Nicole's Guidebook
Places to Visit
Sullivan’s Island is my favorite local beach. Go early as traffic gets bad. Parking is free but be sure to park in correct place with all four tires off the road. The beach is beautiful and serene. No showers so bring a jug of water to rinse off. Stop by the Co-Op for food and drinks! Eat at Poe’s or Home Team. Stop and get an ice cream at Blackbeard’s. 🍦☀️🌊
346 residents recomanen
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan’s Island is my favorite local beach. Go early as traffic gets bad. Parking is free but be sure to park in correct place with all four tires off the road. The beach is beautiful and serene. No showers so bring a jug of water to rinse off. Stop by the Co-Op for food and drinks! Eat at Poe’s or Home Team. Stop and get an ice cream at Blackbeard’s. 🍦☀️🌊
Folly Beach is a fun local beach. Go early as traffic gets bad. Pay to park at the park by the Pier. It’s worth it and they have a nice area to shower off after the beach. Take a left and go down to the Washout if you like to surf. Take a right and go down to the county park if you prefer quiet. Stop at Rita’s or Taco Boy for lunch. Best breakfast/brunch by far is the Lost Dog!
581 residents recomanen
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is a fun local beach. Go early as traffic gets bad. Pay to park at the park by the Pier. It’s worth it and they have a nice area to shower off after the beach. Take a left and go down to the Washout if you like to surf. Take a right and go down to the county park if you prefer quiet. Stop at Rita’s or Taco Boy for lunch. Best breakfast/brunch by far is the Lost Dog!
A historical site and also a mini zoo. Very fun to explore and great for families
123 residents recomanen
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdA historical site and also a mini zoo. Very fun to explore and great for families
If you head over the bridge to Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek is beautiful. Walk the docks, grab lunch or dinner, or rent a kayak or paddle board!
99 residents recomanen
Shem Creek
If you head over the bridge to Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek is beautiful. Walk the docks, grab lunch or dinner, or rent a kayak or paddle board!
Middleton Gardens
4300 Ashley River RdBeautiful gardens and fun to explore
Great for families! On the water. Beautiful large tank and lots of hands on activities.
489 residents recomanen
Aquari de Carolina del Sud
100 Aquarium WharfGreat for families! On the water. Beautiful large tank and lots of hands on activities.
Super fun place to visit with kids. They’ll be entertained for hours!
329 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil del Lowcountry
25 Ann StSuper fun place to visit with kids. They’ll be entertained for hours!
Walk along the water of the Battery. Explore downtown cobblestone streets. Take a picnic to Whitepoint Gardens.
627 residents recomanen
La bateria
Walk along the water of the Battery. Explore downtown cobblestone streets. Take a picnic to Whitepoint Gardens.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StArt museum loved by all locals!
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdA historic landmark open to visitors.
Great playground for kids, wonderful pier for fishing or just for looking out over the Cooper River.
Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park Playground
Arthur Ravenel Junior BridgeGreat playground for kids, wonderful pier for fishing or just for looking out over the Cooper River.
Isle of Palms County Park
1 14th AveEasiest place to park at Isle of Palms
Old South Carriage Company
14 Anson StBest carriage tour in Charleston
Excellent place to learn about both sides of Southern history to include insight into the slave experience with a great walking tour of the slave cabins
248 residents recomanen
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadExcellent place to learn about both sides of Southern history to include insight into the slave experience with a great walking tour of the slave cabins
Visit the famous pineapple fountain and enjoy a wonderful view of the Charleston harbor
321 residents recomanen
Parc Waterfront
Concord StreetVisit the famous pineapple fountain and enjoy a wonderful view of the Charleston harbor
Food scene
An intimate and delicious choice for a nice dinner date. More causal for lunch but still delicious! Make reservations!
49 residents recomanen
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney StAn intimate and delicious choice for a nice dinner date. More causal for lunch but still delicious! Make reservations!
Great Mexican fare! Indoor and outdoor seating. Good for large groups!
