This beach was like no other beach I had been to. Being the explorative individual I am, I stumbled upon this beach which I thought would be a perfect spot to spend my birthday exploring. Urghhh not so much...!!!! This place is located in a residential area and I drive around on a unbusy Monday being a work day but, it still took me like 30mins to try to find a park just to enjoy the beach. I was thinking I did t make a good choice for a beach day. Anywho finally after spotting a person pull out from a street parking spot, finally I was able to park. Next venture i had to figure out was how to get to the beach now. Because of road blocks, I ended up having to ask 2 men at a hotel and they directed me which way to go. At this point, I'm starting to feel defeated but, I'm determined. At least, close to an hour later...I see the beach. It did had a water sprouting from the ground, a few swings for couples so nice landscaping. Then there was the beach, sadly it was not at all what I had expected as the water was muddy looking. Also the sand-flies were aggressive & everywhere. I sat on a boat for a few minutes checking out the view but, honestly on this day it was not much to enjoy beside the wedding that was about to take place. After only 10mins sitting, the sand-flies won! I left the beach and walked around and went through a restaurant which I noticed a lovely pool and a Tiki Bar next door. So thought I would grab a cocktail to start celebrating my birthday to but, not before getting bite 5-6 times by the very aggressive sand-flies. Warned: The beach does not offer the most easiest access to get to. I would have preferred going to Orange Beach in AL so, for this reason instead of staying the 2 nights I planned on staying...it would t have been worth the money. I only stayed in Hilton Head 1 night!!!!!!! Please put up signage so, people know where to PARK and BEACH ENTRANCE SIGNAGE so, 1st timers will not be defeated in trying to go to the correct area of the beach. It's not fun feeling like you're in a maze when visiting somewhere new. read more

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Foggy day at the beach. Tide is going out slowly. Even with limited view, the beach was fun. read more

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Very attractive HHI Beach. Recommended for townies and those without a private resort beach. Lovely and large. Some parking nearby. read more

Lovely beach and mini boardwalk leading up to the beach. I love the fact that they have a huge wooden box for beach toys. So smart since a lot of tourists come to town and buy beach toys but don't bring them back home with them. I love the kindness of not just tossing them out when they end their vacay! The beach, waves, wildlife and sand are just amazing. It's also a short walk to restaurants, snacks, coffee shops and souvenir shopping. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The Beach is my Happy Place! I have seen many sunrises and sunsets on the beach as well had some great naps. Coligny beach was peaceful and relaxing even when crowded. I spent all day on this beach and I didn't smell cigarette or ganja smoke, hear loud vulgar music, or annoying unruly beachgoers that have shortened or ruined my beach day. Everyone I encountered on the beach were nice and respectful of other people's space. I like that they had a lifeguard on duty during peak times. The water felt amazing and free from seaweed and debris. The sand was soft and did not stick to my clothes, bag, or chair like at other beaches. It shows that the community cares about preserving the beach and wildlife. that made it an all around pleasant and memorable experience. After dinner many came back to the beach in hopes of seeing the sea turtles hatchlings but was told by the sea turtle trackers that it may take another 2-4 days due to the sand temperature. It was pitch black as the beach and nearby businesses lights go out at 10:00 pm. so the sea turtles can hear the ocean and let the moonlight guide them back to the ocean. It is now on my bucket list to witness this in person. Free parking, great restaurants and shops in close proximity, restrooms, anf outdoor showers to get off stubborn sand. I love the fountains at the entrance, bench swings, beautiful gazebo. Two days is not long enough to explore this beautiful island and beaches but so far Coligny beach is now one of my favorites and can't wait to return. read more

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This is one of the prettiest beaches I've been to in the continental US. The soft sand feels like flour and the water a balmy 80° in the summer. It has a nice, gradual decline. You can walk out a ways before it gets deep. It is super crowded during the day, but at sunset it's pretty deserted and just beautiful. Go at sunset. It's the perfect time to walk the beach without the mass amounts of people. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Arrived at 12:30 pm during peak season and parking lots were already full and closed. They actually had people blocking access to the lots, not sure why. If you come here in summer I recommend coming early if you need to park. Looks like a nice area to spend time at the beach but super-congested... read more

