Coligny Beach
Coligny Beach
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Darryl G
Richmond, VA110 contributions
May 2022
We really liked this beach. Most of the sand is flattened by the high tide, so it is very easy to walk or job on it. There is a vendor that will rent you two chairs with an umbrella for 40/day. They open as early as 9 am if you choose to take advantage of this.
Written May 27, 2022
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Pioneer801917
4 contributions
May 2023
Just had 1 day to spend on Hilton Head and spent the majority at Coligny! Free parking across the street (a tad tricky to find, we drove past it once). Pleasantly surprised no fee for parkng nor to get on the beach. Beautiful wide and large beach. Definitely had crowds but the beach is so large it really wasnt an issue. We hit the tides just right but do check b/c at high tide seems likes the beach does get smaller! Sand is nice and compact and the water warm compared to what we are used to in the New England area! There were a lot of jelly fish washed up on shore. Not sure if you swim if it was a problem. We rented 2 beach chairs and and an umbrella for $44 which while was pricey worked out well for us. There is a nice boardwalk with outdoor (enclosed) changing area, place to wash off your feet and bathrooms not bad. I was surprised no snack stands though with the the exception of 1 Kona Ice truck. A nice beach, you cant go wrong!
Written May 17, 2023
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drbobstl
Saint Louis, MO124 contributions
Sep 2022
This beach is readily accessible with plenty of public parking. The entrance to the beach is covered with MobiMat - which makes it easy for bikes, wheelchairs, carts, wagons and strollers to access the beach. The beach is clean. there are ample trash cans available up and down the beach. Umbrellas and chairs are available for rental from the beach patrol. these can also be reserved and paid for ahead of time There are easily accessible rest rooms. Overall, a very positive experience.
Written September 20, 2022
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Mark J
Olympia, WA84 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The beach itself was wonderful! The lifeguard's have quite a racquet going. The umbrella and two chairs were set up. Started using them. The guy comes bye and says, "That will be $22 for the day." I said, " How much for 4 hours?" His reply, " $22." I said, " How about 2 hours?" "$22". We were there about two more hours. I imagine at about 3:00 PM, they came bye and told the next family, "That'll be $22."
I suggest you buy an umbrella and two chairs for $40 and save yourself a bundle on your week vacation at the beach in South Carolina. Or better yet, the City Council require the business owners along the beach to purchase umbrellas and chairs and approve advertisements on the umbrellas and chairs as a way of increasing business and tax revenue and everyone wins.
I suggest you buy an umbrella and two chairs for $40 and save yourself a bundle on your week vacation at the beach in South Carolina. Or better yet, the City Council require the business owners along the beach to purchase umbrellas and chairs and approve advertisements on the umbrellas and chairs as a way of increasing business and tax revenue and everyone wins.
Written September 6, 2020
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John in Woodstock
Woodstock, GA6 contributions
Jul 2020
We took 3 teens (2 girls and a boy) to this beach for 3 hours. I've been going to Hilton Head Island since I was a kid and like the beach in the Holiday Inn vicinity. There are vacation rentals and hotels nearby and it gets crowded which is what the teens wanted.
Everyone was happy with the beach, they have a new free parking area not far from the beach and Coligny Plaza across the street has restaurants, shops and ice cream.
Every shop and business on the island has the mask required signs so bring one with you, pretty much everywhere you go inside. We went for Ice Cream after the beach so just think ahead.
Everyone was happy with the beach, they have a new free parking area not far from the beach and Coligny Plaza across the street has restaurants, shops and ice cream.
Every shop and business on the island has the mask required signs so bring one with you, pretty much everywhere you go inside. We went for Ice Cream after the beach so just think ahead.
Written July 18, 2020
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Rick H
Grimsby, Canada353 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Have been to the beach twice a day since arriving in Hilton Head, it’s an amazing spot.
You an ride your bike for miles and at this time of year you never feel crowded.
Our dog likes the freedom of the beach and as soon he knows we’re getting close his excitement level goes thru the roof.
