PUBLIC BEACH ACCESSES

All of the beach is public, from the ocean to the high water mark. Access to the beach, however, is often private. The Town of Hilton Head Island provides five beach accesses: Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive; Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle; Driessen Beach Park, at the end of Bradley Beach Road; Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road; and Islanders Beach Park off Folly Field Road.

PARKING AND FACILITIES

There are 22 metered spaces at Alder Lane; 52 metered spaces at Folly Field, and 30 metered spaces at Coligny. Parking costs 25¢ for each 15 minutes. Additionally, there are 314 spaces at Coligny Beach Park and 212 spaces at Driessen Beach Park for long term parking. The fee is 25¢ for each 30 minutes during the week. A flat $4.00 fee is charged at the Coligny parking lot on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and heavy use days. You may come and go all day with your paid receipt.

Parking spaces at Islanders Beach Park are always reserved for annual beach passes. Parking at Coligny and Driessen Beach Parks for annual beach passes is reserved from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Handicap parking is available at no fee at all beach parks. Parking in residential areas marked NO PARKING - TOW AWAY is by permit only. Unpermitted vehicles are subject to fines and/or tows. Restrooms, changing areas, sand showers and vending are available at the beach parks.

DESIGNATED SWIMMING AREAS

Official swimming areas have been designated for the Alder, Coligny, Driessen, Folly Field, and Islanders beaches. The boundaries of these areas will be clearly marked on the beach and in the water. During the beach season lifeguards are stationed in each of the designated swimming areas and other heavily populated beach areas for assistance and beach information. Please ask a lifeguard before entering the water if the yellow caution flag is flying.

BEACH PROHIBITIONS

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Department patrols the beaches and enforces all beach regulations. Violators of beach regulations are subject to fines up to $500 per each offense.

The following are PROHIBITED on all beaches:

	Alcoholic liquor, beer, wine, glass (bottles, containers, etc.)
	Littering
	Indecent exposure (nudity)
	Disorderly conduct
	Disturbing the peace
	Unauthorized vehicles
	Fires and fireworks
	Shark fishing
	Removal, harming, or harassment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sand dollars, conchs, starfish, etc.)
	Removal, alteration, or damage to dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora
	Operation, launching, or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft
	Unauthorized commercial activity
	Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m.
	Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems, insignias, etc.
	Solicitation or distribution of handouts
	Kites not under manual control
	Stunt kites 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 1 through September 30
	Sand-sailing

For the added protection of sunbathers and swimmers, the following activities are prohibited in Designated Swimming Areas between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 1 through September 30:

	Fishing or surfcasting surfboards, boogie boards, etc.
	Frisbees or other team sports involving a ball
	Games with metal components

ANIMALS

Are not permitted:

Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

Must be on a leash:

	Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 1 through Thursday before Memorial Day
	Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30

Must be on leash or under positive voice control at all other times.
Persons in control of animals on the beach are required to remove and properly dispose of the animal's excrement.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR BEACHES. PLACE LITTER IN THE TRASH RECEPTACLES PROVIDED.