Folly Beach

beach town · 29439

Folly is the city's release valve: a barrier-island town where Charleston bankers, College of Charleston students, and a stubborn cohort of surfers all end up at the same bar by 9pm. Center Street runs maybe four walkable blocks of bars, taco joints, and beach-rental signage; the Washout still draws the surf crowd; the pier got rebuilt and reopened. Vibe trends barefoot, sunburned, and a little salt-crusted. For dating it skews casual by design, sunset beers at the Tides, oyster happy hours, post-surf food trucks. Not where you go to impress; where you go when you have stopped trying to.

$66,750

median income

$1,844

median rent

The data

Folly Beach by the numbers

Median individual income in Folly Beach is about $66.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Folly Beach pays about $1,840 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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Vibe

16 spots across Folly Beach

Folly Beach
Dining
Rita's Seaside Grille
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,854
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,854 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Folly Beach
Dining
The Crab Shack
Restaurant★ 4.3 · 3,247
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 3,247 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Crab Shack.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Lost Dog Cafe
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,694
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,694 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lost Dog Cafe.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 3 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 3 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 3 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 3 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 3 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 3 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
Loggerhead's Beach Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,354
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,354 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Loggerhead's Beach Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
The Washout
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,782
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,782 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Washout.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Chico Feo
Caribbean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,170
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,170 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chico Feo.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Pinky's on the Beach
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 991
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 991 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pinky's on the Beach.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Jack of Cups Saloon
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 948
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 948 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jack of Cups Saloon.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
TueClosed
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
Lowlife Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 767
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 767 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lowlife Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Catch 23 Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 642
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 642 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Catch 23 Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
Planet Follywood
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 540
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 540 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Planet Follywood.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat8 AM to 2 AM
Sun8 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
Fam's Brewing Co.
Brewery★ 4.5 · 496
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 496 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fam's Brewing Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
The Drop-In Bar & Deli
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 369
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 369 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Drop-In Bar & Deli.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 2 AM
Tue9 AM to 2 AM
Wed9 AM to 2 AM
Thu9 AM to 2 AM
Fri9 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Dining
Alfredo's On Folly
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 317
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 317 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alfredo's On Folly.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
The Bounty Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 289
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 289 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bounty Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Folly Beach
Drinks
Sand Dollar Social Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 265
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 265 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sand Dollar Social Club.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Maps

Folly Beach

Folly Beach by the numbers

Local date spots

Rita's Seaside Grille

The Crab Shack

Lost Dog Cafe

Loggerhead's Beach Grill

The Washout

Chico Feo

Pinky's on the Beach

Jack of Cups Saloon

Lowlife Bar

Catch 23 Restaurant

Planet Follywood

Fam's Brewing Co.

The Drop-In Bar & Deli

Alfredo's On Folly

The Bounty Bar

Sand Dollar Social Club

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