What a beautiful beach. The water is in the distance so there are dunes and just a cute area w seats and changing areas. Along with bathrooms. The sand is beautiful and white and it is pact tight so it is great to run on or ride a bike We will definitely be back! read more

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This has to be one of the most popular beaches in the area (if not THE), judging just by how vast the parking areas are! Any day in the summer, never mind the weekend, this place is jam-packed. Even the handicapped parking is filled to overflow. Good facilities (filtered water!), lovely sand, and a beach that goes deep very gradually are just some of the reasons it is so popular. They have a splash pad at the entrance to the beach that kids just adore. Boisterous and touristy, it is not everyone's cup of tea - rumor has it that locals avoid it like the plague. Folks who choose to brave it, local or out of town, come back again and again. read more

The beach and the park leading up to the beach--I love everything about it! On a recent trip to Hilton Head, we spent plenty of time here and it's lovely in a variety of ways. The park has some adirondacks to lounge in as well as porch swings. We loved coming here and finding a vacant porch swing and reading with the sound of the ocean in the background. We also picked up ice cream at a nearby shopping center and brought it here (which, honestly, the porch swings were much cleaner than the benches at the shopping center) to enjoy our ice cream. It's also a great spot to people watch as there's plenty of folks bustling about. There is a nice long manmade walkway down across the sand to the beach and the beach itself is pristine. We rented bicycles nearby and enjoyed a beautiful beach bike ride (totally possible with plenty of packed down sand to ride on). Coligny Beach Park is a great place to spend any day! Get to it! read more

Coligny Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We were in Hilton Head for a friend's wedding and were staying at the Courtyard Marriott just a few minutes away from Coligny Beach. The entrance to the Beach is absolutely gorgeous - there are little swing chairs and benches for people to just hang out and enjoy the area. The beach is really well maintained and very big. We took a long walk down the beach and it was so nice. There is a long pathway down to the beach, so if you're lugging chairs, coolers, etc., it's super easy to just roll it down the pathway. We didn't end up going into the water, but there were certainly a ton of people enjoying it when we were there! read more

There are many beaches to visit when at the Lowcountry coastal areas. The locals like to go to Burkes Beach or Folly, but the tourists love Coligny. We always take our visitors to Coligny based on the quality of the beach and the amenities leading to the beach. They have a nice parking area close by. There are many shopping and eating establishments within walking distance. No boardwalks, but there is a nice "beach mat" which leads you to the beach and makes it much easier to pull a rolling cart. They have lifeguards during the year in case of rip tides and bad weather conditions. They also rent chairs and umbrellas. When you arrive, there's a splash pad for kids (and adults too). Clean rest rooms, benches, rocking chairs, chair swings and changing rooms for those who prefer not to wear their wet clothes outside the area. read more

My family and I have been on many beach vacations but this is by far our favorite beach. There is ample free public beach parking that does get busier on the weekends but you should still be able to get a spot. It is helpful that the spots are numbered so you can remember where you parked. The beach is a three minute walk across the street and all cars are very considerate of beach pedestrians when crossing. There is a wood-planked walkway to the beach. There is a splash pad for kids (and adults!) at the entrance along with changing rooms, bathrooms, a covered seating area, and porch swings. The beach itself is very clean, and offers a communal bin of beach toys. The sand is compacted and pleasant to walk on. The waves are perfect for boogie boarding and smooth sand is under your feet when you're in the ocean. The sand is perfect for building sandcastles - it is moist and compact. There is plenty of space to play beach games or to set up a beach tent. Everyone on the beach is friendly. The lifeguard work vigilantly to keep everyone safe - there were a couple days we had to evacuate the water due to a shark sighting and lightning in the area. Th lifeguards cleared the waterpromptly and let everyone know when it was safe again to enter. Nearby there is a tiki bar, Kona Ice truck, hotdog stands, and a ton of restaurants within walking distance. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Walkway to Coligny Beach. - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Grab your blanket and enjoy the great outdoors. From the park to the beach you can enjoy both here. Park your car and make a day of it. There's great dining options within walking distance to the beach. The water temps are perfect. Enjoy that ocean and fresh air! read more

