Folly Beach South Carolina Map

About Folly Beach, South Carolina

Folly Beach is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,267. The population density is 29.6 people per km². Folly Beach is located at 32.6552°N, 79.9404°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29439.

Folly Beach unfurls like a sun-bleached ribbon of sand against the Atlantic’s vast blue. It lies 8.4 miles south of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 184°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south of James Island. The air here carries the briny tang of salt and the sweet, decay-tinged scent of marsh grass, a constant reminder of the delicate balance between land and sea. Low-slung beach houses, painted in shades of weathered pastel and driftwood grey, huddle together, their porches often adorned with fishing nets and shells. The horizon is a fluid line, broken only by the distant silhouettes of pelicans gliding on the wind and the occasional bobbing mast of a sailboat. Here, the rhythm is dictated by the tides, a slow, deliberate pulse that washes over the sand and dictates the pace of life. This barrier island, once a haven for smugglers and a strategic point during conflicts, now thrives on a more relaxed economy, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of tourism and a deep-rooted connection to the water. The fishing piers, stretching out like skeletal fingers into the surf, are more than just recreational spots; they are vestiges of a time when the sea was the primary provider. The island's history whispers in the salt-laced wind, tales of pirates and Prohibition, now largely overshadowed by the vibrant, unpretentious spirit of its present-day inhabitants. The narrow streets, often unpaved and winding, lead to eclectic shops and casual eateries, each bearing the mark of a place that has chosen its own path, a delightful "folly" perhaps, to exist so close to the powerful embrace of the ocean.

About This Folly Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Folly Beach, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.65518, -79.940367. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Folly Beach and Charleston County.

Detailed location data for Folly Beach includes the ZIP code (29439), telephone area code (864), county seat of Charleston County (Charleston), and school district assignment (Charleston County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Folly Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.