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South Forest Beach

South Forest Beach

Forest Beach · Hilton Head Island

Four oceanfront buildings on a quieter stretch of Forest Beach — still close enough to walk to Coligny Plaza, just far enough to skip the peak-season crowd.

Oceanfront strip running south from Coligny Circle. Ocean Dunes, Seaside Villas, Shorewood, and Ocean One sit along a quieter stretch of beach — close enough to walk to Coligny for dinner, far enough to feel calmer.

Direct oceanfront
Walk to Coligny
Family-friendly
Best value
Ungated

4 buildings · 109 rated units

On the Map

Where South Forest Beach sits in Forest Beach

Overview

Walkable to Coligny, Quieter on the Sand

Four oceanfront buildings on a quieter stretch of Forest Beach — still close enough to walk to Coligny Plaza, just far enough to skip the peak-season crowd.

  • ▸ Ocean Dunes, Seaside Villas, Shorewood, and Ocean One stretch south from Coligny Circle along the beach.
  • ▸ Coligny Plaza is a 5–15 minute walk depending on which building you're in — close enough for dinner, far enough that you don't hear it from the unit.
  • ▸ Beach access is direct from each building, with a quieter sand experience than the public-access stretch at Coligny Beach Park.
  • ▸ The strip is residential in feel — ungated but not in the middle of the action.
  • ▸ Best fit for families with younger kids who want quieter beach, value seekers, and couples who want walkability without the Coligny pace.
Why this area

What people love about South Forest Beach

Quieter beach, still walkable to Coligny

Direct oceanfront with fewer people on the sand than the Coligny Beach Park access point. Walk south on the beach for an hour and barely see anyone; walk north to dinner.

Best of both worlds for families

Calmer beach for kids, walking access to Coligny Plaza for the ice-cream-and-shops Saturday afternoon. Multigen groups and families with toddlers tend to prefer this strip over North Forest Beach.

Value stays without the gated trade-off

Still 20–30% cheaper than comparable gated-resort units, with the walkability of Forest Beach and a quieter sand experience than Coligny Park.

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Guest voices

What guests say about South Forest Beach

"Our 6th visit to this beautiful beach villa! Perfect location with easy access to beach and walking paths. A short walk to Coligny Plaza, an area filled with shopping, restaurants, and a unique playground."
Lark and Ben · Mar 2025 · Shorewood #223 →
"We have been staying in this resort for a week every summer for 13 years. We have stayed in several different units. We love this place. We like to stay on the 3rd or 4th floor for the ocean view."
Anonymous · Ocean Dunes #304 →
"This was the 2nd time we stayed here and we loved it. Great view from the balcony, close to the beach, nice swimming pool, and comfy bed. It worked for our family of 4. Plus, we were within walking distance of Coligny Plaza."
Anonymous · Seaside Villas #369 →
Buildings

Where to stay in South Forest Beach

Ocean Dunes

Ocean Dunes

Year-round heated pool and a quieter stretch of Forest Beach.

3 Premium · 38 Comfortable · 6 Classic
47 rated units
 Seaside Villas

Seaside Villas

Forest Beach's largest oceanfront complex, steps from the Tiki Hut.

1 Premium · 24 Comfortable · 3 Classic
28 rated units
 Shorewood

Shorewood

Best walkability on Hilton Head with a saltwater zero-entry pool.

6 Premium · 11 Comfortable · 3 Classic
20 rated units
 Ocean One

Ocean One

Oceanfront with 2-4BR units, one block from Coligny Plaza.

2 Premium · 10 Comfortable · 2 Classic
14 rated units
Around South Forest Beach

What's nearby and how to move around

What's around

  • Forest Beach (oceanfront)
    Direct beach access — quieter than Coligny Park
    ~0.05 mi
  • Coligny Plaza
    5–15 min walk depending on building
    ~0.3–0.7 mi
  • Coligny Beach Park
    Public beach + showers, shops
    ~0.3 mi
  • Tiki Hut at Beach House Hotel
    Beachfront bar, live music
    ~0.4 mi
  • Pope Avenue dining strip
    Sit-down options on the way to Sea Pines
    ~0.5 mi
  • Piggly Wiggly
    Walkable grocery for most buildings
    ~0.5 mi
  • Sea Pines main gate
    Drive into Sea Pines for Harbour Town
    ~1 mi
  • Shelter Cove Harbour
    12–15 min drive
    ~5 mi

Getting around

  • Walk
    Coligny Plaza is a 5–15 minute walk depending on your building. Tiki Hut is a similar walk down the beach. The Pope Avenue dining strip is reachable on foot from the northern buildings (Ocean One especially).
  • Bike
    Forest Beach connects to the island-wide bike path network. South Forest Beach makes it easy to bike-and-walk a single trip — cycle north to Coligny, lock up, walk the plaza.
  • Car
    Useful for golf (none nearby), Shelter Cove dining, or the north end. Inside South Forest Beach itself, the car can sit. Parking varies by building — confirm before booking.
Other areas

Other areas in Forest Beach

North Forest Beach

North Forest Beach

The walkable core of Forest Beach. Sea Crest and Breakers sit directly across from Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach Park — restaurants, shops, public beach, all

2 bldgs · 62 units · Explore →
Dining

Where to Eat in Forest Beach

More dining density than any gated community on the island. Coligny Plaza alone has dozens of options, and Pope Avenue adds more.

Coligny Plaza

  • Coligny Plaza restaurants — Multiple sit-down and casual spots, all walkable. Pizza, seafood, Mexican, burgers, ice cream, coffee. The dining hub of the south end.
  • Frosty Frog — Coligny landmark for frozen daiquiris and pizza. Crowded in season — that's the vibe.
  • Skull Creek Boathouse alt: Giuseppi's Pizza — Long-running pizza joint at Coligny Plaza. Family-friendly, no fuss, walking distance from most rentals.

Pope Ave + Beachfront

  • Tiki Hut at Beach House Hotel — Beachfront bar with live music, drinks, and beach volleyball. The closest thing to nightlife on Hilton Head. Cocktails on the sand at sunset.
  • Pope Avenue restaurants — Additional sit-down options along the main road into Forest Beach. More variety than you'll find inside any gated community.
  • Holiday Inn Beach Bar — Casual oceanfront spot a short walk south of Coligny. Unfussy, kids welcome, beachy.

Walk to Groceries

  • Piggly Wiggly — Walking distance from most Forest Beach condos. Grocery shopping without driving is a genuine luxury on HHI.
  • Lowcountry Celebration Park — Food trucks and vendors during events and festivals throughout the season. Playground onsite.

Versus the gated communities: Sea Pines has about 10 restaurants inside the gates. Palmetto Dunes has 4. Forest Beach has 100+ within walking distance or a short drive. For dining variety on a full week stay, nothing else on the island comes close.

All units

109 units in South Forest Beach

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