Word on the street
What locals are saying
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is consistently praised as the best free vantage point for viewing the Morris Island Lighthouse, and locals appreciate it as a quieter, less crowded escape from the main Folly Beach strip. The graffiti-covered access path has become a beloved local art installation in its own right, though some visitors note the lighthouse sits further offshore than expected and parking requires using a nearby pay lot. It draws a loyal crowd for shelling, shark-tooth hunting, surf fishing, and birding rather than swimming, as strong tidal currents make the water unsafe.
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