Must Visits
Wonderful public park with very quiet beaches and a dock. You can fish, collect shells, & lay on the beach all while enjoying the best view Charleston has to offer.
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrWonderful public park with very quiet beaches and a dock. You can fish, collect shells, & lay on the beach all while enjoying the best view Charleston has to offer.
Great place to walk around and see what the lowcountry landscape looks like.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrGreat place to walk around and see what the lowcountry landscape looks like.
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueLaidback beach town with plenty of shops and restaurants.
Beautiful view of Charleston harbor and historic site with cannons and statues.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
Beautiful view of Charleston harbor and historic site with cannons and statues.
Historic marketplace with local vendors surrounded by restaurants and other shops.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StHistoric marketplace with local vendors surrounded by restaurants and other shops.
Food Scene
Pizza, pasta, salads, and more. Very kind friendly place to eat with a crowd.
21 locals recommend
Coastal Crust
219 Simmons StPizza, pasta, salads, and more. Very kind friendly place to eat with a crowd.
Aji Asian Bistro
1011 Harbor View RdSushi and hibachi with plenty of other options.
Neighborhood restaurant with upscale food at very affordable prices. Has a great brunch as well.
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdNeighborhood restaurant with upscale food at very affordable prices. Has a great brunch as well.
CudaCo.
765 Folly RoadGreat local seafood market that has a great menu for lunch and dinner.
City advice
Getting around
Uber & Lyft
Most places have limited parking or you have to pay.
Book before you go
Eating Out
Charleston is always packed. I strongly recommend making reservations if possible.
Customs and culture
Drinking on Beaches
It is illegal to drink any alcohol on any beach in Charleston and they are looking for people. Tickets for the offense are expensive and they are not lenient.