Coligny Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Coligny beach is PACKED. I can handle the crowd idea except that there are a handful of places to park and they all seem to be Full. It was very frustrating to be absolutely honest. If the main parking area full, then expect to back track away from the beach and shuttle back in. Also from what I understand the shuttles stop at 4:30pm . That all being said. There is a decent shopping area across the street from the beach, and the area near the beach is absolutely beautiful. In regard to the crowded beach. Make either a hard left or right and the crowd thins out and it becomes a really nice beach. Hmmm. Bring a beach wagon. Oh and the men's bathroom is like sitting in a porta John in Iraq during the August summer day. It's just as dirty and smelly too. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Crowded - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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We checked out Coligny Beach the day before to become familiar with the parking, location and options for renting chairs and umbrellas. It really helped when we arrived the next day. We arrived at the beach the next day around 9:00 a.m. Most beach chairs closest to the water were already rented by people who pre-reserved for multiple days. We gladly took one in the next row. The beach was still wide open and it was nice to come early and get an unobstructed view of the water. Rental is $40 for the day (discounted if you rent for more than one day) by paying the beach worker cash or credit. The umbrellas were very sturdy and the chairs were quite versatile. The beach filled up in the next couple of hours. The water was so warm. Even though there was so many people on the beach, it didn't feel overwhelming crowded. Everyone kept to their own areas. I had never been to an east coast beach but enjoyed the water and the fast waves! We brought our own food so we didn't have to leave the area. And parking was so convenient in the lot across the street. We left around 2:00 along with many others and we noticed another round of people come around that time. We loved being at Coligny Beach park to have our first east coast beach experience! read more

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Really nice beach in Hilton head. It does get pretty packed but there's plenty of beach front. There are umbrellas and chairs for rent. There are also cool swings to sit on as you go through the entrance. Open daily 6 am to 9 pm. They do have free parking as well but it's limited. read more

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Great little centralized on-board to the beach. Just like any beach, get here early for best parking. I've been here 6 years in a row and have arrived 7am and also noon and it's all good either way. Well maintained common areas, it can get a little touristy but it's nothing like a jam packed San Diego beach. Nice little walkway to the ocean and a few shops make for a pleasant area. read more

It is not a quiet day at the beach during the summer. Loud music smoking drinking you have it all at Coligny. We will only rerun there in the very off season. Again there was trash and other debris everywhere unlike our recent experience in Florida. read more

Well serviced and well equipped beach in the coastal empire. Near by mamy restaurants and bar. The beach is perfect for a swim or a long walk. read more

A true 5 star beach! This place has free clean parking across the street. Beautiful restrooms, change rooms, rocking chairs, swings for couples, showers, and a mat to walk on that almost reaches the water. This is beaching at its best people! The waves here in June were pretty high and strong, and super fun. Lots of kids with wave boards. The water was very warm in temperature, around 80°. The water is pretty shallow, you have to walk out quite a ways for it to get to your adult chest level. The sand is medium brown and fine. The water level starts with low tide in the morning and reaches high tide in late afternoon. So, make sure you plant yourself and beach gear far enough back to allow for that. Everyone around us during the days we were there acted respectfully. It was such a great time being there. read more

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Lovely park with beach access that works well for abled and for handicapped as there is a matting that goes all the way from the parking lot almost to the water's edge. That's pretty awesome. There are showers here to rinse off the salt water before getting back into your car, there are restrooms and they have a city-provided wifi network. Decent parking for bicycles, not as much for vehicles. There is a golf cart trolley that will bring people from the nearby university parking lot during certain parts of the day. [Review 12388 overall, 2174 of 2019.] read more

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I was driving my moving truck up from Florida and had a wave of tiredness come over me around 9pm. I stopped at the closest hotel in SC. Turns out I was just West of Hilton Head! Never having been, I woke up the next morning and drove East. Needing coffee I parked by the cute coffee shop on the round about, got a cup to go and walked to Coligny beach. It was beautiful! Wide expanse of sand, not too crowded, nice rubber mats laid out to get you from the park to the water. The park itself had chairs and benches where you could sit and people watch. I had the best time watching a little boy play in the fountain. The bathrooms were clean and the whole area was debris free and welcoming. What a great quick stop to start my day! read more

