Claudia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StUSS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdSouth Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdAngel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdWaterfront Park
Concord StreetIsle of Palms County Park
1 14th AveRent beach chairs etc.
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StFrench Quarter
Great to stroll and look at houses.
The Battery
Great to walk and sightsee.
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StBeautiful.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StGreat walking. I like to walk colonial lake to the battery. I tend to find parking around Colonial Lake.
40 locals recommend
Colonial Lake
Great walking. I like to walk colonial lake to the battery. I tend to find parking around Colonial Lake.
Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle StMarion Square
Also great farmers market
Charleston Water Taxi
40 Patriots Point RdGreat way to get from Mount Pleasant to Downtown and back.
Highly recommend. Especially for families. Great wildlife, educational. When I went recently we went to Capers Island.
29 locals recommend
Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st AveHighly recommend. Especially for families. Great wildlife, educational. When I went recently we went to Capers Island.
Shopping. Restaurants (Charleston Grill and a lunch spot). Love going during the holidays. Decorated so nicely.
42 locals recommend
The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place
205 Meeting StShopping. Restaurants (Charleston Grill and a lunch spot). Love going during the holidays. Decorated so nicely.
Charleston Place Events
205 Meeting StThis is where I park a lot to shop on King Street.
Mount Pleasant Restaurants
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman BlvdGreat sandwich shop to grab a quick lunch 🥗 Close by.
Close to my house. I love the red curry tofu bowl. Duck fried rice is popular.
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
1440 Ben Sawyer BlvdClose to my house. I love the red curry tofu bowl. Duck fried rice is popular.
Red Drum Restaurant
803 Coleman BlvdClose by. Nice bar area. Good food.
Close to Garden Near the Sea. Great restaurant. Make a reservation. Large space. Normally easy to get reservation.
19 locals recommend
Opal Restaurant & Bar
1960 Riviera DrClose to Garden Near the Sea. Great restaurant. Make a reservation. Large space. Normally easy to get reservation.
Basil
460 King StClose to Garden Near the Sea. Great Thai food. Large space.
Coastal Crust
219 Simmons StClose to Garden Near the Sea. Great. Family friendly.
Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons StClose by. Great coffee shop.
The Mustard Seed
1036 Chuck Dawley BlvdClose to house. Good food.
Love walking the bridge. Recommend early morning or late afternoon. Near Mt. Pleasant Visitors Center. Close by.
282 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
Love walking the bridge. Recommend early morning or late afternoon. Near Mt. Pleasant Visitors Center. Close by.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk DrShopping, restaurants, movies
Tavern & Table
100 Church StGreat view of Shem Creek. Good food. Close by.
Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
106 Haddrell StGood fried seafood and view. Close by.
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
644 Long Point RdLove their sushi.
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant
1035 Johnnie Dodds BlvdHole in the wall. Incredible sushi and food. Close by.
Joey Tomatoes Deli & Market
1190 Clements Ferry RdIncredible sandwiches. Close by.
NICO | Oysters + Seafood
201 Coleman BlvdGreat restaurant. Smaller portions. Close by.
Downtown Restaurants
One of my favorite restaurants. Known for their fried chicken. I love the oysters, Siam salad, and seafood.
230 locals recommend
Leon's
698 King StOne of my favorite restaurants. Known for their fried chicken. I love the oysters, Siam salad, and seafood.
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrGreat restaurant. Large beer selection.
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StCool place. Great food. Seriously.. great food!
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StCan’t beat it. I love getting take out for the fam.
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetKing of pork bbq.
82 Queen St
82 Queen StreetLove going for lunch. Love the she crab soup.
39 Rue De Jean
39 John StFun restaurant. Good food.
R.B.'s Seafood Restaurant
97 Church StGreat seafood. Large space. Easy to get reservations.
Halls Chophouse
434 King StLocal fav. Gospel choir brunch. Great food.
Melfi's
721 King StNewer restaurant. Delicious.
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeGreat rooftop bar.
The Cocktail Club
479 King StGreat rooftop bar.
The Dewberry Charleston
334 Meeting StGreat rooftop bar and food.
The Griffin
18 Vendue RangeLocal bar fav
FIG
232 Meeting StOne of the best. Enjoy dinner at the bar.
The Establishment
28 Broad StSo good. Beautiful space.
Gnome Café
109 President StVegan. Delicious.
Chez Nous
6 Payne CtFrench, delicious, small space
Loved for a long time. French. Small space.
53 locals recommend
Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad StLoved for a long time. French. Small space.
167 Raw
193 King StVery busy but very good.
The Ordinary
544 King StGreat restaurant and oyster bar
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
501-A King StGreat ice cream.
King Street
King StreetShopping, restaurants
Harold's Cabin
247 Congress StAwesome place. Great food.
Muse Restaurant
82 Society StGreat food.
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrGreat bar. Great food.
Peninsula Grill
112 N Market StFine dining. Known for coconut cake.
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
192 E Bay StOldie but goodie.
Roller Rabbit
163 King StLove this shop.
Sullivans Restaurants
Great food. One of my favorites. Split the local leaf salad and a pizza. Wonderful seafood and pasta too. Definitely make a reservation.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StGreat food. One of my favorites. Split the local leaf salad and a pizza. Wonderful seafood and pasta too. Definitely make a reservation.
Great burgers. Can be very busy. Lots of seating though.
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StGreat burgers. Can be very busy. Lots of seating though.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat bbq.
Beardcat's Sweet Shop
2063 Middle StGreat gelato. Under Obstinate daughter.
Sandwich shop on Sullivan’s. Also known for their rose’.
30 locals recommend
THE CO-OP Sullivan's Island
2019 Middle StSandwich shop on Sullivan’s. Also known for their rose’.
High Thyme Cuisine
2213 Middle StGreat local restaurant. Bar can be loud.
Isle of Palms Restaurants
Long Island Cafe
1515 Palm BlvdGreat Lowcountry restaurant. Good seafood. Make a reservation.
Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean BlvdLove this restaurant. Beautiful water views. Italian.
Folly Beach Restaurants
Taco Boy
106 E Ashley AveLove the one on Folly.