Forest Beach Resort Area
Forest Beach is the “Hilton Head Hot Spot”, a vibrant and desirable Hilton Head community where everyone goes, and everyone wants to be! If you’re looking to stay in the heart of the action during your Hilton Head vacation, look no further than the Forest Beach resort area of Hilton Head Island.
Located only minutes from the Coligny Beach Park and Coligny Plaza, your Forest Beach vacation home is a quick walk, shuttle or bike ride away from over 100 shops and restaurants and 12-miles of scenic Atlantic Shoreline, voted one of the “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler.

RESORT HIGHLIGHTS
- More than 100 shops and restaurants
- Miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails
- Updated Coligny Beach Entrance
- Free Family Entertainment
- Miles of Sandy white beaches
FOREST BEACH VACATION rentals
Sunset Rentals offers everything from 1 bedroom villas to 8 bedroom homes located on the beach or just a few steps away from the beach. We have something for everyone wanting to come spend their vacation on the Atlantic Ocean. All of our rental properties on Forest Beach are just minutes away from shopping and entertainment, and some offer free tennis and pet-friendly options. View our Forest Beach properties and book your vacation today!
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Forest Beach
How does staying in Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island provide easy beach access?
Accessing the beach is a matter of simply grabbing your flip-flops or cruising over on a bike. Most Forest Beach Homes are located just a few minutes away, close enough to linger as long as you want and return home before the saltwater even has a chance to roll off your skin.
One minute you’re sitting inside the house, the next you’re waist-deep in the Atlantic. With direct paths leading from home to shore, going back for a quick break or a quick refill is no big deal.
Staying in Forest Beach provides effortless and easily accessible visits to the beach whenever the mood hits.
What recreational options are enhanced by a Forest Beach home location?
A Forest Beach home puts you right in the middle of recreational options, keeping your days full of action and variety. For starters, kayaking, paddleboarding, and biking start right outside your door.
Coligny Beach Park is also nearby, offering volleyball, surfing lessons, and easy-going beach games. Golf and tennis are also close by, giving your day even more options for variety.
The only thing you’ll need at Forest Beach is to plan what to do first, then head out and go for it.
How does the vibrant community of Forest Beach offer convenience on Hilton Head Island?
Forest Beach has everything you need, with Coligny Plaza reachable on foot or by bike. From morning coffee to evening live music, you have your pick from over a hundred shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
The area is easy to navigate even without a car, whether you’re hunting for souvenirs, looking for a bite to eat, or simply hanging out.
A lively, pedestrian-friendly scene keeps things relaxed, close-knit, and captures the local charm that represents the Hilton Head Island experience.
What scenic advantages come with staying in Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island?
Atlantic Ocean views and tree-lined walks become part of your daily experience when you stay in Forest Beach. Rolling waves and glistening sands accompany you during walks or while unwinding on the porch.
You’ll wander along winding trails and past moss-covered trees, catching glimpses of the sea for the classic Lowcountry experience. Mornings come with sunrises over the water, and afternoon bike rides give you time to pause while the world drifts by.
Forest Beach is a part of Hilton Head where you’re reminded that nature is woven into everyday island life by keeping the scenery close and the mood unhurried.
How does Forest Beach balance lively fun with relaxation on Hilton Head Island?
You don’t have to choose between calm and connection, here you can have both. Start your night with live music and cocktails near Coligny, or keep things light with a walk along the shore.
From beach parties and nearby nightlife to boutique shopping, there’s a little something for everyone. When you want to slow things down, your rental is close by letting you take a break from the scene whenever you’re ready.
Forest Beach gives you the freedom to turn up the fun or to dial it down, so whatever pace feels right, it’s all right here.