Hilton Head Beaches

Hilton Head Island's official beach season runs April 1 through Sept. 30 The Island beaches provide nature's own playground for children and adults alike. Beach paths within the gated communities are located between streets and public access is available throughout the entire island.

Hilton Head Public Beach Access

All of the beach is public, from the ocean to the high water mark. Access to the beach, however, is often private. The Town of Hilton Head Island provides beach accesses 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.