Waters Edge Travel Guide
Folly Beach
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Popular places to visit

Folly Island Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Folly Island Beaches during your trip to Folly Beach? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Folly Beach Fishing Pier
You can find out about the history of Folly Beach with a trip to Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Folly Beach County Park
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Folly Beach County Park during your travels in Folly Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Center Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Center Street during your trip to Folly Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
After visiting Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Folly Beach. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Snake Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Snake Island during your travels in Folly Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Downtown Charleston Food Tour
Top hotels in Waters Edge

Emeline
Great boutique hotel, we had drinks at the bar and also went to the outdoor patio/courtyard which was lovely! Everything as pictured! The room was spacious as well as the bathroom...loved the complimentary coffee bar on each floor. Great location for all of downtown
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel
Great hotel that is well kept and beautiful. Seriously 10/10 - 1 thing that sucked (not the hotel’s fault), there was
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Very clean, staff was amazing, and this will be our hotel of choice every year! There is only one thing we disliked. There was a very strong, cologne type air freshener that hits you in the face when you open the door to the room. After being in there awhile, it fades. But it’s there every time you ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Vendue
Great amenities and staff. Will stay there again
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
The hotel is new and very clean. The hot tub is the best I’ve ever been in. Loved the fact that there wasn’t a chlorine smell! We enjoyed being fed twice a day as well. 😋
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waters Edge

Sunset Point
Though Sunset Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street.
