A locals guide to James Island and Folly Beach
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
1231 Folly RdPublix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly RdHarris Teeter
Parks & Nature
It’s a few dollars per car load. World class dog park, jogging/biking/walking trails, paddle boats, remote control boats, water park, climbing wall and much more.
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Parque del Condado de James Island
871 Riverland DrIt’s a few dollars per car load. World class dog park, jogging/biking/walking trails, paddle boats, remote control boats, water park, climbing wall and much more.
Neighborhood park just at the end of the street. Wonderful marsh views of Historic Charleston. Includes park benches, dock, swing set and water fountains.
Dock Street Park
749 Sprague StNeighborhood park just at the end of the street. Wonderful marsh views of Historic Charleston. Includes park benches, dock, swing set and water fountains.
Public Park only the locals really know about. Wonderful sunsets and great views of historic Charleston from across the Ashley River. I’ve also found some neat sea glass there.
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Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrPublic Park only the locals really know about. Wonderful sunsets and great views of historic Charleston from across the Ashley River. I’ve also found some neat sea glass there.
If you like nature walks, take a left from Center Street onto E Ashley Ave. and go all the way to the end of Folly Island to the abandoned Coast Guard station (now a nature preserves) – Iconic views of the Charleston Harbor and the Morris Island Lighthouse. No dogs allowed
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Reserva del Patrimonio de Lighthouse Inlet
West Ashley AvenueIf you like nature walks, take a left from Center Street onto E Ashley Ave. and go all the way to the end of Folly Island to the abandoned Coast Guard station (now a nature preserves) – Iconic views of the Charleston Harbor and the Morris Island Lighthouse. No dogs allowed
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland AveEasy parking, showers, bathrooms, gift shop, beach access and scenic area along the Folly River
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Parque del Condado de Folly Beach
1100 W Ashley AveEasy parking, showers, bathrooms, gift shop, beach access and scenic area along the Folly River
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island RdKayak Rentals
In the Neighborhood (Within Walking Distance)
French Bakery, voted best bakery in Charleston several times by the City Paper. Specializes in bread baked in-house with fresh ingredients, people come from all over town for the baguettes, breakfast sandwiches and pastries!
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Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdFrench Bakery, voted best bakery in Charleston several times by the City Paper. Specializes in bread baked in-house with fresh ingredients, people come from all over town for the baguettes, breakfast sandwiches and pastries!
The best Pool tables and Pinball in Charleston! Excellent chicken wrap for around $10. Good but limited bar food menu.
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The Break
778 Folly RdThe best Pool tables and Pinball in Charleston! Excellent chicken wrap for around $10. Good but limited bar food menu.
Fresh ingredients. I like the redneck taco! Dog Friendly Patio
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveFresh ingredients. I like the redneck taco! Dog Friendly Patio
Sushi and sandwiches. Half price Sushi every Wednesday (could be a wait during peak times) Dog Friendly Patio
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub-James Island
Sushi and sandwiches. Half price Sushi every Wednesday (could be a wait during peak times) Dog Friendly Patio
Great authentic Philly style sandwiches. Tell Don (the owner) your Airbnb recommended you.
Yous Guys Sandwich Shop
Great authentic Philly style sandwiches. Tell Don (the owner) your Airbnb recommended you.
Gillie's Seafood
Some of the best soul food around
Bluewater Gas Stations
772 Folly RdGas station and mini mart (closes at 12 am
One of the only places to get food after 12 am. Good fried late night menu
Randall's Curbside Griddle
One of the only places to get food after 12 am. Good fried late night menu
Starbucks
Chick-fil-A
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
740 Folly RdDunkin'
Smoke 'N Brew
815 Folly RdTobacco shop with cool bar in the back.
Folly Beach
Excellent grab sandwiches for the beach from the $5 to $10 range!
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Bert's Market
202 E Ashley AveExcellent grab sandwiches for the beach from the $5 to $10 range!
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveThe best breakfast I’ve had in Charleston!
Coolest bar on Folly, reminds of Costa Rica. Good decently priced food too
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Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveCoolest bar on Folly, reminds of Costa Rica. Good decently priced food too
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StRotating menu and good vegan options
Snapper Jacks
10 Center StDecently priced and good seafood and sandwiches
Lowlife Bar
106 E Hudson AveA little pricy but their Crab Sandwich is excellent
Where the locals go to watch the sunset, relax and have a drink. Dog friendly
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Sunset Cay Marina
66 9th St WWhere the locals go to watch the sunset, relax and have a drink. Dog friendly
Local Spots on James Island
Good seafood and great views. Local tip *It has become a tourist destination so get a drink and order at the bar to avoid the long Summer Lines!
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Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdGood seafood and great views. Local tip *It has become a tourist destination so get a drink and order at the bar to avoid the long Summer Lines!
Right across the Ashley River. I’ve kayaked there from the park at the end of the street. Great views and good food!
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Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdRight across the Ashley River. I’ve kayaked there from the park at the end of the street. Great views and good food!
Relax with some hush puppies and a drink while watching the boats steer through the draw bridge on the historic Wappoo Cut!
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Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrRelax with some hush puppies and a drink while watching the boats steer through the draw bridge on the historic Wappoo Cut!
Azul Mexicano James Island
Good Mexican food in a cool area of James Island
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdGood Italian Food
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyAwesome wood fired pizza
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdGood food and outdoor area
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp Rd– My favorite takeout pizza in the area
Cheapest deal on the island! - $5 pizza on Wed, $5 Philly on Tuesday
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Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly RdCheapest deal on the island! - $5 pizza on Wed, $5 Philly on Tuesday
Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly RdGood bbq buffet, best buffet in Charleston!
Food truck in the front serves excellent locally sourced shrimp burritos to go!
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Crosbys Fish and Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly RdFood truck in the front serves excellent locally sourced shrimp burritos to go!
(one of the better live music venues in Charleston) – Every Sunday morning they have a public Yoga class and farmers/ craft market
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy(one of the better live music venues in Charleston) – Every Sunday morning they have a public Yoga class and farmers/ craft market
El Pollo Guapo
Fresh ingredients and excellent chicken
Ladles Soups James Island LLC
Folly RoadMy go to for soups and salads
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Summer Folly Beach Traffic
It is best to leave for the beach before 9:00 A.M. Traffic starts to build around 10 and peaks around lunch time. On weekends during peak times it can take as long as 30 minutes to an hour to find parking and get to Folly Beach.