Folly Field Beach Park

This is the only beach that we visit when we stay at Hilton Head. There is plenty of parking, the walk is not too long to get out to the beach, and there is lifeguard staff right at the beach entrance. The restroom are usually clean and well maintained.

This beach was one of the many that my dog and I went to during our «1^st Annual Daddy/​Doggy Road Trip». :)
As a dog owner, it is a great thing to have options for places to relax on a beach and bring my dog/​dawg. We went on two separate occasions and everyone was so nice and conversational, as dog owners usually are. The beach is also close by to a few places to grab a bite, or take out. I really loved the fact that the showers also had a small washing station for pets. Good call! Please keep this beach dog friendly, as it helps to bring in more visitors who are looking for this option.

Beautiful clean beach. Easy and abundant (paid) parking. A long boardwalk leads to the beach. There are clean bathrooms and beach showers available. Lots of people here even early in the morning walking dogs, running and riding bikes.

I love this beach! I love how it is pet friendly. I love that you have parking. I love that it has bathrooms/​vending machine (sodas) on the board walk, That it is handicap accessible (so everybody can enjoy the beach) There is a lifeguard on duty during the day before 4pm) and it has a shower to wash off all that sand and sticky sea water! This was my second time here in 2yrs (I usually stay in Mt. pleasant near Charleston SC.) this beach has never been crowded any of the time that I’ve been here. I was here just 3 days ago and now back here in Atlanta writing about it lol. i highly recommend it especially if you have a dog!!!

We ended up using this beach on our vacation during the off season as our dog beach. Parking wasn’t a problem as it was off season and the weather was kinda gross. That aside we loved it. These are not the white sandy beaches of other beaches but it was clean and our pup loved it! There are bathrooms and showers on the ramp leading to the beach, there was also a soda machine. Most of the other dog owners we met on the beach were great and the dogs had a fantastic time playing with each other. There were also a bunch of bikers but hey it is Hilton Head. I bet I wound’t give this beach a 5 star in peak season because I assure you, you won’t find a parking space. They were very limited compared to other beaches. Also the rules change for dogs during the peak season. I think they can only be on the beach after 5 or something like that. Oh well during the summer we go to Florida so this is not really a concern for me. I highly recommend this beach to dog owners for off season use!

Like most of out there, I have been to a few beaches over the years. As a pet (dog) owner, the ability to bring our furry friends with us for a little time at the water is critical to my decision. I have lived all over South Carolina from Myrtle Beach to Charleston to Hilton Head and the dog rules vary, but for the most part, they are dog friendly. Some require a permit, some have hours set aside for dogs, leash rules and such.
It is an advantage to have dog friendly beaches in S.C. as there are really no waves, so when you launch a tennis ball out to sea, your faithful pet will retrieve it and come back with no problem of large, submerging waves.
FollyField only charges for parking, but as of yet, I have never paid. I have been going off season and there is no parking staff. There are no rules for your dog, other than common sense. The people I have encountered all are friendly and typically vacationers from the many beach side hotels. Which keeps Folly Field more of a beach and less of a dog park.
The water is shallow and I went in for a dip as late in the year as a month ago, but I like cold refreshing and water. to go swimming in.
So, Folly is not necessarily good for surfers, except wind surfers, however an excellent beach for every other in water or on sand activity.
Side Note: I was in NYC a few months back, there are no dog friendly beaches, other than the boardwalk, how unfair is that?

Great Beach with Parking and a place to use the restroom and rinse off. The boardwalk is a short distance from parking to beach. Very clean!