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Is Folly a dry beach?

Alcohol & Beverages Alcohol is not allowed on Folly Island's beaches, but there are many restaurants that serve your favorite concoction or you can sip a drink from any beachfront rental.



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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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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 is a great place to visit for families. Not only are the waters clear, but this town also boasts a pier, county park, lighthouse, and various outdoor adventures for the whole group.

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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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Over on Folly Beach, city ordinance sets the penalty for those caught drinking on the beach at a maximum of $1,087 and/or up to 30 days in jail.

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

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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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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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Folly Beach, along with the Charleston area's beach water quality, is fine despite the recent environmental report that ranked the state's beaches as a whole as the worst in the region.

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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.

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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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Alcohol is not allowed on any public beach in South Carolina, but that doesn't stop many people from packing a cooler with their favorite adult beverages.

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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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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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