Charleston's laid-back surf town, with the pier and the Morris Island Lighthouse view at the east end.

Folly Beach

Beaches · Charleston Free ★ 4.8

Folly Beach offers a relaxed surf town vibe just a short drive from Charleston, where visitors can enjoy the wide sandy shores. You can walk out on the pier or head to the east end for views of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse. This free public beach is a local favorite for its easygoing atmosphere.

More shops nearby

Treasure IslandApparel3.0 mi · ~7 min drive Wells GalleryArt Gallery8.1 mi · ~19 min drive Two CumberlandApparel8.1 mi · ~20 min drive

Dining nearby

Bowens Island RestaurantSeafood · $$2.2 mi · ~5 min drive Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Co.Seafood Market2.2 mi · ~5 min drive Ellis Creek Fish CampSeafood · $$7.4 mi · ~18 min drive Millers All DayAmerican · $$9.3 mi · ~22 min drive Iron RoseAmerican9.4 mi · ~23 min drive Poogan’s PorchAmerican · $$9.4 mi · ~23 min drive

Things to do nearby

McLeod Plantation Historic SiteHistoric Sites · Paid8.2 mi · ~20 min drive Angel Oak TreeNature & Wildlife · Free8.5 mi · ~20 min drive The Battery & White Point GardenHistoric Sites · Free8.9 mi · ~21 min drive Fort Sumter National MonumentForts & Ruins · Paid9.1 mi · ~22 min drive

While you're here

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Charleston RiverDogsTue, Aug 4 · Family9.0 mi · ~22 min drive Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Charleston RiverDogsWed, Aug 5 · Other9.0 mi · ~22 min drive Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Charleston RiverDogsThu, Aug 6 · Other9.0 mi · ~22 min drive

Venues nearby

The Cedar RoomHistoric11 mi · ~26 min drive Alhambra HallBallroom & Hotel11 mi · ~26 min drive The River House at Lowndes Grove11 mi · ~26 min drive

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