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Folly Beach (101 E Arctic Ave)
4.7★ · 481 Google ratings · Folly Beach, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 280 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 70 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 4 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Fri 9am
Map of Folly Beach (101 E Arctic Ave)
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1Parking270 ft from the listing2Restrooms70 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2018–2026
Soft sand and calm swimming
The beach offers smooth, well-maintained sand without sharp shells or rocks that cut feet, making it comfortable.
Visit off-season or early morning
Weekday mornings and months like September through March offer empty beaches, while summer weekends and holiday periods draw overwhelming crowds.
Arrive early to secure parking
Traffic and parking fill quickly on nice days, with lots ranging from $10 to $20 depending on demand.
Cross streets with extreme caution
Drivers frequently ignore pedestrian crossings and traffic lights, creating serious safety risks especially with children or elderly visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 101 E Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 70 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Folly Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Folly Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Folly Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 70 ft from the listing.
When is Folly Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 9am and the busiest at Sat 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
