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Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Greater Charleston — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:11:19 +0000

The Folly Beach Fishing Pier at Dusk (click to zoom)

Of all the sites we’ve placed in the “off the beaten path” section of our Must See destinations, the Folly Beach Fishing Pier (and public beach) is probably second only to the Ravenel Bridge for number of annual visitors. Like the bridge, the Folly Beach Pier deserves this designation for the relative lack of visitors considering the beauty and function of this first class structure and public facilities. This is not your grandpa’s fishing pier… though he’d surely love it. Fully equipped with fish cleaning stations, pole holders, and an abundance of benches, the facility is a pier fisherman’s dream. But don’t get us wrong, as the pier is hugely popular with fishing enthusiasts and tourists alike. It simply never feels as crowded as it should be, and it always has plenty of room for visitors to enjoy the sights from the two story observation gazebo that stands tall over the Atlantic at the end of the pier.

The Pier is a fully equipped surfside fisherman's paradise (click to zoom)

And with full public facilities, showers, restaurants, fishing rod rentals, and easy access to Folly Beach in front of the Holiday Inn, there are few reasons not to visit Greater Charleston’s largest and greatest fishing pier. So drive out to Folly and swing by for a walk on the pier on your way to see the Lighthouse… definitely a pair of Must See destinations, and they’re just a couple miles apart. Enjoy the ocean air!

Click Here for full details on the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier

Click here to see photos of the Folly Beach Fishing Pier in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

Kiawah Beachwalker Park

Greater Charleston — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:25:48 +0000

Kiawah Islands Beachwalker Park is often voted among the top 10 beaches in America

Kiawah Beachwalker Park, located on the west end of Kiawah Island, offers ocean frontage and a river view, along with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.

Beach Park Features

Dressing areas

Restrooms

Picnic area with grills

Outdoor showers

Boardwalks

Snack bar (seasonal)

Beach chair & umbrella rentals (seasonal)

Click here to see photos of Kiawah Island in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

Washout of Folly Beach: Surfer’s Playground

Greater Charleston — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:49:25 +0000

The Washout

If Greater Charleston was the Island of Oahu, the Washout on Folly would be our North Shore… but the Atlantic is not the Pacific, and unlike Hawaii South Carolina doesn’t have a dramatic volcanic shelf to kick up monster waves, so you’ll want to factor all that in as you prepare to hit the surf. The good news is you don’t have to worry about a rocky volcanic floor or jagged coral or an incessant rush of pounding waves pressing you 10 feet under water, so if you do take a big spill at the Washout you’ll find a soft sandy landing and seldom have to struggle to reach the breathable surface. Seriously, Folly does offer some great swells from time to time and most professionals will tell you that small wave surfing is still quite challenging. Any solid wave is a great wave. So if you surf, go to the Washout on Folly. That’s where you’ll find the serious surfers of Greater Charleston, and even some pretty serious professionals, so you know it must be legit.

Click Here for live surfcam video feeds at SurfLine.com

Station 28: They Fly Here

Greater Charleston — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:37:53 +0000

Station 28 on Sullivans Island is especially popular with ocean sports enthusiasts and locals looking for uncrowded, truly natural beaches (click to zoom)

For locals, there are no finer beaches than those on Sullivan’s (aka Sully or Sully’s I). The views and angles are spectacular, the sands are white and broad, and the sandbars and inlets offer the best wind boarding and kite boarding on the South Carolina coast. While the Washout on Folly Beach is the land of the skimmers, Station 28 is where they come to fly. When you get a few avid boarders in the air, it is quite a show. Even more, the sandbar at 28 is an absolute Must See for anyone who loves a great beach , that’s populated primarily by seasoned beachgoers who really love great beaches! Depending on the shifting currents, the beach’s main sandbar can reach a quarter mile into the Atlantic, offering one of the coolest strolls in America. Being the closest beaches to downtown Charleston one would expect Station 28 and the other Sully beaches to suffer large crowds, but not so. There are no public facilities for visitors, and beach access points are difficult to find, as they’re fairly hidden little paths through the long and winding dunes, so Sullivan’s is primarily the favorite of true locals and well-informed visitors. Similarly, the Station 22 beachfront which is just 6 blocks south of 28, has been popular with College of Charleston Students for several generations. It’s also a bit closer to the popular pubs and restaurants of Sully’s I, which makes perfect sense.

Please check with the Town of Sullivan’s Island (contacts below) for leash laws and hours and dates when pets are allowed. Likewise, take note that there is no public parking area, but plenty of road side parking. Just be sure to obey the clearly marked parking signs and do your best to get all four wheels off the pavement. Zoom in on the map below to locate Station 28 and Station 22, each of which are streets that cross Atlantic Avenue at the beachfront.

Click Here to see a slide show featuring adventure sports and the pristine conditions of Station 28 on Sullivan’s Island during various seasons.

My Favorite Charleston Area Beach – Folly Beach, South Carolina

slstallings — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:57:28 +0000

I feel very fortunate to live close to so many awesome beaches here in Charleston! Folly Beach is my #1 favorite. The laid back atmosphere,

beautiful trees and scenery, great food, and surfing make it an excellent place to hang out with family and friends.

- From My Blog, All About Charleston – Charleston Favorites
by Suzanne Stallings, wife and mom of two very cool boys.

Folly Beach County Park

Greater Charleston — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:15:03 +0000

Folly Beach County Park

On the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River, beachgoers will find Folly Beach County Park. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beautiful beachfront designated swimming area.

Beach Park Features
• Dressing Areas
• Restrooms (handicap-accessible)
• Picnic area
• Retail area (seasonal)
• Shelter rentals for group functions
• Outdoor showers
• Boardwalks
• Snack bar (seasonal)
• Beach chair & umbrella rentals (seasonal)

Click here to see photos of Folly Beach in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

Isle of Palms County Park & Public Beach

Greater Charleston — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:06:13 +0000

Isle of Palms County Park

The public beach and adjacent county beach park are the most popular stretch of beach in Greater Charleston. While the totally public section enjoys a bit of a pavillion feel, with shops, restaurants, and even a few bars (including the famous Windjammer), the adjacent county park is very well equipped with facilities and lifegaurds — all of which make the Isle of Palms the ideal beach destination for folks who like a little bit of everything. (Photo courtesy of the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission website).

Click here to see photos of Isle of Palms in our Gallery, and be sure to try the slideshow while there!

Thanks for participating in our “Beta” launch!

Greater Charleston — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:36:02 +0000

Welcome! In the internet, “beta” simply means “sneak-preview,” with advanced opportunities to gain premium exposure as we perfect the system behind the scenes.

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