Swimming

Allowed on All Beaches

• 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.

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.

Directions

Take West Ashley all the way to the west end of the Island. The street dead-end's into the Folly Beach County Park.

More Information

For more information please visit the Charleston County Park & Recreation Committee website.

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!

What We Offer

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 half ball, 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.

Dead Jellyfish Warning

Be careful of dead jellyfish that wash ashore - they can still sting!

To Stop the Pain

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.