Hilton Head Island boasts some of the finest and most pristine beaches in the Southeast.
And since they are just a few miles away from Bluffton, take advantage of them! Here’s all that you info you’ll need to know before you go.
Public Beach Access:
- Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Dr.
- Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle
- Driessen Beach Park, end of Bradley Beach Rd.
- Chaplin Community Park, off Wm. Hilton Pkwy.
- Fish Haul Park & Mitchelville Beach Park, end of Beach City Rd.
- Burkes Beach Access, end of Burkes Beach Rd.
- Folly Field Beach Park and Islanders Beach Park, both off Folly Field Rd.
Parking & Facilities:
- There are 23 metered spaces at Alder Lane, 54 metered spaces at Folly Field and 13 metered spaces at Burkes Beach Road. The parking fee is a quarter for each 15 minutes.
- Additionally, there are 207 spaces at Driessen Beach Park for long-term parking. The fee is a quarter for each 30 minutes during the week.
- The majority of parking spaces at Islanders Beach Park are reserved for annual beach passes, but there are some metered spaces.
- Parking at Driessen Beach Park for annual beach passes is reserved from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Parking is FREE at Fish Haul Park, Mitchelville Beach Park, Coligny Beach Park and at Chaplin Community Park, adjacent to Burkes Beach. Handicap parking is available at no fee at all parks.
- Restrooms, changing areas and sand showers are available.
Beach Prohibitions:
- Possession or consumption of alcohol
- Glass (bottles, containers, etc.)
- Littering
- Indecent exposure or nudity
- Disorderly conduct
- Disturbing the peace
- Unauthorized vehicles
- Fires and fireworks
- Shark fishing
- Horseback riding or motorized driving
- Removal, harming or harassment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sea turtle nests and sand dollars, etc.)
- Removal, alteration or damage to dunes, sea oats or other indigenous dune flora
- Operation, launching or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft
- Unauthorized commercial activity
- Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Unauthorized wearing of life-guard emblems, insignias, etc.
- Solicitation or distribution of handouts
- Kites not under manual control
- Parasailing
Additional Prohibitions In Designated Swimming Areas – Peak Season: (Between sunrise and sunset, April 1 – Sept. 30):
- Fishing or surfcasting
- Surfboards, boogie boards, etc.
- Frisbee or other sports involving a ball
- Games with metal components
- Stunt kites and sand sailing
Designated Swimming Areas:
Official swimming areas have been designated for the Alder Lane, Coligny, Driessen, Folly Field and Islanders Beach Parks. The boundaries will be clearly marked on the beach and in the water. Lifeguards are stationed at these designated areas for assistance and beach information.
Beach Marker Signs:
Signs located near the dune line let emergency responders know your location in case of an emergency. They are also useful as a reference point if you or your group should become lost.
Pets:
No animals on the beaches between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Animals MUST be on a leash between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day and the Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30. Pets must be on leash or under positive voice control at all other times. Persons in control of animals on the beach must remove and properly dispose of excrement. See ordinance signs posted at most beach access points.
Please take care of our beaches and leave only your footprints!
– Information provided by the Town of Hilton Head Island and Shore Beach Service
