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Alder Lane Beach Access
4.7★ · 37 Google ratings · Hilton Head Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
125 yd away · about 5 spaces · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
375 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 375 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Length
5.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
325 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 4 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Alder Lane Beach Access
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Restrooms375 yd from the listing3Picnic tables50 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive by bike or walk
Dedicated bike paths run past the access point, and paved walkways make foot traffic easy.
Come before 10am with dogs
Early morning is ideal for dogs needing space, with respectful owners and fewer people.
Visit in winter for solitude
Cold-season visits mean fewer crowds while still offering wildlife viewing and beautiful sunrises.
Bring quarters for parking
The metered lot requires coins, with 15 minutes costing one quarter.
Plan around low tide
Low tide exposes wide sand flats, while high tide significantly reduces usable beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
86°F
Waves
1.7 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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QuietBusy
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Plan your visit
📍 2 Woodward Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 375 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Alder Lane Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Alder Lane Beach Access?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Alder Lane Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 375 yd from the listing.
When is Alder Lane Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sun 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
