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Public Beach Access (Folly Beach)
4.8★ · 34 Google ratings · Folly Beach, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
130 ft away · free
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
85°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Public Beach Access (Folly Beach)
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1Parking140 ft from the listing2Restrooms200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect parallel parking only
Most parking spots require parallel parking rather than standard lot spaces.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Most reviewers praise the peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere, though one reported severe overcrowding and traffic.
Arrive during daylight hours
One reviewer specifically noted it's best to find the entrance in daylight, suggesting navigation challenges.
Bring water shoes for disabled access
A large pipe runs down the middle of the beach that can be difficult to cross with mobility.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:40 AM.
Practical
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📍 Folly Beach, SC 29439
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Public Beach Access?
200 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 Public Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
