopping, medical services, and Savannah. While they’re very different in vibe, both appeal to buyers who want a strong neighborhood feel, easy day-to-day living, and a location that keeps you close to everything.
Sun City Hilton Head is a premier 55+ gated community and one of the largest active-adult neighborhoods in the region. It’s built around a true “resort-style” lifestyle—busy, social, and activity-driven—where residents can be as involved as they want to be.
Lifestyle and amenities
Sun City is known for its depth of amenities and daily options, including:
Multiple golf courses and practice facilities
Indoor and outdoor pools and robust fitness/wellness spaces
Tennis and pickleball, plus leagues and lessons
A full calendar of clubs, classes, and events (arts, hobbies, social groups, volunteering, and more)
Miles of walking/biking paths and beautifully maintained common areas
Homes and living style
Homes are primarily low-maintenance, single-story designs (with some variations), often chosen for easy living, social connection, and a strong resale market tied to the active-adult demand in the area.
Who it fits best
Sun City is ideal for buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community with a built-in social scene and an active lifestyle—especially those relocating, retiring, or downsizing without giving up golf, fitness, and community.
Riverbend is a smaller, more tranquil community feel, typically appealing to buyers who want a quieter pace and a scenic setting while still staying close to Bluffton conveniences. Compared to Sun City’s “everything on-site” activity level, Riverbend tends to feel more residential and relaxed.
Setting and vibe
Riverbend is often described as peaceful and neighborly, with a laid-back Lowcountry feel. It’s a great option for buyers who want community connection without the scale and constant activity of a major master-planned neighborhood.
Who it fits best
Riverbend works well for buyers who prioritize calm surroundings, an easy location, and a simpler lifestyle—often as a primary residence or second home base near Hilton Head and Bluffton.
One of the strongest selling points for both is proximity: you’re close to everyday essentials (groceries, dining, medical), and you’re also within easy reach of Hilton Head beaches, golf, and coastal activities—plus a straightforward drive to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
13,214 people live in Sun City | Riverbend, where the median age is 72 and the average individual income is $53,288. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sun City | Riverbend, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including New York Butcher Shoppe, The Ice Cream Stop - Bluffton, and Fair Winds Bar & Grill.
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Sun City | Riverbend has 7,598 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sun City | Riverbend do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,214 people call Sun City | Riverbend home. The population density is 2,095.283 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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