• Home
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Working Together
  • Privacy Notice and Cookies Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Housewives of Frederick County

  • Discover Frederick!
    • Good Eats
    • Free in Frederick
    • Town Spotlights
  • Products & Services We Love
    • Food & Drink
    • Beauty
    • Technology
    • Pets
    • Kids
  • Housewife Hacks
    • DIY Ideas
      • Tutorials
      • Crafts
      • Printables
    • Mind, Body & Soul
      • Emotional Health
      • Physical Health
      • Financial Health
    • Family
      • Lifestyle
      • Aging Parents
  • Recipes

12 Comments

5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

Family· Lifestyle· Pets· Pets-lifestyle

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate shopping links to help support our blog and for your convenience. Using these links creates no additional cost to you and helps us continue delivering inspiring content. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. View our disclosure policy here.

Tweet
Pin253
Share88
341 Shares

If you’ve never been to Folly Beach, or you just need more great reasons to go again, read on.

I promise you will thank me for this!

Folly Beach is a great family Summer Vacation destination

5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

You know how during the “dog days of summer”, you start seeing Halloween stuff out in the stores?

And in your head you’re thinking, “um, no.”

Well, if you do a search on beach condos and houses for next summer, you’ll already notice that some rentals are starting to book up.

Especially, if you have specific criteria like beachfront, pet-friendly, a pool, etc.

My family’s vacay this summer was to Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Evidence of a great place to stay at the beach is when there are countless books, fiction and non-fiction, written about that destination.

Amazon has pages and pages of book listings about Folly Beach.

Just to name a few, there’s:

On Folly Beach

Same Beach, Next Year: A Novel

The Pier: A Folly Beach Mystery

Sullivan’s Island: A Low Country Tale

There’s also:

Life is Better At Folly Beach: A Coloring Book For All Ages

Folly Beach: A Brief History

Be sure to get one or two of these books before you head down to Folly Beach for some good beach reads!

5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

Ready for a Beach Vacation

Over the last few years, we have spent our week-long vacation only 2 hours away from home in gorgeous Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.

So, this year we were ready for a beach vacation!

We had never been to Folly Beach but had heard that it was really nice.

Although I despise long drives, I LOVE to explore new places.

So, Folly Beach won my vote (and when I say it won my vote, that meant my husband and my kids’ votes too – ha!)!

We ended up finding an oceanfront condo that met our criteria (clean, well-kept, good size, pet-friendly) through Folly’s Best Rentals.

I must say that the rental process was very easy and pleasant.

Folly’s Best Rentals was extremely accommodating and we had everything we wanted and needed for our vacation.

I’d totally rent through them again!

Nice Vacation Rentals

We all absolutely loved our Folly Beach vacation!

Here are 5 reasons Folly Beach should be YOUR next summer vacay!

#1  It’s in the South!

When you travel to a different part of the country, you get a taste of a different culture.

Here’s what I LOVE about the South:

  • Palm trees!!  The type of Palm tree on the coast of South Carolina is called the Palmetto tree.  I mean, nothing says beach like a Palm tree, in my opinion!
  • White beaches!  Once you stay at a SC beach, you may not enjoy other beaches.  I’ve been so spoiled by the sand in SC beaches (we’ve vacationed in Hilton Head, SC several times), that I don’t enjoy the beaches closer-to-home as much.  The sand is also pretty packed down on SC beaches, which makes for easier walking and biking right on the beach!
  • Southern Hospitality!  Everybody is so nice.  Seriously.  You know that saying, “Y’all come back now, ya hear?” Well, they mean it!
  • Slower pace!  It’s such a breath of fresh air to experience a way of life that is more laid-back and less “rat race”.

#2  The Folly Beach Fishing Pier

  • The Folly Beach Fishing Pier is like a one-stop shop!  You can rent fishing rods and buy bait right there at the Gangplank Gift and Tackle Shop!  There is also a restaurant (Locklear’s Beach City Grill), bathrooms, showers and beach access. 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay
  • Exercise!  A great place to do some walking while taking in the sea air and the gorgeous views of the ocean and beach!
  • Bird-watching! Don’t miss out on seeing some amazing Folly Beach birds! I found these Folding High Powered Binoculars on Amazon.
  • Play Pokemon Go!  My sons soon discovered that there were Pokemon to be caught on the pier!

#3  Center Street

  • Shopping!  Surf shops and Beach stores – it’s reminiscent of walking on a boardwalk. 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay
  • Restaurants and bars!  Woody’s Pizza, The Crab Shack, Surf Bar, Taco Boy and Rita’s Seaside Grille – just to name a few!
  • Walking and People-Watching!
  • Bring your dog!  Folly Beach LOVES dogs!  This is one of the things that attracted me to this beach area.  You’ll see people driving golf carts with their dogs riding along – it’s a dog-lover’s dream! And, our Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Stella, loved our Folly Beach trip!

We found these amazing dog beach essentials on Amazon:

Elevated Dog Cot with Canopy Shade: Perfect for keeping your dog from overheating while at the beach!

Paw Protection Wax: This stuff is great for keeping your dog’s feet from burning or getting cut on seashells.

Collapsible Dog Bowls: Great for food and water. They fold up and fit easily in your beach bag.

  • Live music!  If you’re on Center Street, or near it (our condo was 2 blocks from Center Street), you will get to hear live music coming from several different restaurants and bars.  I fondly remember sitting in our parked golf cart while waiting for my husband, and enjoying reggae music from a nearby restaurant.  Love it!

#4  Charleston is So Close!

