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Best beaches in Hilton Head Island

10 ranked beaches in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Hilton Head Island

  1. 1

    Alder Lane Beach

    scenic

    7.0
  2. 2

    Burkes Beach

    family

    7.0
  3. 3

    Coligny Beach

    family

    7.0
  4. 4

    Driessen Beach Park Beach

    family

    7.0
  5. 5

    Fish Haul Beach

    scenic

    7.0
  6. 6

    Folly Field Beach

    scenic

    7.0
  7. 7

    Hilton Head Island Beach

    family

    7.0
  8. 8

    Islanders Beach

    scenic

    7.0
  9. 9

    Sea Pines Beach

    couples

    7.0
  10. 10

    South Beach

    scenic

    7.0

What makes Hilton Head Island's beaches stand out?

Hilton Head Island sits in South Carolina, USA and is home to 10 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Hilton Head Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.

Best beaches in Hilton Head Island, USA 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches