Outdoors
This is a beautiful park with walking trails, fishing dock, kayaking and kid-friendly area with slides and a playground. There is also a climbing wall and small water park. This is only 3 miles from the Buddha Bungalow!
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrThis is a beautiful park with walking trails, fishing dock, kayaking and kid-friendly area with slides and a playground. There is also a climbing wall and small water park. This is only 3 miles from the Buddha Bungalow!
Marion Square
The iconic pineapple fountain overlooks the Charleston harbor and is a Charleston icon. The pineapple is a sign of hospitality in the South!
49 locals recommend
Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeThe iconic pineapple fountain overlooks the Charleston harbor and is a Charleston icon. The pineapple is a sign of hospitality in the South!
Food scene
Leon's
698 King StThis is a special night out kind of place. Expensive but worth it!
Pro-tip: between 5pm-6:30pm Mon-Fri, the seafood tower is 1/2 price! We like to sit at the bar, order a glass of champagne and enjoy the seafood tower. Roll like a baller but save your dough!
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StThis is a special night out kind of place. Expensive but worth it!
Pro-tip: between 5pm-6:30pm Mon-Fri, the seafood tower is 1/2 price! We like to sit at the bar, order a glass of champagne and enjoy the seafood tower. Roll like a baller but save your dough!
The tavern burger is a A MUST! It's been named the #1 burger in America! Cute atmosphere. I think it's more of a lunch spot.
73 locals recommend
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StThe tavern burger is a A MUST! It's been named the #1 burger in America! Cute atmosphere. I think it's more of a lunch spot.
This is my go-to breakfast or brunch spot. Light, airy and super friendly service.
96 locals recommend
The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveThis is my go-to breakfast or brunch spot. Light, airy and super friendly service.
Sunset views, great drinks and nibbles. Highly recommend for a sunset happy hour!
50 locals recommend
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
75 Wentworth StreetSunset views, great drinks and nibbles. Highly recommend for a sunset happy hour!
Award-winning natural wine bar - Matt + Angie, the owners, really know their stuff. If you are an oenophile, this wine bar is worth the trip to Park Circle.
58 locals recommend
Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague AveAward-winning natural wine bar - Matt + Angie, the owners, really know their stuff. If you are an oenophile, this wine bar is worth the trip to Park Circle.
Sightseeing
The Battery is a famous Charleston landmark, overlooking the Charleston Harbor. See the famous Charleston historic homes and White Point Garden. The first shots of the civil war were fired from this location.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
The Battery is a famous Charleston landmark, overlooking the Charleston Harbor. See the famous Charleston historic homes and White Point Garden. The first shots of the civil war were fired from this location.
If carriage tours are your thing, this is my favorite company. They take amazing care of the mules (not horses.) They have an in-house vet and the mules rotate between downtown and a farm in Johns Island. A carriage tour or walking tour is a great way to learn about Charleston and get a lay of the land. I recommend doing it in the beginning of your trip so you can go back and explore things you like more later.
67 locals recommend
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StIf carriage tours are your thing, this is my favorite company. They take amazing care of the mules (not horses.) They have an in-house vet and the mules rotate between downtown and a farm in Johns Island. A carriage tour or walking tour is a great way to learn about Charleston and get a lay of the land. I recommend doing it in the beginning of your trip so you can go back and explore things you like more later.
Walking Distance From Buddha Bungalow
Delicious Mexican Food! You can't go wrong with the margarita and tacos. Their salad is one of my favorites in town!
75 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyDelicious Mexican Food! You can't go wrong with the margarita and tacos. Their salad is one of my favorites in town!
Warm + Friendly bourbon and wine bar. The staff is great and you will definitely make friends!
39 locals recommend
Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyWarm + Friendly bourbon and wine bar. The staff is great and you will definitely make friends!
We love Crust! The burrata salad is slammin' and their pizzas are so yummy. Eat in or grab to go. You won't be disappointed.
96 locals recommend
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyWe love Crust! The burrata salad is slammin' and their pizzas are so yummy. Eat in or grab to go. You won't be disappointed.
Burgers or Brunch - great spot! Also, lots of craft beer on tap.
43 locals recommend
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyBurgers or Brunch - great spot! Also, lots of craft beer on tap.
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyThis is THE go to watering hole and music venue. Go early and enjoy the outside bar and free music on the deck. Stay later for a killer show!
176 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyThis is THE go to watering hole and music venue. Go early and enjoy the outside bar and free music on the deck. Stay later for a killer show!