Fall Events Worth Marking on Your Calendar in Hilton Head
October 20, 2026
Hilton Head is known for plenty of activities – golf, fishing, and our personal favorite, biking. This island community is also recognized for its 12 miles of pristine beaches. While the summer months are perfect for swimming and sunbathing, we know residents enjoy our local beaches all year round, and when beaches and biking come together, real magic happens.
Here is what you need to know about biking along our seven beautiful Hilton Head beaches.
Which Hilton Head beaches allow biking?
To begin, exactly what beaches are located in Hilton Head? As far as public-access beaches, we have Alder Lane, Burkes, Coligny, Driessen, Fish Haul, Folly Field, and Islanders. What we love about them most is that with their hard-packed sand (Fish Haul excepted), they are perfect for riding a bike, and it’s an activity allowed on all of them.
The rules of the beach
Beach rules change throughout the year, so it’s important to take note of what is permitted when. During warmer months, when the island has more visitors, there are restrictions on bringing your dog to the beach. But beginning October 1 and running through March 31, dogs are welcome on all of the beaches. Leash laws vary, and it is always your responsibility to clean up after your dog, which we know you wouldn’t even consider not doing. So put your furry friend in a basket or pet trailer and head out.
The e-bike-boosted beach ride
We highly recommend taking advantage of the permission to ride Class I and II e-bikes on the beaches, which is allowed unless a private entrance restricts access. Thanks to their power, e-bikes help riders tackle the loose sand and headwinds you might encounter along the shore.
If you don’t own an e-bike, you can rent one from us to get a taste of this perfect pairing. We’re one of the only rental companies that allow our bikes to ride on the beach!
As cyclists, we think Hilton Head beaches are special, and we’re thrilled we can enjoy them in the fall and winter – maybe even more than we do during summer.
And there is one more bonus to biking to or along the beach – never a parking fee!
