Hilton Head’s most popular and well-equipped public beach access, featuring accessible boardwalks, showers, restrooms, and changing facilities. Adjacent to Coligny Plaza shopping center with numerous dining and shopping options.
Beaches for Family-Friendly
Oak Island
Family-oriented beach town with 10 miles of shoreline and over 60 public beach access points. Features two fishing piers, Oak Island Lighthouse, and a relaxed atmosphere with small-town charm.
Ocean Isle Beach
Family-oriented beach town with a 7-mile stretch of shoreline. Features the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Pier, and sea turtle protection program. Known for its clean beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
Isle of Palms
Family-friendly beach community near Charleston with 7 miles of wide, sandy beaches. Features the Wild Dunes Resort, a full-service marina, numerous vacation rentals, and a commercial district with shopping and dining options.
Emerald Isle
A family-oriented beach town on the Crystal Coast with 12 miles of pristine shoreline. Known for its emerald-colored waters, uncrowded beaches, and vacation rentals. Features bike paths, golf courses, and water activities.
Holden Beach
A family-oriented beach with a small-town feel, known for being one of North Carolina’s least-developed barrier islands. Features 8 miles of south-facing beaches, fishing pier, boat ramp access, and turtle watching.
Breezy Point Beach
Calvert County park featuring a half-mile of sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing pier, and playground. Offers seasonal camping, picnic areas, and nettle nets during jellyfish season. Entry fee required with lifeguards during summer months.
Cape Charles Beach
Public beach on the Chesapeake Bay featuring calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Located in a historic small town with shops and restaurants. Free access with beautiful sunset views and nearby fishing pier.
Betterton Beach
Five-acre waterfront park on the Chesapeake Bay with 700 feet of shoreline and one of the Bay’s few nettle-free beaches. Features a fishing jetty, gazebo, picnic facilities, and bath house. Free admission with ample parking.
Savannah Road Beach
Popular public beach on Delaware Bay in historic Lewes with calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Features lifeguards in summer, nearby parking, restrooms, and food options. Close to downtown Lewes attractions.