Can you drink alcohol on the beach in Charleston SC?

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.



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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.

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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.

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Smoking is prohibited on the beaches and public beach accesses.

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Almost every public beach bans alcohol for obvious reasons, including minimizing unruly behavior and keeping the public safe from dangerous ocean conditions, but there are other ways to have a relaxing drink near the sand.

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Charleston has been a serious drinking town since the days her parties flowed with rum, brandy, and madeira that arrived on ships from far flung ports.

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Stealth Mode: Here's How to Drink on Any Beach Without Getting Caught
  1. Beer can hidden in a soda can. ...
  2. Boxed wine in a Camelback. ...
  3. Liquor and Snapple. ...
  4. Vodka in a blue slurpee. ...
  5. Alcohol in a big gulp. ...
  6. Flip flop flask. ...
  7. Water bottle shots. ...
  8. Watermelon soaked in vodka.


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Folly Beach was named one of America's Top 25 Hippie Hideouts.

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Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.

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Jet Skis and motorboats may not be operated in designated swimming areas. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the beach. No overnight sleeping on beach. Sand dunes are protected and fragile.

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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.

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Best Nightlife Beaches in the United States
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  5. South Beach, Florida. ...
  6. Fire Island, New York. ...
  7. Oak Island, North Carolina.


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The water along Folly Beach went from brown to a brilliant blue. Some are comparing it to the waters along South Florida and the explanation is actually quite simple. According to a local geology professor, it's thanks in part to the $30-million renourishment project.

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