Guidebook for Charleston
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cocktail Club
479 King StOutdoor patio
Best place to have a drink and watch the sunset - make sure you make it all the way up top for the panoramic views.
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeBest place to have a drink and watch the sunset - make sure you make it all the way up top for the panoramic views.
The Rarebit
474 King StClosed for Business
453 King StGreat beer and bar food!
Oldest brewery in Charleston and until recently was the only one.
61 locals recommend
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StOldest brewery in Charleston and until recently was the only one.
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank HwyGreat outdoor area - great beer.
Hotel Bennett
404 King StRooftop bar & pink champagne room.
Sightseeing
The Battery
Iconic and historic part of Charleston.
Historic Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were shot.
501 locals recommend
Fort Sumter National Monument
Historic Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were shot.
Lots of old historic houses and businesses. Fun to walk around and bar hop.
19 locals recommend
French Quarter
Lots of old historic houses and businesses. Fun to walk around and bar hop.
Parks & Nature
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueLaid back beach close to our house
Further from our house, but the water is calmer and the houses sit further back from the beach so it's a little more naturally beautiful.
48 locals recommend
Sullivans Island
Further from our house, but the water is calmer and the houses sit further back from the beach so it's a little more naturally beautiful.
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrGreat walking/running/biking trails.
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill StreetRent paddle boards or kayaks and go tour the marshes
Charleston SUP Safaris
83 Center StPaddle board tours through the Folly marshes
Shopping
Just walk up and down King Street and pop your head in. Lots of unique shops.
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetJust walk up and down King Street and pop your head in. Lots of unique shops.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetWalgreens
380 King StWalmart Supercenter
1231 Folly RdRestaurants
Lunch/Dinner Folly Beach - Laid back outdoor beach bar with awesome food and live music on Folly Beach.
103 locals recommend
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveLunch/Dinner Folly Beach - Laid back outdoor beach bar with awesome food and live music on Folly Beach.
Dinner Downtown - A real dining experience. Amazing, unique food and flavors.
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting StDinner Downtown - A real dining experience. Amazing, unique food and flavors.
Dinner Downtown - Laid back, fun atmosphere with an open kitchen and delicious, well priced local seafood.
50 locals recommend
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StDinner Downtown - Laid back, fun atmosphere with an open kitchen and delicious, well priced local seafood.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StBreakfast Downtown
Breakfast Downtown - Delicious doughnuts! Go early before they sell out and when the doughnuts are freshest!
27 locals recommend
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King StBreakfast Downtown - Delicious doughnuts! Go early before they sell out and when the doughnuts are freshest!
Coterie
17 Warren StDinner Downtown - Romantic outdoor patio, Italian food.
Husk
76 Queen StDinner Downtown - check out the whiskey bar next door as well!
The Ordinary
544 King StDinner Downtown - Fun & lively atmosphere, delicious seafood.
Lunch/Dinner Downtown - Off the beaten path, but best brisket in town.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StLunch/Dinner Downtown - Off the beaten path, but best brisket in town.
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StLunch Downtown - Awesome soup and salad lunch spot.
Ted's Butcherblock
334 E Bay StLunch Downtown - Delicious sandwiches!
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdGreat happy hour downtown
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetLunch/Dinner downtown
Awesome brunch on Folly Beach - get the Huevos Rancheros! Worth the wait!
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveAwesome brunch on Folly Beach - get the Huevos Rancheros! Worth the wait!
Great brunch spot close by our house. There's also a location on Folly Beach.
97 locals recommend
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly RdGreat brunch spot close by our house. There's also a location on Folly Beach.
Great breakfast spot in the historic district. Good starting point if you plan to walk around that part of town and enjoy the historic architecture - The Battery, Rainbow Row, French Quarter.
14 locals recommend
One Broad Street
1 Broad StGreat breakfast spot in the historic district. Good starting point if you plan to walk around that part of town and enjoy the historic architecture - The Battery, Rainbow Row, French Quarter.