miles of atlantic coastline Beaches of Hilton Head Island

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Beaches

Surf, Sand and Sun

12 miles of pristine white sand, tranquil waters, and warm days filled with endless sunshine — it’s no wonder Hilton Head Island has been lauded as one of the top family beach destinations in the country, year after year.

Experience the coastline that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, and is recognized by publications like Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure as the #1 Island in the U.S. year-after-year. 

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a tradition of preservation

Sea Turtle Season in the Lowcountry

Every year between May and October, sea turtles visit the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island works hard every morning and evening during nesting season to protect sea turtle nests and ensure the hatchlings can make a safe journey from our beaches to their new ocean home. 

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Beaches and Parks of Hilton Head Island

From the ocean to the high water mark, all beaches surrounding Hilton Head Island are public. Public beach access is provided at the following locations: Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive; Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle; Fish Haul Beach Park on Mitchelville Road; Driessen Beach Park at the end of Bradley Beach Road; Burkes Beach Access at the end of Burkes Beach Road; Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road; and Islanders Beach Park, off Folly Field Road. The Town of Hilton Head Island has implemented parking fees. Visitors will be required to pay for parking at all beach access locations except at Coligny Beach Park. 

View Town of Hilton Head Island Beach Regulations and Policies

View Town of Hilton Head Island Parks and Facilities

View Town of Hilton Head Parking for Beach Parks

Alder Lane Beach Access

Alder Lane Beach Access

  • Location: South Forest Beach Drive

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, wheelchair-friendly mats, and showers

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Burkes Beach Access

Burkes Beach Access

  • Location: End of Burkes Beach Road

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, showers, and restrooms

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Coligny Beach Park

Coligny Beach Park

  • Location: Coligny Circle

  • Features: Showers, restrooms, wheelchair access, free parking, and Breeze trolley stop

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Driessen Beach Park

Driessen Beach Park

  • Location: Bradley Beach Road

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, showers, restrooms, and playground

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Fish Haul Beach Park

Fish Haul Beach Park

  • Location: Mitchelville Road

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, showers, restrooms, and wheelchair mats

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Folly Field Beach Park

Folly Field Beach Park

  • Location: Folly Field Road

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, showers, restrooms, and wheelchair-friendly

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Islanders Beach Park

Islanders Beach Park

  • Location: Folly Field Road

  • Features: Public beach access, parking, showers, restrooms, playground, grill, and wheelchair mats

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BROWSE HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACH EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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Accessible Beaches

Enjoyable for All

Alder Lane, Burkes Beach, Coligny Beach, Driessen Beach, Fish Haul, Folly Field, and Islanders Beach are all equipped with mats to make them wheelchair accessible. The Beach Wheelchair Program offers rentable wheelchairs at Islanders Beach Park and Coligny Beach Park, so everyone can enjoy the world-famous beaches of Hilton Head Island.