Burkes Beach

Beaches in Mid-Island, Hilton Head Island, SC

Mid-Island

Burkes Beach is one of Hilton Head Island's most beautiful and beloved public beach access points — a pristine, relatively secluded stretch of Atlantic coastline on the mid-island that offers a quieter, more intimate beach experience than the busier access points near the island's main commercial areas. The beach is wide and beautiful, with the characteristic hard-packed sand, gentle surf, and stunning natural scenery that make Hilton Head Island's beaches among the finest on the East Coast. The access point features parking, restroom facilities, and outdoor showers, and the relatively modest crowds make it a favorite among island residents and the visitors who discover it. The wide, flat beach at low tide is perfect for long walks, shell collecting, and watching the abundant shorebirds that patrol the water's edge, and the gentle surf is ideal for swimming and wading. Burkes Beach is a testament to the extraordinary quality of Hilton Head Island's public beach access system — a beautiful, well-maintained stretch of coastline that is freely accessible to everyone and genuinely spectacular in every season.

Address

40 Burkes Beach Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Neighborhood

Mid-Island

Phone

(843) 341-4600

Website

hiltonheadislandsc.gov/parks/burkes-beach

Details last verified September 2026. Hours, pricing, and availability change — confirm directly with the business before visiting.