Sara's Recommendations
Food Scene
Italian restaurant...an inexpensive option for lunch. Very good food. It's little more upscale at night, but worth every penny.
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdItalian restaurant...an inexpensive option for lunch. Very good food. It's little more upscale at night, but worth every penny.
This is one of the best local pizza joints on James Island. Delivery, Dine-In or Carry out is available.
42 locals recommend
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdThis is one of the best local pizza joints on James Island. Delivery, Dine-In or Carry out is available.
This is a local favorite waterside restaurant and perfect outdoor seating with a view of the Ashley River and all of the boats cruising by. The outdoor bar is open when the weather is nice. Close to Downtown Charleston.
36 locals recommend
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point DrThis is a local favorite waterside restaurant and perfect outdoor seating with a view of the Ashley River and all of the boats cruising by. The outdoor bar is open when the weather is nice. Close to Downtown Charleston.
This little French cafe is fantastic! The baguette sandwiches, soups, sweet croissants and coffee are all wonderful. Great for breakfast or lunch! Be sure to check out their market next door.
45 locals recommend
Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdThis little French cafe is fantastic! The baguette sandwiches, soups, sweet croissants and coffee are all wonderful. Great for breakfast or lunch! Be sure to check out their market next door.
Local seafood with outdoor seating on the screened in porch. On Folly road just down the road from the beach.
20 locals recommend
LoLo's
2293 Folly RdLocal seafood with outdoor seating on the screened in porch. On Folly road just down the road from the beach.
Great burgers, craft beer and other American fare. Fantastic brunch on the weekends with a large outdoor area.
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdGreat burgers, craft beer and other American fare. Fantastic brunch on the weekends with a large outdoor area.
Fantastic and unique Asian dishes. This is a must visit if you are downtown!
212 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveFantastic and unique Asian dishes. This is a must visit if you are downtown!
Amazing comfort food and great prices. Hidden local gem. Check Facebook for weekly menu and hours.
Workmen's Cafe
1717N Grimball RdAmazing comfort food and great prices. Hidden local gem. Check Facebook for weekly menu and hours.
Cool and eclectic local outdoor beach bar with amazing food and live music. (I recommend the mahi tacos) It's right across from Bert's Market. Only a short walk from some of our Folly rentals.
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveCool and eclectic local outdoor beach bar with amazing food and live music. (I recommend the mahi tacos) It's right across from Bert's Market. Only a short walk from some of our Folly rentals.
Lowlife Bar
106 E Hudson AveJack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StEssentials
This is a great go-to grocery store for the basics. Wine and beer prices are the lowest there. However, their fresh produce isn't the best. I'd recommend Harris Teeter or Publix for that.
64 locals recommend
BI-LO
104 Jungle RdThis is a great go-to grocery store for the basics. Wine and beer prices are the lowest there. However, their fresh produce isn't the best. I'd recommend Harris Teeter or Publix for that.
This is a great grocery store for everything. They also have more organic options if that is what you prefer. They also have a deli that makes fresh sandwiches and wraps.
290 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetThis is a great grocery store for everything. They also have more organic options if that is what you prefer. They also have a deli that makes fresh sandwiches and wraps.
Bert's is in the heart of Folly Beach, open 24 hrs. Most essentials you should need, as well as a fresh deli with sandwiches and sweets. Nice craft beer and wine selection as well.
84 locals recommend
Bert's Market
202 E Ashley AveBert's is in the heart of Folly Beach, open 24 hrs. Most essentials you should need, as well as a fresh deli with sandwiches and sweets. Nice craft beer and wine selection as well.
Walmart Supercenter
1231 Folly RdJames Island Walmart on the way to Folly Beach.
Everything Else
Sunset Cay Marina
66 9th St WThe best spot by far for a cocktail and a gorgeous sunset.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favorite place on Folly Beach. Huge drink selection and amazing food.
117 locals recommend
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StThis is my favorite place on Folly Beach. Huge drink selection and amazing food.
Fantastic brewery specializing in (but not limited to) hazy New England IPAs. In the Avondale neighborhood, near restaurants and shops.
26 locals recommend
Charles Towne Fermentory
809 Savannah HwyFantastic brewery specializing in (but not limited to) hazy New England IPAs. In the Avondale neighborhood, near restaurants and shops.
Sightseeing
Charleston's historic lighthouse built in 1876. You can view it from Folly Island. You drive to the very end of East Ashley Ave. Then park and walk down the old road with the gate and it will open up to the beach. You may also see dolphins and many varieties of shore birds.
South Carolina
1750 East Ashley AvenueCharleston's historic lighthouse built in 1876. You can view it from Folly Island. You drive to the very end of East Ashley Ave. Then park and walk down the old road with the gate and it will open up to the beach. You may also see dolphins and many varieties of shore birds.
Angel Oak is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, SC. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old. It stands 66.5 ft tall, measures 28 ft in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square fee. Absolute beauty!!
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdAngel Oak is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, SC. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old. It stands 66.5 ft tall, measures 28 ft in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square fee. Absolute beauty!!
Neighborhoods
Take a little drive through this beautiful, historic neighborhood on James Island. It's also on the way to Johns Island if you're out and about. Streets are lined with ancient oak trees, Spanish moss and beautiful homes.
15 locals recommend
Riverland Terrace
Take a little drive through this beautiful, historic neighborhood on James Island. It's also on the way to Johns Island if you're out and about. Streets are lined with ancient oak trees, Spanish moss and beautiful homes.
Historic Charleston homes and architecture lined with rows of pure Southern charm. Stop by some local art galleries along the way. You will also see the infamous Rainbow Row on East Bay Street.
19 locals recommend
French Quarter
Historic Charleston homes and architecture lined with rows of pure Southern charm. Stop by some local art galleries along the way. You will also see the infamous Rainbow Row on East Bay Street.
Brewery & Food
Local beer, pizza, sandwiches, burgers. Large outdoor bar. Lots of TVs for sports lovers. Perfect for a family night out or to watch a game with friends.
33 locals recommend
Fam's Brewing Co.
1291 Folly RoadLocal beer, pizza, sandwiches, burgers. Large outdoor bar. Lots of TVs for sports lovers. Perfect for a family night out or to watch a game with friends.
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St