In case you missed it, Folly Beach Pier has been undergoing some major changes lately. The old pier — which opened in 1995 — was recently demolished + construction on the new concept is well underway.
NowOpen
- Newly-renovated gift shop and half of the parking is open
- New observation deck is open for viewing project progress + the beach and ocean
- Newly-renovated showers are open along with a ramp to the beach on the right side of the pier
ComingSoon
- New walkway will be completed with greater access to fishing
- The restaurant will reopen next spring
- The new pier will be completed in spring 2023
Before:
Old Folly Beach Pier | Photo by @engmediasolutions
During:
Construction on the new pier | Photo by Gary R. Weart
New apron area | Photo by Gary R. Weart
After:
Rendering of completed pier | Photo by Charleston County Parks
Check out this time-lapse video of the project.