Are you planning a day out on the beach? Be prepared for fun under the seaside sun, especially if you’re anywhere near Sea Pines. Before you pack your sunscreen, swimwear, and shades, however, know that getting to the beach takes a bit of know-how. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re walking, biking, or catching a ride, here’s how to get beach access like a local.
If your vacation rental is inside Sea Pines, chances are there’s a beach access path just around the corner.
These paths are numbered (we’re talking about 48+ of them!) and run along Sea Pines Drive. Each one leads directly to the beach, so no need to fight for a parking spot or figure out logistics. Just pack your beach bag and rental pass, slip on your sandals, and stroll over.
How about a fun and active way to get beach access?
Hop on a bike.
Sea Pines is full of shady bike trails that make it easy (and fun) to cruise over to the Sea Pines Beach Club, the main beach hangout in the area. You’ll find restrooms, showers, a restaurant, and even a rooftop bar for the grownups.
Parking at the Beach Club fills up fast (as in, by 9:00 AM on summer days), but there’s always space to park a bike.
Plus, you’ll feel better about that second cone from Salty Dog later.
If biking sounds like work (vacation is for relaxing, after all), the Sea Pines Trolley has your back.
It’s free, it runs on a loop, and it’ll take you straight to the Beach Club. The trolley stops at popular spots like Harbour Town and South Beach, so you can beach-hop without breaking a sweat.
Just make sure to check the seasonal schedule. The trolley typically runs from March to September, with stops every 20 to 30 minutes.
There’s one more way to get to the beach if you’re set on driving. Sea Pines has a designated beach parking lot near Greenwood Drive and Willow Oak Road. Park there and hop on the free Beach Shuttle, which drops you off right at the Beach Club entrance.
For information on times and availability, check out this guide.
Again, this option is just for folks staying in Sea Pines, so if you’re outside the gates, you’ll want to head to one of Hilton Head’s public beaches instead.
Whether you’re biking through the pines, waving from the trolley, or walking from your villa with a boogie board under your arm, Sea Pines makes beach access easy as long as you know where to go.
And if you’re still figuring out where to stay, we’ve got plenty of comfy, family-ready vacation rentals to get you close to the waves.
Book your next stay at Beachside Hilton Head, where the beach is just a stone’s throw away.
