10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Folly Beach That You Shouldn't Miss

Explore the Salt Marsh surrounding Folly Island aboard a choice of two coast guard-inspected vessels. Experience coastal scientist-led adventures to several points of natural beauty and historical significance. Listen through our underwater hydrophone system as dolphins communicate. Families and groups experience a flexible, lightly structured venture through the beautiful lowcountry saltmarsh. Shelling on a secluded beach is always an option.

Island Hopper Boat Charters is a family owned and operated charter company serving Charleston and Folly Beach since 1997. We offer private boat charters including lighthouse/ shelling trips, dolphin watches and sunset cruises. Capt. Randy Smith is native to the area and places great emphasis on safety and fun. Our primary goal is when you step off our charter, you and your family will have created a lifelong memory ! Capt. Randy

Sailing charters for families and events, including bachelorette weekends. Dolphin views and swimming and more.

Charleston SUP Safaris has been voted the Best Stand-Up Paddle company in Charleston for three years. Learn how to paddleboard with the experts on the beautiful Folly River and let us guide you through the local ecosystem and wildlife. We offer Stand-Up Paddleboard eco-safari tours, river and surf lessons, rentals, SUP yoga, fitness, paddleboard sales, and summer camps. Charleston SUP Safaris specializes in large groups, family outings, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate team building events, and special occasions. Stop by our newly renovated shop conveniently located at 83 Center St. and our professionally certified guides will get you outfitted with Bounce paddleboards and carbon fiber paddles. So simple, no experience needed, and fun for the whole family. Locally owned with a combined 60 years experience on the water. Our passion and sole focus is paddleboarding. Before your trip, our professional guides conduct proper ground school instruction and in-water paddle training, ensuring safe, fun, and exciting trips. Visit our website to book your SUP Safari.

Flipper Finders is a high adventure tour company located on beautiful Folly Beach South Carolina which is the beach just south of Charleston. We specialize in finding flippers (Atlantic Bottle Nose dolphins)as well as, other marine based wildlife and shore birds. We offer daily kayak & boat tours and kayak rentals that depart from Center street, right next to the boat landing on the backside of the island. For more information take a look at our Web site. Boat Tour consist of tour the waterways behind Folly Beach, a visit to historic Morris Island Lighthouse where we will disembark and search for sea shells. Kayak Tour is lead by our eco friendly/highly personable guides in and around the tidal rivers. You will learn about the ecosystem, the wildlife and hopefully see dolphins. Book Online or give us a call!

Isla Surf School is Charleston’s top rated surf lessons and surf camp company based out of Folly Beach, SC. We offer a wide variety of surf lessons for all ages, abilities, and group sizes in the Charleston area. We also offer 11 weeks of surf camp each summer. Camps are limited to 15 kids per week and boast the best camper to instructor ratio on the beach (3:1). If you are looking for rentals, we have you covered for all surfboard and wetsuit rental needs.

Specializing in Making your Beach Stay More Fun!!Bikes, Kayaks, SUP, Surf, Golf Carts, and Scooters!!YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR FUN!!Welcome to Folly Beach Adventures! We offer personalized attention to the beach traveler and will do our best to tend to your needs. Folly Beach Adventures specializes in outdoor EQUIPMENT RENTALS on Folly Beach and the Beaches around Charleston.

We are the only local bicycle rental and retail bike shop ever In Folly Beach. We can accommodate all ages and groups sizes from children to adults. We have hundreds of bicycles for rent as well as retail purchases options. We will beat anybody's price on any bike we carry! All Southern California style bikes. Factory Direct to us. We look forward to serving you. Come experience folly like a local

Malama Massage Therapy is your passport to the island’s healing experience. Our team of therapeutic Massage Therapists help clients find a path to wellness through intuitive massage sessions that balance the body, calm the mind, and align with spirit.

Sail Folly offers a unique sailing experience on the fast yet stable Stiletto 27' catamaran. Dolphin/Day Sails, Sunset Cruises, and Private Charters. All of our sails are private so whether it's just the two of you or a group of six, the boat is all yours! And with two boats, we can handle groups up to 12. The waters where we sail are full of dolphin, pelicans, herons, egrets and other wildlife. Kick back in bean bags or come take the helm of a fast cat. There are secluded beaches where we can pull up for a swim and some shelling along the way. The sunsets in the low country are stunning and the best place to take them in is definitely from the water. Now with two 27' catamarans, we have the perfect venue for bachelorette/bachelor parties on the water, as well as business and church groups. To really see what it's all about, click on sailfolly.com where you will find great pics and a FAQ page. It's super easy to book online from our site.