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Beaches

From the infamous Coligny beach to quiet and secluded Mitchellville, you’ll find your perfect beach spot here. Learn more about the history of different beach spots of Hilton Head and Beaufort, as well as why Hilton Head is one of the top family beach destinations in the country. Be sure to read the rules about each beach before heading out and check out times dogs are allowed on beaches! Go ahead, grab your flip-flops, towels, and beach chairs, and head over to one of these beaches – or all. Lobsters are better in Maine, so don’t forget the sunscreen!

Hunting Island beach - View of ocean, beach, palms and driftwood
Blend | Outdoors

The Southeast’s five most ethereal driftwood beaches

Join us as we uncover the quiet majesty and raw beauty of five coastal treasures where nature’s past and present merge in dramatic displays.

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Seashells sands on a smooth flat beach. Close up of the seashell
Outdoors

Ocean treasures commonly found on local beaches

Low tide uncovers many shells and shell fragments on the smooth, wet sand along the coastal waters of South Carolina. Here are a few interesting shells and fossils to keep an eye out for.

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Beach walkway with sand dunes in background - Driessen Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Driessen Beach Park, Hilton Head Island

The beach features beautiful white sand and crystal clear blue waters. Families can enjoy a picnic on the beach or take a leisurely stroll down the shore.

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Coligny Beach Park sign on Hilton Head Island, SC
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Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island

Coligny is a great spot to hang out with friends and family, people watch, play games on the beach or do a little shopping at the nearby shops.

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Palm tree with blurred beach in the background | Alder Lane Beach - Hilton Head Island, SC
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Alder Lane Beach, Hilton Head Island

Located next to the Marriott Grande Ocean Resort, Alder Lane beach is the perfect spot for a less crowded area near Coligny. It’s a great spot to spend a day in the sun and to relax.

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Lands End Beach in St. Helena Island, SC
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Lands End Beach, St. Helena Island

Accessed through Fort Fremont property, Lands End Beach is more on the secluded side of things.

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Wooden Boardwalk entrance to Folly Field Beach Park, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Folly Field Beach, Hilton Head Island

The beach is surrounded by trees and other vegetation, providing a peaceful setting. There is plenty of space to spread out and relax.

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Sand and water at Fish Haul Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Fish Haul Beach, Hilton Head Island

Found in one of Hilton Head Island’s historic Gullah neighborhoods, Fish Haul beach is an ideal spot for a quiet escape.

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An overhead shot of The Sands Boardwalk, Beaufort, SC
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Sands Beach, Beaufort

Sands Beach in Beaufort, SC, is a beautiful serene beach that is perfect for a relaxing day spent outdoors. This is where the locals of Beaufort like to drive onto the beach and park themselves right in front.

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The lighthouse at Hunting Island Beach and State Park, SC
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Hunting Island Beach and State Park, SC

Hunting Island Beach and State Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Carolina. Located on the…

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