Folly Beach Rules and Regulations

The City of Folly Beach has specific rules and regulations that must be followed to preserve this beautiful environment. Please take a moment to review them.

Safety Regulations

No glass or open containers on the beach.
Fireworks and open flame fires are prohibited in the City of Folly Beach.
Surfing without a leash is prohibited. Surfing is also prohibited from 10am to 6pm from 2nd block east to 3rd block west, known as the swimming zone.
Stay off the dunes! Use public walkovers for all beach access.
DO NOT LITTER! Have beach pride and take all of your trash and personal belongings with you when you leave.
Swim with caution. Strong rip currents are common.
Garbage pickup is Monday and Thursday morning.
Lights out for Sea Turtles on front beach from May 1 to September 30. Exterior lights must be off at night so endangered sea turtles can nest.
Do not leave tents, chairs, holes, etc. on beach. They impede nesting sea turtles.
No bicycles, skateboards, etc. allowed on sidewalks.
Parties with 25+ guests must have a party permit from Public Safety.

Parking Rules and Regulations

All four tires must be off the sidewalk or pavement.
No parking on sidewalks, dunes, or revetments.
No parking within 15 feet of a hydrant or intersection.
You must park in the same direction as traffic.
No blocking private driveways or roads.

Dog Rules and Regulations

Dogs are prohibited from 10am to 6pm, May 1 to September 30.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Pick up dog waste and throw in trash can.

Golf Cart Rules and Regulations

All carts must be registered within the City of Folly Beach and display proper registration decal.
All drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid state driver’s license.
Golf carts are prohibited from driving on Center St. and driving after sundown