Karen’s guidebook
City/town information
Beautiful, historic city with many, many sites and historic homes to see and visit. Tons of excellent restaurants. Strongly recommend doing a walking tour (Walking Tours with Steve or Two Sisters Tours are two of the best. Look them up on Google or Trip Advisor) to get an in depth history of the city, recommendations for the best restaurants and additional places to visit in the area.
329 locals recommend
Charleston
Beautiful, historic city with many, many sites and historic homes to see and visit. Tons of excellent restaurants. Strongly recommend doing a walking tour (Walking Tours with Steve or Two Sisters Tours are two of the best. Look them up on Google or Trip Advisor) to get an in depth history of the city, recommendations for the best restaurants and additional places to visit in the area.
Food scene
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdGood food and nice atmosphere.
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StGreat menu.
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell StExcellent local seafood.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StGreat brisket!
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetGood local BBQ.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StWonderful biscuits.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StGreat views.
Sightseeing
Joseph Manigault House
350 Meeting StAiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth StBeautiful house with rich history.
Heyward-Washington House
87 Church StNathaniel Russell House
51 Meeting StChildren's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann StGreat for families.
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfGreat place to gather information on things to do in Charleston and the surrounding area.
29 locals recommend
Charleston Visitor Center
Great place to gather information on things to do in Charleston and the surrounding area.
Spot Tail Charters
Captain Tony Wielicki is available for inshore and near shore fishing charters as well as boat cruises and dolphin watching. We highly recommend him.
www.spottailcharters.com
Tony@spottailcharters.com
Rent umbrellas and chairs that will be set up on the beach daily for your private use. They also do bicycle rentals.
8 locals recommend
Isle of Palms Beach Chair Company
1204 Palm BlvdRent umbrellas and chairs that will be set up on the beach daily for your private use. They also do bicycle rentals.
Just Beachy Golf Cart Rentals
2911 Hartnett BlvdNice carts that are street legal.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber and Lyft are both available on the island.
The island is very easy to navigate via your personal car and/or bicycle. You can easily drive to downtown Charleston in approximately 15 minutes. The Charleston Visitors Center at 375 Meeting Street is a great starting point and offers maps, parking and free HOP shuttle information as well as information on all historic points of interest and restaurants on the peninsula and surrounding areas.