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Waterfront Weddings & All the Extras

You can host everything from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and even the bachelor or bachelorette party without leaving the island.

Our spacious guest homes provide a blissful beach paradise for family and friends and our romantic hotels and B-n-B’s will assure that the wedding night is absolutely perfect.

On Folly Beach,

There Are So Many Ways to Enjoy Life on the Water

As you can imagine, our life revolves heavily around the water and being outdoors. Surfing, boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, biking, or just walking on the beach … there are so many ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Folly Beach.

Festival Fun

Annual Folly Festivals

From street festivals to beach-wide art and music festivals, Folly Beach knows how to have fun! Most of these annual events take place between early fall and early spring.

July 4th Fireworks

July 4, 2025

Location:
West side of the island

Time:
Coming Soon

Join us on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive Fireworks Show! The show will begin at dusk and will shoot from the West side of the island, a few blocks from the pier. Viewi...

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July 4th Fireworks

Mermaids & Mateys

October 4-5, 2025

Location:
Center Street, Beachfront

Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm

Ahoy, friends! Our popular Folly Beach Mermaids & Mateys Event is back the weekend of October 4 & 5, 2025. Round up the buccaneers, strap on a tail (if that’s your thing), and celebrate the se...

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Mermaids & Mateys

Christmas Parade

December 13, 2025

Location:
Folly Beach

Time:
12:00pm Onwards

Join us on December 14 in Santa’s favorite beach town for The Annual City of Folly Beach Christmas Parade! Line up along Center Street as floats, marching bands, and community associations show their ...

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Christmas Parade

New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2025

Location:
Center Street, Folly Beach

Time:
10:00pm Onwards

New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31, 2025 Join us on the beach for Folly’s annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show starting at 7pm. A spectacular, family-friendly show will light up the night sky! ...

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New Year’s Eve

Bill Murray Polar Plunge

January 1, 2026

Location:
Beachside at the Tides Hotel

Time:
11:00am Onwards

Wednesday, January 1, 2026 | Beachside at the Tides Hotel “Come Freeze Your Bills Off” We will pay homage to one of Charleston’s funniest residents, Bill Murray! The Polar Bear Plunge rounds out...

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Bill Murray Polar Plunge

Taste Of Folly

January, 2026

Location:
Center Street

Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm

Cocktail Competition: The weekend will kick off with the Cocktail Competition on Friday. This battle of the bartenders will showcase the beach’s best mixologists making delicious craft cocktails! More...

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Taste Of Folly

Sea & Sand Festival

February, 2026

Location:
Folly Beach

Time:
Coming Soon

The annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly’s longest-running festival at 33 years, returns to Folly Beach with a weekend full of family-friendly events…From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, ...

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Sea & Sand Festival

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Weather on Folly Beach

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Humidity Humidity: 81 %
Pressure Pressure: 1023 mb
Wind Wind: 10 mph
Wind Gust Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds Clouds: 100%
Visibility Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset Sunset: 7:40 pm

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Folly Beach Visitor’s Guide

Check out our interactive map that has a variety of attractions and points of interest. If you are looking to visit Folly Beach and need to learn more about where things are, this map can help.

Click on the orange areas below for more information.

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Hover over areas on the map and click for more information.

Folly Beach
THE PIER FISHING FOLLY RIVER PARK DOWNTOWN ECO-TOURS FOLLY BOAT LANDING MORRIS ISLAND & LIGHTHOUSE AREA FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK WAVE WATCH PLAYGROUND THE WASHOUT PIRATE'S COVE PLAYGROUND SHORE BIRD PARK BARK PARK SUNSET CAY MARINA BIRDING HOTSPOT BIRDING HOTSPOT BIRDING HOTSPOT BIRDING HOTSPOT

THE PIER

Fishing, walking, birding, and the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the “Edge of America” are just some of the possibilities at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier.

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FISHING

Folly Beach offers all the variety a fisherman could want. Enjoy bountiful surf fishing, river fishing, pier fishing and deep-sea sport fishing year-round due to the Lowcountry’s mild temperatures.

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FOLLY RIVER PARK

The River Park includes a community dock for residents and visitors to fish, crab and enjoy marsh vistas and breathtaking sunsets. A great venue for large group events and weddings, it provides a covered stage area, swings, bathrooms and walkways throughout the park area.

DOWNTOWN

EAT: As casual as the vibe is on Folly, you'll find that we are serious about our food.
SHOP: Take a break from the beach and stroll down Center Street for some Folly Beach shopping.
CHILL: Listen for live music coming from all directions and follow the sound of shaking cocktails.

Check out the detailed Downtown menu below for more information.

ECO-TOURS

Explore the natural beauty of Folly Beach through a variety of sightseeing tours and excursions available both on land and on water.

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FOLLY BOAT LANDING

The Folly boat landing is the perfect launch site for kayakers and paddleboarders, and it provides boaters with their only public access to the Folly River.  

A trip to Folly Beach isn’t complete without venturing out on the water.

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Access and parking are free of charge. 

MORRIS ISLAND & LIGHTHOUSE AREA

The Morris Island Lighthouse was built in 1872 and is most notable for its slight NE lean, which is believed to have been the result of the earthquake of 1886. The lighthouse sits several hundred yards into the ocean and can be seen from the Morris Island Inlet at the end of East Ashley Avenue or via the beach. The inlet is a PROTECTED WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, so please be conscious of bird and turtle nests, and please, NO DOGS.

FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK

The Folly Beach County Park provides a guarded swimming area open to the general public. Concessions, picnic area, restrooms and outdoor showers. Boogie boards, bicycles, umbrellas, and chair rentals are available between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season.

