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Beaches
Edisto Beach
The Town of Edisto Beach is located about 45 miles south of Charleston and is accessed via US 17, the coastal highway and state route 174. The town is a quiet, old-fashioned, family-style beach without a lot of commercial development. There is good fishing and shelling along the length of the Town beach, and especially on the popular state park beach.
Hunting Island
Hunting Island State Park is the most popular state park beach in South Carolina. It is a 5,000 acre park with 3 miles of natural beach. White sands and warm waters grace this State Park preserved for visitors and locals to "get back to nature". Hunting Island State Park is located just 16 miles east of Historic Beaufort on US 21.
Hunting Island has a 200 site campground with showers and dressing rooms on the beach. There are also cabins, a boardwalk, nature trails, lagoon, fishing pier and boat landing. In the center of the park stands a historic lighthouse which provides a magnificent view of the shoreline from the top. Hunting Island Lighthouse is open for viewing from 10am to 5pm with an admission fee. Hunting Island is also a popular nesting ground for Loggerhead turtles.
There is a visitor center located within the park with a pond that is home to turtles and an alligator. For reservations call (843)838-2011 or visit www.huntingisland.com/
Port Royal Sands
The Town of Port Royal is located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. Port Royal is adjacent to the historic City of Beaufort (www.beaufortsc.org), and near the Marine Corps Air Station, and Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot. History buffs, nature lovers, and those who enjoy a peaceful quiet community will enjoy time spent in our town.
Port Royal has a wide range of recreational activities including The Sands Beach, the boardwalk & observation tower, and boat ramp. These are all located at the southern most tip of Port Royal Island at the intersection of the Beaufort River and Battery Creek.
Live Oaks Park is family-oriented with a playground, a covered oyster shed with fireplace and barbeque pit, tennis courts, basketball court, and a lighted roller hockey rink. All of these facilities are open to the public and can be reserved for special events.
The Town of Port Royal's Walking Trails consist of a 3.1 and a 5 mile walking and jogging path. The trails are marked and wind through the town village area, Live Oaks Park, Cypress Boardwalk, Sands Beach and Boardwalk, and the YMCA. http://www.portroyal.org/
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Alder Lane
This is a nice wide beach and is relatively uncrowded. Amenities include restrooms and a drink vending machine. It is great for bike riding. There is parking across South Forest Beach Rd at the meters. This beach is also equipped with mats that make it wheelchair accessible.
Coligny Beach
This beach is located at Coligny Circle at Pope Avenue and South Forest Beach Drive. It's the island's busiest beach. There are restrooms, changing rooms, water fountains, sand showers, pay telephones and other amenities. The town has recently added mats designed to make the beach wheelchair accessible at this location.
Burke's Beach
Burke's Beach is located off William Hilton Parkway at Burke's Beach Rd. Parking is limited.
Dreissen Beach Park
Dreissen beach is also off of William Hilton parkway, at Bradley Beach Rd. It has plenty of parking, rest rooms, sand showers and vending machines. It has a playground and a few picnic tables. There is a boardwalk to the beach. This beach is equipped with mats that make it wheelchair accessible. Folly Field Beach Folly Field beach is located on Starfish Road, a right turn off Folly Field Road. Parking is somewhat limited, but restrooms, sand showers and water fountains are available. This beach also is equipped with mats that make it wheelchair accessible. It is a favored beach for surfers.
Fish Haul Creek Park
This beach is on Port Royal Sound. This beach offers privacy.
Islander's Beach Club
This beach is intended primarily for locals and their guests. Parking is available only for those who purchase annual permits, which are limited to Hilton Head property owners. Amenities here include restrooms, changing rooms, a playground, soft drink machine, sand showers and a few picnic tables. It's located off Folly Field Road at Sparkleberry Lane (actual address is 94 Folly Field Rd.). This beach also is equipped with mats that make it wheelchair accessible.
Other Beaches, South to North:
South Beach
In Sea Pines Plantation, at the "toe" of the island near the South Beach Marina, is the Calibogue beach. There is no public parking. However, you can get there by walking or bicycling. At high tide there is little or no beach; and tidal currents will move you up or down the beach depending on flow. There are no amenities here. This is a pleasant and uncrowded area where you will see dolphins and other wildlife.
Tower Beach
Tower Beach is located at The Sea Pines
Plantation. This beach is intended for use by property owners and their guests. Parking is restricted to property owners. It is accessible to anyone by bicycle or on foot. It provides restrooms, water fountains, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
Sea Pines Beach Club
This beach is also in The Sea Pines plantation. It offers many amenities such as restrooms, showers, food service, a bar, picnic tables, and seasonal entertainment. It is attended by lifeguards and has limited parking. The Sea Pines trolley provides transportation to the Beach Club from the Greenwood Drive parking lot, Harbour Town and other locations.
Crown Plaza Resort
This beach is in Shipyard plantation and is accessible to those staying in Shipyard or visiting Crown Plaza. Parking is available at the very end of Shipyard Drive.
Palmetto Dunes Beach
This beach is accessible to guests staying in Palmetto Dunes Plantation and can also be enjoyed by visitors to the Palmetto Dunes Resort, Marriott Beach & Golf Resort, and to the Hilton Oceanfront Resort. There is a pleasant ocean-front bar from which the beach can be admired.
Westin Resort Hotel
This beach is accessible primarily through the hotel, which is limited to hotel guests. It is only a few hundred feet from the Islander Beach Club.