91 residents recomanen
Taco Boy
217 Huger StGreat Mexican fare! Indoor and outdoor seating. Good for large groups!
High end steakhouse. Super popular and fun night scene. Make reservations early and bring your checkbook 😉
306 residents recomanen
Halls Chophouse
434 King StHigh end steakhouse. Super popular and fun night scene. Make reservations early and bring your checkbook 😉
Love the vibe of Coast! Sort of tucked away downtown. Great food and good for large groups. Bar is fun there too!
58 residents recomanen
Coast Bar and Grill
39D John StLove the vibe of Coast! Sort of tucked away downtown. Great food and good for large groups. Bar is fun there too!
French and fabulous! The burger, the mussels, just about everything here is delicious! Great for a special night out or anniversary dinner.
62 residents recomanen
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StFrench and fabulous! The burger, the mussels, just about everything here is delicious! Great for a special night out or anniversary dinner.
An upscale night out. Everything is phenomenal. Coconut cake is famous!! 🍰
48 residents recomanen
Peninsula Grill
112 N Market StAn upscale night out. Everything is phenomenal. Coconut cake is famous!! 🍰
Wonderful wood fired pizzas and large salads. Fun bar scene. Affordable.
30 residents recomanen
Monza Pizza Bar
451 King StWonderful wood fired pizzas and large salads. Fun bar scene. Affordable.
If you go to Sullivans, do yourself a favor and eat lunch here. Burgers, bar food and wonderful salads! 🥗 🍔
205 residents recomanen
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StIf you go to Sullivans, do yourself a favor and eat lunch here. Burgers, bar food and wonderful salads! 🥗 🍔
Eat with a beautiful view of Shem Creek. Great for large groups like bachelor parties
138 residents recomanen
Tavern & Table
100 Church StEat with a beautiful view of Shem Creek. Great for large groups like bachelor parties
The only restaurant on the peninsula with a true water view. Food is good. Lots of seafood options. Service is great.
149 residents recomanen
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
186 Concord StThe only restaurant on the peninsula with a true water view. Food is good. Lots of seafood options. Service is great.
Also on Shem Creek, this is a wonderful local seafood restaurant. Mussels are delicious!
76 residents recomanen
Water's Edge
1407 Shrimp Boat LnAlso on Shem Creek, this is a wonderful local seafood restaurant. Mussels are delicious!
Several locations. Incredible BBQ. Known for their frozen drinks, too!
265 residents recomanen
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StSeveral locations. Incredible BBQ. Known for their frozen drinks, too!
Island style high end dining. Everything is fabulous. Great for special night out or anniversary. Make reservations!
443 residents recomanen
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StIsland style high end dining. Everything is fabulous. Great for special night out or anniversary. Make reservations!
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveSuper delicious Folly Beach breakfast, brunch or lunch spot!
D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip StBest pizza hands down in town!
BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth StBrunch and lunch must!
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StDelicious bbq!
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveSuper close to the house and delicious!
Also super close to the house. Burger in a bowl and basically everything on the menu is super yummy
102 residents recomanen
Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill AveAlso super close to the house. Burger in a bowl and basically everything on the menu is super yummy
Basil Thai Park Circle
1070 E Montague AveBest pad Thai ever!
Yummy breakfast/brunch spot close to the house!
78 residents recomanen
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveYummy breakfast/brunch spot close to the house!
Lowcountry-style slow-smoked pulled pork BBQ, chicken & ribs
153 residents recomanen
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetLowcountry-style slow-smoked pulled pork BBQ, chicken & ribs
Rancho Lewis
Delicious easy Mexican!
Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StFor a nice dinner out. Sit in or out. Food divine!
A must if you can get reservations! Small plates, pizza and everything is wonderful!
37 residents recomanen
Melfi's
721 King StA must if you can get reservations! Small plates, pizza and everything is wonderful!
Sullivan's Restaurant
2019 Middle StIf you go to the beach, this is a great spot to stop!
Little Palm
Go for the views, stay for the food!
Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad StA classic Charleston steakhouse!
A quaint and delicious spot tucked away in Old Mt Pleasant
61 residents recomanen
Old Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt StA quaint and delicious spot tucked away in Old Mt Pleasant
Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StFun patio and fabulous food!
Hank's Seafood Restaurant
10 Hayne StClassic Charleston seafood!