Spend Father’s Day on Folly Beach

Fishing

Explore History at Fort Sumter

Fishing not for your family? Don’t worry, Folly Beach has you covered. Take your family to the historical Fort Sumter sea fort. You can visit the monument by boat, while listening to narration and enjoying the beautiful views. The museum is filled with exciting activities for you and your family, including getting to see where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, and learning about the events that lead to the war. Dad is sure to have a great experience at this unique museum.

Get Outdoors

Pamper Dad

Make Folly Beach your go to for Father’s Day!

Folly Beach in The New York Times

Folly Beach was just featured in The New York Times article, “25 Writers on Their Favorite Beach Vacations”. Check it out!

June Fishing Forecast

Fishing has been great in Folly Beach the past few weeks and I have no reason to expect anything to change soon. This is a great time of year to go fishing in the low country! Some days there are so many species to target and so many opportunities to take advantage of it’s hard to make a decision on where to go. Deep Sea trips have been catching Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, Sea Bass and too many other species to mention. Nearshore trips have been catching Bull Redfish, Bonito, Amberjack, Sharks and Spanish and King Mackerel just to name a few. Inshore Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout and Black Drum have been caught in good numbers. Our guests have had many great days on the water with dozens of fish boated of all sizes and kinds. The reef action is non stop including some great topwater action. The flats are full of shrimp and finger mullet which keeps all the inshore fish on the prowl. Don’t miss out on the action! Book quickly and securely online or give me a call, text or email us. I can be reached at 843-696-4231.

Folly Beach Weekend Itinerary

Book an Excursion

Folly Beach is an oasis of relaxation, but to spice up the long, luxurious days at the beach, plan to explore the rich culture and fabulous wildlife during your stay. Kids will love spotting their first dolphins on Flipper Finder adventures.  For lovers of the sea, there are plenty of fishing tours and sunset cruises to choose from. Click here to view the full list of excursion businesses.

Spa Day

Devote a day to self care!  Whether you are recovering from a beach run or just looking for the ultimate day of relaxation, Folly beach has services for whatever your body needs.  Start with a massage, and then follow with a blowout at the salon or a hot shave at the barber shop.  Feel confident knowing that you are in the hands of professionals who are devoted to keeping you fresh and pampered. Click here to view the full list of businesses.

Shopping

Folly Beach provides everything you could possibly need in the many shops located close to the beachfront.  From boogie boards to funky beachwear, you can pick up anything that you may have forgotten to pack.  There are also many beach themed and historic souvenirs that will fit comfortably in a suitcase.  Click here to view the full list of shops. 

Get Active

Adrenaline junkies and amateurs alike will love the many offerings on Folly Beach.  Bring the family on a Kayak trip, test your skills at parasailing, or have a jet ski race!  Take advantage of the golf cart and bikes rentals on the island, and go where no SUV has gone before!  After a long day of exploring the island, harness your zen with a yoga class where instructors will guide your mind, body and spirit to savasana. Click here to view the full list of things to do. 

Food Tour

Folly beach has many food options to please even the pickiest of eaters! Foodies can’t miss dining at Jack Of Cups where they can dig into delicious, insta worthy ramen bowls. Make a reservation at Blu to experience seafood dishes inspired by cuisine around the world with Lowcountry twists.  Every restaurant on Folly offers delicious food and cocktails to help you relax and cool down after a full day in the sand and sun. Click here to view full list of restaurants. 

Spend Mother’s Day on Folly Beach

Breakfast Date

Start your day off with a delicious breakfast at Black Magic Café.  The Insta worthy spread will excite her eyes and her palette as you fill up for a full day!  Treat your mother to a full menu of specialty coffees and a plate of waffles piled high with fresh fruit and whipped cream.  Calories don’t count on Mother’s Day, but if you have a more health conscious family there are plenty of smoothies and lighter options.

Ultimate Relaxation

Moms work hard, so help yours relax with a yoga class and massage pairing.  Visit one of our many local studios for a relaxing stretching session to help her reconnect with her body and her internal light.  There are so many benefits to gently, healthy movement especially for our older loved ones.  On Mother’s Day, take care of her every need, even the ones she doesn’t know she has! Follow the class with a deep tissue massage at Mālama Massage Therapy, and don’t forget to hydrate!  

