Beaches and Swimming Information
Swimming is allowed on all the beaches of Folly. There is access to the beach at the end of every block.
There is one wheelchair access ramp at 9th Street on West Ashley.
Highlighted below are two of Folly's most popular beaches plus some important beach safety information.
| Folly Beach County Park
All of the beaches on Folly Island are beautiful, but the most beautiful area of "untouched" beach is at the Folly Beach County park at the west end of Folly.
To get there, take West Ashley all the way to the west end of the Island. The street dead-end's into the Folly Beach County Park.
Amenities include 2500 feet of ocean frontage, 200 feet of river frontage, dressing areas, outdoor showers, restrooms, boardwalks, picnic areas, and a snack bar (seasonally). Boogie boards, bicycles, umbrellas, and chair rentals are also available between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season, also.
Click here for directions, hours, rates, rentals and more information about the Folly Beach County Park
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Center Street Beach
This beach is located on both sides of the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. In season, this is always a very busy beach - and great for people watching!
Here you can rent Jet Skis & Boogie Boards, purchase food and beverages from the Holiday Inn's Tiki Bar and restaurant or the Starfish Grille on the Pier, watch the locals play halfball, take a walk on the Folly Pier or watch the surfers. Plenty to do here!
Important! When you're in the water, stay away from the Pier. You don't want to be "hooked" by one of the Pier fishermen! And often, there are some severe undertows around the Pier. |
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Be careful of dead jellyfish that wash ashore - they can still sting!
The only proven effective first aid treatment for the skin pain of jellyfish stings is the use of cold packs or ice. Apply cold to the stung area for 5-15 minutes then re-apply, if necessary. It will stop the skin pain in 98% of cases. |
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