Folly Beach is located in
Charleston County south of
Charleston along Highway 171 near the Atlantic Ocean. Folly Beach is on Folly Island, separated by
James Island from
Charleston.
Folly Beach is a barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical Charleston, South Carolina. Folly Beach is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites; a maritime forest; Morris Island Lighthouse; gourmet food, endangered species of birds; and southern hospitality.
Folly Beach is part of the Charleston-North Charleston metro area.