Category: SIPOA

It is sometimes a challenge for property owners, renters, and visitors to know when and where it is allowable to park on the island. SIPOA Rules and Regulations addresses these questions. Property owners are responsible for their guests and visitors and must be sure to share these rules with them. The following is taken from SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section III E. 1 – 3.

Parking on Seabrook Island is ALWAYS prohibited:

• On or within 50 feet of a traffic island

Parking on unimproved lots:

• Overnight parking on the right-of-way is prohibited.

Parking on improved lots:

• Overnight parking on the right-of-way road frontage of improved lots is prohibited.
  
• No parking is permitted on any other landscaped portions of improved single-family and multi-family properties

Parking at the SIPOA Oyster Catcher Community Center lot is prohibited without one of the following:

• An affixed Property Owner’s entry authentication barcode
  
• A Property Owner pass
  
• An authorized pass for a special event.

Parking for beach access:

• Under no circumstance is beach parking permitted on SIPOA roads.
  
• Crossing over or onto private property in an attempt to access the beach is strictly prohibited – the only beach access is via boardwalks or areas designated for that purpose.

Parking is not allowed in regime and association parking lots except for owners, renters, and guests.

Parking in handicap parking spaces anywhere on the island is not permitted except with a valid government-issued parking permit.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests. 

To review the entire series go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: SIPOA.org)

Updated June 2026

Do you know… our traffic rules apply to pedestrians, bicycles, all motorized vehicles (including LSVs), and even skateboards?

We are a “share the road” community. Our meandering island roads are beautiful and are generally wide enough for two-way traffic. It is a little different when there are walkers, runners, and cyclers on the road. SIPOA has rules that will keep everyone safe:

• Bicycles and tricycles have the right-of-way at all traffic islands.

• Bicycle riders must ride single file, going with the traffic, stop at stop signs, and obey other applicable traffic rules.

• Only class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are permitted and must be registered with SIPOA Administration and display a SIPOA bicycle decal. All other e-bikes are prohibited.

• Bicycles may not be ridden after dark unless equipped with lights and reflectors and may not be ridden on boardwalks at any time.

• All cyclists are encouraged to wear helmets when riding.

• Pedestrians and joggers must walk or run facing traffic and have the right-of-way over all vehicles.

• Vehicles must not pass bicycles and tricycles at traffic islands and must maintain a safe distance behind bicycles and tricycles at all times.

• Vehicles may not use the oncoming lane of a traffic island in order to get around slower moving vehicles, bicyclists, joggers, or walkers.

• Vehicles may not pass each other on Seabrook Island roads.

• All children in motor vehicles (including LSV/NEVs) must be properly secured in child passenger safety seats or restraints per SC State Law Article 47.

• Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, and non-motorized scooters may be used on Seabrook Island roads. Their use is restricted to daylight hours, traveling in a single file, and facing oncoming traffic.

• Motorcycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, go-karts, motorized skateboards or similar motorized vehicles are not permitted on Seabrook Island unless authorized by SIPOA.

• Golf carts are not permitted on SIPOA roads, paths, or boardwalks except when crossing the road at signed golf cart crossing areas.

These are taken from SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section III. D.1-5. Updates are approved by the SIPOA Safety and Security Committee.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

To review the entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

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Updated June 2026

Do you know… the speed limit changes at two different places on the island? 

There is a collective effort to maintain the natural beauty of Seabrook Island. Unfortunately, that means we have some roadways with heavy vegetation and shade and others with bright sunlight. This, coupled with the many walkers, runners, and cyclers, leads to some issues when driving on our roads.

In order to keep our roads safe, SIPOA has established the following rules for driving on the island:

• The speed limit is 25 mph except near the gate and in the area of the Island House, where it is 15 mph. The 15 mph limit is in proximity to the Island House and stretches from the Beach Club Villas to the Atrium Villas.
  
• You may not pass a moving vehicle unless invited to do so by the driver of the slower-moving vehicle.
  
• Vehicles must not pass bicycles and tricycles at traffic islands and must maintain a safe distance behind bicycles and tricycles at traffic islands.
  
• You may not use the oncoming lane at a traffic island or the grass to get around slower moving vehicles, bicyclists, joggers or walkers.
  
• You must come to a full stop at stop signs.
  
• Every driver signaled to stop for a security officer or public service provider on Seabrook Island must produce, upon request, a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration.
  
• The operation of motorcycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, go-carts, motorized skateboards or similar motorized vehicles (with the exception of Class 1 pedal assist bicycles/tricycles) is prohibited unless authorized by SIPOA for special purposes or events on a case-by-case basis.
  
