Forest Beach Hilton Head Rentals
Forest Beach is the central oceanfront by Coligny, and the rentals here are a short walk to the beach, the shops and the restaurants.
Search Forest Beach rentals on Vrbo- Streets: North and South Forest Beach Drive
- Beach park: Coligny Beach Park, 1 Coligny Circle
- Parking: Free lot at Coligny Beach Park
- Food and shops: Coligny Plaza
What Forest Beach Is Like
Forest Beach is the part of the island’s oceanfront around Coligny. Forest Beach Drive is split in two by Coligny Circle. North Forest Beach Drive runs toward Shipyard and the Sonesta, with about a mile of oceanfront that is the quieter side. South Forest Beach Drive runs toward Sea Pines’ Ocean Gate and is more built up, with Forest Beach Villas as a landmark.
Coligny Beach Park, Coligny Plaza’s restaurants and shops, and the Town’s playground are all close to South Forest Beach. Coligny Beach is inside South Forest Beach, so that page covers the beach park and the hotels next to it.
The Beach and Where to Park
There is no public lot on Forest Beach Drive itself, and the beach is public below the high-tide line. Most guests park at Coligny Beach Park, at 1 Coligny Circle, where the lot at 102 Pope Avenue is free all year. Homes with their own parking are the simplest way to stay. See the Forest Beach guide for the rest.
Nearby Beaches and Things to Do
Everything below is on this side of the island.
North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island: what each street offers, where to park, and how they split at Coligny Circle.
Coligny Beach Park: parking, ADA access, restrooms, and shuttle info for Hilton Head’s most popular beach, steps from Coligny Plaza shopping.
Where to park free at Coligny Beach Park — the main lot, ADA spaces, the USCB overflow lot and summer shuttle, and the free Breeze Trolley stop.
Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head: 60-plus shops and restaurants a short walk from Coligny Beach, with the address, free parking, store hours and what is there.
Coligny Plaza restaurants on Hilton Head: seafood, daiquiris, Italian, breakfast, subs and ice cream a short walk from Coligny Beach, with phone numbers.
Shops at Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head: a directory of 30-plus boutiques, surf, gift, toy and candy shops a short walk from Coligny Beach, with store hours.
Family-friendly playgrounds across Hilton Head Island — shaded parks, a splash pad, and nature play areas, with addresses and map links for each.
Find Hilton Head Island grocery stores, from Kroger, Publix, and Food Lion to The Fresh Market, Piggly Wiggly, Lowcountry Produce Market, and quick stops.
Bicycle rental shops on Hilton Head Island, from beach cruisers to e-bikes, with each shop's website, location, and specialty for planning your stay.
Forest Beach Rental Complexes
The complexes on South Forest Beach include Seaside Villas, Seascape Villas, Forest Beach Villas, Ocean Walk Villas, Sands Village and Carolina Beach Club. Back from the ocean, Forest Gardens Villas at 125 Cordillo Parkway is a villa complex set around a courtyard and pool, under a mile from the beach. Each gets its own page as it is added, with the units, the rules and the companies that list them.
Seaside Villas at 23 S Forest Beach Dr: two buildings, two pools, mostly one-bedroom villas, a short walk to the beach and Coligny Plaza.
Seascape Villas at 42 S Forest Beach Dr: lagoon-side townhomes with two saltwater pools, a beach cabana and a short walk to Coligny.
Surf Court Villas at 26 S Forest Beach Dr: two-bedroom flats and townhomes around a courtyard pool, about two minutes from the beach.
Forest Beach Villas at 10 South Forest Beach Drive: address, parking, two-bedroom villa details and what is nearby, for guests holding a booking.
Ocean Walk Villas at 10 Lemoyne Ave: 80 condos, an indoor heated pool, tennis and pickleball, a five-minute walk to the beach.
Sands Village at Forest Beach, 21 Lagoon Rd: two-bedroom villas with a pool and grills, a short walk from Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza.
Shorewood Villas at 21 S Forest Beach Dr: gated oceanfront villas with a saltwater pool, steps from Coligny Plaza. Address, parking and who rents.
Coligny Villas at 17 Lagoon Rd: two-bedroom villas with a courtyard pool, a short walk from Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza.
Carolina Beach Club at 39 S Forest Beach Dr: two pools, a boardwalk to the beach and villas near Coligny. Not the Carolina Club in Shipyard.
Renting near Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island: the free lot, the beach park, Coligny Plaza, nearby hotels, and the companies that list homes.
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Rental Companies That List Homes on Hilton Head
These HHI.com partner companies list vacation homes across Hilton Head Island. Ask any of them for homes on Forest Beach by name. The full company directory lists the rest.
Coastal Vacation Rentals
About 100 rentals, with digital check-in and a guest app.
Island Rentals
Forest Beach company with homes and condos across the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island?
Around Coligny, on the oceanfront near the south end of the island. Forest Beach Drive is split into North and South by Coligny Circle.
Where do I park for Forest Beach?
There is no public lot on Forest Beach Drive. Most guests park at Coligny Beach Park, 1 Coligny Circle, where the lot at 102 Pope Avenue is free all year.
What is the difference between North and South Forest Beach?
North Forest Beach Drive runs toward Shipyard and the Sonesta and is quieter. South Forest Beach Drive runs toward Sea Pines’ Ocean Gate and is more built up.
Is Coligny part of Forest Beach?
Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza are inside South Forest Beach. The Coligny Beach page covers the beach park and the hotels next to it.
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