The Blue Starfish
Shopping
You can find everything you need from fresh produce, sandwiches, drinks, toiletries, beach essentials, and so much more. Bert's is open 24 hours-7 days a week. Bert's offers free coffee too.
84 locals recommend
Bert's Market
202 E Ashley AveYou can find everything you need from fresh produce, sandwiches, drinks, toiletries, beach essentials, and so much more. Bert's is open 24 hours-7 days a week. Bert's offers free coffee too.
Food scene
Great restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Lots of live music, corn hole tournaments and Oyster Roasts. Try the She Crab Soup.
39 locals recommend
The Washout
41 Center StGreat restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Lots of live music, corn hole tournaments and Oyster Roasts. Try the She Crab Soup.
Just a few blocks off Center Street. Amazing outdoor bar. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Live music every night. This is the place to watch your Sunday Football (during football season they serve Sunday Brunch).
59 locals recommend
Loggerhead's Beach Grill
123 W Ashley AveJust a few blocks off Center Street. Amazing outdoor bar. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Live music every night. This is the place to watch your Sunday Football (during football season they serve Sunday Brunch).
Walk along the beach and stop at the Tiki Bar behind The Tides. You can grab a frozen drink or lunch wearing your bathing suit.
17 locals recommend
Tides Folly Beach
1 Center StWalk along the beach and stop at the Tiki Bar behind The Tides. You can grab a frozen drink or lunch wearing your bathing suit.
Oysters, oysters, oysters! Sit at the bar and watch them shuck oysters. Oh and try an Oyster Shooter. Located in downtown Charleston.
129 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdOysters, oysters, oysters! Sit at the bar and watch them shuck oysters. Oh and try an Oyster Shooter. Located in downtown Charleston.
This is a true pizza place, you will be shocked! Grab a pie and enjoy it on the balcony.
42 locals recommend
Woody's Pizza
39 Center StThis is a true pizza place, you will be shocked! Grab a pie and enjoy it on the balcony.
Taco Boy
106 E Ashley AveAn amazing Mexican restaurant. Indoor/Outdoor seating. DJ on weekends.
Bowens restaurant is a true must see. Authentic food, nothing fancy. Order at the counter & they will bring your food to your table on paper plates. Your view is of the marsh where you can catch dolphins swimming and the beautiful sunset. They are only open Tues - Sun. Approxamitely 5 minute car ride.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdBowens restaurant is a true must see. Authentic food, nothing fancy. Order at the counter & they will bring your food to your table on paper plates. Your view is of the marsh where you can catch dolphins swimming and the beautiful sunset. They are only open Tues - Sun. Approxamitely 5 minute car ride.
Right across the street (across from Bert's) a hidden little gem . Lots of live music, food, and craft beers. Outdoor seating only.
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveRight across the street (across from Bert's) a hidden little gem . Lots of live music, food, and craft beers. Outdoor seating only.
The Drop-In Bar & Deli
32 Center StGreat little place with good bar food.
Great cocktail menu...try a loaded Hamm's beer! Indoor & Outdoor seating. Brunch served everyday starting @ 10am.
39 locals recommend
Lowlife Bar
106 E Hudson AveGreat cocktail menu...try a loaded Hamm's beer! Indoor & Outdoor seating. Brunch served everyday starting @ 10am.
Gives you that Dive Bar feel, food is great and the music nightly is the best. Now serving breakfast!
24 locals recommend
Planet Follywood
32 Center StGives you that Dive Bar feel, food is great and the music nightly is the best. Now serving breakfast!
Great place to eat with the kids, they serve their food on frisbees. Indoor & Outdoor dining, opens daily @ 8am. Live music
96 locals recommend
rita's seaside grill
Great place to eat with the kids, they serve their food on frisbees. Indoor & Outdoor dining, opens daily @ 8am. Live music
Great outdoor bar & seating area. Amazing food! Such good fresh pasta. Only problem is they do not take reservations.
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdGreat outdoor bar & seating area. Amazing food! Such good fresh pasta. Only problem is they do not take reservations.
Great specials and food deals. True bar food made from scratch. 1/2 Philly Steak sandwich on Tues., 1/2 pizza on Weds., & 1/2 burgers on Thurs. Get the pasta salad as a side.
22 locals recommend
Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly RdGreat specials and food deals. True bar food made from scratch. 1/2 Philly Steak sandwich on Tues., 1/2 pizza on Weds., & 1/2 burgers on Thurs. Get the pasta salad as a side.
Order at the bar & take a seat. Try their wings, fish tacos, and a frozen flight! Live music on weekends.
The Bounty Bar
15 Center StreetOrder at the bar & take a seat. Try their wings, fish tacos, and a frozen flight! Live music on weekends.
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StJust opened we now have a brewery right on Center Street
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveGreat breakfast & lunch place.
Food truck parked in parking lot on East Ashley. Early breakfast & coffee, to grab & go. Opening soon in the building across the street from where they are parked.
Dead Low Cafe
Food truck parked in parking lot on East Ashley. Early breakfast & coffee, to grab & go. Opening soon in the building across the street from where they are parked.