Flowers for Mom

Everyone deserves some beauty in their life, especially mothers!  Have flowers delivered to her from on of Folly’s talented florists.  She will be so surprised, and you don’t even have to go pick them up with the convenient delivery options.  There are also many lovely beach shops with treasures to remind her of this special day for the rest of her life.

Beach Side Picnic

Prepare a beach side picnic for her.  At Folly, we celebrate mothers and our wonderful weather every year!  The beach is lined with cute little shops where you can pick up sandwiches, soups, fresh fruit and pastries to snack on.  There is something magical about eating outside in nature.  Chat and catch up during your unique meal as you enjoy the rolling, sapphire blue waves crashing on the sand in front of you.  You can even rent umbrellas from the Folly Beach Chair company to stay cool and safe from swooping pelicans.

Make Folly Beach your go to for Mother’s Day!  There is something for every mom regardless of their personal style and interests.  Outdoorsy women, foodies, and ladies who like to shop will love all of the options, especially if you use our game plan so they do not have to make any decisions.  Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day.  If you weren’t the favorite child before, you sure will be now!

Hoppy Day on Folly!

It’s that time of year! The 11th Annual Easter Promenade on Folly Beach is here. Grab all your peeps and join us for this hoppy celebration on Saturday, April 20 at 10:45am. Starting at the Folly Beach Community Center, the promenade invites everyone to hop down Center Street all the way to Ashley Avenue.

All participants are asked to wear a hat during the promenade. Golf cart rides are available for those seeking assistance. Sponsored by the Folly Home and Garden Club, the 11th annual Easter Promenade is a great way to spend the weekend!

Monthly Spotlight: Folly River Lodge

Folly River Lodge is one of our newest businesses on Folly. This seven-room boutique inn is tucked in the mature trees next to the boat landing parking lot at 87 Center Street. Sunnee and Curt, owners/operators, designed their inn with inspiration from the old Atlantic House on the outside, and on the inside, each room has a clean relaxed feel with modern-bohemian décor.

Behind the large fenced-in area of the property is a yard full of games along with a lounge area, a bar, a stage, and plenty of room to hang out and relax, or have a party with about 60 friends. It’s another venue capable of hosting parties and events.

Sunnee and Curt have owned property on Folly Beach since 2009 and discovered a passion for hosting and entertaining guests who visit Folly. It became their goal to someday say adios to the corporate world and make hosting guests a full-time, live/work experience as innkeepers.

“The goal is to have guests explore Folly Beach and not just sit in their rooms. Five of the seven rooms don’t even have TV’s as we encourage guests relax, unplug, and enjoy our river, our beach, and our wonderful small town.”

Folly Beach had a SUPER talented visitor last month!

Meet Nathaniel, a high school senior and an amazing pianist. While visiting his Grandparents in Goose Creek, Nathaniel and his team made a trip to Folly Beach to make a music video on the beach (though it was no easy task).

Determination allowed Nathaniel and his team moved the 650lb piano onto the beach by hand. With the help of a small U-Haul trailer, they were able to cart the piano to the beach entrance and some nearby driftwood allowed them to gain traction under the wheels and hoist the piano onto the beach.

Nathaniel says, “We would’ve never made it if it weren’t for some kind people who stopped to help us move the piano throughout the day. Every now and then, people (who I assume just felt bad for us) would stop to help us move the piano for maybe 5 or 10 minutes. Their assistance meant more to us than they know.”

Once the piano made it onto the sand, they found the perfect spot to film their music video. And we’re just in awe of this young man’s talent.

Monthly Spotlight: Surf Bar

Surf Bar’s outdoor patio is reminiscent of a Costa Rican roadside bar. You can smell the wood grill when you walk in the front door and the smoke flavor permeates each dish; from the homemade black bean burger to the philly cheese steak to the hanger steak (available as a special). The Ahi tuna tacos are blackened and grill-seared served with a teriyaki ginger glaze and roasted corn salsa. Belly up to the bar, grab a seat outside, or pull up to a table in the dining room and enjoy the live music three or four nights a week! Try their signature pain killer, made with dark rum, cream of coconut, pineapple and orange. The nutmeg dusted on top is Pura Vida!