Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Casual beachside bar and grill on Folly's main strip, serving burgers and cold beer steps from the Atlantic.

Cash-only Folly Beach dive bar on Center Street with live music, cold beer, and no pretense.

American fare, from burgers to seafood, served with drinks in a casual setting featuring live music.

The 1,049-foot fishing pier at the heart of Folly Beach — rebuilt in 2023 with the original's sightline restored. Walk-on access is free; fishing requires a county permit. Open daily, lit at night, with a tackle shop and bathrooms at the pier head. The pier runs east into the Atlantic, which makes it one of Charleston's most photographed sunset spots — the light at golden hour is genuinely better behind you than ahead.

Folly Beach dive bar on Center Street with live music, cold beer, and dogs welcome on the patio.