Is Folly Beach water blue?

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 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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Visitors at multiple beaches across South Carolina's Grand Strand coastal strip are thrilled and intrigued by the ocean's strikingly noticeable blue waves.

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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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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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Clearest Water in Florida
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  • Destin. ...
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  • Freshwater Springs. ...
  • Miami. ...
  • Palm Beach. ...
  • Tampa.


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  8. Daufuskie Island.


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Destin is commonly awarded as having the best blue water in Florida however the entire Emerald Coast has similar coloring. Destin has the clearest water due to its proximity to Choctawhatchee Bay.

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Maldives. The area known as the Maldives is 99% clear, blue waters and just 1% land. So the list of ways you'll be able to enjoy the Maldives' waters is practically limitless. Swim with manta rays, play with the entire family on the beach or go diving among more than 1,000 species of fish.

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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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The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action. Florida's Gulf Coast, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.

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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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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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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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