The parks and restaurants in this area are amazing.
Great place to spend some downtime
You an ride your bike for miles and at this time of year you never feel crowded.
Our dog likes the freedom of the beach and as soon he knows we’re getting close his excitement level goes thru the roof.
The parks and restaurants in this area are amazing.
Great place to spend some downtime
Written December 26, 2021
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County-Hunter
Tacoma, WA3,092 contributions
Dec 2020
We didn’t spend a lot of time here as we were renting a place at Palmetto Dunes with access to a private beach. I was surprised at how crowded it was considering that it was Thanksgiving weekend when we went and the weather was just ok. But despite the crowds, most people were practicing social distancing within family groups. The beach was clean and would make a nice place to take your family.
Written December 5, 2020
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Jim G
Lawrenceville, GA535 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
This is a very nice beach. The community has put a great deal of money into to main entrance, with fountains, changing rooms and swings. In summer recommend coming early to mid morning or late afternoon. For some reason it gets crowded midday.
Written June 11, 2021
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Brian G
10 contributions
Jun 2022
Overall it was ok was crowded but manageable. We were there around dinner time so most of the restaurants had 30 -45 minute wait times. I did like the beer tent so you could at least get a beer and walk around some of the shops. Definitely worth a quick walk though and maybe pick up some t-shirts or souvenirs
Written July 25, 2022
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Vicki J
Destin, FL17 contributions
Sep 2020
we avoided during the best summer beach time knowing it would be crazy crowded. Easily able to set up well away from folks. lots of parking although construction is going on for an open air event venue so getting into parking lot was a bit of a challenge.
Written October 16, 2020
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mary
Sutherland, NE5 contributions
Can u actually c the sunset from the beach?
Gary S
Woodstock, GA35 contributions
I find the sunsets are better when having drinks and oysters at one of the many restaurants that look across the intercoastal waterway. They are beautiful.
The moon over Coligny Beach is wonderful; last year we took in one of the lunar eclipses which was breathtaking. Good luck.
nrosso1
Canonsburg, PA310 contributions
I see different prices listed for beach chairs and umbrella rental? Some say they were told $22 others $38. Coming first week of October and don't really want to carry chairs from our hotel which is a 10 minute walk. Does anyone know the cost of the rental? TY
fatboyrer
Aurora, IL57 contributions
Chairs were $38 for all day, renting in morning until 5 PM. Later in the day - not sure what time - rates gets reduced to $22 for remainder of day (until 5 PM).
wsalin23
Lawrenceville, GA86 contributions
Does this beach have a BBQ grill?
Anjalovestotravel
Pinehurst, NC90 contributions
No. This is not allowed.
Can you use a canopy on the beach rather than an umbrella if you bring your own?
fatboyrer
Aurora, IL57 contributions
Yes.
What's the price on beach umbrellas?
NCKate
Winston Salem, NC149 contributions
From the Beach Patrol it was $85 for 2 chairs and umbrella for 3 days. Also I think there is a price break for longer terms. It is called Shore Beach Service and their stands are up and down the beach about every 50 yards. Just looked at my receipt and their number is 843-785-3495 for reservations
mtaylor_10
harrison, Ohio1 contribution
Anyone know if they have fireworks July 4th here. If not any recommendations for places to go watch them.
Charles P
Richland, SC60 contributions
Fireworks are at Shelter Cove Marina, only about ten minutes away
Is there any place to park a motorcycle overnight, I'm going to be down there a week and the plantation where I'm staying doesn't allow motorcycles.
851charissag
Derry, NH167 contributions
I would honestly give the local PD a call to find out that way you are sure not to get towed!
mrs_snyder517
Campbellsville, KY5 contributions
Hello! Does anyone know if you can bring your own umbrella, or if they make you rent one from a company? (On the last beach trip I took in Florida they wouldn't let you use a personal beach umbrellas.) Thanks!
DaveJ8563
Harwich, MA427 contributions
You can bring your own.
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