Here’s where vacationers can find some of the best beach toys in Hilton Head
Nothing says summer fun like a stash of great beach toys.
Whether you’re building sandcastles, splashing in the surf or lounging with a noodle in hand, having the right gear can make all the difference.
No matter if you’re planning to lounge by the pool or enjoy a sunny day on the beach, here’s your guide to some popular beach toy options, where to buy them locally (or online) and how Hilton Head makes it easy to keep the beach clean — even when it’s time to go home.
From toddlers to teens and even grown-ups, the right beach toys can keep everyone entertained for hours. Based on new releases and long-time favorites, here are five top toy picks for your Hilton Head beach day:
Floating ball: Ideal for a game of catch in the ocean or water polo in the waves.
Bucket & shovel set: Essential for sandcastle architects of all ages.
Goggles: Great for underwater exploration in the shallow surf or hotel pool.
Pool noodles: Versatile, lightweight and always a hit for both relaxation and play.
Sand toys: Try more modern, updated kits like collapsible buckets, sand sifters or creative molds.
Where to find beach toys near Hilton Head?
Forgot your toys at home or don’t have room in your suitcase? Hilton Head and nearby areas offer plenty of options for picking up beach gear.
A few stores that carry these items include:
Walmart (Bluffton & Hilton Head locations)
Hilton Head Toys (Coligny & Harbour Town locations)
If you want to beat the checkout line, you can shop online ahead of your trip and ship directly to your vacation rental (if applicable) from sites like Amazon or Walmart.
What if you can’t take them home?
Leaving soon and don’t want to pack wet, sandy toys? Or maybe your car trunk or suitcase ran out of room?
Hilton Head has a creative and eco-friendly solution: “Beach Toy Borrow Bins” set up by the Sea Turtle Patrol.
These community bins allow you to donate gently used toys (or borrow some for the day), all while helping protect the island’s beaches and providing toys for others to use.
Here’s where you can find these bins to drop off or borrow toys for your day at the beach:
Islanders Beach
Dreissen/Bradley Beach
Burkes Beach
Mitchelville/Fish Haul Beach
Palmetto Dunes - Dunes House
Omni Resort
Coligny Beach Park
Alder Lane
Sea Pines Beach Club
Some other tips to keep in mind before wrapping up your beach day include removing all your beach furniture, toys and trash before nightfall.
