the main attraction
Beach access is ideal from any of the major resorts where equipment and beach showers are often provided. Public beach access is available, but it’s necessary to know where to find it as many beach entrances are private. In all of South Carolina, the beach itself is public property and free to visit; however, private property owners often prohibit parking or access for the general visitor to reach the oceanfront.
These are public access areas: Collier Beach Park, Alder Lane, Coligny Beach, Folly Field, Islanders Beach Park, Dreissen’s Beach Park and Mitchelville Beach Park. Parking at some of these locations is with pass or metered and very limited. A two-year pass is available from the town only to residents or property owners.
All of these town parks or access areas open at 6 am, with closing hours which vary with the seasons. Coligny Beach Park is open 24 hours, although the restrooms are only open during the basic daytime park hours.
Beach regulations of the town and county include strict prohibitions governing alcohol, pets, etc. and should be carefully followed.
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These are public access areas: Collier Beach Park, Alder Lane, Coligny Beach, Folly Field, Islanders Beach Park, Dreissen’s Beach Park and Mitchelville Beach Park. Parking at some of these locations is with pass or metered and very limited. A two-year pass is available from the town only to residents or property owners.
All of these town parks or access areas open at 6 am, with closing hours which vary with the seasons. Coligny Beach Park is open 24 hours, although the restrooms are only open during the basic daytime park hours.
Beach regulations of the town and county include strict prohibitions governing alcohol, pets, etc. and should be carefully followed.
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Alder Lane Beach
public access
This is not considered a park, although it is free beach access with amenities maintained by the town. Outdoor showers, restrooms, matting for handicap accessibility, and seasonal lifeguards are provided.
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Burkes Beach
public access
Metered parking, albeit limited, and no amenities are provided here, although it is public town park with a path to beach access.
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Coligny Beach Park
primary beach access
Parking is free, albeit limited, and a swimming area is designated with a lifeguard on duty during the summer beach season. Outdoor showers and restrooms are provided by the town, and beach rentals are offered during the season.
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Driessen Beach Park
town park with amenities
Amenities include limited meter parking and 30 spaces reserved for permit parking which is available only to residents and property owners; showers; playground; boardwalk; restrooms; picnic pavilion; grill; seasonal beach rentals and seasonal lifeguards.
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Folly Field Beach
public park with beach access
Outdoor showers, boardwalk from parking lot to beach, restrooms, seasonal beach rentals and seasonal lifeguards plus the convenient location make this a popular spot for family visits.
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Islanders Beach
public park with beach access
Named by Coastal Living magazine in 2012 among "21 Best Beaches." The only South Carolina beach selected for this list.
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Mitchelville Beach
public park with beach access
Restrooms, beach matting for handicap access, no additional amenities provided at this north-end park which is less frequented than many of the southern beaches.
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