5 Reasons Folly Beach Charleston SC is an Epic Bachelorette Party Destination

FOLLY BEACH CHARLESTON SC IS NOT A "BASIC" BEACH

As I said, all of the beaches near Charleston SC are beautiful and unique, catering to a diverse group of beach-goers and travelers. BUT when it comes to a bachelor or bachelorette beach bash, my personal favorite and top choice is Folly Beach SC, without a doubt! If you'd like to learn more about each beach  >>CLICK HERE<< To view my Local's Guide to the Top Charleston SC Beaches.

Folly Beach has the best of all worlds- the party scene, the surf scene, a great town center with a lot of bars and restaurants, a tidal river that allows for boating and water activities, and it’s all within walking distance to the pier.  I myself live on Folly Beach, so I may be a little partial... but I still think most locals would agree with me that it’s the best beach for a Charleston bachelorette bash, bachelor party, or a big group weekend getaway- so I’ll elaborate below.

5 REASONS FOLLY IS THE BEST BEACH FOR YOUR CHARLESTON SC BACHELORETTE OR BACHELOR BASH!  

1.  FOLLY BEACH SC IS NOT A #BASIC BEACH

• First of all- Folly Beach is NACHO AVERAGE BEACH- OK!? It’s one of the only beaches in Charleston that has halfway decent surf which attracts a big population of local surfers and travelers alike.
  • Surfing, young people, and partying go hand in hand, so along with the surf culture comes a lot of bars and restaurants to eager to wet your whistle and fill your belly.
• Due to the geographic layout of the island & the Folly River, you can do lots of activities besides just straight beachin’ it.
  • Some of the top things to do include paddleboarding, kayaking, or chartering a boat right on the river, renting bikes or even a golf cart.
  • Cruise the whole town and cover some ground- hit up Folly Beach Bike Rentals or even snag a golf cart and check out the Morris Island Lighthouse, and the Folly Beach County Park.
  • Go on a kayaking or paddle-boarding excursion with SUP Safari’s to tone up that beach bod, or burn off that epic brunch!
• So Folly Beach SC has a little somethin’ somethin’ for just about everyone- unless you’re just not going to the beach cause it’s “too sandy” in which case, you should just keep that to yourself.

2.  SCANTILY CLAD EYE CANDY

• Speaking of sandy beaches- the phrase “don’t bring sand to the beach” is very applicable to Folly- because there will be scantily clad sandy eye candy roaming around in every direction-
• The high volume of good-looking beach-goers is one of the many reasons why this is the perfect beach for groups of people who are in the mood for booze, good times and tan lines.

3.  YOU CAN MAX AND RELAX, OR GET TURNT UP

• Whether you prefer to splash around in the water, play games, or just max and relax in the sand, w/ a (concealed) drink in your hand, All y’all beachin’ babes & bros should be capable of  having some fun in the sun… or at least take a siesta.
• By the time you start to feel like you’re getting a little burnt up- you and the crew can stumble into town to work on gettin’ turnt’ up, cause at  Folly Beach you’ve got dozens of places to eat and drink all within’ walking distance to The Tides, Folly Beach.

4. FOLLY BEACH’S CENTER STREET IS PARTY FRIENDLY

• As you cross the bridge onto Folly Beach, you’ll cruise down Center Street. This area is the main drag of Folly where almost all of the shops, restaurants, and bars on the island are *centrally* located within a few blocks of each other.
•  This little district is lined with a variety of establishments ranging from a relaxed & civilized atmosphere to a sweaty fist-pumping rage-fest, & everything in between…
• Compared to the other top Charleston SC beaches, In my opinion-  Folly is the most “party friendly” option, where even the most ratchet baches might be able to fly under the radar if need be.

5. THE TIDES FOLLY BEACH

• The focal point of Center Street, right next to the Folly Beach Pier is where you’ll find The Tides Folly Beach Hotel, (or more importantly Blu Restaurant and Bar)- which is the only bar & oceanfront hotel on Folly Beach & one of the few in Charleston, period.

• You should just plan to post up on the beach in front of The Tides Folly Beach from the get-go. It’s in walking distance to all of the top attractions, bars, and restaurants on Folly Beach.
• In between dips in the ocean, you can get your drank on at Blu where there’s almost always live music or DJ’s all day on the weekends in the summertime.