Trip planning · South Carolina · Updated August 2026
Beaches near Hilton Head — grades and where to stay
10 beaches within 50 miles of Hilton Head, 10 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (7 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Hilton Head
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Hilton Head — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Hilton Head
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Beaches near Hilton Head
How to pick a beach near Hilton Head
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Hilton Head Island — 3.7 mi
- Tybee Island North — 15 mi
- Tybee Island Strand — 16.7 mi
- Fripp Island — 18.9 mi
Closest to town
- Hilton Head Island — 3.7 mi · Grade A
- Tybee Island Polk St. — 14.3 mi · Grade B
- Tybee Island North — 15 mi · Grade A
- Tybee Island Strand — 16.7 mi · Grade A
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Hilton Head Island
View Hilton Head Island →3.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Tybee Island North
View Tybee Island North →15 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Tybee Island Strand
View Tybee Island Strand →16.7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Fripp Island
View Fripp Island →18.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Bradley (Ossabaw)
View Bradley (Ossabaw) →34.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
South Ossabaw
View South Ossabaw →39.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Seabrook Island
View Seabrook Island →43 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Tybee Island Polk St.
View Tybee Island Polk St. →14.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
Edisto Island
View Edisto Island →33.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Skidaway Narrows
View Skidaway Narrows →26.3 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
7 of the 10 beaches within 50 miles of Hilton Head carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Hilton Head, South Carolina are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Hilton Head currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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