A locals guide to James Island and Folly Beach

Chris
A locals guide to James Island and Folly Beach

Essentials

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Walmart Supercenter
1231 Folly Rd
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Publix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly Rd
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Harris 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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詹姆斯島縣公園
871 Riverland Dr
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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.
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 St
Neighborhood 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 Dr
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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.
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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燈塔入口文物保護區
West Ashley Avenue
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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
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland Ave
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Easy parking, showers, bathrooms, gift shop, beach access and scenic area along the Folly River
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福利海灘縣公園
1100 W Ashley Ave
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Easy parking, showers, bathrooms, gift shop, beach access and scenic area along the Folly River
Kayak Rentals
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island Rd
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Kayak 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 Rd
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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!
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 Rd
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The 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 Ave
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Fresh 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.
Some of the best soul food around
Gillie's Seafood
Some of the best soul food around
Gas station and mini mart (closes at 12 am
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Bluewater Gas Stations
772 Folly Rd
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Gas 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 Rd
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Dunkin'
Tobacco shop with cool bar in the back.
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Smoke 'N Brew
815 Folly Rd
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Tobacco 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 Ave
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Excellent grab sandwiches for the beach from the $5 to $10 range!
The best breakfast I’ve had in Charleston!
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron Ave
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The 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 Ave
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Coolest bar on Folly, reminds of Costa Rica. Good decently priced food too
Rotating menu and good vegan options
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Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center St
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Rotating menu and good vegan options
Decently priced and good seafood and sandwiches
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Snapper Jacks
10 Center St
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Decently priced and good seafood and sandwiches
A little pricy but their Crab Sandwich is excellent
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Lowlife Bar
106 E Hudson Ave
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A 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 W
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Where 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 Rd
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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!
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 Rd
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Right 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 Dr
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Relax with some hush puppies and a drink while watching the boats steer through the draw bridge on the historic Wappoo Cut!
Good Mexican food in a cool area of James Island
Azul Mexicano James Island
Good Mexican food in a cool area of James Island
Good Italian Food
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Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly Rd
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Good Italian Food
Awesome wood fired pizza
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Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank Hwy
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Awesome wood fired pizza
Good food and outdoor area
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Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly Rd
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Good food and outdoor area
– My favorite takeout pizza in the area
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Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp Rd
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– 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 Rd
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Cheapest deal on the island! - $5 pizza on Wed, $5 Philly on Tuesday
Good bbq buffet, best buffet in Charleston!
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Dukes Barbecue
331 Folly Rd
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Good 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 Rd
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Food 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
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(one of the better live music venues in Charleston) – Every Sunday morning they have a public Yoga class and farmers/ craft market
Fresh ingredients and excellent chicken
El Pollo Guapo
Fresh ingredients and excellent chicken
My go to for soups and salads
Ladles Soups James Island LLC
Folly Road
My go to for soups and salads

城市觀光建議

周邊交通資訊

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.