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FOLLY BEACH

THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH is a barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes via the Connector. Folly Beach is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites; a maritime forest; Morris Island Lighthouse; gourmet food, endangered species of birds; and southern hospitality. Folly Beach is a "must see - must visit" place.
  Folly Beach seems to grow in popularity, more and more, every year. The island is neatly positioned at the south entrance to Historic Charleston harbor. The six-mile long island is home to nearly 1,600 full-time residents and some of South Carolina's Premier Real Estate

The islands population is quite diverse, as are the many recreational offerings. One of the big draws for Folly Beach is its, beach front, county park that holds some 2,500 feet of ocean frontage. The 600+ acre park is seasonally supervised by lifeguards. You can rent bikes, beach equipment, and easily access the Edwin S. Taylor fishing pier. The pier at Folly is home to some of the best fishing in the area. The structure stretches some 1,000+ feet into the Atlantic Ocean. The 24-foot wide pier offers spectacular views of the beach and surrounding homes. If fishing isn't your thing, you may want to try the piers full-service seafood restaurant or just people watch as you soak in the scenery.

If the beautiful park and fishing opportunities don't lure you onto the island, maybe the surfing will. Folly Beach is home to some of the East Coast best surfing. The "Wash Out" on the islands east end has played host to many surfing tournaments. The water fun expands to parasailing, water-skiing, surf-fishing or just plain sun worshiping.

After the sun goes down on your day at Folly, it's time to enjoy some food and your favorite beverage. My suggested place to start is Snapper Jack's Seafood & Sports Bar, located in the heart of the Folly Beach business district, great food and spirits. The local business owners have done a great job of revitalizing the center of town. People of all ages and walks of life can find something fun to do after a day at the beach.

Folly also offers easy access to Historic Charleston, S.C. The island visitor is only a 15-minute ride from the "Holy City". There are few places in the United States with the great history and recreational opportunities that this area affords
 
Folly Beach Statistics
  • Population:   2,116
  • Males:  1,080 (51.0%)
  • Females:  1,036 (49.0%)
  • Median resident age:  41.1 years
  • Elevation:  10 feet
  • County:  Charleston
  • Land area:  12.3 square miles
  • Zip Code:  29439
  • 3.2% Mean travel time to work:  23.9 minutes
  • Races in Folly Beach
        White Non-Hispanic:  95.8%
        Hispanic:  1.4%
        Two or more races:  1.4%
        American Indian:  1.1%
        Black:  0.8%
        Other race:  0.5%
  • Ancestries
        German:  18.1%
        Irish:  15.9%
        English:  13.2%
        United States:  9.6%
        Italian:  6.9%
        Scotch-Irish:  4.2%
  • Hospitals and medical centers near Folly Beach
        Charleston Memorial Hospital, about 8 miles in CHARLESTON, SC
        Roper Hospital, about 8 miles in CHARLESTON, SC
        Specialty Hospital Of South Carolina, about 8 miles in CHARLESTON, SC

Little Known Facts

  • The property on Folly Beach was once cheap due to the locals considering it "tainted" by the Yankees. In Civil War times the island was a temporary strong-hold for some 20,000 Union solders.
  • In 1942, local securities dealer, Edward Seabrook Sr. bought nearly all of the island(1,000 acres) for, just $5,000.
  • George Gershwin composed his famous folk opera "Porgy and Bess" on the island.