NO POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON BEACH. NO GLASS is allowed on the beach. NO PLASTIC BAGS, BALLOONS, OR STYROFOAM are allowed on the beach.
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Folly Beach, the only Charleston area beach to allow alcohol in public, just passed an emergency ban prohibiting open containers as result of a July 4th brawl that broke out near East 10th Street.
No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach. Dogs must have a license from town hall. Your furry friend can be off leash before 10 a.m. and on leash after 6 p.m., May through September. There are no lifeguards on duty.
According to South Carolina state law, it is illegal to consume alcohol on the beach or in other other public areas not licensed to sell booze. Over the years, the interpretation of this law has wavered. Some believe that you just can not have glass bottles.
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, visitors enjoy six miles of wide beaches, surfing, fishing, biking, kayaking, boating, eco-tours, and sea wildlife including several endangered species.
And when the sun goes down, Center Street becomes a lively mix of beach-casual nightlife and rooftop dance clubs. Whether you need a beach front home for a large group or a romantic room for the two of you, Folly Beach is the perfect spot for vacations, reunions, beach weddings, or just a quick weekend get-away.
Folly Beach is a great destination for a beach vacation, with plenty of activities and attractions to explore. Swimming: Folly Beach is perfect for swimming and splashing around in the waves.
Technically, it is illegal to drink on SOBE. However, it does happen and the police don't seem to do anything about. If you plan to drink, please do not swim.
Entertainment District: Bars on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue from 5th to 16th streets are generally allowed to sell alcohol until 5 a.m. South of Fifth Street: A change in Miami beach law, and upheld by courts so far, will stop liquor sales at 2 a.m. for bars that have a capacity of 100 or more people.
Folly is an easy beach to visit and to love, with enough natural beauty to justify driving out, and plenty of amenities and restaurants within an easy walking distance.
Recent visitors described the sand as clean, and said it's a great place to bring kids and dogs (dog hours vary). While it's free to lounge on the beach, be prepared to fork over a bit of coin to pay for parking. Lots near the beach charge $5 to $20 (depending on the day and season) for all-day parking.