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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.
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...
READ MORE »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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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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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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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...
READ MORE »Taste Of Folly
January 24-25, 2026
Location:
Center Street
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
2026 TASTE OF FOLLY DATES TO BE DETERMINED Cocktail Competition: The weekend will kick off with the Cocktail Competition on Friday. This battle of the bartenders will showcase the beach’s best mixo...
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Sea & Sand Festival
February 21-22, 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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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.

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