If you're looking for a fun place to kayak, check out Higher Ground on Factory Street. We called…read morethe night before and the young lady that we spoke with was very knowledgeable. She took the time to check the wind speeds for the next day, so we wouldn't be scheduling a trip during inclement weather. Once we arrived, the ladies working were extremely friendly and they gave us ample time to check out their merchandise before our adventure started. The kayaks and paddles were in good condition. There are several different routes you can take, a 2 and a 4 mile loop were suggested to us. All the routes will take you past the downtown swing bridge. I would suggest going with the tide either going out or coming back (unless you enjoy paddling the entire time). They also sell kayaks and equipment. They told me that before I purchased a kayak or Hobie fishing kayak, that I could test them in the river. They want you to be happy with your purchase. I will definitely be supporting this business in the future.

Higher Ground is the outdoor store of choice in this area. Savannah and Hilton Head both have…read moresimilar shops, but the staff/owners at Higher Ground create a much more pleasant shopping experience for the Lowcountry gear head. Plus, their new location next to the brew pub makes for a great one-two. Gear up. Beer down.

Loved stopping here for some ice cream after a long day at Hunting Island. You wait in line outside…read moreand they take your order. I had "better brownie batter" and it was amazing. In the same parking lot is a little surf and beach store. We didn't go in but it looks to carry one's beach necessities.

Great Ice Cream and staff! Also a hidden gem to see beautiful sunsets over the water.read more

This place has great prices for a HHI Vacay Trip. It has great floats, super funny Tees, sweats,…read moreand HHI Tees for a lower price. My favorite is the mens bathing suits, very cute selection. This store is also connected to a place called Mingles with cute outfits, ornaments and great paintings. Staff is helpful.

Amazing selection of t-shirts that my family and I love. This is a shop that we look forward to…read moreevery year. Cannot recommend enough. :)

Came to buy a tote bag I saw on the website. The associate was helpful and knew exactly where it…read morewas and I love it. She had long black hair but I didn't get her name. Free stickers are a great bonus!

Killer surf shop. Folly Beach no doubt has a chill surfer…read morevibe. It's a cultural thing that runs deep in the Folly community and throughout the Lowcountry. McKevlin's is at the heart of that culture. Located a half across the street from the Folly Beach Pier, this store is a celebration of a lifestyle. Offering everything from boards to accessories, this one-stop shop is the place to go for all things surf. The staff is fun, complimentary and so well educated on everything you need from beginner to advanced surfer. They are the heart of Folly.

We stopped in this shop while we walked to dinner. I've been to one before in Key West and this one…read morewas pretty similar. One side was the men's side. They had Quiet Storm shirts that ran roughly $20-$25, but they were super soft. They also had lots of hat options. They also offer a lot of popular "surf" brand shirts, shorts, swim shorts, etc. Items are what I'd consider pretty pricey. The women's side was pretty big and had a lot of fun beachwear and bathing suit/bikini options. They also have a smaller kids section. While I really liked a lot of the women's clothes I found, I had a hard time with the pricetag.

Great selection of top brands for my wife and me. Shorts, trunks, shirts, sandals, we found…read moreeverything we need.

Folly is somewhat fickle in terms of keeping the beach supplies current and fashionable. However…read moreOcean Surf Shop and one other - to be named later - keep the apparel and equipment, trend steady. Classic manufacturers like O'Neill, Billabong, Quicksilver are all well represented as are top footwear manufacturers. I'm a Reef guy for years but Sanuk and Rainbow just took the top two spots in my preference pool. Knowledgeable staffers are highly experienced in all facets of surfing, I do believe lessons are available. When your ready to Hang Ten Dude, drop by Ocean Surf Shop first.

This is the shop for real surfers wanting to work on their boards. Great service and advice…read more If you are looking for clothes, the other shop down the street may be better for you.

This is a fun surf shop by the SeaCow eatery…read more They have the pooka shell necklaces, shark tooth necklace, Reef flip flops and shoes for kids and adults. Lots of beach wear for everyone and and every possible surfing accessory and clothing for beach and then some.

This is a great little cozy surf and vacation wear shop. Going here truly makes you feel like you…read moreare on vacation with all the local Edisto shirts, hats, and mementos to commemorate your trip to the island. If you're looking for high quality vacation logo gear ranging from Rainbow Sandals to Costa Sunglasses this is your shop. You'll find a nice range of solid merchandise that will keep you well supplied and outfitted during your stay. They even have some sale items at different points of the year to help you save some extra coin and still get some quality items. The staff members were friendly and helpful to get us what we needed when we needed it.

DO NOT SHOP HERE. I made a Yelp account just because of my experience here. They have a no refund…read morepolicy because they overcharge on every item in the store- all of which can be found at the other stores RIGHT NEXT DOOR for cheaper. Do not get conned into buying. Also felt very weird how they serve ice cream right next to cigarettes and vapes. I'm a yearly visitor who will NEVER shop here again. Ruins the vibe of Harbour Town to have a store like this in their main shopping area. Total scam and racket they are running there.

Very loud, obnoxious, horrible club music playing the entire time we were in there to the point my…read moremom and I couldn't hear each other talk. The guy behind the counter was following us around and made us uncomfortable. Very odd and annoying experience and would not come back here.

Had an amazing experience renting two paddle boards. Special thanks to Cody and Jacques for getting…read morethe paddle boards to our landing and helping make a great day possible!

Super nice people!…read more We rented 6 e-bikes. The young kid handing out the bikes didn't know how to level out a seat on my buddy's bike. Was uncomfortable until we stopped at the Avocado Bike Shop and they fixed it. After 13 miles my battery died and had to ride 3.5 miles back to the shop with a heavy dead bike. They are supposed to go 30-35 miles... I turned it in as my friends continued with their ride for 2 more hours. Owner insisted on a full refund. Again, super nice people! I just got a bike with a bad battery...

the trip was very fun . our guide Shane was very informative about the history of the area…read more we fully recommend the kayak tour

great time. lovely outdoor experience. saw a dolphin , lighthouse , and little beach with shells…read moreand natural wonders.