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Population (year 2000): 2,116. Estimated population in July 2005: 2,263 (+6.9% change). Males: 1,080 (51.0%), Females: 1,036 (49.0%)

Located in Charleston County

Zip code: 29439

Latitude: 32.67 N, Longitude: 79.94 W

Area code: 843

Elevation: 10 feet

Land area: 12.3 square miles

Median resident age: 41.1 years
Median household income: $46,935 (year 2000)
Median house value: $283,100 (year 2000)

White Non-Hispanic (95.8%), Hispanic (1.4%), Two or more races (1.4%), American Indian (1.1%), Black (0.8%), Other race (0.5%)

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 28 buildings, average cost: $127,100
• 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $131,800
• 1998: 22 buildings, average cost: $200,800
• 1999: 39 buildings, average cost: $183,700
• 2000: 35 buildings, average cost: $184,900
• 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $209,500
• 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $295,300
• 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $264,000
• 2004: 32 buildings, average cost: $286,200

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• The Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier extends more than 1,045 feet into the Atlantic Ocean with a covered area and access to nearby restrooms, gift shops, restaurants and tackle shop. 
• Folly Beach County Park fronts 4,000 feet of ocean and 2,000 feet of river. It offers parking, dressing rooms, outdoor showers, restrooms, a picnic area, a vending area and chair, raft and umbrella rentals. The park is located at the west end of Folly Beach.
• The Folly Beach Washout offers the best surfing withing 100 miles.

• Six miles of beach for swimming, sunbathing and watersports 
• Restaurants and nightclubs
• A full-service marina
• The finest surfing in Charleston
• Fishing, crabbing and shrimping
• Charleston Municipal Golf Course
• Oak Point Golf Course
• Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Course and Country Club
• East Erie Tennis Courts between 4th and 5th block

Charleston on the Beach - Tucked away on the charming sea island of Folly Beach, South Carolina, Charleston on the Beach – Holiday Inn is the perfect coastal retreat. Located just fifteen minutes from Historic Downtown Charleston, SC, guests can enjoy an afternoon at the beach and evenings experiencing the fine dining and nightlife of downtown Charleston.

Fred Holland Realty - If you're considering vacationing in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charleston, Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island or Wild Dunes, why not try Folly Beach instead? At Fred Holland Realty, we've got the best vacation deals on the East Coast!

Seashell Restaurant LLC
10 Center St, Folly Beach, SC
Tel: (843) 588-9001

Crab Shack Inc
24 Center St, Folly Beach, SC
Tel: (843) 588-3080

The River Cafe
88 Sandbar Ln, Folly Beach, SC
Tel: (843) 588-2255

Lost Dog Cafe
13 A Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
843-588-9669 

Anchor Line
2293 Folly Road,
James Island
(843) 795-7518

Cafe Suzanne
4 Center Street, Folly Beach
(843) 588-2101

Snapper Jacks
14 Center Street, Folly Beach
(843) 588-2060

Woody's Pizza
39 Center Street, Folly Beach
(843) 588-0088

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The City of Folly Beach (official site) - The City of Folly Beach has 34 Employees which include nine (9) sworn police officers who also serve as firefighters and fourteen (14) volunteer firefighters. Major services provided by Folly Beach are police and fire protection, water and sewer services, sanitation, building inspection, zoning administration, planning services, code enforcement, animal control, and public works. Find out more about Folly's city services.

The Morris Island light house has a long history on Folly Beach, originally built In 1767, this was the first lighthouse to guide ships into the Charleston Harbor.  Rebuilt in 1867, originally constructed 1200 feet from the waters edge it is completely surrounded by water at high tide today.  In 1999, Save The Light, Inc. bought the historic lighthouse for $75,000 to preserve it for the people of South Carolina. In 2000, the lighthouse was transferred to the State of South Carolina through the Department of Natural Resources for preservation purposes. read more...

Save the Light - Help us save the Morris Island lighthouse.

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Charleston

Charleston Area Convention & Visitor Bureau

Carmike Cinemas
1743 Central Park Rd, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 762-4904
Directions > 7.4 miles from Folly Beach

Charleston International Airport
5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC
Directions > 21.7 miles from Folly Beach

Frankies Fun Park
5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 767-1376
Directions > 27.4 miles from Folly Beach

Magnolia Plantations & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 571-1266
Directions > 18.6 miles from Folly Beach

Middleton Place Foundation
4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 556-6020
Directions > 27.1 miles from Folly Beach

South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 720-1990
Directions > 11.5 miles from Folly Beach

Whirl'in Waters Water Park
104 Poplar Place, Charleston, SC
Directions > 13.0 miles from Folly Beach

James Island

Info on James Island

Campground At James Island
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC
Phone - (843) 795-9884
Directions > 7.0 miles from Folly Beach

Johns Island

Info of Johns Island

Mount Pleasant

The Town of Mount Pleasant

Boone Hall Plantation Inc
1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone - (843) 884-4371
Directions > 21.6 miles from Folly Beach

KOA Campgrounds
3157 n Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC
Phone - (843) 849-5177
Directions > 23.2 miles from Folly Beach

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Park Service
1214 Middle Street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
Phone: Visitor Information 843-881-5516

Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Sullivan's Island

The Town of Sullivan's Island Official Website

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