SpringApr
Sea & Sand Festival
Sandcastle building, local vendors and a full day of family fun on the island.
Folly Beach, SC
What's happening on Folly Beach right now
Your local guide to events, places to eat, beach info and the laid-back island life just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.
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About 20 minutes from downtown Charleston
Welcome to Folly
The Edge of America
Folly Beach is Charleston's funky, easygoing beach town: a six-mile barrier island with a surf-town soul, colorful beach houses and a Center Street full of local shops, bars and restaurants. Whether you're here for a day trip, a week-long rental or you're lucky enough to live here, Folly Beach Now keeps you in the loop.
- Catch a sunrise from the Folly Beach Pier
- Surf or watch the pros at the Washout
- Walk out to see the Morris Island Lighthouse
- Kayak or paddleboard the Folly River marsh
- Shop and grab a bite along Center Street
On the Calendar
Folly Beach Events
SummerJul
4th of July on Folly
Beach days, patriotic celebrations and fireworks views from around the island.
FallOct
Halloween Carnival
Costumes, games and treats for the kids — a local favorite every October.
WinterDec
Christmas Parade
Golf carts, floats and holiday lights rolling down Center Street, Folly style.
Eat & Drink
Where to Eat on Folly Beach
From fresh-caught seafood to tacos with sand still on your feet, the island's food scene is as relaxed as it is good.
Seafood
Fresh Off the Boat
Shrimp, oysters and local catch served with ocean breezes and marsh views.
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Casual Eats
Tacos, Burgers & Bites
Flip-flop friendly spots for a quick lunch between beach sessions.
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Brunch & Coffee
Morning on the Island
Biscuits, coffee and mimosas to start a slow beach day right.
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From the Folly Beach Now Blog
Sea & Sand Festival: What to Know
Parking tips, the best times to go and what to bring for the island's big spring festival.
Folly Beach Christmas Parade Guide
Where to watch, when it starts and how the island does the holidays.
Halloween Carnival on Folly
Costume ideas, kids' activities and a spooky-season plan for families.
A Beginner's Guide to Surfing Folly
Where to paddle out, lessons and reading the waves at the Washout and the pier.