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!
They follow the moon, have blue blood and belong to a lineage stretching back about 450 million years. Meet the horseshoe crab, an ancient survivor whose strange biology connects Lowcountry shores to migrating birds, modern medicine and a world that existed long before the dinosaurs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accessed through Fort Fremont property, Lands End Beach is more on the secluded side of things.
The beach is surrounded by trees and other vegetation, providing a peaceful setting. There is plenty of space to spread out and relax.
Found in one of Hilton Head Island’s historic Gullah neighborhoods, Fish Haul beach is an ideal spot for a quiet escape.
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.