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Folly Field Beach Park
4.7★ · 1,985 Google ratings · Hilton Head Island, Florida
✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 6pm
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 140 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Length
3.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Folly Field Beach Park
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1Restrooms and showers140 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for peaceful morning walks
Early arrivals find a quiet, less crowded beach ideal for solitude and wildlife observation.
Excellent boardwalk for mobility needs
High-quality wooden and rubber walkways provide accessible pathways from parking to beach.
Arrive before 10am to secure parking
The lot holds only 20-25 spaces and fills completely by late morning, especially on weekends.
Bring a phone for parking payment
The lot uses QR code payment only, with no cash kiosk or card machine option.
Watch for jellyfish in water
Several swimmers reported jellyfish stings, particularly during certain seasons.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:55 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 55 Starfish Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 140 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Folly Field Beach Park?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Folly Field Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 140 ft from the listing.
When is Folly Field Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
