Folly Beach is a lovely little beach town on a barrier island in Greater Charleston. The beach is a popular surf spot and the town is a popular beach-going destination for residents and visitors alike, with lots of cozy beach cottages and a small but bustling business district.
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Folly Beach is a 12 square mile barrier island situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River. The island and town have a reputation as a surfing destination as well as a bohemian, laid back beach town with several small beach shops, restaurants, and beach bars. The beach and town are as popular with Charleston locals as they are with visitors.
Folly Beach sits at the end of State Road 171, just over 10 miles south of Charleston. From Charleston proper, you can take the James Island Expressway (State Road 30) or US 17 south to Folly Road (SR 171), then follow it south. Once in town, there are parking lots that charge $5/space, although you might get lucky and find a spot on the side of the street.
Golden Sun Taxi[dead link]. A solar-powered golf cart taxi service that can get you around town. 8-seater vehicles that can accommodate groups large and small.
- Folly Beach Pier, 101 E Arctic Ave, ☎+1 843 588-3474. Hours vary by season; typically sunrise to sunset, with extended hours in summer. Extending out from the center of town, this long pier is an excellent place for fishing and makes for a pleasant walk over the waves, particularly at sunset. Free; fee required for fishing.
- 1 Morris Island Lighthouse, at the east end of Folly Island (take Ashley Avenue east from Folly Beach all the way to the end of the road, park on the side of the road, and walk along the trail the rest of the way). Situated off the coast, Morris Light is a picturesque tower that was once a functioning lighthouse, but was abandoned as erosion caused it to be isolated from the shoreline. Today it’s preserved as a local landmark, viewable from a quiet and scenic beach.
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