Jaime's Guidebook
Food scene
Shem is always lively! Lots of boating and paddle boarding activity to watch on the creek with the strips of restaurants to choose from. Some free parking in parking lots and along the neighborhood roads.
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
Shem is always lively! Lots of boating and paddle boarding activity to watch on the creek with the strips of restaurants to choose from. Some free parking in parking lots and along the neighborhood roads.
Tempest
32 North Market StreetLovely restaurant experience
Best happy hour at the bar Wednesday-Sunday 4-6p!
14 locals recommend
Burwell's Stone Fire Grill - Prime Steak & Fresh Seafood
14 N Market StBest happy hour at the bar Wednesday-Sunday 4-6p!
Anson Restaurant
12 Anson StLovely place for a high quality meal!
The views of the Wando River from the restaurant are just gorgeous. Great food options here. If you enjoy seafood, the mussels are very tasty!
16 locals recommend
The Kingstide
32 River Landing DriveThe views of the Wando River from the restaurant are just gorgeous. Great food options here. If you enjoy seafood, the mussels are very tasty!
Beautiful restaurant views of a marina and plenty of active boating. Fish house with some meat options as well. Great family fun to be had here!
7 locals recommend
Islander 71 Fish House and Deck Bar
80 41st AvenueBeautiful restaurant views of a marina and plenty of active boating. Fish house with some meat options as well. Great family fun to be had here!
Grab a drink or dinner at this delicious restaurant after a day at the beach. Stunning views and great food options.
64 locals recommend
Simply Fresh Seafood - The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
101 Palm BlvdGrab a drink or dinner at this delicious restaurant after a day at the beach. Stunning views and great food options.
82 Queen
82 Queen StGreat brunch spot downtown with a lovely outdoor patio!
Well known streak house but don’t rule those gem out for your brunch plans!
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StWell known streak house but don’t rule those gem out for your brunch plans!
Check out this delicious food spot after a scenic walk on Pitt St Bridge!
61 locals recommend
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt StCheck out this delicious food spot after a scenic walk on Pitt St Bridge!
Great coffee shop close to your air bnb if you’d like some coffee or quick eats!
18 locals recommend
Second State
766 S Shelmore BlvdGreat coffee shop close to your air bnb if you’d like some coffee or quick eats!
Delicious farm to table restaurant just a quick bike ride or 10 minute walk from the air bnb. ~.4 miles from the air bnb.
Community Table
148 Civitas StDelicious farm to table restaurant just a quick bike ride or 10 minute walk from the air bnb. ~.4 miles from the air bnb.
Harken Cafe
62 Queen StDarling coffee shop downtown that’s worth a visit!
Our absolute favorite dessert spot downtown. If you like carrot cake, theirs is incredible!
34 locals recommend
Carmella's
198 E Bay StOur absolute favorite dessert spot downtown. If you like carrot cake, theirs is incredible!
Coastal vibes and yummy food on Sullivan’s Island! Great brunch here as well.
10 locals recommend
The Longboard
2213-B Middle StreetCoastal vibes and yummy food on Sullivan’s Island! Great brunch here as well.
Great food options here & brunch too on Sullivan’s Island!
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StGreat food options here & brunch too on Sullivan’s Island!
Vicious Biscuit
409 W Coleman BlvdPopular hearty breakfast spot in mount pleasant.
Great BBQ option on Sullivan’s Island! Also has some great frozen drink options!
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat BBQ option on Sullivan’s Island! Also has some great frozen drink options!
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetFamous lowcountry style BBQ downtown.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StPopular BBQ option downtown.
Juan Luis Mexican Food
1503 King StreetLewis BBQ with a Mexican flair downtown on upper King Street!
Amazing sushi! If your visit includes a Monday they do 1/2 priced sushi & live music out back for dinner and the quality is unbeatable!
31 locals recommend
Locals Mt Pleasant
1150 Queensborough BlvdAmazing sushi! If your visit includes a Monday they do 1/2 priced sushi & live music out back for dinner and the quality is unbeatable!
Great sushi and Mexican spot if your group just can’t decide between the two options! On King Street downtown.
6 locals recommend
MESU
570 King StreetGreat sushi and Mexican spot if your group just can’t decide between the two options! On King Street downtown.
Fun spot on Sullivan’s Island with wonderful sandwich & salad options plus their famous frosé drinks!
30 locals recommend
THE CO-OP Sullivan's Island
2019 Middle StFun spot on Sullivan’s Island with wonderful sandwich & salad options plus their famous frosé drinks!
Share House
23 Ann StreetGreat spot downtown to grab a drink, appetizer and listen to some live music!
This is downtown in one of the most charming alleyways! Large menu with lots of tasty options.
58 locals recommend
Coast Bar and Grill
39D John StThis is downtown in one of the most charming alleyways! Large menu with lots of tasty options.