Neighborhoods
Folly is known as "The Edge of America". One way in and one way out. Our town is extremely laid back. People explore by walking, skate boarding, biking, and driving a golf cart.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly is known as "The Edge of America". One way in and one way out. Our town is extremely laid back. People explore by walking, skate boarding, biking, and driving a golf cart.
Sightseeing
You can purchase all your souvenirs in this Historical City Market. Many restaurants and bars in walking distance.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StYou can purchase all your souvenirs in this Historical City Market. Many restaurants and bars in walking distance.
Downtown Charleston is a great place to visit for the day or night, just a 20 minute car ride. Many restaurants, bars, shops, and museums. You can explore also by horse and buggy rides. Try one of their Ghost Tours or Eating Experiences.
329 locals recommend
Charleston
Downtown Charleston is a great place to visit for the day or night, just a 20 minute car ride. Many restaurants, bars, shops, and museums. You can explore also by horse and buggy rides. Try one of their Ghost Tours or Eating Experiences.
A must see! Great photo opportunity and let your toes touch the water.
49 locals recommend
Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeA must see! Great photo opportunity and let your toes touch the water.
Open from Sunrise to Sunset. 1750 E Ashley Ave, you can drive pretty close towards it, but you have to walk to it. Bring some chalk to write on the path.
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueOpen from Sunrise to Sunset. 1750 E Ashley Ave, you can drive pretty close towards it, but you have to walk to it. Bring some chalk to write on the path.
The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be between 300 - 400 years. The tree is 65 feet high with a circumference of 25.5 feet, shading an area of 17,000 square feet.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThe Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be between 300 - 400 years. The tree is 65 feet high with a circumference of 25.5 feet, shading an area of 17,000 square feet.
The pier extends more than 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Amazing beach views, bird watching, and walking. Fishing is permitted with a permit which you can purchase in the gift shop.
Pier View Drive
Pier View Drive The pier extends more than 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Amazing beach views, bird watching, and walking. Fishing is permitted with a permit which you can purchase in the gift shop.
Activities
Rainy day or way to get out of the heat, go explore.
20 locals recommend
Aquarium (Concord St) station
Rainy day or way to get out of the heat, go explore.
Funyard Playground, Pedal boat, kayak, paddle boards, and bike rentals, fishing & crabbing dock, Spray Play Fountain, Splash Zone Waterpark, and Picnic Sites with tables and grills.
Outdoor Zone: 50-ft Climbing Wall, 1,000-sq. ft Bouldering Wall and Slackline Park, A Challenge Course, and a 18-hole disc golf course.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrFunyard Playground, Pedal boat, kayak, paddle boards, and bike rentals, fishing & crabbing dock, Spray Play Fountain, Splash Zone Waterpark, and Picnic Sites with tables and grills.
Outdoor Zone: 50-ft Climbing Wall, 1,000-sq. ft Bouldering Wall and Slackline Park, A Challenge Course, and a 18-hole disc golf course.
A golfers dream, play on a PGA golf course. Schedule tee times far in advance, several courses to play on. Over an hour drive, but worth it.
13 locals recommend
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach DrA golfers dream, play on a PGA golf course. Schedule tee times far in advance, several courses to play on. Over an hour drive, but worth it.
Lifeguards, restrooms, picnic area with grills and tables, chair and umbrella rentals, and snack bar.
82 locals recommend
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveLifeguards, restrooms, picnic area with grills and tables, chair and umbrella rentals, and snack bar.
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
8888 University BlvdSplash Island Waterpark
444 Needlerush PkwyGreat place to get out of the sun & heat. Pool tables, juke box, & $2 Budweiser cans. Smoking is permitted indoors & its a cash ONLY establishment. Great bands on the weekends. You can become a social member by purchasing a membership ($1.00) a fun souvenir. This not a place for everyone, but lots of fun.
18 locals recommend
Sand Dollar Social Club
7 Center StGreat place to get out of the sun & heat. Pool tables, juke box, & $2 Budweiser cans. Smoking is permitted indoors & its a cash ONLY establishment. Great bands on the weekends. You can become a social member by purchasing a membership ($1.00) a fun souvenir. This not a place for everyone, but lots of fun.
Just opened...great on a rainy day or escape from the heat! Four exclusive escape room experiences, each room is filled with mystery and challenges never seen before. Located at 22 Center Street.
Escapade
Just opened...great on a rainy day or escape from the heat! Four exclusive escape room experiences, each room is filled with mystery and challenges never seen before. Located at 22 Center Street.
Coconut Joe's
Brand new place with roof top bar & arcade.
Kids
Pirate's Cove Playground
506 E Erie AveQuiet, gated playground for your little one.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking, biking, and golf carts.
Golf carts are allowed to cross Center Street, but not allowed to drive on center Street.
Book before you go
Golf Courses or Roy Barth Tennis Center
There are several golf courses located all around Charleston, I would recommend booking your tee time ahead of time.
Roy Barth Tennis Center is located on Kiawah Island over an hour away.
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, a hat, a sweatshirt, and suntan lotion.
Walking around Downtown Charleston many sidewalks and streets are cobblestone, so a little uneven. Even in the Summer you will get an Ocean breeze at night.
Don't miss
Sunday's Famers Market
Located at The Washout.
Don't miss
Shark Tooth Finding
A big thrill is to scan the sands of The Atlantic for shells and Shark's teeth.