Everyone loves a good beach day at Folly. The sun, sand, and surfers always make for a relaxing time, BUT there are things to remember in order to have the best possible day at Folly Beach. First, you have to have the necessities; sunscreen so you don’t burn in the hot Carolina sun, an umbrella to keep cool, beach towels for when you get out of the waves, beach toys for fun in the sun, and some water to stay hydrated. Don’t forget something to cover-up with as well so you can enjoy some of Folly’s fantastic restaurants and shops.

Second, in order to have a full-proof beach day at Folly, the rules have to be followed. You’ll want to remember your amazing beach day so there cannot be any possession or consumption of alcohol on the beach, if you’re really feeling like a drink (and are of age) head on over to the many great restaurants that Folly has to offer and they can whip up something delicious for you. Along with this, there is no glass, plastic bags, balloons, or styrofoam allowed on the beach, we want to keep our wildlife alive and well and we know you do too. This also means no littering. Speaking of our wonderful wildlife, please leave them alone, especially the sea turtles. Sea turtles are an endangered species and we want to help keep them around.

Your safety is just as important as wildlife’s safety! In order to keep our visitors safe, there are a few rules in place. Swim with caution ALWAYS because this is the ocean and there are rip currents. There are lifeguards on duty from May through Labor Day to help with this. If you surf, which is a popular and fun activity on Folly, you HAVE to have a leash. Surfing is also prohibited from 2nd St East to 3rd St West which is considered the “swimming zone”.

The dunes are what keep our beaches alive! Don’t walk in them, please! We want to keep Folly Beach alive and well for as long as possible for the people to enjoy! On top of this, we love furry friends, but we love them more before 10 am and after 6 pm, which are the allotted times for pups to be on the beach. For their safety and yours, they are never allowed on the pier though.

Lastly, as your day at the beach comes to an end, remember all of your things. After sunset, they will be claimed by the City and disposed of. If you want to stay a little longer, head to Main Street for something to much on and to rehydrate from the sun, as bonfires and fireworks are not allowed at any time. We know they’re fun, but not as fun as keeping everyone safe.