Is Folly Beach a party town?

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 is proud of its funky, eclectic vibe and you only have to take a walk around downtown to experience it. One of America's last true beach towns, this 12-square-mile island is packed with great shops, restaurants, places to stay and plenty of outdoor adventure.

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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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NO POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON BEACH. NO GLASS is allowed on the beach.

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Folly Beach's housing expenses are 61% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 17% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% lower than the national average. Folly Beach has grocery prices that are 3% higher than the national average.

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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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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 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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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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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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Beginning in the 1930s, the islands quickly began losing shoreline. In order to resolve the issue of the rapidly-eroding islands, the 1940s saw groins, or large rocks, placed within the waters of Folly Beach in an attempt to prevent further erosion.

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