Shipyard Plantation is located on the south-end of the island along the Atlantic Ocean between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines Plantation. Shipyard is one of the island's original developments -- a nice resort atmosphere blended in with pockets of private homes. Quiet residential living and a secluded location for vacationers renting property or staying at the oceanfront Crowne Plaza Resort is the primary trademark of this popular community.

The plantation offers upscale amenities which include three nine-hole golf courses (former host of the Senior PGA Tour), the famous Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club (offering 14 clay and six hard tennis courts) golf courses, swimming facilities, bike trails, and the completely renovated Shipyard Beach Club.