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Folly Beach

SC · 32.6661, -79.9392

Fort Johnson Road Scenic Highway and Riverland Drive Scenic Highway are 2 of 7 signed byways within 30 miles of Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Folly Beach is a 12 square mile barrier island situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River. The island and town have a reputation as a surfing destination as well as a bohemian, laid back beach town with several small beach shops, restaurants, and beach bars. The beach and town are as popular with Charleston locals as they are with visitors.
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The same roads run past Charleston, where they are ranked and described in full.

Day-trip loops

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Public land

Lookouts

Named places

  • Folly River Park · 1 mi
  • Folly Beach Pier · 1 mi
  • Mosquito Beach · 2 mi
  • Folly Beach County Park · 2 mi
  • Folly Boat · 2 mi
  • Secessionville Historic District · 3 mi
  • Thomas Johnson Park · 3 mi
  • Stonefield Community Common Ground Park · 3 mi

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