Loved stopping here for some ice cream after a long day at Hunting Island. You wait in line outside…read moreand they take your order. I had "better brownie batter" and it was amazing. In the same parking lot is a little surf and beach store. We didn't go in but it looks to carry one's beach necessities.

Great Ice Cream and staff! Also a hidden gem to see beautiful sunsets over the water.read more

Came to buy a tote bag I saw on the website. The associate was helpful and knew exactly where it…read morewas and I love it. She had long black hair but I didn't get her name. Free stickers are a great bonus!

Killer surf shop. Folly Beach no doubt has a chill surfer…read morevibe. It's a cultural thing that runs deep in the Folly community and throughout the Lowcountry. McKevlin's is at the heart of that culture. Located a half across the street from the Folly Beach Pier, this store is a celebration of a lifestyle. Offering everything from boards to accessories, this one-stop shop is the place to go for all things surf. The staff is fun, complimentary and so well educated on everything you need from beginner to advanced surfer. They are the heart of Folly.

This surf shop came to the rescue during my long weekend trip to Charleston! It was later on a…read moreSunday and my mom had expressed a desire for me to bring her back a t-shirt. Most gift shops were closed by that point, aside from Pipeline. They had a huge selection, so I ended up spending way over $100 for toooo much stuff. I even bought myself a couple of shirts and magnets. They had items for both Charleston and Isle of Palms, which was even better. I'd definitely recommend this spot. And it's HUGE.

Items are great but customer survive....terrible! They have hermit crabs dead in their cage, no…read morewater, and it's overcrowded. Straight up animal abuse. When I kindly informed the single cashier about the hermit crabs having no water he looked at me and laughed, then went back to working. I will not be going back.

Folly is somewhat fickle in terms of keeping the beach supplies current and fashionable. However…read moreOcean Surf Shop and one other - to be named later - keep the apparel and equipment, trend steady. Classic manufacturers like O'Neill, Billabong, Quicksilver are all well represented as are top footwear manufacturers. I'm a Reef guy for years but Sanuk and Rainbow just took the top two spots in my preference pool. Knowledgeable staffers are highly experienced in all facets of surfing, I do believe lessons are available. When your ready to Hang Ten Dude, drop by Ocean Surf Shop first.

This is the shop for real surfers wanting to work on their boards. Great service and advice…read more If you are looking for clothes, the other shop down the street may be better for you.

Lots of great stuff and great brands. Down to earth, warm, inviting. It's kind of like Ron Jon and…read morePalmetto Moon had a baby. The products are good quality.

Kicking off this review by making it clear that kayaking was not my idea of a vacation day well…read morespent. Sure, I consider myself somewhat outdoorsy ... I like hiking and biking as much as the next gal ... but I was NOT stoked on kayaking for four hours through potentially alligator-infested waters. But keep reading ... because my experience with Water Dog Paddle Co. totally changed my mind. From the initial booking process to the communication before we actually even got on the water, Ryan was great! He sent us a pin with the exact location we'd be embarking from ... and made sure we had his phone number if we somehow got lost along the way. He also pushed back our planned launch based on the tides, so we would get the best experience possible out on the water. You do have to sign a waiver, but Ryan walks you through all the details once the whole crew has arrived. As I mentioned above, I was scared about coming across a gator ... but Ryan explained he can count on one hand the amount of times he's seen one while on a tour, and reassured us that they don't usually venture out into the salt marshes. Water Dog provides all the gear you need ... life jackets, kayaks and oars ... plus water bottles for your group once you're actually out on the water. Once you're actually in the kayak, Ryan is an amazing tour guide. He's been paddle boarding all over the world, and he told us all about his travels in between pointing out some of the incredible South Carolina wildlife. We even saw two dolphins during the tour, which was an unforgettable addition to an already awesome day. I will say that kayaking is not as easy as everyone says it is. I got stuck in the reeds several times because it's kind of hard to stop once you get started ... but my fiancé pulled me out by my oars and helped get us back on track. Thankfully - I did not fall in the water. That was my number one concern ... and I managed to come away mostly dry. At the end of our kayaking voyage, Ryan gave us each a Water Dog sticker ... and explained the story behind the company's name (no spoilers! You have to book a trip and find out for yourself). He also took several pictures of us while we were kayaking ... and emailed them out to us within one day so we could post the photos if we wanted to! That was a nice touch, considering the last thing you want to be focused on while you're kayaking is pulling out your phone to capture the memory. I would definitely recommend booking a tour with Water Dog Paddle Co. the next time you're on Seabrook or Kiawah Island!