• Golf-carts are not permitted on SIPOA roads, bicycle paths or boardwalks, except when crossing the road while playing golf.

These are taken from SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section III. D. 1 and 2.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

Updated June 2026

Due to the upcoming holiday, the next monthly Brown and White pickup is Friday, June 26, 2026.

Bulk items can be left curbside by 7:00 am.  Place items, including furniture, appliances, grills, lawn furniture, or other similar household items where you would normally leave your trash and recycling.

Hazardous waste such as old paint cans, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, and old yard or household chemicals can be taken to the Maintenance area (adjacent to the Community Garden at 2902B Seabrook Island Road) that morning between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Please hand hazardous materials directly to the attendant on duty. 

Before you put your used furniture or other items on the curb for Brown and White Pickup on Friday, consider recycling them with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. Contact the store at 843-559-4009 for more information and to arrange for free pickup of large items.

Click here for the SIPOA Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Debris Pickup Schedule for 2026.

–Tidelines Editors

Do you know… there are eight beach access points on Seabrook Island?

We are very fortunate to have a wonderful beach with plenty of access points to it, including handicap access.

Boardwalks 1 and 2 start on Oyster Catcher Court. For Boardwalk 1, you have to go through the SIPOA Oyster Catcher Community Center Parking Lot. On the map below, Boardwalks 1, 2, and the path from the Ocean Point Subdivision appear to intersect in the sand. It looks like this because the boardwalk is built over the dunes.

Boardwalk 3 starts from the beach and forks into Boardwalks 3A and 3B on Seabrook Island Road.

Boardwalk 8 does not have access to or from the beach due to high tide events. There is a ramp that provides access to a sitting area at the top of the hill, but there are no longer stairs to the beach.

The rest of the boardwalks start on various places on Seabrook Island Road. For a larger printable map, click here.

The SIPOA boardwalks are all numbered with plenty of public access to them. If a boardwalk isn’t numbered, it is a private walkway and will not give you access to the road from the beach or to the beach from the road.

People with mobility issues can use Boardwalks 1 and 9. To use the road next to Boardwalk 1 in order to get to the handicap parking, you must call the Security Gate to have them unlock the barrier across the road. Boardwalk 1 is also the location of beach wheelchairs for people with mobility issues. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Boardwalk 9 also has handicap parking near the boardwalk itself.

Parking at the Community Center lot for Boardwalk 1 requires a black and white barcode SIPOA decal, a Property Owner Pass, or an authorized pass for a special event, the absence of which could result in a parking citation and violation assessment.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests. 

To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Map courtesy of Town of Seabrook Island and Seabrook Island Real Estate)

Updated May 2026

Do you know… the right way to share the paths and roads in our community?

Among the many pleasures of life in Seabrook Island are walking, jogging, and biking. Path etiquette involves following basic rules and showing courtesy to others when walking, jogging, or riding a bike.

Walkers and Joggers

• Stay to the left side of the road. When on the road, walkers and joggers must walk or run facing oncoming traffic.

• Stay to the right side of a path or sidewalk. When walking on a path or sidewalk, avoid walking in the middle or on the left. This allows people moving faster than you (such as bicyclists and joggers) and oncoming walkers to pass you.

• Be aware of your surroundings. Always scan to see what is around you. Be alert for walkers, bikers, or cars that may be coming up behind you or in front of you.

• Let people pass you. If you notice someone behind you is walking or running faster than you are, allow them to pass you and go on at their pace in front of you.

• Avoid talking and texting on your phone while walking. It is potentially dangerous to use your phone while walking because you can lose your focus and inadvertently walk into hazards or other people.
  
• Keep pets under control. Keep pets on a tight leash. Lengthy leashes can quickly become a menace, as they can trip pedestrians.
  
• Please wear reflective clothing when walking or jogging, especially at dawn or dusk.

Bicycle Riders

• Stay to the right on roads, paths, and sidewalks. Bicycles follow the same rules as cars and ride with traffic.
  

• Ride single file. Bicyclists need to share the road safely with cars and pedestrians. In addition, many paths have curves, and if you are riding side by side, you might not be able to see oncoming walkers or bikers around the bend.

• Announce your approach and pass on the left. When approaching a walker on a path from behind, warn them of your presence by saying, “passing on your left.”

• Stop at stop signs.

• No bicycle or tricycle use after dusk hours without lights and reflectors.

• Class 1 only Pedal Assist Bicycles are permitted.

See SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section III.D.3, 4, and 5.

Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Adobe Stock)

Updated May 2026

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