Guidebook for Charleston
Parks & Nature
Great for family beachgoers! There is a fee but you have easy parking, rinse off shower, and restrooms available.
82 locals recommend
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveGreat for family beachgoers! There is a fee but you have easy parking, rinse off shower, and restrooms available.
Water Park, Climbing Wall, Bike/walking trails, playground, dog park!
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrWater Park, Climbing Wall, Bike/walking trails, playground, dog park!
Breathtaking HUGE oak tree that is said to be at least 700 years old!
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdBreathtaking HUGE oak tree that is said to be at least 700 years old!
Essentials
Walgreens
380 King St24 hour pharmacy
24 hours There are 3 locations on James Island. The one closest to Folly Beach seems a little more expensive.
34 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
975 Savannah Hwy 24 hours There are 3 locations on James Island. The one closest to Folly Beach seems a little more expensive.
Best organic and clean food store near here.
Way better than Whole Foods, in my opinion!
76 locals recommend
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdBest organic and clean food store near here.
Way better than Whole Foods, in my opinion!
Arts & Culture
One of the many plantations in Charleston. Others include Middleton Plantation, Charlestowne Landing, McLeod Plantation & Boone Hall
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdOne of the many plantations in Charleston. Others include Middleton Plantation, Charlestowne Landing, McLeod Plantation & Boone Hall
Shopping
Hyams Garden & Accent Store
870 Folly RdGreat local nursery
Tres Carmen Boutique
Folly RoadLocally owned, cute clothes!
Bashful Boutique
36 Windermere BlvdLocally owned, good prices, nice jewelry selection.
Sightseeing
Fort Sumter National Monument
Civil War History
Food Scene
Locally owned, great food!! 1/2 price wine on Sundays & Wednesdays :)
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdLocally owned, great food!! 1/2 price wine on Sundays & Wednesdays :)
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly Rd3 minutes away, great breakfast & lunch!
Best place for breakfast on Folly Beach, especially for dog lovers!
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveBest place for breakfast on Folly Beach, especially for dog lovers!
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor bar across form Bert's Market (another must visit!). It's like you're in a friends back yard with picnic tables & live music in the evenings.
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveOutdoor bar across form Bert's Market (another must visit!). It's like you're in a friends back yard with picnic tables & live music in the evenings.