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Folly Beach is a popular place for watersports like boating, kayaking, and surfing. Known as ‘the Edge of America’, boat tours near Folly Beach take guests to several picturesque areas.
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- The backwaters of Folly Island and the Morris Island Lighthouse are a couple points of interest along the way.
- To get more time out on the water, you can sign up for sailing lessons with local instructors.
- Fishing is another popular activity at Folly Beach and there are areas for deep-sea fishing, pier fishing, river fishing, and more.
- Paddleboarding, bicycling, camping, and picnicking are some of the other fun pastimes visitors can enjoy at Folly Beach. Map
- If you decide to spend a weekend here, book a room at the romantic Regatta Inn.
- You can find Folly Beach County Park camping info here.
You can reach Folly Beach in 25 minutes from Charleston (11.3 miles via SC-30 W and State Hwy 171).
Plan Your Trip
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- Book your tour or local activity.
- Book your car rental.
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