Anna’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a true locals place, rough around the edges but its where the true locals go. They have great/cheap happy hour or nightly specials.
22 locals recommend
Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly RdThis is a true locals place, rough around the edges but its where the true locals go. They have great/cheap happy hour or nightly specials.
By far the best breakfast in alllll of Charleston. And because it’s the best you have to go early or you will have to wait!!!
37 locals recommend
Vicious Biscuit
409 W Coleman BlvdBy far the best breakfast in alllll of Charleston. And because it’s the best you have to go early or you will have to wait!!!
The Royal Tern
3005 Maybank HwyBest Seafood in all of Charleston!
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrGreat food and great atmosphere!!!
This is a great spot to "wine" down! Very friendly and their tastings are a lot of fun!
36 locals recommend
Deep Water Vineyard
6775 Bears Bluff RdThis is a great spot to "wine" down! Very friendly and their tastings are a lot of fun!
Munkle Brewing Company
1513 Meeting Street RdOur absolute favorite Brewery and Beer!
Best bagels by far in Charleston! (Definition of hole in the wall, but great bagels!)
15 locals recommend
Bagel Nation
520 Folly RdBest bagels by far in Charleston! (Definition of hole in the wall, but great bagels!)
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdSmall local romantic spot! Where the locals go!
We just re-discovered this place - new owners!! You would have to cross busy Folly Road but very walkable as far as distance goes!
45 locals recommend
Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdWe just re-discovered this place - new owners!! You would have to cross busy Folly Road but very walkable as far as distance goes!
Tradesman Brewing Company
1647 King Street ExtensionGood beer- personal favorite Sweet Potato Pie!
Santi's
1302 Meeting Street RdFantastic Mexican Food!!! Outside garden is great!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveClose place to eat BBQ!
Clerks Coffee Company
181 Church StreetTrendy, premium coffee shop downtown!
Opal Restaurant & Bar
1960 Riviera DrAmazing happy hour deals!
Sightseeing
Folly Beach is the Edge of America! If you are wanting to surf head to the washout. Lifeguards are at the pier or Folly Beach county park ($) during the summer. If you would like to arrive in a timely manner I would recommend leaving our place by 9am, especially on the weekend.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is the Edge of America! If you are wanting to surf head to the washout. Lifeguards are at the pier or Folly Beach county park ($) during the summer. If you would like to arrive in a timely manner I would recommend leaving our place by 9am, especially on the weekend.
Just cause.
There are a few echo blocks down there. They don’t tell you what they are but when you see the big blocks, just stand on top of them in the center and talk!
49 locals recommend
Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeJust cause.
There are a few echo blocks down there. They don’t tell you what they are but when you see the big blocks, just stand on top of them in the center and talk!
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StA traditional tourist stop!
Get outside and get some fresh air!!! Great walk or run! With parking in either side!!!
282 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Get outside and get some fresh air!!! Great walk or run! With parking in either side!!!
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetCity/town information
Charleston
So much to see!! History, food and fun!
The Battery
Lots of history and just beautiful!
Activities
If you need a good laugh, by far the best. Cash only at theater. Buy tickets ahead.
91 locals recommend
Theatre 99
280 Meeting StIf you need a good laugh, by far the best. Cash only at theater. Buy tickets ahead.
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrOnly 1.1 away!!! Great park, paths and all year fun!
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StA fun Saturday morning thing!
West Ashley Greenway
West Ashley GreenwayTime to get some exercise without traffic!!!
This spot has showers and easy park (unfortunately fills quickly!). And lifeguards in the summer!!
82 locals recommend
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveThis spot has showers and easy park (unfortunately fills quickly!). And lifeguards in the summer!!
One of our personal favorites. Granted we go there by boat, still fun to access by the end of folly and see! Careful currents don’t play in there- sun bathing or walking only!!!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueOne of our personal favorites. Granted we go there by boat, still fun to access by the end of folly and see! Careful currents don’t play in there- sun bathing or walking only!!!
I do not have a preference on which carriage company, but they are highly educational!
67 locals recommend
Palmetto Carriage Works
8 Guignard StI do not have a preference on which carriage company, but they are highly educational!
A Sunday morning thing! A place where James Island locals go!
29 locals recommend
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
1977 Maybank HwyA Sunday morning thing! A place where James Island locals go!
Stand in the middle of these blocks and just start talking!!!!! Really cool!! It’s just steps away from the Pineapple Fountain.
Echo Rock
Stand in the middle of these blocks and just start talking!!!!! Really cool!! It’s just steps away from the Pineapple Fountain.
A great little walk, sometimes dolphin come for a visit. You must bring a lock to put on the bridge... memories!!
Shem Creek Boardwalk
A great little walk, sometimes dolphin come for a visit. You must bring a lock to put on the bridge... memories!!
Neighborhoods
A nice walk before or after vicious biscuit for breakfast or Opal's for dinner.
66 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StA nice walk before or after vicious biscuit for breakfast or Opal's for dinner.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Restaurant’s
Most places require a reservation!! Just so you don’t waste your time:)
Getting around
Beach Traffic
Beach traffic is pretty bad in the summer. I would leave by or before 9am!!!!