Coligny Beach Park
The island's most popular public beach, with wide, firm sand where you can ride a bike, and Coligny Plaza, with its restaurants and shops, right next door.
Coligny Beach Park is Hilton Head Island's most popular public beach. It is located in the wooded beach area at the southern end of the island and has fountains, swing benches, changing rooms, showers and lifeguards. In summer you can rent beach umbrellas and chairs. The intertidal zone is wide and the sand is firm, so at low tide you can ride a bicycle along the beach, which is a signature local experience. Across the entrance is Coligny Plaza, with restaurants, ice cream shops and bike rentals. Nearby car parks charge fees and fill up quickly in peak season, so it's best to cycle or take the free seasonal shuttle bus. May–October is sea turtle nesting season, so do not shine torches on the sand at night.
Opening hours
All day (lifeguards in summer 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Sea Pines Forest Preserve
- Shelter Cove Harbour
- Harbour Town Golf Links
- Harbour Town Lighthouse
- Stoney-Baynard Ruins
- Coastal Discovery Museum
- Calibogue Sound Dolphin Cruise
- South Beach Marina & Salty Dog Cafe