HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S PUBLIC BEACHES AND PARKS
From the ocean to the high water mark, all beaches surrounding Hilton Head Island are public. Access to the beach, however, is sometimes private. 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 Park at the end of Beach City 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. Some beaches, like Coligny and Mitchelville, have free parking, while others offer paid or metered parking.
Hilton Head Island Beach
-Public beach
560 William Hilton Pkwy
Sandy strip popular for fishing & boating, with designated swimming areas & lifeguards in season.
Coligny Beach Park
-Tourist attraction
1 Coligny Circle
Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus WiFi, swings & beach-equipment rentals.
Burkes Beach
60 Burkes Beach Rd
The large, serene stretch of public beach with a handful of metered parking spaces & an outdoor shower.
Islanders Beach Park
94 Folly Field Rd
Public beach with a boardwalk, playground, picnic facilities & seasonal lifeguards.
Burkes Beach
-Beach
Singleton Beach
-Beach
Pine Island Beach and Dolphin Head Recreation Area
-Public beach
103-199 Dolphin Head Ln.
Alder Lane Beach Access
2 Woodward Ave
Driessen Beach Park
-Tourist attraction
64 Bradley Beach Rd
Public spot with beach access, seasonal lifeguards, grills, picnic facilities & outdoor showers.
Folly Field Beach Park
-Public beach
55 Starfish Dr
Tranquil beach with restrooms & outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella & lounge chair rentals.
Fish Haul Beach Park
-Public beach
120 Mitchelville Rd
Secluded spot popular for beachcombing & wildlife observation, with restrooms & outdoor showers.
South Beach
-Beach
Black Duck Pl
Shipyard Beach Access
-Public beach
Disney’s Beach House
11 Ocean Ln
This expansive resort, fashioned after a midcentury lodge, features a golf course, pools & more.
Water Tower
-Public beach
97-118 S Sea Pines Dr
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort
-Resort hotel
40 Folly Field Rd · In Hilton Head Condo Rentals, LLC
Airy villas in an upscale beachfront resort offering tennis courts, low-key dining & outdoor pools