Flexible, empowering, cool, fairly priced, nice people(but everyone is in charleston)…read more Next time im in town will definitely be back, highly recommend to ALL!

Booked a semi-private session for two 12 year old girls during their spring break. They had such a…read moregood time and the whole staff at the beach was awesome. The booking and waiver process was straight forward and mobile friendly. I highly recommend supporting these folks!

The Washout is the best place in the Charleston area and perhaps all of South Carolina to surf. It…read moreoffers probably the most consistent break in the state, and because of such plays host regularly to several surf competitions including the Wahine Classic and the Governor's Cup. Even if you aren't a surfer, the Washout is a fun place to observe and soak up the atmosphere. Because there is such a draw, parking can be a challenge.

The Washout itself deserves five stars, but I take one away due to the parking situation now. I…read moregrew up going here as a laid back surf spot and now it seems to be a pain, and I usually go elsewhere on the beach now. The machine only takes $1, $5, or $10 in cash and does not return any change. The rate is $3 an hour and you then get a ticket to place in your dash. I did actually learn from an out of towner that there is an app that can be downloaded called Passport Parking. It offers a discounted rate, but is still $2.50 an hour. I think the rate is a deterrent IMO, but I guess the city of Folly Beach has to generate revenue somehow. At high tide, there is not a lot of beach area, but after the renourishments, there is some beach at least. Do not climb across the rocks! Use the crosswalks instead and save the sea oats...the few that still exist. Also, do not litter! There are trash receptacles scattered along the beach, usually at crosswalks, but pack your stuff in and out like an adult. This location is locally named for the strong currents and the fact that the narrow land has actually been washed out. After Hurricane Hugo, a lot of effort went into re-creating the road and beach that exists today. It was completely washed through to the River with a drop off of probably 20-30 feet where the road should have been. The name was used way prior to Hugo, but that event just embodies the vulnerability of the area and the potential impact of the wonderful surf/waves that we all love. Pura Vida!

Arguably better than Isle of Palms... but let's get into that!…read more This beach is not for the surfers. It's definitely for the walkers and I had to do my hot girl walk along the beach today. This beach isn't visually pleasing in my opinion. The walkways to the beach are though. This beach FEELS GOOD. It makes you remember why you show up at work... to get awesome moments like this. It felt like heaven to get into the warm, calm water. I saw dogs playing fetch and even taking it upon themselves to swim! Would love to take my niece dog here some day.

Gorgeous day for the beach!…read more Opt for the far east end or west near Fort Moultrie. Parking can be tough. Arriving early is key to finding parking! Roads start packing in by noon. If you enjoy treasure hunts, arrive early about 7AM and you can find horseshoe crabs, sand dollars, and lots of shells. Definitely check out some of the great restaurants like Obstinate Daughter (Fancy) or Home Team (casual) or cool off with some frozen and smoothies at the Coop.

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.

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.

We had a group of 4 people from 8 years old to 60 years old do a private lesson with Kai. He was…read morewonderful. He was patient and worked well with everyone esp the 8 year old. Communication was great.

My 6yr old son wanted to try surfing but was very nervous. Kai was so friendly and pumped him up…read morebefore we went out, and his instructor Libby did an amazing job. Even though it was rough conditions he got up on the board 12 times and was so proud. We will definitely be back again!

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.

Bill took good care of us when we rented two bikes and a trailer for the kids. They even dropped…read moreoff another trailer when my kids wouldn't stop slap-fighting back there. Drop off and pickup couldn't be easier and the prices were competitive. Will rent again.

We had THE best time on the bikes we rented from Folly Beach Adventures!! We were a group of 10…read moregirls in town for a bachelorette weekend and Will & Cameron helped set the bar high for the first full-day of the trip. As the Maid of Honor, I was in charge of plans for the weekend and I wanted to start the trip with my own version of a bike tour around Folly. I called 2 days prior to our arrival because I didn't initially think we needed a formal reservation, but started to get nervous as we got closer to the trip. When I called, the guys told me it would be no problem and they would have 10 bikes ready for us at 11:00am that Friday. I wasn't sure what would happen when we arrived, so I held my breath and crossed my fingers all would work out. I was ecstatic when we arrived to see Will and Cameron already at the door waiting on us!! We were maybe 5 minutes or so after 11:00 (10 girls can be a lot to get out the door) but they both commented on us "being on time," so I felt much better. They got us setup and on our way very quickly. I even asked for some of their "expert opinions" on restaurant/bars we should stop throughout the day and they provided us with great recommendations. I think having the bikes on a Friday was perfect because we didn't run into too much traffic and it felt very safe everywhere we went. We were really sad to return the bikes at the end of the day. I thought we would only spend a few hours on them since Folly isn't that big, but we were having so much fun we stayed on them until the shop was closing. By the end of the weekend, I asked the girls what their favorite part of the trip was and the most common response was the bikes!! If I had to do it over, I would probably pay to rent bikes for the full weekend. It was the best way to get 10 girls around Folly Beach!

In winter time, we needed to see some sand and some sun, listen to the wind blowing and the surf…read morecrashing. I brought Mrs. K. down to IOP and as far away from the small number of people here by turning left after the bridge and stopping at Station 42 where there is some parking. Peaceful, quiet, sunny, windy, very few people around. It was just what we needed. [Review 262 of 2024 - 1125 in South Carolina - 21297 overall.]

When it is not hot and humid out we come here to walk. Station 40 is our starting point and we go…read morefor at least an hour for a lovely morning beach walk. It is a great way to start a day and I look so forward to the weather turning cooler so we can add the beach walk into our weekend morning routine. In the off season parking is easy to find. We don't come here during peak times to avoid the crazy tourist. Once your parked the access points make it easy to get to the beach. It is so nice to have such a great place to get in a beach walk in so close to my house. It is one of the best parts of living in MP is being able to get to this nice beach so easily. Looking forward to the fall and spring so I can get my beach walk in.

Love Folly Beach! My family goes here every summer to enjoy the cool vibes…read more Folly Beach is Charleston's laid-back beach which attracts locals, surfers, and tourists. Love it better in the early morning before the crowd gets there in the afternoon. The sand and swimming are great although there are warnings for riptides. Great place to watch sunrise! Paid parking is on street by using an app or you can find free parking along the side streets.

Fantastic surfing beach. Very laid back. Not at all crowded. Even on a Sunday parking is not a…read moreproblem especially if you drive further in away from the central area with the long boardwalk, restaurants and shopping. Only gripe being it's still cold and one of the days we were there it was super windy.

I did this kayak tour on Folly Beach with my bridesmaids during my bachelorette and it was amazing!…read moreSuch a fun and peaceful way to start the day. The water was beautiful and it was an easy route! Jack was a fantastic guide and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend for a relaxing group activity in Charleston!

Great time for two. We did the 530 PM SUP tour and loved learning about the ecosystem. Jack was a…read moregreat and educational guide l, + we saw dolphins!