Beach
Laid back eclectic beach and downtown area with shops and restaurants
580 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueLaid back eclectic beach and downtown area with shops and restaurants
Lifeguards, showers, and bathrooms on site. Beach umbrellas for rent.
82 locals recommend
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveLifeguards, showers, and bathrooms on site. Beach umbrellas for rent.
Shopping
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StGreat place to shop for local souvenirs
Sightseeing
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdHistoric plantation and gardens
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RoadMcLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrAngel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdDrayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdPatriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdH.L. Hunley Submarine
1250 Supply StArthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Charlestowne Landing
Site of the original colony to settle in Charleston, SC.
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StThe Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StExperience history of Charleston
Fort Moultrie
Tour a piece of history dating back to the Revolutionary War
The Battery
Great views of Charleston harbor and historic waterfront homes.
Great views. See firsthand a historic lighthouse built in the 1800s which is now completely surrounded by water due to beach erosion. Walking required but worth it!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueGreat views. See firsthand a historic lighthouse built in the 1800s which is now completely surrounded by water due to beach erosion. Walking required but worth it!
Outdoor park and playground
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrBike/jogging paths, water park, climbing wall, etc
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland AveFun for kids
Food scene
Great views of the Charleston Harbor and good food
149 locals recommend
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StGreat views of the Charleston Harbor and good food
Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad StExcellent steaks and lobster macaroni
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveOne of best local breakfast joints
Melvin's Barbecue
538 Folly RoadMustard based barbecue and excellent cheeseburgers
Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge AveMagnolias
185 E Bay StExcellent food and ambience
Great dining experience with top notch food and ambience
87 locals recommend
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay StGreat dining experience with top notch food and ambience
Basil
460 King StExcellent food
Marina Variety Store Restaurant
9 Lockwood DrGreat views and good, simple breakfast
Unique experience. Great views. Great place to experience local oysters (during season) and fried shrimp in a relaxing atmosphere.
170 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdUnique experience. Great views. Great place to experience local oysters (during season) and fried shrimp in a relaxing atmosphere.
Athens Restaurant & Grill
1739 Maybank HwyGood Greek food. Not far from house
Outdoor sports
City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank HwyLocal public golf course
East Coast Baseball Academy
1012 St Andrews BlvdLocal batting cages for baseball or softball
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StTake in a minor league baseball game or possible concert
Maybank Tennis Center
1880 Houghton DrClose place to play tennis
Entertainment
Local retro movie theater with concessions that include beer and wine
118 locals recommend
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyLocal retro movie theater with concessions that include beer and wine