Most visitors stay in a beach house or condo. Start with the kind of place you want, then check dates and prices on each page.

Oceanfront homes

Step off the deck onto the sand.

Oceanfront rentals

Homes with pools

Private and shared pools near the beach.

Rentals with pools

Pet-friendly homes

Bring the dog, plus the beach rules.

Pet-friendly rentals

Large homes

Houses that sleep 10 or more.

Large homes

Condos

Oceanfront villas near the pier.

Condo rentals

Hotels & inns

Tides, boutique inns and cottages.

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Folly Beach, SC: The Complete Visitor’s Guide

Twenty minutes from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a six-mile barrier island with a personality all its own, a place locals proudly call “The Edge of America.” Days here follow the rhythm of the ocean: check the Folly Beach tide chart and today’s weather to time a low-tide walk for shells and shark teeth, stroll the 1,000-foot Folly Beach Pier as anglers cast for the day’s catch, or paddle out at the Washout, the island’s favorite surf break. Just off the north end, the Morris Island Lighthouse rises from the water, a 19th-century landmark and a favorite with photographers. Back in town, Center Street’s mix of seafood spots, beach bars, and live music keeps things lively long after sunset, so browse Folly Beach restaurants and the events calendar to plan your evenings. When you’re ready to stay a while, find your place among Folly’s vacation rentals and hotels and inns, and brush up on parking and beach rules before you arrive.