Who doesn’t love a beach vacation? Hilton Head in South Carolina is the premier choice for your next ocean getaway. From community parks and recreational facilities with endless activities to protected nature preserves and beautiful beach parks with miles of white sand and crystal clear waters, Hilton Head Island has something for everyone! With over 60+ miles of bike paths weaving through the island, exploring Hilton Head is fun and easy!
Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, nature lover, sandcastle builder, or sun worshipper here is a list of beaches not to miss during your stay on Hilton Head.
Local’s Tip: From the ocean to the high water mark, all the beaches on Hilton Head Island are public, however, beach access is often located on private property. There are several beach parks on the island providing public beach access to 12 miles of uncrowded, natural beaches and glistening ocean waters that beckon you to play. Our Guide to Hilton Head Island Beaches & Nature Preserves has the full scoop on the beaches of HHI.
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1. Alder Lane Beach Access
Park Information
2 Woodward Ave
Hilton Head Island 29928
Directions
Located off South Forest Beach Drive
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Beach Access
- Beach Matting
- 22 Metered Parking Spaces
- Outdoor Showers
- Restrooms
- Seasonal Life Guards
Park Information
- 1 Coligny Circle
Hilton Head Island 29928 - Directions
Located at the end of Pope Avenue off Coligny Circle
Learn About Our Beach Parking - Coligny Beach Parking Shuttle
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Free Parking (Main parking lot is accessed from Pope Ave)
- Beach Matting
- Outdoor Showers
- Public Art
- Restrooms
- Seasonal Lifeguards & Beach Rentals
- Free Beach Wheelchair Reservations
- Wi-Fi
3. Burkes Beach Access
Park Information
60 Burkes Beach Road
Hilton Head Island 29928
Directions
Located off William Hilton Parkway at the end of Burkes Beach Road
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Beach Matting
- Seasonal Lifeguards & Beach Rentals
- Outdoor Showers
* Visitors must park at the Chaplin Community Park, 35 Cast Net Drive.
4. Driessen Beach Park
Park Information
64 Bradley Beach Road
Hilton Head Island 29928
Directions
Located off William Hilton Parkway at the end of Bradley Beach Road
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Metered Parking
- Permit Parking
- Beach Matting
- Boardwalk
- Grill
- Outdoor Showers
- Picnic Pavilion
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Seasonal Lifeguards & Beach Rentals
5. Folly Field Beach Park
Park Information
55 Starfish Drive
Hilton Head Island 29926
Directions
Located off Folly Field Road
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Metered Parking
- Beach Access
- Beach Matting
- Boardwalk
- Outdoor Showers
- Seasonal Lifeguards & Beach Rentals
- Restrooms
6. Islanders Beach Park
Park Information
94 Folly Field Road
Hilton Head Island 29928
Directions
Located off William Hilton Parkway
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Permit Parking
- Limited Metered Parking
- Beach Access
- Beach Matting
- Boardwalk
- Grill
- Outdoor Showers
- Picnic Pavilion
- Overlook Pavilion
- Seasonal Lifeguards & Beach Rentals
- Free Beach Wheelchair Reservations
7. Fish Haul Beach Park
Park Information
124 Mitchelville Road
Hilton Head Island 29926
Directions
Located off Beach City Road
Learn About Beach Parking
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Free Parking
- Beach Access
- Beach Matting
- Outdoor Showers
- Restrooms
8. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Park Information
40 Harriet Tubman Way
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Directions
Located near the end of Beach City Road
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am – 9 pm
- Winter Hours: Monday thru Sunday 6 am to 6 pm
Amenities
- Free Parking
- Observation Deck
- Outdoor Showers
- Picnic Pavilion
- Restrooms
- Trails
