Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Southern fried food with a great view.
36 locals recommend
Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdSouthern fried food with a great view.
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdGood pizza, will deliver!
The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveTasty food for breakfast, lunch and brunch on the weekends!
Thai food & Sushi with really cool tables (just go see!)
12 locals recommend
Thai Elephants Restaurant
915 Folly RdThai food & Sushi with really cool tables (just go see!)
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveGreat food at the beach, pet friendly, amazing brunch.
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdBig menu, delicious burgers, family friendly and great for groups.
Super laid back outdoor bar with limited but delicious menu. Great spot to have a beer and a taco in the shade while you're at the beach.
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveSuper laid back outdoor bar with limited but delicious menu. Great spot to have a beer and a taco in the shade while you're at the beach.
Taco Boy
106 E Ashley AveMexican food at the beach!
Great little neighborhood restaurant with an upscale feel. Tasty food and good wine with a great ambiance.
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdGreat little neighborhood restaurant with an upscale feel. Tasty food and good wine with a great ambiance.
Delicious food with an eclectic menu. It is small so be prepared to wait!
117 locals recommend
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StDelicious food with an eclectic menu. It is small so be prepared to wait!
Great spot for breakfast and lunch. Creative and delicious sandwiches and salads.
12 locals recommend
Hen and The Goat
869 Folly RdGreat spot for breakfast and lunch. Creative and delicious sandwiches and salads.
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly RdGood spot for breakfast nearby on Folly Road!
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyGreat Mexican Food in the Riverland Terrace neighborhood!
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyNice spot for a really great wood fired pizza.
Fam's Brewing Co.
1291 Folly RoadPizzaria and brewpub nearby on Folly Road. They also deliver!
Pho Saigon
1739 Maybank HwyGreat spot for a big steamy bowl of Pho!
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StBest BBQ in Charleston!
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveTapas style asian fusion with a great downtown vibe.
goat. sheep. cow., north
804 Meeting StAmazing spot with great wine and cheese.
Upscale food hall with a rotating group of great restaurants. Great for when a group can't decide what they want with all the choices available!
23 locals recommend
Workshop
1503 King StUpscale food hall with a rotating group of great restaurants. Great for when a group can't decide what they want with all the choices available!
Parks & Nature
Tons of trails for biking and hiking, giant dog park, fishing dock, disc golf course, rock climbing wall, water park and great outdoor events like the summer reggae concert series and holiday season light show.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrTons of trails for biking and hiking, giant dog park, fishing dock, disc golf course, rock climbing wall, water park and great outdoor events like the summer reggae concert series and holiday season light show.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdAmazingly huge old oak tree!! Free!
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueClosest beach to our house, great laid back vibe!
Sullivan's Island
Another great Charleston Beach!
Visit the incredible boneyard beach! There is also a driving tour of the wildlife preserve. Check ahead of time to make sure they're open.
46 locals recommend
Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdVisit the incredible boneyard beach! There is also a driving tour of the wildlife preserve. Check ahead of time to make sure they're open.
They offer tubing and kayaking on the Edisto River about an hour north of us. Tubing down the river is highly recommended in the hot summer months!
18 locals recommend
Edisto River Adventures
746 Gator Walk RdThey offer tubing and kayaking on the Edisto River about an hour north of us. Tubing down the river is highly recommended in the hot summer months!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous gardens, really fun to explore and learn about the history of the plantation.
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdGorgeous gardens, really fun to explore and learn about the history of the plantation.
Cool spot to tour multiple ships including an aircraft carrier and submarine. Great views of the Ravenel Bridge.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdCool spot to tour multiple ships including an aircraft carrier and submarine. Great views of the Ravenel Bridge.
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfGreat spot to take kids and check out some marine life.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetDollar General
1238 Camp RdVery basic but close to our house if you just need something quick.
Publix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly RdTrader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds BlvdEarth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdWalmart Supercenter
1231 Folly RdWhole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdEntertainment & Activities
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyReally cute little theater, they serve food and alcohol too!
Shopping
Albizia
2010 Wappoo DrCute little shop full of herbal remedies and gifts..
King Street
King StreetDowntown Charleston's main drag full of shopping and restaurants.
Getting Around
We recommend having a rental car during your stay.
50 locals recommend
Charleston International Airport
5500 International BlvdWe recommend having a rental car during your stay.
Holy Spokes
7 Radcliffe StGreat bike rental service with locations all over downtown.