Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach is an excellent beach vacation that offers endless stretches of powdery white sand and the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean. These are all but the beginning of what a truly great vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is all about.

No matter if you are looking for a relaxing break from your daily routine or a vacation filled with activity, you'll find it all and then some in Myrtle Beach. There is something for your entire family here, including miniature golf, water parkers, fine dining, shopping, and a lot more. Golf lovers will find paradise in choosing from over 80 pro courses in the Myrtle Beach/North Myrtle Beach areas.

When the sun goes down in Myrtle Beach, the fun doesn't stop. Several fine dining restaurants

will tempt you with their delicious food. After you have dinner you can visit one of the many night clubs in Myrtle Beach that offers a dazzling array of entertainment that includes comedy, country music, rock 'n' roll, and of course the shag music that the beach is so very well known for.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of life you'll find endless stretches of sandy beaches with the sounds and smells of the ocean. The salt water marshes here are full of shrimp, crab, oysters and even fish. No matter what you do, you can't help but relax as the ocean breeze caress the amazing landscape of North Myrtle Beach.

Located just eight miles north of the Myrtle Beach area, North Myrtle Beach offers beaches that are less crowded, the pace is much slower, and fewer high rise hotels help to maintain a family oriented atmosphere. Here, you can take early morning strolls along the ocean and discover the endless treasures that nature has left for you and your family to enjoy.

Hilton Head Island Beaches: Top Spots for Sand & Surf on Your Vacation

Hilton Head beaches are right up there with golf and tennis as the crowning glory of our South Carolina vacation destination. The island’s beaches hug our island like a sandy white halo. Over 12 miles of fine white sand stretch out over several beaches.

Hilton Head Oceanfront Beach Picks? Here are the Top Spots

These public beaches have easy parking, plus facilities like restrooms, showers and more.

Coligny Beach: 

Visit just one Hilton Head beach? This is the place. Coligny is the most popular. It’s an active family beach and it’s almost required for a Hilton Head Island beach vacation.

Coligny Beach is located off Coligny Circle at the end of Pope Ave on Hilton Head’s south-end. Coligny is a lively beach – but it’s not at all private. Here you’ll see a mix of locals and visitors take advantage of the wide open sand and amenities.

Folly Field Beach:

Folly Field Beach offers a bit quieter than you would get from our number one beach pick, Coligny Beach on Hilton Head.

One nice thing about Folly Field beach is that it is a very short walk from where you park, to where the beach is.

Folly Field Beach is located mid-island at a major mid-island intersection of Highway 278 & Folly Field Road.

Driessen Beach: 

Our list of Hilton Head Island beaches ranks Driessen Beach as the third best, but put it on top of your list if your kids want a cool playground area.

This Hilton Head beach is located mid-island and has lots of parking – second only to Coligny - but the boardwalk goes on forever.

Driessen Beach is located mid-island off of Highway 278 at the end of Bradley Beach Road.

Alder Lane Beach:

Alder Lane Beach is a nice find for a Hilton Head Island Beach vacation. It manages to be close to the action without being in the middle of it.

Just south of Coligny Beach, Alder Lane Beach is a nice alternative to the sometimes hectic pace that you’ll find during the season at Coligny.

Alder Lane Beach is Coligny’s “little brother" with less of a crowd, a simple walkway, restrooms and vending machines.

To get to Alder Lane Beach head down Pope Ave. to Coligny Circle, go past Coligny Beach and exit onto South Forest Beach Road…

Limited Access Beach Spots for Vacationers:

Following are public beaches that allow only private access. Parking and easy entrance is “an issue" for visitors not staying on the property: Plantation Beaches and hotel beaches which offer only private and Islanders Beach Park which is one of Hilton Head's newest and residents only beach location.

Hilton Head beaches offer a lot more than most people think. Your oceanside visit can be a simple family outing or a fun trip for a couple. Dive into more vacation tips and details at our Hilton Head vacations information website linked just below ... We have unbiased info on hotels, villas, golf, restaurants, activities and more to make your trip better to Hilton Head better.