Charleston’s BEST beach town to call home

Southern Living Magazine rated Folly Beach as one of the south’s best beach towns in their best of edition. Folly Beach is a true beach town just 11 miles from historic Charleston south Carolina dubbed The Edge of America. Today, I'm going to take you on a tour of Folly beach and we'll discuss real estate, shopping, dining, relaxing, and location.
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[@joyh3086]

This video breaks my heart. Grew up going to Folly in the 1960s. Most houses were really cottages in the true sense of the word. Gray and weathered, screened in porch, no AC or granite kitchens. Anyone could afford a place at Folly. Then the hurricanes happened and the big money moved in. My dream of living at Folly has long since vanished. A million dollar plus house is not in my budget. The Folly that I knew and loved is gone.

[@alexa2979]

I just moved to Mount Pleasant, SC! I love it there! And I’m nearby to 2 beaches. Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island which are my favorites. My favorite beaches also are Folly Beach, and Kawiah Island! All of those are so beautiful and you wouldn’t be disappointed or dissatisfied with either one of them!

[@TheBillOlson]

All the beaches are amazing aren’t they?! They all have their own uniqueness that there’s a beach for everyone’s tastes.

[@chriscraven33]

YOU MUST HAVE MOVED FROM NYC, BOSTON, DC, OR ATL

[@martinmartinez6321]

Hey Bill, just want to thank you for your video. Excellent source of information. Headed to Folly Beach for a relaxing vacation.

[@lindahammond7759]

I grew up on Folly Beach in 1950’s There were 2 bad Hurricanes(Hazel and Gracie) in the 1950’s. I lived there in 1954 when Hazel hit SC and NC coastline. (Both were cath 4) It took out the first street with houses. I remember as a child walking on sand with the road peaking through in 1955. All the houses on east end front road were gone. On the other end west side all houses except 2 were gone including the road. Eddie Taylor who I went to school with fixed up the Atlantic house and turned it into a restaurant. I ate there in 1970’s The other house which was in worse shape fell apart. They both set there decades abandoned. The pier was named after Eddie Taylor. I went to the beach a lot in the 1951 - 2001. As a teenager in the 60’s, I would go to the spot where are the surfers were. It was called ‘Wash Out” and the road drop all due the Hurricane Hazel in 1954 not Hugo 1989. This road washed away at that point all the houses and the road on that side. The road on the other side was washed away and all the houses except 2 by Hurricane Hazel in 1954 since I saw it in 1960’s not after Hugo (another cath 4). Many years ago the descendants of property from 1950 were sueing to get the property that washed away with the road.back. It had been front beach property. The houses across the washed out street were now front beach. I don’t know the outcome. I lived in Charleston all my life (71 years) and you might want to talk to others that grew up here and are still around . I strongly believe that Hurricane Hazel not Hugo washed out part the street that dropped off where you have to turn and get on East Ashley to continue down to Light House.

[@doodsanddudes]

Great video. I am working up to a drone. Love the b roll!

[@TheBillOlson]

Go for it! It’s an awesome investment (toy). Hit me up for recommendations.

[@btetschner]

Good to know, thank you for the video.

[@RyanDyalRealEstate]

Boy you grew. Fantastic video bud. Loved it.

[@TheBillOlson]

And this is a year old. Did this with Andy at Keen Eye before bringing on a videographer. Just brought on a new videographer and our first spotlight video drops on Sunday. It’s pretty sweet. Keep an eye out.

[@RyanDyalRealEstate]

@@TheBillOlson I'll look for it. Impressive. Thanks Bill. Hope you are doing well.

[@sandysisson1100]

Sold me. We've started looking for a condo as a 2nd home. I am going to check out this area next.

[@TheBillOlson]

Folly is my happy place. I love it there. Email or call if you want more information.

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

the beach is 45 minutes away unless you leave at 6am dont get trapped in this delusion.

[@flexyandfit]

I loved this video (and Folley beach of course) I wish I could move there!

[@TheBillOlson]

Thanks! We love folly too. We filmed the video and then went on vacation…TO FOLLY! Nothing like a long 20 minute drive to get to vacation LOL

[@green8718]

I was at Folly Beach several weeks ago at the far end across from the lighthouse. I was washing the sand off my feet at the edge of the water, and I stepped a couple of feet into the water, and I fell into a hole or something, and the water was over my head. Luckily, I was able to bounce back up and pull myself onto the beach, but I was about ready to yell for help. I had no warning that there was a dropoff, so this was totally unexpected.

[@TheBillOlson]

Whoa! That’s crazy. Glad you’re okay.

[@smoketheartist9501]

Major drop-off at the lighthouse end of the island. I would advise not going anywhere near that water. You got lucky. Not a good place to swim at all. If you are ever in the area again I would recommend checking it out at low tide. The drop off will be right at the water line. You can get a close look at how deep it really is in some parts. Way overhead water.

[@concernedpatriot9314]

I played on Sullivan’s island as a kid when is was stationed at the ship yard ( dry docked NAVY )! I got my open 💦 waters Divers lic From Baileys dive shop on the island. Great place and thinking about buying a home on the island 🌴

[@TheBillOlson]

It’s such a great island.

[@wdblake]

Nice story about the wash out however I have lived here for 60 yrs and we have always called it the wash out long before Hugo

[@TheBillOlson]

Yeah, found that out shortly after video was published and it was too late.

[@chrismckenzie403]

How did the washout get named the washout in 1989 after Hugo when we called it the washout back in 1985?

[@MWah747]

Is folly beach more populated than myrtle beach? Ive been ro myrtle many times and am looking for something more family friendly although mrytle beach is gorgeous. Just want something different but not boring

[@TheBillOlson]

It is much less populated than Myrtle. Folly is a small beach town.

[@TheBillOlson]

I LOVE Folly Beach. What's your favorite aspects of Folly?

[@thomasarillotta6518]

Everything! Looking forward to coming down there in October and checking it out!

[@MarySchumann]

Such a great video Bill!

[@TheBillOlson]

Thanks!

[@rickygambino5175]

Awesome video sir but respectfully the wash out did not get its name in 1989. I lived there from birth in 1973-1993. It predates Hugo many years. Just FYI

[@lindahammond7759]

Wash Out was caused by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. I lived on Folley Beach in 1954 and saw it as a small child and my mother often talked about it. I went to the Wash Out in the 1960’s where the surfers were. I ate at the Atlantic House repaired in 1970’ - 1 of 2 houses that remained and were not washed away in 1954. I am glad to see your opinion.

[@Americafirst-i8q]

The best surfing on the west coast is Huntington Beach

[@greggmitchell4173]

Don't forget Isle of Palms.

[@TheBillOlson]

Also a great beach! We have family staying there this weekend so will be spending some time there.

[@TheBillOlson]

The Folly Beach Pier has reopened months ahead of schedule! kzbin.infoBwpq2MMmtfM?feature=share

[@lukasmiller486]

When I first heard of Folly Beach I thought it got its name because this is where the islanders go to get high.

[@chriscraven33]

Half of your video is you

[@TheBillOlson]

That video was 2 years ago, I'm working on being in them less.