Camellias
404 King StGirls, this champagne bar is for you! Worth a trip while downtown.
Sullivan's Fish Camp
2019 Middle StreetTasteful fish house on Sullivans Island!
Just like the name, this oyster bar sure is darling! Located downtown on King St.
89 locals recommend
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StJust like the name, this oyster bar sure is darling! Located downtown on King St.
Voted one of SC’s top 10 restaurants! Great views on the water from downtown.
149 locals recommend
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StVoted one of SC’s top 10 restaurants! Great views on the water from downtown.
The Ordinary
544 King StAwesome oyster bar on king st!
Indaco
526 King StGreat Italian option downtown on King St.
Melfi’s is a grown-up, clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
37 locals recommend
Melfi's
721 King StMelfi’s is a grown-up, clubby, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Charleston with fresh pasta, salads, larger plates, and Roman-ish thin crust pizza.
Great food option downtown away from the hubbub. Over 40 beers on tap at all times inside the restaurant!
142 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrGreat food option downtown away from the hubbub. Over 40 beers on tap at all times inside the restaurant!
Cabana bar downtown on the peninsula. Marina and harbor views, great food options and plenty of beer choices! Has a darling gift shop to browse as well.
Island Cabana Bar & Ship Store
50 Immigration StreetCabana bar downtown on the peninsula. Marina and harbor views, great food options and plenty of beer choices! Has a darling gift shop to browse as well.
Neon Tiger
654 King StVegan pizza and other options downtown!
BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth StDelicious food and great brunch option downtown!
Lovely ambience downtown with plenty of food and cocktail options. Great place to share some pizza!
15 locals recommend
Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StLovely ambience downtown with plenty of food and cocktail options. Great place to share some pizza!
Sightseeing
Usually you will see container ships coming and going just off the shore from the beach. Great restaurant options on the island also! Longboard is a very well done island decor restaurant. Poes tavern is known for their burgers. Mex 1 has great tacos and sometimes live music. Obstinate daughter has lots of great options too like their seafood pizza! This is our favorite beach to go to and it’s only about 15 minutes from the cottage. Make sure you park all 4 tires off the pavement if you park along the access roads.
346 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island
Usually you will see container ships coming and going just off the shore from the beach. Great restaurant options on the island also! Longboard is a very well done island decor restaurant. Poes tavern is known for their burgers. Mex 1 has great tacos and sometimes live music. Obstinate daughter has lots of great options too like their seafood pizza! This is our favorite beach to go to and it’s only about 15 minutes from the cottage. Make sure you park all 4 tires off the pavement if you park along the access roads.
Great shopping down king street and also plenty of wonderful restaurant choices!
252 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetGreat shopping down king street and also plenty of wonderful restaurant choices!
Lovely views of downtown Charleston along the water. Beautiful homes along E Battery Street
154 locals recommend
White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdLovely views of downtown Charleston along the water. Beautiful homes along E Battery Street
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StIconic strip of colorful houses
Rooftop bar giving you nice panoramic views of the city!
26 locals recommend
The Vendue, Charleston's Art Hotel (Historic District)
19 Vendue RangeRooftop bar giving you nice panoramic views of the city!
Rooftop bar on king street with nice views of the city!
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetRooftop bar on king street with nice views of the city!
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StSo many artists and crafts to see!
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueHip beach town full of restaurant and bar options!
Pitt St Bridge was originally built in 1898 as a trolley bridge to take passengers to and from Sullivans Island. Now it’s a beautiful walking bridge with views of the Charleston Harbor and Sullivan’s Island.
66 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StPitt St Bridge was originally built in 1898 as a trolley bridge to take passengers to and from Sullivans Island. Now it’s a beautiful walking bridge with views of the Charleston Harbor and Sullivan’s Island.
Visit the Pineapple Fountain with stunning views of the Charleston waterways and downtown homes.
49 locals recommend
Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeVisit the Pineapple Fountain with stunning views of the Charleston waterways and downtown homes.
Take a stroll along the battery where there’s water to one side and charming homes to the other!
627 locals recommend
The Battery
Take a stroll along the battery where there’s water to one side and charming homes to the other!
Great pier to see the impressive Ravenel Bridge up close and watch the fisherman. Playsets for the kids and a gift shop to explore as well!
343 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdGreat pier to see the impressive Ravenel Bridge up close and watch the fisherman. Playsets for the kids and a gift shop to explore as well!
Great playground for the family and access to the pedestrian path to walk along the bridge. For the easiest parking, we suggest you head to Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, near the Visitor Center. From there, you’ll be able to find the pedestrian path easily. There’s one lane for bikers and another for walkers. It’s important for walkers to leave enough rooms for the cyclists to pass by.
