Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Tsunami
215 E Bay StGreat happy hour specials on sushi and drinks.
Bessinger's BBQ
1602 Savannah HwyGreat BBQ.
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
288 King StThe best BBQ in the middle of the CofC urban campus.
Taco Mamacita
2213 Middle StGreat Food and Drinks!
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyAmazing food.
Big Billy's Burger Joint
5070 International BlvdGreat burgers, nice atmosphere.
The Ordinary
544 King StRecommended by Edith and Walter.
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwyGreat food and atmosphere!
Jestine's Kitchen
251 Meeting StAmazing food!
Haven't tried it yet, but it's been featured on a few different Food-based TV shows.
95 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrHaven't tried it yet, but it's been featured on a few different Food-based TV shows.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat BBQ and atmosphere!
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyMargaritas and tacos, what's not to love?
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat food, outdoor seating, live music most evenings.
Legare Farms Inc
2620 Hanscombe Point RdWe get fresh produce and meat from Thomas and Helen - great folks!
Family friendly Mexican food, balloon artist on Tuesdays!
7 locals recommend
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
335 Folly RdFamily friendly Mexican food, balloon artist on Tuesdays!
The Griffin
18 Vendue RangeAuthentic British pub with amazing food and staff!
Kilwin's Chocolates
59 S Market StTry the Charleston Mud Ice Cream (get a bottle of water too!)
KFC
3864 Savannah HwyFast food.
Everything Else
Watch the kiteboarders, surfers, or walk around and enjoy. Just don't swim near the inlet - dangerous currents.
82 locals recommend
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveWatch the kiteboarders, surfers, or walk around and enjoy. Just don't swim near the inlet - dangerous currents.
Tranquil Body
105 Wappoo Creek DrSarah is amazing. She'll leave you feeling great!
Full-service barber shop with great haircuts and shaves., plus a little scalp massage. Very relaxing environment!
Yale Barber Spa-Barber Shop
Full-service barber shop with great haircuts and shaves., plus a little scalp massage. Very relaxing environment!
Party at the Point Friday nights: live band, food, drinks, beachy environment. Also fun to watch from the water!
452 locals recommend
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdParty at the Point Friday nights: live band, food, drinks, beachy environment. Also fun to watch from the water!
Sightseeing
Good food, plenty of shops, heart of the historic tourist district.
7 locals recommend
East Bay Street
East Bay StreetGood food, plenty of shops, heart of the historic tourist district.
Awesome park downtown with fountains, grass, and porch swings overlooking the harbor.
321 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetAwesome park downtown with fountains, grass, and porch swings overlooking the harbor.
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdGreat views of the harbor, dog friendly.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThe oldest tree in America (possibly) over 1500 years old.
Fort Sumter National Monument
Historic Fort Sumter.
Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle StHistoric Fort Moultrie.
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StAmazing tours, great atmosphere.
Market Street
Market StreetThe historic open air market.
The historic Morris Island Lighthouse. See it from the north end of Folly Beach. The park isn't pet friendly - no dogs. Sorry!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueThe historic Morris Island Lighthouse. See it from the north end of Folly Beach. The park isn't pet friendly - no dogs. Sorry!
Edisto Beach State Park
8377 State Cabin RdA bit far from our place, but beautiful sunrises!
Take the brewery tour! Great beer, great staff, knowledgeable about beer!
61 locals recommend
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StTake the brewery tour! Great beer, great staff, knowledgeable about beer!
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfGreat place to cool the kids off!
Beautiful gardens, lots of opportunities to take photographs, the swamp tour is really cool!
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBeautiful gardens, lots of opportunities to take photographs, the swamp tour is really cool!
Shopping
Tanger Outlets station
Rainy day shopping fun.
When our starter failed on the water, the manager delivered a new one and volunteered to return if we found we needed any other parts. Great service!
West Marine
1440 Ben Sawyer BlvdWhen our starter failed on the water, the manager delivered a new one and volunteered to return if we found we needed any other parts. Great service!
Costco Wholesale
3050 Ashley Town Center DrStock up!
Walmart Supercenter
4920 Centre Pointe DrFor all that stuff you forgot to bring...
MARINE WAREHOUSE CENTER CHARLESTON
3881 Savannah HwyBoat parts - most stuff in stock.
Arts & Culture
This is where most of the local festivities take place (Spoleto, Farmers Markets, etc.)
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
This is where most of the local festivities take place (Spoleto, Farmers Markets, etc.)
Entertainment & Activities
Lockwood Dr / Bristol Marina station
Park on the river with swings and a playground.
Great for cooling off with the family.
31 locals recommend
Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrGreat for cooling off with the family.
Amberhill Way
Amberhill WaySwimming pool - don't forget the pool key!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our first week in Charleston we had dinner & drinks at Red's. As we debated if Charleston was the right choice, we watched beer-drinking co-eds paddleboard with dolphins. Definitely the right choice!!
171 locals recommend
Red's Ice House
98 Church StOur first week in Charleston we had dinner & drinks at Red's. As we debated if Charleston was the right choice, we watched beer-drinking co-eds paddleboard with dolphins. Definitely the right choice!!
82 Queen
82 Queen StGreat food!
Total Wine & More
1820 Ashley River RdCheap booze!