Travel Lens
A 1,045-foot pier, Atlantic surf and a historic lighthouse make Folly Beach a laid-back South Carolina getaway.
Stretching 1,045 feet into the Atlantic, this is one of the longest piers on the East Coast, with wide views of the water and the beach.
At the southern end of town, with the Folly River on one side and the Atlantic on the other, this park has wide sand, picnic areas and snack bars.
Strong winds in late summer bring surfers, paragliders and windsurfers to the Atlantic, so there is plenty to try or just watch.
Guided boat and kayak tours wind through the quiet creeks and tiny islands around Folly Beach, showing you the wilder side of the area.
The long, sandy beach is made for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing under the South Carolina sun with the whole family.
Walk this preserve for the best view of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse standing offshore at the edge of Folly Beach.
Long, straight roads make for easy, relaxed rides with a sea breeze, and you can pedal to landmarks like the county park and the lighthouse.
About 25 minutes from Folly Beach, this harbor fortification, where the Civil War began, protected the South Carolina coast.
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