Folly Island Beaches

Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve on Folly Island, SC

long pier at folly beach, charleston, south carolina, usa

Folly Beach County Park in South Carolina has one of the darkest night skies that can be found without having to drive a billion miles into the middle of nowhere. It is a great place to watch the night sky (weather permitting). This tree at the end of the park is very special - it stands on it's own and makes for a great subject to photograph. Visit this location at low tides though since the far end of the park is inundated with tidal waters at high tide. You can also spot Dolphins close to the shore here - on this day, there was an entire group of them feeding just feet off the coast. Do carry lots of bug spray with you as the South Carolina bugs are out in murderous numbers on most nights.

As regards this image, it is a blend of 3 exposures to capture multiple Perseid meteors. Each exposure was @30 seconds @16mm focal length with an ISO of 3200.

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Andrew Pinckney Inn

Charleston Historic District

£1,203

per person

24 Apr - 27 Apr

found 18 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Charleston (CHS)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,413 reviews)

Beautiful room, great staff and wonderful amenities!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Ryder Hotel

Charleston Historic District

£1,254

per person

24 Apr - 27 Apr

found 18 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Charleston (CHS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Staff wasn’t responsive to calls to the front desk, not great room service or housekeeping. A bit overhyped and overpriced

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Planters Inn

Charleston Historic District

£1,310

per person

24 Apr - 27 Apr

found 18 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Charleston (CHS)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

Staff was very helpful, nice outdoor garden, convenient location, nice cafe

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Folly Beach Fishing Pier

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After visiting Folly Beach Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Folly Beach. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Center Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Center Street during your trip to Folly Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Folly Beach County Park

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Folly Beach County Park during your travels in Folly Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

After visiting Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Folly Beach. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Folly River Park

Folly River Park is just one of the places to see in Folly Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Sunset Cay Marina

Explore the waterfront in Folly Beach with a trip to Sunset Cay Marina. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

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