Beach Access

FISH HAUL BEACH PARK 120 Mitchelville Rd. Strolling down this short pathway to the beach, birders find migrating and local shorebirds before spying crabs in the salt marshes. HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK 226 Beach City Rd. Explore a wooded park with walking trails, a wetlands observation deck, picnic pavilion and beach access. ISLANDERS BEACH PARK 94 Folly Field Rd.

This family-friendly destination features a shady playground, picnic pavilion, bike racks and walking paths. Limited meter parking, coin operated only.

FOLLY FIELD BEACH PARK 55 Starfish Dr.

Here, you have it all: Bikers enjoy wide, firm beaches that open up at low tide; surfers love the waves. Meter is optional coin, dollar bills or credit card.

COLIGNY BEACH PARK 1 Coligny Cir. One of the island’s most popular destinations is a quick stroll to restaurants, unique shops and bars. With beach volleyball, swings and a short walk to Lowcountry Celebration Park, this beach is a stay-allday option. DRIESSEN BEACH PARK 64 Bradley Beach Rd.

Here, visitors meander down a winding boardwalk that opens to a wide-shoreline beach. Site features a playground, a picnic pavilion and outdoor showers. Meter is optional coin, dollar bills or credit card. BURKES BEACH 60 Burkes Beach Rd. Burkes Beach is the best spot for surfing on HHI. Tip: Better surfing during incoming tide or right before high tide. Get in on the action, or enjoy watching long- and short-boarders. Beach access drop off only. No onstreet parking. Parking at Chaplin Park.

ALDER LANE BEACH 2 Woodward Ave.

Those who discover this south end beach, next to Marriott Grande Ocean Resort, say fewer people are its largest draw. You’ll find amenities like restrooms, outdoor showers and accessibility matting. Meter is coin operated only. LOWCOUNTRY CELEBRATION PARK • 94 Pope Ave. With a ship-themed playground, this is sure to be a kid-favorite. Explore walking trails, exercise stations and The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum — just a block from Coligny Beach access.