Guidebook for Charleston
Parks & Nature
sray play and playgrounds for kids, picnic area, bike rentals and trails, kayaks, waterpark, climbing wall... lots of fun for all!
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drsray play and playgrounds for kids, picnic area, bike rentals and trails, kayaks, waterpark, climbing wall... lots of fun for all!
Trophy lakes is my favorite spot (i prefer to go there compared to the beach because no waves for my toddler). beach access is only $5, and you can also waterski, do cable park, disk golf and paddle board! there is always a cool crowd hanging out over there :) they also have the aqua park for kids 6 and up.
13 locals recommend
Trophy Lakes
3050 Marlin RdTrophy lakes is my favorite spot (i prefer to go there compared to the beach because no waves for my toddler). beach access is only $5, and you can also waterski, do cable park, disk golf and paddle board! there is always a cool crowd hanging out over there :) they also have the aqua park for kids 6 and up.
Cypress Gardens is beautiful, featured in many movies such as The Notebook and The Patriot, a must see
Cypress Gardens Road
Cypress Gardens RoadCypress Gardens is beautiful, featured in many movies such as The Notebook and The Patriot, a must see
This place is full of history, and I encourage you to learn about it while there. They also have a petting zoo, poneys, donkeys, peacocks and in the spring this place is amazing with the azyleas blooming! looks like a painting from Monet! Look also for the butterfly garden and the little houses for kids to play.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdThis place is full of history, and I encourage you to learn about it while there. They also have a petting zoo, poneys, donkeys, peacocks and in the spring this place is amazing with the azyleas blooming! looks like a painting from Monet! Look also for the butterfly garden and the little houses for kids to play.
Food Scene
my french buddy Mathieu opened this bakery years ago, now the new owners are keeping up with the French theme, so go grab a croissant on the way to Downtown...
45 locals recommend
Baguette Magic
792 Folly Rdmy french buddy Mathieu opened this bakery years ago, now the new owners are keeping up with the French theme, so go grab a croissant on the way to Downtown...
this place is hard to find, but oh boy once you get there its amazing! Local seafood and beers, breathtaking view on the marsh, a must-see.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island Rdthis place is hard to find, but oh boy once you get there its amazing! Local seafood and beers, breathtaking view on the marsh, a must-see.
Grumpy Goat Seafood Cantina
1023 Harbor View Rdyummy!
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison Drhave huge selection of beers, including local beers
Husk
76 Queen Stone of my favorite restaurant in town
This restaurant is cool and good! they host events like trivia night or pig roast so check their calendar.
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdThis restaurant is cool and good! they host events like trivia night or pig roast so check their calendar.
this restaurant is within walking distance from here and great food, so check it out!
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson Rdthis restaurant is within walking distance from here and great food, so check it out!
this restaurant has a killer view and great food, what else can we ask for!
36 locals recommend
Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View Rdthis restaurant has a killer view and great food, what else can we ask for!
My friend and chef extraordinaire Shawn opened CudaCo. last year and its delish, you should try, the sticky coconut rice bowl with salmon is my fav, he also has amazing wine selection.
7 locals recommend
CudaCo.
765 Folly RoadMy friend and chef extraordinaire Shawn opened CudaCo. last year and its delish, you should try, the sticky coconut rice bowl with salmon is my fav, he also has amazing wine selection.
Smoky Yolk
I have not tried yet but its walking distance
Sightseeing
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak Rdthe legendary Angel Oak Tree!
Few people know about the only beach on James Island! this spot has the best view of the Peninsula and is only few minutes away from the Fox Den
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrFew people know about the only beach on James Island! this spot has the best view of the Peninsula and is only few minutes away from the Fox Den
To get the best view on this landmark, go all the way to the end of Folly Beach, take a little walk and soon you will the lighthouse appear above the sand dunes. enjoy the sunset there, bring bug spray!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueTo get the best view on this landmark, go all the way to the end of Folly Beach, take a little walk and soon you will the lighthouse appear above the sand dunes. enjoy the sunset there, bring bug spray!
Go thru the old village of Mount Pleasant, all the way to the Pitt Street bridge, for an amazing view. this bridge used to connect to Sullivans Island. I love this old town vibe over there.
66 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StGo thru the old village of Mount Pleasant, all the way to the Pitt Street bridge, for an amazing view. this bridge used to connect to Sullivans Island. I love this old town vibe over there.
Shopping
The Sea Island Farmer Market located on Johns Island runs every Saturday morning and is the only year-round market in town (https://www.seaislandfarmersmarket.com). If you want fresh local products, crafty gifts and to support local farmers and businesses, this is the place to be on Saturdays! It is perfect for kids and there is a playground for them to stay entertained! Every saturdays 9:30am til 1:30pm
17 locals recommend
Johns Island Farmers Market
2024 Academy RdThe Sea Island Farmer Market located on Johns Island runs every Saturday morning and is the only year-round market in town (https://www.seaislandfarmersmarket.com). If you want fresh local products, crafty gifts and to support local farmers and businesses, this is the place to be on Saturdays! It is perfect for kids and there is a playground for them to stay entertained! Every saturdays 9:30am til 1:30pm
FOLLY BEACH’S ‘ONE and ONLY STOP SHOP’, PATRONIZED BY FREAKS, SURFERS, SKATERS, CRUNKS, RETIREES, TOURISTS, STONERS, DAY TRIPPERS, HIPPIES, HIPSTERS, AND REGULAR FOLK, open 24/7, they might doze but they never close, this market is one of a kind and I love the vibe in there, and very useful when you really need food, drinks, ice cream...
84 locals recommend
Bert's Market
202 E Ashley AveFOLLY BEACH’S ‘ONE and ONLY STOP SHOP’, PATRONIZED BY FREAKS, SURFERS, SKATERS, CRUNKS, RETIREES, TOURISTS, STONERS, DAY TRIPPERS, HIPPIES, HIPSTERS, AND REGULAR FOLK, open 24/7, they might doze but they never close, this market is one of a kind and I love the vibe in there, and very useful when you really need food, drinks, ice cream...
Counter Culture Store with a wide-ranging inventory. Beer Garden and gift shop.
7 locals recommend
Smoke 'N Brew
815 Folly RdCounter Culture Store with a wide-ranging inventory. Beer Garden and gift shop.
Doreen opened this gift store to inject some community vibe into this plaza and i love her charming corner store open Saturday Sunday only for now, when food truck The Girlnextdough is present! Walking distance from the camper.
CornerCopia
1230 Camp RoadDoreen opened this gift store to inject some community vibe into this plaza and i love her charming corner store open Saturday Sunday only for now, when food truck The Girlnextdough is present! Walking distance from the camper.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy Stawesome beer and ambiance on rooftop
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Aveanother great local brewery
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger Stanother great brewery
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueCool distillery on beautiful Wadmalaw Island
City/town information
Edisto Beach is about 1 hr away, and is a cool place to visit. They have turtle watch programs during breeding season, Botany Bay for a walk on the beach with trees in the ocean (check the tide and if they are open), and some cool markets like King's Farm & Market or the Marsh Hen Mill. They also have the Serpenterium, cool to do with kids.
42 locals recommend
Edisto Beach
Edisto Beach is about 1 hr away, and is a cool place to visit. They have turtle watch programs during breeding season, Botany Bay for a walk on the beach with trees in the ocean (check the tide and if they are open), and some cool markets like King's Farm & Market or the Marsh Hen Mill. They also have the Serpenterium, cool to do with kids.