We had a great day on the water this afternoon with Ryan. He is clearly passionate and…read moreknowledgable about the area and the sport. He made it super fun for all ages. We were paddle-boarding through the marshes along pathways that would barely have fit a kayak. He made an effort to point out unusual bird nests and great facts about the area and wildlife. We all really enjoyed our guide's cheerful conversation and relaxed way of engaging the group - and he took lots of fun photos we are eager to see tomorrow! Beautiful way to spend an afternoon in the area.

A little pricey customer service is legit. Real surf shop not a junk store. Great selection of gear!read more

Bought some swimming trunks and a pair of flip flops. It's a nice, clean shop- albeit a little…read moreoverpriced. We were definitely followed around throughout our shopping experience, so they must have lots of loss-prevention issues. But overall had a decent shopping experience.

This place has great prices for a HHI Vacay Trip. It has great floats, super funny Tees, sweats,…read moreand HHI Tees for a lower price. My favorite is the mens bathing suits, very cute selection. This store is also connected to a place called Mingles with cute outfits, ornaments and great paintings. Staff is helpful.

Amazing selection of t-shirts that my family and I love. This is a shop that we look forward to…read moreevery year. Cannot recommend enough. :)

SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters has an excellent selection of clothing, sporting goods, and…read moreaccessories. Their prices are on par with other local and online retailers. For years, they've offered a 15% local discount to residents of Seabrook, Kiawah, and lower Johns Island. Their sister stores in Freshfields offer the same. For years, I've shown my license and been granted a 15% discount, as I live about 1 mile from the store on Johns Island. I live closer than any Kiawah residents (Cassique is 2 miles), while the Marsh Oak condos at Bohicket Marina (Seabrook) are indeed closer than my house. This year I was told by management that they "never" offered discounts to anyone other than Seabrook Club or Kiawah Club members with a Club card. My years of receipts prove otherwise. It's hard for me to continue to support a local business when they are claiming they never had a policy that existed. It's fine if they choose to change their policy, but please do not lie about it.

Great place for island casual clothes and accessories They…read morehas lots of merchandise. They have sunglasses, golf ware, jackets, men's and women's. They stock yeti coolers and supplies Bikes of all sizes. Water sports supplies I hope they have enough business to keep the doors open The staff is helpful and knowledgeable The store isn't cheap but similar to other stores that have this high quality merchandise Not much selection of Oakley sunglasses but did have others I liked

Higher Ground is the outdoor store of choice in this area. Savannah and Hilton Head both have…read moresimilar shops, but the staff/owners at Higher Ground create a much more pleasant shopping experience for the Lowcountry gear head. Plus, their new location next to the brew pub makes for a great one-two. Gear up. Beer down.

If you're looking for a fun place to kayak, check out Higher Ground on Factory Street. We called…read morethe night before and the young lady that we spoke with was very knowledgeable. She took the time to check the wind speeds for the next day, so we wouldn't be scheduling a trip during inclement weather. Once we arrived, the ladies working were extremely friendly and they gave us ample time to check out their merchandise before our adventure started. The kayaks and paddles were in good condition. There are several different routes you can take, a 2 and a 4 mile loop were suggested to us. All the routes will take you past the downtown swing bridge. I would suggest going with the tide either going out or coming back (unless you enjoy paddling the entire time). They also sell kayaks and equipment. They told me that before I purchased a kayak or Hobie fishing kayak, that I could test them in the river. They want you to be happy with your purchase. I will definitely be supporting this business in the future.