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Showing 7 of 240 in Folly Beach · May 6, 2026

Folly Beach10 Tour96 Water / boat88 Plantation9 Downtown156 Sullivan's Island24 Family-friendly106 Outdoor73 History81 Indoor

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1871 Bowens Island Rd, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Kayak, paddleboard, and fishing charter operation launching from Bowens Island Road into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
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TypeTour96 Museum26 Garden5 Park66 Plantation9 History81 Water / boat88 Shopping district7 Clear

VibeFamily-friendly106 Outdoor73 Indoor30 Free19

Charleston SUP Safaris

83 Center St, Folly Beach

Charleston SUP Safaris

Stand-up paddleboard tours and rentals launching from Folly Beach, led by guides who know the local waterways.

4.9★·711 ratings

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Flipper Finders Boat Tours - Folly Beach

83 Center St, Folly BeachTrending

Flipper Finders Boat Tours - Folly Beach

Small-boat dolphin tours departing from Folly Beach's Center Street, running the tidal creeks and nearshore waters year-round.

4.9★·1.2k ratings

Castaway Island Excursions

2223 Folly Rd, Charleston

Castaway Island Excursions

Folly Road outfitter running boat tours and water excursions to the barrier islands and marshes around Charleston.

4.8★·178 ratings

Sail Folly--catamaran sail and power boat tours

Folly River Boat Ramp, 97 Center St, Charleston

Sail Folly--catamaran sail and power boat tours

Catamaran and powerboat tours out of the Folly River Boat Ramp, covering local waterways and barrier island coastline.

4.8★·200 ratings

Tideline Tours

Sunset Cay Marina, 66 W. 9th St., Folly Beach

Tideline Tours

Folly Beach-based dolphin and nature boat tours launching from Sunset Cay Marina on the tidal creeks and barrier islands.

4.7★·237 ratings

Charleston Paddle Co.

31 Center St, Folly Beach

Charleston Paddle Co.

Kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours launching from Folly Beach, with access to the surrounding salt marsh and tidal creeks.

4.3★·45 ratings