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About Folly Beach: Folly is but a short drive from
Charleston but seems light years away. It is laidback and rustic,
casual to the core. It has a long distinguished history dating to
the 1600's, and it played a major role in the Civil War. But Folly's
heyday is fairly recent - the 1930's and 40's. George Gershwin spent
weeks there in the 30's, when he helped compose Porgy and Bess.
Cottages were springing up along its pine-strawed dunes in the
1920's . (The name Folly, by the way, comes from an old English word
meaning heavily wooded). Old-timers recall the Folly Pier, where
famous singers entertained. Gone is the old pier and Atlantic
Pavilion and a long fishing pier and hotel replace earlier
attractions. Numerous old-fashioned cottages dot the strand. A
renourished beach lures vacationers. There are good seafood
restaurants and colorful bars. All in all, Folly is a beachcomber's
delight.
Directions: If you cross the Ashley River
Bridges and follow Folly Road to the end, you will soon come to Folly Beach,
located south of Charleston.
Leash Laws:
Year-round leash law in effect on the beach. $500 fine if cited. Same goes for not picking up droppings.
Leashed dogs are welcome year-round. From May 1 to Sept. 30, dogs are not allowed on the beach 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Photos:
Morris Island Lighthouse seen from the end of the island.
Folly Beach's Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
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