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Sea Pines Trolley Schedule, Routes and Stops

Riding the Sea Pines trolley

  • Cost: Free
  • 2026 season: May 16 to September 7, plus three holiday dates
  • Live tracking: seapinestrolley.com

The Sea Pines trolley is a free shuttle that links Harbour Town with the Beach Club, South Beach, the Shops at Sea Pines Center and the Greenwood Drive entrance. It is run by the Community Services Associates (the CSA), and it is a summer service: in 2026 all three routes ran from May 16 to September 7, with a few extra evenings around the holidays.

For a family staying in Sea Pines, the Sea Pines trolley on Hilton Head means leaving the car at the villa for a beach day or an evening in Harbour Town. Below is the 2026 schedule, every stop, and the rules drivers enforce.

Sea Pines Trolley Hours for 2026

  • May 16 to September 7: Blue route 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Green route 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Red route 4 to 10 p.m.

  • November 27 and December 23: Red route only, 4 to 10 p.m. These are the nights of Gregg Russell’s holiday concerts in Harbour Town.

  • December 31: all three routes, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Outside those dates there is no trolley, so plan on a bike or the car. The CSA posts the schedule each spring on its trolley page, and for questions the trolley manager is at 843-671-7844.

Sea Pines Trolley Map and Stops

All three routes start or end at Harbour Town, and all three stop at the Shops at Sea Pines Center, outside C’est Bon, so that is the place to change routes. The CSA’s 2026 route map shows each one.

Blue route: Harbour Town to the Beach Club

About every 30 minutes. Stops: Harbour Town, the Harbour Town pool, Racquet Club Villas, the Heritage Pad at Lighthouse and Plantation, the Shops at Sea Pines Center, Plantation Club Villas, Plantation Golf Club and the Sea Pines Beach Club. It is the beach route, and the one to take to the Harbour Town pool.

Green route: Harbour Town to South Beach

Every 20 to 30 minutes. It runs from Harbour Town through the Shops at Sea Pines Center to South Beach Marina Village, home of the Salty Dog Cafe.

Red route: Greenwood Drive to Harbour Town

About every 20 minutes, evenings only. It starts at the Greenwood Drive trolley stop near the main entrance and stops at Lawton Stables and the Shops at Sea Pines Center on the way to Harbour Town. It is the route for dinner and concerts in Harbour Town without hunting for a parking space there.

Trolley Rules

  • No pets. Service animals are allowed.

  • Children under 10 must be with an adult.

  • No open containers of alcohol, and no eating on board.

  • No coolers or beach gear from the Greenwood Drive trolley lot.

  • Fishing gear only if the rod is collapsible.

  • Stay seated while the trolley moves, and keep arms and legs inside.

  • Lost something? It goes to the CSA administration building at 175 Greenwood Drive.

Tracking the Trolley

Live trolley locations are on seapinestrolley.com, which works on a phone. The Sea Pines Welcome Center and the Sea Pines guest pass office can help with the rest of getting around, and our Sea Pines activities guide covers what to do at each stop. For getting around on two wheels instead, see Sea Pines bike rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sea Pines trolley free?

Yes. The CSA runs it at no charge to riders.

When does the Sea Pines trolley run?

In 2026 all three routes ran from May 16 to September 7. The Red route also runs on November 27 and December 23, 4 to 10 p.m., and all three run on New Year’s Eve, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Does the trolley go to the beach?

Yes. The Blue route runs from Harbour Town to the Sea Pines Beach Club, and the Green route goes to South Beach Marina Village.

Can I bring my dog on the trolley?

No. Only service animals are allowed on board.

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