Alljoy Beach and Boat Landing on the May River

What

public boat landing and river shoreline

Ramp

two lanes plus courtesy docks

Restrooms

vault toilets

Run by

Beaufort County Public Works

Alljoy Beach is the name most people use for the public landing at 265 Alljoy Road in Bluffton, on the May River south of Old Town. Beaufort County runs it as the Alljoy Boat Landing. Bluffton has no ocean beach, and this is not one: the shoreline beside the ramp is a narrow strip of sand, rock and marsh grass, good for looking at the river, launching a kayak or watching boats come and go. For the island's real beaches, see Hilton Head beaches.

The landing

The landing has two boat ramp lanes, courtesy docks and vault restrooms. The county replaced the dock in early 2024 with a new 180-foot floating dock, and the landing reopened in March of that year. Trailer parking is limited, about 20 vehicles, and fills quickly on nice weekends, so arrive early or use it on a weekday.

Kayaks, paddleboards and the sandbar

Alljoy is a common launch for kayaks and paddleboards as well as powerboats, and from here the river runs toward Calibogue Sound. The May River's tide is strong, so plan a trip with the tide in mind rather than against it. Our May River guide covers outfitters, guided trips and the sandbar, and the tide page helps time a launch.

Nearby

Old Town Bluffton and its waterfront parks are a few minutes north, so Alljoy pairs easily with a walk through Old Town and lunch afterwards.