Burkes Beach – is located at the end of Burkes Beach Road. Burkes Beach isa large, serene stretch of public beach with a handful of metered parking spaces and outdoor showers. It’s located right next to Chaplin Community Park, making it one of the best beaches to visit on a bike, especially since that bike will get you down the sand pathway to the beach much quicker. Plus there are plenty of paved trails leading to the park, which boast several wide-open fields, basketball and tennis courts, and even a dog park!
Coligny Beach Park – It’s just off Coligny Circle across from the beach and is one of the island’s best beaches along with a plaza full of great places for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Search for souvenirs in fun shops, find the perfect bathing suit in one of the small boutiques, enjoy the island’s most decadent pleasure at the fudge shop, and indulge in your favorite flavor at the ice cream shop.
Driessen Beach – just a turn off of Hwy, 278 onto Bradley Beach Road and you will reach Driessen Beach. The path to the beach is long but it’s fine because there are plenty of stops on the way. You will find restrooms and showers, a pavilion with picnic tables, and a charcoal grill perfect for groups hungry for burgers and hotdogs and all other grilled meals. Finally, there’s a great playground with slides and monkey bars for the kids.
Fish Haul Beach – is located just off Beach City Road and has one of the most natural beaches on the island. Fish haul Beach Park is sure to please with its beauty, easy beach access, and restroom facilities. Here you will enjoy 16 acres where shoreline and marshes come together with an observation deck out over the marshes, where tons of fiddler crabs scurry about. A pavilion with picnic tables makes a great spot to stop for lunch. There are grassy spots, rocks, sandbars, and a white sandy beach waiting to be explored.
Folly Field Beach Park- a tranquil beach located just off Folly Field Road with restrooms and outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella and lounge chair rentals. It’s found along the northern half of Hilton Head Island, and is located in a mainly residential neighborhood, and is known informally by residents and long-time visitors alike as a “local’s beach.” Seldom overcrowded, with parking spots that are almost hidden by a line of live oaks and Palmettos, the park is a favorite for new and seasoned vacationers alike. It features ample stretches of shoreline located just a stone’s throw from the wooded park’s entrance. It’s gorgeous, very convenient, and newcomers would do well to find this almost secretive spot for a fun day at the seashore.
Islanders Beach Park– a place to go and relax for the entire day. Islanders beach park is outfitted with all you need, including a picnic pavilion, grill, playground, and restrooms. Located on Folly Field Road, it’s one of the best-kept secrets on the island.
