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Folly Field Beach

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SC Picture Project / Beaufort County / Folly Field Beach

Folly Field Beach, a favorite among surfers, is located on the “Mid-Island” section of Hilton Head. The first beach cottages were built on Folly Field Beach in 1953 to attract more visitors to Hilton Head Island. It has since become one of the most popular family beaches on the island, offering a boardwalk, playground, and picnic areas.

Hilton Head Beach Boardwalk

Chris Plante of Hilton Head, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Reflections on Folly Field Beach


Photographer Summer Gagnon shares the photo below and says: “I took my daughter to Folly Field to see the sunrise and enjoy a lazy summer Sunday on the beach. I was standing on the boardwalk leading to the beach, admiring the beautiful sea oats. This photo became an instant favorite.”

Folly Field Beach

Summer Gagnon of Aiken, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Folly Field Beach

Where is Folly Field Beach located?
Address: 55 Starfish Drive, SC 29928
GPS Coordinates: 32.200978,-80.688846
Website: http://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/ourisland/Parks/parksandfacdetails.cfm?FacilityID=30
What else should I see?
Zion Chapel of Ease 1 mile
St. James Baptist Church 3.7 miles
Leamington Lighthouse 6.3 miles
Skull Creek 7.5 miles
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    1. Carol Lalli says

      December 29, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      We will be staying on Hilton Head Island in March.

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