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Folly Beach SC Real Estate
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Folly Beach Today
Folly Beach is a laid back community affectionately called the “Edge of America”. The island is reminiscent of the beach towns of yesterday with one main street filled with restaurants, beach shops and nightlife. There’s plenty of local flavor here to go around with artists, musicians, fishermen and surfers adding to the island’s eclectic look and feel.
Folly’s population is just over 2000, but on a summer day, that number increases drastically. Just 10 minutes from Charleston, it remains a favorite spot for Charlestonians looking to beat the summer heat. Six miles of white sandy beaches provide just the right terrain for shelling, sand castle building or a pick up game of volleyball. The wash-out, found on the eastern side of the island, is considered the premier surf break in the Southeast. The western side of the island offers The Folly Beach County Park complete with restrooms, showers, ample parking and lifeguards.
Folly’s pier is 1,000 feet long and perfect for catching fish. There’s a tackle shop here as well, to make a fisherman’s life that much easier. Parasailing, sea kayaking, bicycle riding, boating ….there’s so much to do at Folly every day can be a completely different experience!
Great Beach Vacation Rental - If you are visiting Folly for the first time or a regular to the Island, we have a wonderful vacation rental that you 'll want to keep coming back to. Down by the River, is not just a standard beach cottage it's an elegant home.
Tranquility and luxury combine to ease you into a slower pace of life. Enjoy the natural surroundings from the private decks or walk to the beach to catch a sunset. Whatever your choice the beauty and peace of these surroundings will make your stay unforgettable. Great rentals rate too!
A Bit of Folly Beach History
The word Folly is an Old English term for thicket or dense foliage. It’s rumored to have gotten its name from sailors passing through the shipping channel in the 1700’s. It may be that the trees at Folly were the first they had seen after many long months on the ocean. It also could have gotten it’s name from the Union Troops who in 1863 spent weeks clearing the island’s brush at the center of the island, providing them perfect cover from the Rebel spotters. At the height of the Union occupation, over 13,000 troops were stationed here.
Big band leaders Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey brought their bands to Folly to draw crowds on the old Folly Beach pier during the 1920’s. In the 1930’s George Gershwin stayed at Folly and wrote the famous Porgy and Bess. The home he stayed in is still standing today.
Folly Beach Community Links
- Folly Beach USA Fun! Fun! Fun! Giving residence and visitors alike a new awareness of our unique and charming island.
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Folly Beach Surf Cam - Watch
live images of surfers and beach goers enjoying the surf and natural beauty of Folly.
- Baby's Away - Baby's Away is the largest baby and child supply rental service providing quality equipment such as cribs, strollers, portable crib, car seats, high chairs, toys, swings & exersaucers, and miscellaneous items.
- Tom Nickels - Ocean Air Sea Kayak Full Service Kayak tours from river to Ocean!! One-stop service. Best rates and service along the Atlantic coast. Call Tom today! [www.oceanairseakayak.com]
- Fantastic Beach Vacation Rental- Down by the River is not just a standard beach cottage vacation rental it's an elegant home. Tranquility and luxury combine to ease you into a slower pace of life. Enjoy the natural surroundings from the private decks or walk to the beach to catch a sunset. Whatever your choice the beauty and peace of these surroundings will make your stay unforgettable. Great rentals rate too!
Folly Beach Schools
Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District is broken into eight (8) Districts. Together the eight districts educate approximately 48,500 PK-12 students in 41 Elementary Schools, 14 Middle Schools, 8 High Schools, 12 Magnet Schools, 4 Charter Schools, and 9 Programs. To visit the CCSD Website directly for more information click here.
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