WAVE WATCH PLAYGROUND

Wave Watch Playground is located at the end of West Cooper Avenue on Folly Beach. The playground is completely enclosed with an abundance of swings, see-saws, slides and more. There is also a covered gazebo perfect for birthday parties and small gatherings, and a “Little Library” (free book share) just outside of the entrance. 

THE WASHOUT

Folly Beach is one of the premiere surfing destinations on the East Coast ... and The Washout is the best area for surfing on Folly. This area of beach was named after Hurricane Hugo "washed out" several homes creating unobstructed wind flow that is perfect for surfing.

The Washout walkover provides beachgoers (specifically surfers) with access to the ocean past the 12th block. The access houses a bulletin board for community notices and an ATM.

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PIRATE'S COVE PLAYGROUND

Pirate's Cove Playground is located on the 5th block east between Erie and Hudson. Themed for Folly with pirates, boats and the lighthouse slide, families can enjoy a basketball court, skate park, tennis court and playground area including a rope-webbed jungle gym and the toddlers shrimp boat.

SHORE BIRD PARK

BIRDING HOTSPOT! Folly Beach is an Audubon birding hotspot with five outstanding birding locations within a 12-square-mile area.

Shore Bird Park was added in 2015 to draw attention to the local shorebird population. The park consists of a circular gravel area with two benches and a sign indicating the historical significance of the Shorebird. The park is open until sundown and is free to the public.

Click here to learn more about birding on Folly.

BARK PARK

Bring Fido to Folly! The park is open to all dogs registered with the City of Folly Beach. Find out how to register here.

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SUNSET CAY MARINA

A beautiful marina with a no-frills local bar that happens to be the best spot on the island to catch our spectacular sunsets .... and you'll meet some of the nicest people you could imagine!

BIRDING HOTSPOT

Folly Beach is an Audubon birding hotspot with five outstanding birding locations within a 12 square-mile area.

Click here to learn more about birding on Folly.

BIRDING HOTSPOT

Folly Beach is an Audubon birding hotspot with five outstanding birding locations within a 12 square-mile area.

Click here to learn more about birding on Folly.

BIRDING HOTSPOT

Folly Beach is an Audubon birding hotspot with five outstanding birding locations within a 12 square-mile area.

Click here to learn more about birding on Folly.

BIRDING HOTSPOT

Folly Beach is an Audubon birding hotspot with five outstanding birding locations within a 12 square-mile area.

Click here to learn more about birding on Folly.

*Water bottle refill stations are located at Folly Ocean Park, Wave Watch Playground, Folly Beach Community Garden and the covered Washout at 1550 East Ashley Avenue.

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Keep Up With What’s Happening on Folly Beach

While there are thousands of instagram-worthy moments on Folly Beach every single day, we can only capture so many. Check out our daily Instagram posts below and make sure to tags us in yours so you can help us share the Folly love.

Looking for a way to connect with the natural world of Folly Beach? Get out on the water and catch your dinner! 🎣 Check out @captain_kevin_blair latest charter adventures: 
 
"I recently met this crew from Kentucky on a beautiful Folly Beach morning. We had light winds, an outgoing tide and a little chill in the air. They booked a 4 hr fishing charter as they mentioned they wanted a couple of fish for dinner. We boated some nice Redfish and Black Drum and kept one of each for their dinner. Our next stop was to drift over some sunken boats to target Sheepshead. These fish can be challenging, as the bite is light and fast. Once again the crew got the hang of that quickly and they put about a dozen of those into the net. Shortly after that we called it a day and headed back to clean our catch. 

If you are in Folly Beach this time of year, I highly suggest the 4 hour inshore charter. That gives us plenty of time to move around, find active fish and try several techniques. Join me, it's a great time of year to be on the water in Folly Beach!"
Happy dog, happy life! 🐾😎 
Today is the perfect day for a beach walk! Come down to Folly Beach with your furry friends to enjoy beautiful days like these. ☀️ #FollyBeach #DogDays
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 6th marks our 4th Annual Toby’s Earth Month Spring Sweep! Kick off Earth Month with Toby by volunteering to help us sweep litter and debris from our beautiful island. #FollyBeach #KeepFollyClean #EarthMonth
In ONE WEEK, you can help us #KeepFollyClean at Toby Turtle's 4th Annual Earth Month Spring Sweep! 🌸  It's an amazing way to give back to the beach that gives so much to us. 🌊 Learn more and sign up for a spot today at the link in our bio.
As close to paradise as it gets. 💛 Have you planned your summer trip to Folly Beach yet? Head to our website to help you get started: VisitFolly.com.
It's not about the destination, it's about the journey 👣🌊

📸: @mainland.hawaiian
#FollyBusinessSpotlight 🍹@lowlifebar, tucked away on East Hudson Ave, combines old-school, relaxed beach vibes with fresh & vibrant ingredients. Don't miss the rotating frozen drinks! Come sandy, sun-kissed, and ready for a delicious time. 🤩
If you're looking for a way to do some good, we have great news - Toby Turtle's Earth Month Litter Sweep happens in a few weeks, and we need YOUR help! 🐢

On 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕪, 𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 𝟞, volunteers will sweep the streets and beach of Folly for litter and document it to assist with data-collecting efforts. Then, everyone will meet at Bounty Bar for an afterparty with food + drink specials! PLUS, all volunteers can access food and drink discounts across the island all day long with their sweep-issued wristbands. Sign up now at the link in our bio. 🔗
Find your peace on Folly Beach. ✨
What's your favorite time of day on Folly Beach? 🌅

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