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If you are in the area, going to the beach during sunrise is beautiful. I was able to see some dolphins this morning. The beach is nice and clean with lifeguards. They have a tiki bar, which is great. This is a dog friendly beach. Free parking across the street. read more

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This is one of the cleanest and coolest beaches that I fall in love with each time I there. Watching the sunrise at Coligny Beach is a magnificent experience and so worth getting up very early to see. This beach has so much to offer and the parking is free and plentiful. I'm definitely planning to visit Hilton Head Island again so I can relax, unwind and take in the beauty of this gorgeous beach. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Sunrise at Coligny Beach Park. - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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This is a great place to go to the beach. There is free parking and great amenities like changing rooms, bathrooms and showers right as you enter and exit the beach. read more

I was impressed by Coligny Beach. It blows the New York beaches that I'm accustomed to out of the water. It was spacious and clean. I didn't love the little twig things popping up out of the sand but I can live with that. Everyone seemed to be respectful and overall there wasn't any hoopla to be worried about. read more

Let me start by saying I am from Long Island, NY. I grew up on the south shore beaches of the island. During the summer we would spend the days and evenings on the beach. During the winters we would take walks wrapped up in the warmest clothes, but still enjoying the beautiful watches of LI. Now we live in SC and hitting a beach on Hilton Head Island in March is soooo amazing. It's great to be able to walk on the beach in a sweatshirt and shorts this time of year. Something that we would only do if we were vacationing. But i live here now and I'm looking at it through a different lens. It's spring break (I didn't know that). We arrived around 3:30. The beach was the most crowded than I've ever seen it. It's Covid... we stayed for a little while and then left. I didn't get to have the experience i hoped for. When I shared my experience with my neighbor she mentioned some local beaches that the tourist do not go to. I have to make a note of that. Coligny Beach has showers, bathrooms, a really nice mat that is a path onto the beach. The facilities were pretty clean. There was no soap in the Womans restroom. The Tiki Hut is a nice place to listen to music and have a drink. Again, all of this is different with Covid and mask wearing. Maybe by the summer it will be a nice place to go in the evening. read more

Coligny Beach Park - Parks Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Nice little park as an entrance to the beach, nice bathrooms, and benches and swings to sit on. The foot wash stations and showers are more than adequate. read more

Public beach on Hilton Head island. A little crowed, but it was the weekend. They have a blue mat like a yellow brick road (but blue) leading to the beach so you don't burn your feet. Pretty cool feature. Also a restaurant bar played live music. I'm not a Dead Head, but I love Fire on The Mountain, and they were jammin' that for 17 minutes. Went bogey boarding with son, which was a blast. Good beach. Clean and fun. Recommended. read more

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This beach was very clean, and seems like it was the most popular beach on the island. I wish I had paid more attention and brought my own chairs and umbrella because it cost $38 to rent on the beach! $38!!! It also gets extremely crowded and people don't really seem to social distance. They do allow dogs on the beach, and I did see a couple of dogs using the restroom on the sand. That made me a little uncomfortable. There are cute little shops in the Coligny plaza across the street as well as little restaurants. There is also a free trolley that can take you to your hotel, for a tip. If you are going to go, go early and make sure you stakeout your area. Very nice sand, nothing that will stick your feet. Use sunscreen too!!! Lots of gravel brought their wagons full of food along with their chairs and umbrellas. If you can, bring your own stuff. There are no vendors on the beach or anyone carting anything around for sale. read more

Great beach. Free parking. I did notice cameras all over the parking lot which is great. Once you park you follow the sidewalk over to the beach. Very clean restrooms. There is a fountain where kids can play and get wet. Several benches and swings were you can sit around the rest room area. When driving up to the beach you will see a sign that says free parking. Large parking area. Several restaurants and shops and even a piggly wiggly across from the parking area. Dogs are allowed but you need to check the website because during the hot time of the year (Memorial Day to Labor Day) dogs are not allowed during the times of 10:00am to 5:00PM because it is too hot for our 4 legged friends and too hot for me too. There is an area where you can rent chairs and umbrellas. read more

