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2025 Folly Beach Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Middleton Place

Enchanting gardens, interactive history, and breathtaking views abound at Middleton Place, one of the top-ranked attractions by Charleston newcomers and seasoned vacationers alike.

City Market

New Charleston visitors are often advised to start their regional tour with a visit to the historic City Market, a massive four block meeting place that sells homegrown goods and exquisitely crafted arts and crafts from all over the low country. A...

Gibbes Museum of Art

Art lovers will want to reserve an afternoon or two to explore the acclaimed Gibbes Museum of Art, a stunning addition to Charleston's historic district that is simply impressive both inside and out. Home to an ever-rotating and permanent collection...

William Aiken House

Washington Square and Meeting Street visitors are encouraged to take a minute's stroll over to Elizabeth Street to admire the Governor William Aiken House, also known as the Aiken-Rhett House. The sprawling home is a treasure in Charleston, and...

Charleston Museum

It's almost ironic that The Charleston Museum, which paints a complete portrait of Charleston's centuries of history, has a unique history all its own. Well known as "America's First Museum" and recently named one of the top five museums in...

City Marina

The Charleston City Marina is often deemed the "Mega Marina," as it is easily one of the largest marinas in the southeastern United States. Conveniently located at mile marker 469.5 along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), and just a stone's throw...

Folly Beach

The seaside town of Folly Beach, and the barrier island of the same name, has a lot of lovingly applied nicknames from long-time locals and visitors alike. Known as "One of the last real American Beach towns," and "The Edge of America," this...

Miles Brewton House

The Miles Brewton House may seem, at first glance, one of many impressively grand and antique southern mansions that line the downtown streets of Charleston, but this home is a favorite among any guided or self-led walking tour for both its story...

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

The Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue, a famous icon just off of Market Street, has a fitting place among Charleston's long list of historical churches and buildings as the county's second oldest Synagogue, and the oldest Synagogue that remains in...

Mt. Pleasant, SC

The sunny community of Mt. Pleasant is often overlooked by its more famous neighbor to the south, Charleston, but this large suburban town has a wealth of authentic southern charm, history, activities and dining options that are sure to keep any...

H.L. Hunley

On February 17th 1864, the city of Charleston, deep in the throes of the Civil War, made history with a small 8 men crew that was stationed in a revolutionary new vessel in the Charleston Harbor. The H.L. Hunley was an experimental new addition to...

Flatwater River Lesson

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$50.00 - $80.00

Flatwater River Lesson Duration 2 Hours About - Not quite ready for the waves? No worries. We offer flatwater river lessons for any skill level. The lesson includes proper ground school instruction and in-water paddle...

Full Moon Boat Tour

Flipper Finders

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$50.00 - $700.00

The Full Moon rise can be extremely spectacular near Morris Island. Duration 2 hours About This tour heads to Morris Island in time for the sunset and then sticks around for the moon to rise over the ocean. Along the way, we look for...

Private Sunset Sail Up to 6 people

Sunset Sail Details For up to 6 people. Enjoy a two-hour sail that begins an hour or so before the local sunset. The sun sets over the marsh in brilliant colors and the best way to see one is from the deck of a quietly sailing catamaran. We'll...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$75.00 - $80.00

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour Duration 3 hours About - -Take a ride to the end of Folly Beach in the SUP Mobile, where the tour will begin by paddling through the surf zone. After launching from the beach, paddle across the mouth of the...

Afternoon Dolphin Safari

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$40.00 - $50.00

Afternoon Dolphin Safari Duration 2 hours About - This 2-hour introductory paddle on the Edge of America will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm flatwater of the Folly River. We'll explore alongside the numerous beautiful...

SUP Surf Beach Lesson

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$50.00 - $80.00

SUP Surf Beach Lesson Duration 3 Hours About - Surfs Up! Folly is a great to place to get the hang of SUP surfing on the beachfront. Our experienced guides have spent their lives on the water surfing and are ready to share their...

SUP Fitness

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $75.00

SUP Fitness Rates Private - $75 Semi-Private - $65 Group - $45-$55 Duration 2 Hours About - This class will provide you with a full body workout focused on improving your core strength, coordination, and balance. This 2 hour class...

Bachelorette Parties
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$850.00

**Groups** 3 hours (can add additional time) Group tours are great for bachelor and bachelorette parties, company outings, and church groups. We can sail to a nearby beach, raft up the boats together for a huge floating party platform, or race the...

Sunset Dolphin Safari

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$40.00 - $50.00

Sunset Dolphin Safari Duration 2 hours About - Discover the best place in the world to see the sunset! We’ll head out at dusk to position ourselves in the ideal spot to catch a picture perfect sunset. Leave all your worries behind on...

Private Eco-Tour and Dolphin Watch

Absolute Reel Screamer Charters

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$225.00 - $275.00

Explore the history of this unique eco-system by land and sea! Duration 2 Hours About This private 2 hour boat tour is what Folly Beach is really all about! We'll cruise through calm rivers lined with oyster beds as your captain looks...

Morris Island Drop Off

Flipper Finders

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$350.00

This is a completely self-guided adventure! About Whether you're a curious naturalist, history nerd, love picking up shells, looking for Megalodon teeth, or just want to sit with your beach chair, umbrella and cooler, you will enjoy this...

Super Scary SUP Race

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$25.00 - $50.00

Duration 1 Hour

Morning Dolphin Safari

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$40.00 - $50.00

Morning Dolphin Safari Duration 2 hours About - This 2-hour introductory paddle on the Edge of America will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm flatwater of the Folly River. We’ll explore alongside the numerous beautiful...

Afternoon Dolphin Boat Tour on The Sea & The Rose

Get on board as we explore the creeks and marshes behind Folly beach! Duration 2 hours About We search for the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that live here year-round. Your experienced captain shares their knowledge about this beautiful...

Yoga Class

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$50.00 - $80.00

Yoga Class Duration 1.5 Hours About - We are excited to get you out on the water to experience SUP like you never have before! This 1.5 hour class includes basic paddleboarding instruction and a full on-water yoga class with instructor...

Private Day/Dolphin Sail Up to 6 people

See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin, pelicans, herons, osprey and egrets as well as...

Summer Camp

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$300.00

Summer Camp Safari Duration 3 hours About - We will safely teach effective paddling and timing techniques on 5th block Folly Beach for SUP surfing. Instructors cover SUP ground school and in-water paddling techniques while paddling the...

Kayak Tour

Flipper Finders

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$40.00 - $50.00

Paddle the waters of the Folly River with our trained guides while learning about the wildlife and history of Folly Beach. Duration 2 Hours About This fun eco-tour will navigate through the brackish estuary behind Folly Beach where you...