Downtown Folly Beach
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Hotel Folly
Experience a lively, stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Folly Beach. Our hotel combines luxury amenities and a unique atmosphere in newly renovated rooms and suites.
Riverside Inn and Cottages
The Riverside Inn & Cottages are the most recently restored classic beach homes, this marsh front property offers beautiful Folly River views. The Riverside Inn offers 5 individual private rooms w/bath and patios.
Water's Edge Inn
Since 2007, Water’s Edge Inn has become a premier Folly Beach hotel, offering a comfortable yet elegant beach experience. Created around the concept of offering premier customer service full of unexpected surprises and personal touches, a stay at Water’s Edge Inn is sure to be memorable.
Beachside Boutique Inn
Our goal at Beachside Boutique Inn is to create a sense of days gone by to our guests, a time that was much simpler, when a cold glass of tea on a hot summer’s night and an evening of shagging with your sweetheart was all the rage. Pack a bag, throw in some flip flops, a swim suit & leave your worries behind!
The Folliday Inn
The Folliday Inn is a fresh and casual experience unparalleled on Folly Beach. Continuing the tradition set forth by the Holliday Family over 80 years ago, our family is proud to welcome you to the NEW Folliday Inn. We offer vacation rentals within a boutique Inn atmosphere just one block off the beach.
Tides Hotel
Only nine miles from historic downtown Charleston, Tides Folly Beach is located along one of south’s most beautiful beaches, offering breathtaking views and a laid back vibe.
Lost Dog Cafe
Best destination breakfast joint in Charleston! A large breakfast menu with coffee bar and busy baristas. Get there early – like before 8:30am if you don’t want to wait. Voted Charleston’s Best Folly Beach Restaurant.
Alfredo's On Folly
Alfredo’s is a counter-service Italian eatery designed to give our guests a fast, casual dining experience focusing on quality ingredients for families relaxing or just on the go!
Lowlife Bar
Lowlife Bar is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving lunch, dinner and drinks. Outdoor seating is available and walk-ins welcome.
Woody's Pizza
The epitome of pizza at the beach! Pizza by the slice or carry out an entire pie. Salads are hearty portions and fresh.
Jack of Cups Saloon
This unique little place has made Yelp's Top 100 Must Eat in the USA list ... TWICE! Voted Best of Charleston’s Non-Beachy Beach Bar at the Beach. Craft beer, wine, sake, and a tapas menu. It's a tiny place with a big personality and backyard jams.
The Pineapple Hut
We specialize in Pineapple Dole Whip. A treat that you previously had to travel to Disney or the Dole Plantation in Hawaii to find. Pineapple Dole Whip is a healthier alternative compared to other desserts. It is 100% vegan, fat-free, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free.
The Crab Shack
All around seafood joint with a large menu of fried, boiled, and baked seafood. This long-standing Folly institution is a fav of locals and visitors alike. Enjoy a huge outdoor porch and live music much of the week.
Chico Feo
Outdoor bar with live music. They serve beer, wine, and a small menu of food. Hank, the owner/cook, serves a fabulous goat curry, and cousin Charlie, the bartender, makes up a great batch of cucumber lemonade sake.
Coconut Joe's
Coconut Joe’s has been serving food, families, and fun on the Isle of Palms since 1997 … and now their second location is on Folly Beach! Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Catch23
Nestled in the heart of this vibrant coastal paradise, we’re serving up a tantalizing mix of bold, fresh dishes — from mouthwatering sushi rolls to epic seafood feasts that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Taco Boy Folly Beach
Small tacos, app trio is great, quesadillas, and a big tasty salad. Known for their Frozen Screwdriver with a Grandma floater – a nice refreshing drink after a hot day (some vitamin C after some vitamin D).
Dead Low Cafe
Description: Dead Low Cafe is a veteran-owned café serving locally roasted coffee, breakfast, lunch, smoothies, and fresh baked goods. With a warm, inviting atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to relax, grab a quick bite, or take your coffee to go.
Sand Dollar Social Club
This is your bar-away-from-home. Family owned and operated for over 40 years. Enjoy pool, ping-pong, and darts. Happy hour 4:00-8:00 pm with $1.50 Bud cans all the time. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Rita's Seaside Grille
On March 27th, be ready to rev up your engines for Rita’s Seaside Grille’s inaugural Classic Car Show in support of Happy Wheels! Come listen to live music while checking out some sweet rides and enjoying delicious food and drinks!
Loggerhead's Beach Grill
Just steps from the beach, Loggerhead’s has a huge deck with outdoor bar, ample seating inside and out and live music all the time. The large menu features everything to from sandwiches and burgers to crab legs, crab cakes, oysters and more … it’s simply delish and truly Folly!
Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tours
Boat and Sea Kayak Tours on Folly Beach
Fun Disclaimer: You’re probably gonna get wet, salty, sandy and maybe even muddy on all of our tours!
Folly Beach Golf Cart Rentals
Welcome to Charleston Golf Cart Rentals! We are a family and locally owned business with 15 years of experience.
Bert's Market
Voted Best Corner Market in Charleston! Surprisingly, you will find what you need there. They have free coffee all day; a deli with some great organic food and sandwiches; and a fairly significant selection of beer and wine.
McKelvin's Surf Shop
McKevlin’s Surf Shop exists to help our customers on Folly Beach and the Charleston, South Carolina area enjoy the ocean with the best quality surf equipment. Since 1965, as the oldest surf shop in South Carolina and one of the oldest in the United States, we have made it a priority to provide the best quality products with top grade customer service.
Folly Beach Chair Company
We are proud to offer our ultra-premium, V.I.P. Beach Chair, Umbrella and Canopy rental service island wide! We get out to the sand early and set up your first class resort style oak wood and canvas steamer chairs, 8 ft beach umbrellas or 10Ă—10 commercial grade canopy, just for you. Anywhere you choose!
Folly Beach Baptist Church
Folly Beach Baptist Church is a warm and welcoming church located in the heart of the beachfront community. Where southern hospitality meets genuine community spirit, everyone is invited to experience the love and fellowship at Folly Beach Baptist Church!
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Our Lady of Good Counsel is a Catholic Church offering a peaceful place of worship and spiritual guidance. Whether you're new to the area or looking to deepen your faith, Our Lady of Good Counsel welcomes you to join the vibrant parish family.
Folly Beach United Methodist
Folly Beach United Methodist Church is a welcoming community dedicated to worship, service, and spiritual growth. Folly Beach United Methodist Church offers a place of fellowship, support, and connection for all who seek to grow in faith.
Folly Library
Take a break from the beach in Folly’s community center. Check your email or check out the perfect beach read.
Folly Post Office
Folly residents don’t get home delivery mail. We consider it a fun social occasion when we go to the Post Office and bump into neighbors. Folly Beach’s Post Office offers a variety of delivery and shipping services.