Hilton Head Island Beaches
Hilton Head Island offers 12 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline with multiple public beach access points, each with dedicated parking facilities. Find parking details, fees, ADA accessibility, and overflow options for every beach access on the island.
Alder Lane Beach Access
2 Woodward Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 22 paid parking spaces
- 1 ADA accessible space
Overflow Parking
Coligny Beach Park is the closest overflow beach parking and access, located at 102 Pope Avenue.
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
Coligny Beach Park
102 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- Free parking spaces
- 8 ADA accessible spaces
- 8 additional ADA accessible spaces at 1 Coligny Circle
Additional Parking & Shuttle
USCB Hospitality Campus, 1 Sandshark Drive
Parking
- 220 free parking spaces
- 8 ADA accessible spaces
Free Shuttle Service
Free Palmetto Breeze Shuttle to Coligny Beach Park. Runs 10 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, May 21 – September 7, 2026.
Burkes Beach — Chaplin Community Park
35 Castnet Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 246 paid parking spaces
- 12 ADA accessible spaces
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
- Free year-round parking for youth recreational sports at Chaplin Community Park
Burkes Beach — Additional Parking
2 Castnet Drive (off Singleton Beach Road)
Parking
- 136 paid parking spaces
- 4 ADA accessible spaces
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
Driessen Beach Park
64 Bradley Beach Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 27 spaces reserved for resident beach parking permits
- 168 paid parking spaces
- 7 ADA accessible spaces
- 3 Bus / RV spaces
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
Folly Field Beach Park
55 Starfish Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 51 paid parking spaces
- 3 ADA accessible spaces
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
Islanders Beach Parking
94 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 127 spaces reserved for resident beach parking permits
- 25 paid parking spaces
Parking Fees
- Free for residents with beach parking permit
- $3 per hour per vehicle, Monday – Friday
- $5 per hour per vehicle, Saturdays & Sundays
Fish Haul Beach Park
124 Mitchelville Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Parking
- 93 paid parking spaces
- 4 ADA accessible spaces
Fish Haul — Overflow Parking
Barker Field Expansion Lot, 160 Mitchelville Road
Parking
- 70 free parking spaces
- 2 ADA accessible spaces
Dogs on Hilton Head Island Beaches
All Hilton Head Island beaches are dog-friendly, but rules vary by season and time of day. Dogs must always be leashed or under positive voice control when permitted. Owners are required to clean up and properly dispose of all pet waste. Service animals are permitted but must follow the same leash and control requirements.
Dogs are not allowed at any time in designated Animal Prohibited Areas — look for “Animals Prohibited Area” signage. Violations may result in fines or removal of the animal by authorities.
Note: As part of the 2025–2026 Beach Renourishment Project permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a restricted area near Fish Haul Creek is off-limits to dogs year-round to protect threatened shorebird species. This area is approximately the size of two football fields, about 600 feet from the Fish Haul Beach public access point, and does not affect any other beach areas. See hiltonheadislandsc.gov for details and maps.
Seasonal Dog Rules — At a Glance
| Period | 10 am – 5 pm | Before 10 am & After 5 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 – Mar 31 | ✅ Allowed — leash or voice control | ✅ Allowed — leash or voice control |
| Apr 1 – Thursday before Memorial Day | ✅ Allowed — leash required | ✅ Allowed — leash or voice control |
| Friday before Memorial Day – Labor Day | 🚫 No dogs allowed | ✅ Allowed — leash or voice control |
| Tuesday after Labor Day – Oct 31 | ✅ Allowed — leash required | ✅ Allowed — leash or voice control |
Accessible Beach Features
The Town of Hilton Head Island is committed to making its beaches accessible to everyone. All public beach parks and access points have been equipped with accessibility features to help residents and visitors of all abilities enjoy the shoreline. For more information visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
Beach Wheelchair Program
Free beach wheelchairs with wide tires designed for sandy terrain are available at two locations. A $25 refundable deposit via credit card is required to reserve.
- 3 chairs at Coligny Beach Park
- 3 chairs at Islanders Beach Park (94 Folly Field Road)
Reserve in advance through the Town’s website — a code will be sent to unlock your chair. Reservations available for a maximum of two days. Book at least 3 days ahead during peak season.
Beach Matting
All Town public beach parks and access points have beach matting installed for easier access across the sand.
- Provides a rigid, non-slip surface for wheelchairs, strollers, beach wagons, and bikes
- Extends out to the hard sand at the high tide line for greater mobility along the beach
- Available at all 7 public beach access locations
Accessibility Pavilion
Located next to the existing boardwalk at Islanders Beach Park (94 Folly Field Road), the accessibility pavilion features:
- Wide entryway to accommodate wheelchairs
- Built-in benches for seating
- Direct access to the beach boardwalk and matting
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