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I've been to Coligny beach before. I had a business meeting here last year. I didn't realize that until I got here, so that was kind of cool. As to be expected with this summer heat, it was crowded. And when I say crowded, it was CROWDED! But nonetheless, it was pretty cool. Nothing much more to say.....it's a beach, lol!! read more

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The ease of parking, proximity to shops and restaurants and a designated walking path on the sand is a win! Visiting on a cloudy March day meant that a Coligny Beach Park wasn't going to be like it is during the summer or late Spring. We easily parking in a lot catty corner to the Park. They seem to be building another lot too. Of course this all is likely filled up during peak times, but there really is an effort to focus on ample parking. We did our quick walk to the park, and loved that we didn't have to get our feet and shoes entirely sandy to make it onto the beach. It was a bit chilly and we were more so trying to check the block of making it out here. I think everyone else out there loved the ramp too! They have some swinging benches, plain benches and showers that make it friendly for all ages and including pets! read more

We came here at the end of our day to check out the #25th rated beach in the country. Or something like that. It did not disappoint. Very clean and organized. Great Facilites and things to do for kids of all ages, including the grandparents (rocking chairs and swings) If you don't like walking on the sand no problem as there is a carpet that you can walk on all the way down to almost the water! Cool! I'd love to come during the day but we are leaving tomorrow. Maybe we will walk down here from our hotel before we leave Hilton Head Island. Great beach for sure!! read more

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Love this beach. Always a place to sit super clean and energetic without being super rowdy. Just keep in mind limited food options in the area on Sundays in the afternoon. read more

Nothing really to say about the beach but it's really nice and clean. Lots to do there and decent restaurants to eat at. Would return. read more

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Beautiful beach with easy access! Relaxing area with chairs and swings, bathrooms and changing rooms! Great place for families! read more

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I sometimes feel like Coligny Beach is the center of my universe. When I think of it, my heart fills with joy from so many wonderful memories spent here on the quaint little island of Hilton Head, SC. If I need a smile after a hard day, week or month, I can count on any number of memories from this place to brighten my day. When I think of a beach vacation, Coligny is always the first beach that comes to my mind. Home to incredibly peaceful sunrises (although I used one of my best pics as a sunset) and one of my favorite trees on the planet for family photo's. The boardwalk looks wonderfully craftsman-like, as if Chip and JoAnna Gaines from my favorite TV show (Fixer Upper) built it themselves. It was the first beach I encountered when I discovered the island more than a decade ago and the first beach vacation ever taken with my grandsons. It is where my only daughter decided to feed a few seagulls some Cheetos, but quickly discovered seagulls multiply in population quickly when food is around! Scared of birds, she took off running with 50 hangry birds in hot pursuit, still with the bag in hand! "Throw the bag" I yelled multiple times as she seemed to be nearly a mile away! FloJo herself couldn't have caught this girl, but finally she threw the bag high in the air and continued her sprint! The birds settled around the bag and the chase was over. Even now, years later, I laugh so hard that I cry... like it just happened! It is where her youngest son (2 years old) would come years after his mother and chase seagulls for nearly a half hour in hopes of catching one! Oh the irony of that he isn't even aware of! It is where we saw a sand snowman and sea foam for the first time. It is where my oldest grandson thought an older gentleman in a Christmas hat and sporting a long beard was Santa. "I need to tell him something" he said as he jumped down off the swings in a beeline to this kind man whom played along. It is where, sitting on a bench one morning after the sunrise, my son unexpectedly said "You're my hero dad!" Gahhh!!! It is where we spotted our first wild dolphin and where we enjoy great gyros and seafood chowders in the nearby plaza. It is, in fact, my happy place. May it always remain so, protected and loved by all whom cherish it as I do. 2019/3 read more

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We loved this beach! There seemed to be a sufficient amount of parking. There were several walking paths that lead through landscaped areas that eventually lead to the beach. They had nice renovated bathrooms that were as clean as a beach bathroom could be. They also had swings and beach chairs that you could rest in before you got to the beach. They had several volleyball courts as well. The beach is dog friendly during certain times, but dogs must be kept on leash. Several people were riding their bikes along the sand because it was so compact. The ocean and sand were beautiful, can't wait to revisit it in the summer with some warmer weather! read more

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