Forest Beach · Hilton Head Island, SC
10 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · View on Google Maps →
The most amenity-rich Forest Beach complex — 3 buildings, 2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, hot tub, pool bar, and fitness center, all directly across from Coligny Plaza.
Sea Crest completed a phased full roof replacement in April 2026 alongside Elevator 3 modernization (February) and indoor pool/spa repairs. Different buildings were affected at different points; Building 3 was less impacted.
What it means for your stay: Roof replacement complete and Elevator 3 is back in service. The indoor pool and spa were scheduled to reopen Spring 2026 — confirm current status with your PM at booking, especially for off-season stays where the indoor pool is part of the appeal.
Located in the North Forest Beach area of Forest Beach.
Sea Crest is the closest thing to a full-service resort in the Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island, with 130 units across three oceanfront buildings directly across the street from Coligny Plaza. The amenity list is genuinely impressive: two outdoor pools (one heated in spring), an outdoor hot tub, an indoor resistance pool and heated spa for year-round swimming, a seasonal poolside bar (Pool Bar Jim's, a family-owned institution for 40-plus years), and a fitness center. That indoor pool alone makes Sea Crest a standout for off-season visitors or rainy days.
The location is hard to beat for convenience. Coligny Plaza's 60-plus shops, restaurants, movie theater, and Piggly Wiggly grocery store are literally across the street. Coligny Beach Park with its oceanside swings and kid-friendly water fountains is minutes away. You can park your car on arrival and walk to everything you need for the duration of your stay on Hilton Head Island. No gate fees apply since Forest Beach is not a gated community.
Sea Crest was built in 1999 by Robert Graves Sr., one of Hilton Head's pioneering developers, with concrete and steel construction. Each building has parking garage access with elevators and two parking passes per unit. Our assessments show an encouraging renovation trend, with multiple units featuring coffered ceilings, exposed beams, designer furniture, and gut-renovated kitchens with waterfall quartz islands. The honest trade-off: the Coligny area gets busy in summer, a neighboring nightclub can be heard in some units until late, and a roof construction project running through April 2026 affects Buildings 1 and 2.
Our take: Best overall amenity package near Coligny with a genuine indoor pool and fitness center, but the Coligny area gets busy in summer and the roof construction project (through April 2026) may affect some units.
Getting around: Minimal car necessity. Coligny Plaza across the street covers grocery, dining, shopping, entertainment. Bikes practical for exploring island's path network.
4 Luxury · 17 Premium · 25 Comfortable · 6 Classic across 52 rated units
| Place | Type | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coligny Plaza | shopping/dining | Across the street (~200 ft) | 60+ shops, Piggly Wiggly, restaurants, movie theater |
| Coligny Beach Park | beach access | ~0.1 mi | Award-winning public beach access, restrooms, oceanside swings |
| Pool Bar Jim's | restaurant/bar | On-site | Family-owned 40+ years. Tropical frozen drinks. Live music Thu/Fri. |
| Lowcountry Celebration Park | park/recreation | ~0.2 mi | 10-acre park, Adventure Playground, Sandbox Children's Museum |
| Cordillo Tennis/Pickleball Courts | recreation | ~0.3 mi | 4 public courts, first come first served, 8:30AM-7PM |
| Piggly Wiggly | grocery | Across the street | Full grocery + local seafood counter in Coligny Plaza |
Average list price ~$1,567,000. Penthouse/combined units up to $2,995,000.
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