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Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park Playground
Arthur Ravenel Junior BridgeGreat playground for the family and access to the pedestrian path to walk along the bridge. For the easiest parking, we suggest you head to Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, near the Visitor Center. From there, you’ll be able to find the pedestrian path easily. There’s one lane for bikers and another for walkers. It’s important for walkers to leave enough rooms for the cyclists to pass by.
https://pamharringtonexclusives.com/blog/why-you-need-go-walk-ravenel-bridge-charleston-sc/
Lovely scenic place to walk while you’re downtown if you’d like a break from shopping!
40 locals recommend
Colonial Lake
Lovely scenic place to walk while you’re downtown if you’d like a break from shopping!
Naval ship you can explore on board. Definitely worth the trip!
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdNaval ship you can explore on board. Definitely worth the trip!
Beautiful resort along the Charleston Harbor. A few different restaurants and bar options to explore and enjoy as well as a marina if you’d like to walk along the docks!
7 locals recommend
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
20 Patriots Point RdBeautiful resort along the Charleston Harbor. A few different restaurants and bar options to explore and enjoy as well as a marina if you’d like to walk along the docks!
Seeing Charleston by water is just magical! Reach out to us if you’d like to coordinate a private boat cruise during your stay.
Charleston Harbor
Seeing Charleston by water is just magical! Reach out to us if you’d like to coordinate a private boat cruise during your stay.
Park in the center heart of downtown Charleston. Check out the farmers market on Saturday mornings April-November 8a-2p
379 locals recommend
Marion Square
Park in the center heart of downtown Charleston. Check out the farmers market on Saturday mornings April-November 8a-2p
Neighborhoods
Beautiful, well manicured neighborhood, very close to the air bnb. Great place for a bike ride on the cruisers included with your stay!
I'On
Beautiful, well manicured neighborhood, very close to the air bnb. Great place for a bike ride on the cruisers included with your stay!
Nightlife/Bars
Henry's
54 N Market StGreat spot for live music with multiple levels and a rooftop bar!
Citrus Club
334 Meeting StFun rooftop bar downtown with great food options as well.
Swanky bar downtown with an outdoor patio and plenty of cocktail options!
209 locals recommend
The Cocktail Club
479 King StSwanky bar downtown with an outdoor patio and plenty of cocktail options!
Share House
23 Ann StreetFun place for a drink downtown with live music!
INK Rooftop & Lounge
565 King StreetBar on king st with a rooftop
Views of king st from the rooftop. Near other bars and restaurants.
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetViews of king st from the rooftop. Near other bars and restaurants.
Eleve Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
55 Wentworth StRooftop bar at the grand bohemian downtown!
Camellias
404 King StCutest pink champagne room. Downtown inside the luxury Hotel Bennett.
Breweries
Indoor/outdoor seating options downtown. Delicious beers you’ll see at the local grocery stores and restaurants!
61 locals recommend
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StIndoor/outdoor seating options downtown. Delicious beers you’ll see at the local grocery stores and restaurants!
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StFun brewery downtown away from
the hubbub with a rooftop!
Munkle Brewing Company
1513 Meeting Street RdUpper peninsula brewery downtown.
Wine and beer shop on the peninsula downtown away from the hubbub. The restaurant has over 40 beers on tap of their house brews!
6 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Exchange
Morrison DriveWine and beer shop on the peninsula downtown away from the hubbub. The restaurant has over 40 beers on tap of their house brews!
North Charleston brewery with plenty of green space for family fun!
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveNorth Charleston brewery with plenty of green space for family fun!
Chucktown Brewery
337 King StreetConvenient downtown brewery on King St!
Hobcaw Brewing Company
496 Long Point RdBrewery in mount pleasant with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating.
Tradesman Brewing Company
1647 King Street ExtensionBrewery on upper king street downtown.
Lo-Fi Brewing
2038 Meeting Street RdBrewery downtown away from the hubbub and shopping.
Downtown brewery on the upper peninsula near other breweries.
14 locals recommend
Cooper River Brewing Company
2201 Mechanic StDowntown brewery on the upper peninsula near other breweries.
Spa
Hotel Bennett
404 King StGreat spa option downtown!
Rated one of the best spas in Charleston! Located downtown.
42 locals recommend
The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place
205 Meeting StRated one of the best spas in Charleston! Located downtown.
Spa at the beautiful Charleston Harbor resort overlooking the harbor.
The Estuary Spa at The Beach Club Charleston
20 Patriots Point RoadSpa at the beautiful Charleston Harbor resort overlooking the harbor.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking downtown
If you plan to be downtown more than a few hours, if it’s any day but Sunday, park in a deck. If you’ll be downtown under 2 hours, park at a meter. Meters are M-Sat 9a-6p, parking garages are 24/7. Here’s some info on when decks do flat rates: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1025/Parking-Information