  • The Old South!  I highly recommend going to the downtown area of Charleston and taking a horse-drawn carriage tour!  This was one of the highlights of our vacation for me.  Absolutely gorgeous homes, architecture and landscaping.  And, you get a history lesson from your guide! Close Proximity to Charleston
  • Great restaurants!  The day we went to Charleston, we started out at The Daily for a delicious coffee.  After walking through the market and going on our carriage tour, we decided to do lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant.  Two words – Seafood Hushpups.  THE best ever! 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay
  • Historic King Street Shopping!  CharlestonsFinest.Com is a great resource to learn about the “antiques, art galleries, book stores, children’s clothing, chocolate, cosmetics, gifts, handbags, lingerie, home decor, lighting, women’s and men’s fashions, stationery, restaurants, and lodging — each with its own sense of style and flavor” on King Street. 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

#5  The Vibe!

  • Bohemian!  The definition of bohemian is having informal and unconventional social habits.  Folly Beach is most definitely informal (and I love that), and if being unconventional (drinking a “Pain Killer” at lunch, soaking in the sun after breakfast, walking around town barefooted) is wrong, I just don’t care to be right! A Town with a Bohemian Vibe
  • The people!  My experience is that the majority of the people I came across in Folly Beach had a happy, laid-back, beach bum, life-is-good kind of vibe.
  • The shops and restaurants!  The establishments in Folly definitely have a surfer, Caribbean vibe. It helps that there are Palm trees and reggae music playing too!  My kind of place!
  • Nature!  The beach, the salt air, the Spanish moss, the Oak trees, the Palm trees, the sounds of seagulls, watching the Pelicans dive into the ocean – all of this contribute to the very peaceful vibe you get at Folly Beach. 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

So, while you’re surfing the internet on your phone, be sure to search for Folly Beach rentals for your next summer vacay. 5 Reasons Folly Beach Should Be Your Next Summer Vacay

You won’t be sorry!

Lastly, for more destination posts, read up on:

Massey’s Landing: 10 Reasons To Stay At This Luxury Campground

Drummer Boy Camping Resort

Kings Dominion Soak City: 10 Tips Before You Go

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Terri
Terri is married and has 2 sons – one in high school and one in college! She has lived in Frederick since 1994 and absolutely loves exploring and discovering new parts of our town. read more...
Latest posts by Terri (see all)
  • Easter Bunny Cake Recipe Like Mom Used to Make - April 12, 2019
  • Lennar Homes Review: Westview South in Frederick, Md - November 28, 2017
  • Le Parc Bistro Restaurant: A Hidden Gem in Frederick, Md - February 7, 2017

About Terri

Terri is married and has 2 sons – one in high school and one in college! She has lived in Frederick since 1994 and absolutely loves exploring and discovering new parts of our town. read more...

Previous Post: « Simple No-Boil Lasagna Vegetarian Recipe with Spinach & Artichokes
Next Post: Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Melissa says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    We love that you came to stay with us at Folly’s Best Rentals and we are even more thrilled that you took time to share about our awesome beach town! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      August 25, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Thank YOU for your great service and accomodations!

      Reply
  2. John Robinson says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Great description of Folly Beach, SC! Makes me want to go now!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      August 25, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Let’s go!!!

      Reply
  3. stacey says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Hi! Found this on the Folly FB page. We are going to Folly in two weeks from Iowa so your post is perfect timing! We are staying in one of the condos also. Question, when you spent time at the beach did you go in front of the condos and just bring your own chairs or did you go down by the pier and rent chairs/umbrella? I see you mention the golf kart, how often did you rent/use one? And how were the pools at the condo? Thanks for the help, we can’t wait to go!!!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      August 25, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Hi Stacey! Where we stayed (about 2 blocks from Center St. down Arctic Ave.), we had a lifeguard on our beach so we just arranged for chairs and an umbrella for the week. I think it was about $100 to do that for the week which was worth it to us since the lifeguard sets it up for you. We rented a golf cart ahead of time for the whole week. Because we were so close to Center St. we probably didn’t really need to rent one, but it was so fun to hop in the the golf cart and get an up close and personal view of the island. We drove to each end and it was just beautiful, especially if you go as the sun is setting. We didn’t have a pool where we stayed – we would have loved that though! Feel free to friend me on FB if you have any other questions like good restaurants, etc!

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    October 2, 2016 at 9:56 am

    We attended my niece’s sunset wedding on Folly Beach a few weeks ago and it was beautiful. The reception was at a great oceanfront beach house and the weather was perfect. The night ended with a great fireworks display over the ocean that the the town put on for Labor Day weekend.

    This was our first visit there as well, and we were only there for the weekend, but would love to go back. We also toured Charleston briefly and have that on our list for a repeat visit as well. Thanks for the nice writeup of your trip and tips for future visits!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      October 2, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      You’re so welcome! Sounds like you had such a nice experience at Folly as well!! It’s a special place 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mount Pleasant Concrete says

    January 19, 2019 at 11:55 am

    We do a lot of concrete work in this area! The people are kind and the location is awesome. Love this Area! Great Job on writing this article. Keep up the nice work!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      January 21, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Meet Terri & Pam

Welcome! We’re Pam & Terri, founders of Housewives of Frederick County, a lifestyle blog about family, food, and life in Frederick, Maryland and beyond.



The 411 On Our Content

All links on this site may be affiliate links and should be considered as though they are. Pam Robinson Stultz and this site are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
  • Discover Frederick!
  • Products & Services We Love
  • Housewife Hacks
  • Recipes

Copyright © 2021 HOUSEWIVES OF FREDERICK COUNTY, LLC · A Lifestyle + Hyperlocal Blog