10 Outdoor Activities 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

Our goal is to educate and pass on the experience of surfing. Whether you are a beginner or advanced we teach the fundamentals and techniques that are essential in improving. Most importantly our objective is to have fun while enjoying all that the ocean provides. There is no better feeling than gliding across a wave and we can't wait to share that experience with you!

Golf cart sales rentals and service as well as Dolphin and sunset boat tours.

Offering surf lessons everywhere in the Charleston and Mt. Pleasant area. We also offer a surf/yoga and relaxation clinic. We focus on teaching students at any age group how to become a better surfer and more positive and collective. Come join us at any time of the day. Open around the clock!

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!

Fields Fishing Charters offers clients the ultimate, on the water fishing / sightseeing experience. From a smooth ride on a Ranger flats boat, to the equipment you will use to catch Redfish, Seatrout, Flounder, Sharks and other inshore species. Book a charter with Fields Fishing and experience the best in inshore, light-tackle, fly fishing, and sightseeing adventures that the low-country has to offer.Fields Fishing Charters Operates in: Charleston, Folly Beach, Kiawah/Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Mt. Pleasant, and Edisto Beach.

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.

No Cancellation Penalty! We Reschedule Around Weather! It's your Boat! No other Passengers! Go Below to Prepare your Food and Drink! Play your Music on Ship's Blue Tooth System, Take the Helm, Man the Lines or Just Lie in the Sun and Look for Dolphins! Up to 6 Passengers! We can arrange for more. Experience the Adventure and Thrill of Silently Sailing by Charleston's Sea Islands, Salt Marsh and Sand Bars in route to the Great Atlantic Ocean on our 2, 3 & 4 Hour Tours. Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties enjoy your music on ship's Blue Tooth system, Anchor and Swim to sand bar or beach