Local Area Guidebook
Food scene
Incredible chef and fresh and local fare. One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston.
184 locals recommend
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank HwyIncredible chef and fresh and local fare. One of our favorite restaurants in Charleston.
The best soul food in Charleston. Casual and unassuming. Off the beaten path.
25 locals recommend
Gillie's Soul Food
805 Folly RoadThe best soul food in Charleston. Casual and unassuming. Off the beaten path.
Fried seafood with great views of the intracoastal waterway. Dockside dining. Located about a mile from cottage.
54 locals recommend
Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek DrFried seafood with great views of the intracoastal waterway. Dockside dining. Located about a mile from cottage.
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyAmerican cuisine thats a short walk away.
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyArtisan pizza and more just a short walk away.
Casual Fare of burger, wings and more. Located about 4 miles away
13 locals recommend
Cabana Burgers anc Shakes
1801 Crowne Commons WayCasual Fare of burger, wings and more. Located about 4 miles away
A great Mexican restaurant that is within walking distance.
8 locals recommend
Azul Mexicano James Island
1989 Maybank HighwayA great Mexican restaurant that is within walking distance.
Local Sports Bar with traditional bar food and plenty of TVs for all your sports viewing pleasure. Within walking distance.
9 locals recommend
Charleston Sports Pub - James Island
1989 Maybank HighwayLocal Sports Bar with traditional bar food and plenty of TVs for all your sports viewing pleasure. Within walking distance.
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyMexican Restaurant that locals love.
Three Little Birds Cafe
65 Windermere BoulevardGreat place for breakfast.
Waffle House
325 Savannah HwyCan’t beat for fast breakfast.
City/town information
Local beach with a local flavor. Beach Pier (under construction) and county park at west end of island.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueLocal beach with a local flavor. Beach Pier (under construction) and county park at west end of island.
Sunsets
One of the best sunsets in the area. Very rustic and casual marina bar.
26 locals recommend
Sunset Cay Marina
66 9th St WOne of the best sunsets in the area. Very rustic and casual marina bar.
Sightseeing
This is one of the best views of Charleston Harbor and the city.
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrThis is one of the best views of Charleston Harbor and the city.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdA very large old oak tree.
See an historic lighthouse that has been recaptured by the sea. You will have to park and walk about a half a mile. Free
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueSee an historic lighthouse that has been recaptured by the sea. You will have to park and walk about a half a mile. Free
Just at the end of the street. Beautiful sunsets and boat landing on the Intracoastal Waterway. Boast travel all up and down the east coast must pass thru the narrow Elliot Cut at Plymouth Park.
Plymouth Park
35 Plymouth AveJust at the end of the street. Beautiful sunsets and boat landing on the Intracoastal Waterway. Boast travel all up and down the east coast must pass thru the narrow Elliot Cut at Plymouth Park.
Remnants of a historic African-American beach located along the marsh and back rivers. Some of the buildings have been slated for restoration.
Mosquito Beach Road
Mosquito Beach RoadRemnants of a historic African-American beach located along the marsh and back rivers. Some of the buildings have been slated for restoration.
Theaters
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyLocal theater just a short walk away.
Grocery
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetGrocery store about a mile away
Publix Super Market at Merchants Village
520 Folly RdGrocery Store about 2 miles away
Thrift Store
A local Habitat for Humanity Restore. They get a lot of furnishings, art and home goods form local Kiawah Island.
Sea Island Habitat For Humanity
2545 Bohicket RoadA local Habitat for Humanity Restore. They get a lot of furnishings, art and home goods form local Kiawah Island.