Does Folly Beach have a downtown?

A few steps from the beach, downtown Folly features an eclectic array of locally owned stores and restaurants. Fun bohemian clothing, beach knick-knacks and surf shops are mixed with fantastic seafood restaurants, casual cafes and one-of-a-kind bars.



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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.

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Folly became a melting pot for the regular folks and temporary camps became permanent camps, and later cottages. From the 1940s onward, the building work steadily proceeded, reaching a peak in the 1960s with the construction of the Ocean Plaza with its amusement rides, boardwalk, shops and pier.

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All of the beaches on Folly Island are superb, but, arguably the Folly Beach County Park, at the island's west end, is perhaps the best with amenities like 2,500 feet of ocean frontage, picnic areas and boogie board, bicycle, umbrella and chair rentals available between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

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Radcliffeborough. Radcliffeborough is considered to be the most walkable neighborhood in Charleston. It is bordered by MUSC and Upper King Street making it a favorite for college students and professors. It is very convenient to the College of Charleston and to MUSC, the medical college.

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

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Hordes of day-tripping locals will descend upon Folly between the hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on summer weekends and holidays, so it would behoove you to plan a weekend or holiday arrival outside of what will almost certainly be a rough traffic window.

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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.

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If you don't like crowds, stay away from the middle of the beach by Blu and the Tides Hotel. Instead, take a right at the end of Center Street and drive until just before you hit Folly Beach County Park.

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Ways to tour Folly Beach
  1. Charleston Dolphin and Eco Boat Tour. ...
  2. 2-Hour Charleston Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals. ...
  3. Small-Group Boat Tour of Charleston Oyster Farm. ...
  4. Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off. ...
  5. LIKELY TO SELL OUT* ...
  6. Guided Kayak Creek Adventure In Charleston. ...
  7. Charleston Stand-Up Paddleboard Eco Tour.


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Ocean Treasures Starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars also can be found on Folly Beach and Morris Island. Searching for fossils is another popular pastime. The most common fossils found on area beaches are sharks teeth, which are usually black or dark brown.

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Little is known about her pre-Civil War days. Early maps show that Folly was once called “Coffin Land,” possibly because ships would often leave plague or cholera victims on barrier islands before approaching a large port.

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The sand will also appear darker at first, but will be eventually bleached by the sun. The darker color is due to moisture and organic content in the sand. There may also be drop-offs that you will notice at the high tide line.

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The Folly Beach Monster is the nickname given to a globster that was found on Friday, March 22nd, 2012, on Folly Beach in South Carolina. Initially believed by locals to have been a sea monster, it was quickly discovered to be nothing more than the carcass of a rare fish.

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Not far from the hustle and bustle of historic Charleston, Folly Beach is a funky, laid-back beach town offering plenty of family fun.

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You'll find trendy young people all over Charleston, but there's a definite density in the North Morrison Drive, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, and Wagener Terrace neighborhoods of downtown. Off the Charleston peninsula, Park Circle in North Charleston and Avondale in West Ashley are also hipster hotspots.

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With its remarkable history and eclectic mix of fashion, art, antiques, home décor, and extraordinary food, King Street is the most vibrant and distinctive downtown in America. King Street is a perfect blend of local, regional, and national shops that remains the place to be for retailers of all types.

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