Guidebook
Coffee Shops and Breakfast
We love their espresso and pastries! Sounds weird but my favorite is a cherry latte! They also have great sandwiches and a drive thru!
23 locals recommend
Metto Coffee & Tea
354 W Coleman BlvdWe love their espresso and pastries! Sounds weird but my favorite is a cherry latte! They also have great sandwiches and a drive thru!
The cutest walk up window coffee shop! Plenty of outdoor seating, a jewelry shop nextdoor, and there's usually a food truck/vendor of shorts Wed-Sat
24 locals recommend
BROWN FOX COFFEE
307 Simmons StThe cutest walk up window coffee shop! Plenty of outdoor seating, a jewelry shop nextdoor, and there's usually a food truck/vendor of shorts Wed-Sat
If you want to sit down and eat a full breakfast with your coffee. There is a playground for kids here as well!
57 locals recommend
Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons StIf you want to sit down and eat a full breakfast with your coffee. There is a playground for kids here as well!
Café Paname
1202 Palm BlvdCoffee with a french flair! The croissants are a MUST HAVE.
Wonderful local coffee shop in downtown Charleston with cute goods as well
9 locals recommend
Sightsee Shop
Line StreetWonderful local coffee shop in downtown Charleston with cute goods as well
Shopping
II Brunettes
616 Long Point RdA favorite local women's boutique!
Forgot a swimsuit? Need sunglasses? Outdoor gear? Outdoor gear for men and women. Also sells surf, camping gear
12 locals recommend
Half-Moon Outfitters
94 Folly Rd BlvdForgot a swimsuit? Need sunglasses? Outdoor gear? Outdoor gear for men and women. Also sells surf, camping gear
Parrot Surf & Skate
811 Coleman BlvdTHE local surf shop.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk DrDee Ruel
826 Coleman BlvdOur favorite jewelery shop!
Out of Hand
113 Pitt StA great local boutique in the historic Old Village!
Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant
916 Houston Northcutt BlvdHigh end luxury department store
GDC Home
1290 Sam Rittenberg BlvdOur favorite Home Goods Store
GOLDBUG
2205-E Middle StreetLocal Jewlery and fun unique clothes and goods located on Sullivans Island
A Maker's Post
Middle StreetThe OOPS! Co.
696 Coleman BlvdYou can't miss it. It's right in front of the house
Food scene
A great spot for dinner or brunch. Nice food and great atmosphere. This a nicer spot without being snobbish or too fancy.
73 locals recommend
Red Drum Restaurant
803 Coleman BlvdA great spot for dinner or brunch. Nice food and great atmosphere. This a nicer spot without being snobbish or too fancy.
Should appeal to all food types! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, meat eaters! Great selection of soups and salads.
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StShould appeal to all food types! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, meat eaters! Great selection of soups and salads.
La Pizzeria
976 Houston Northcutt BlvdOur favorite pizza place!
Dunleavy's Pub
2213 Middle StIrish Pub on the island
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGREAT bar-b-q and fun scene
The place to go for a burger, beer, and fish tacos
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StThe place to go for a burger, beer, and fish tacos
A quaint walk up attached to our local hardware store. Great for hot dogs and sandwiches
7 locals recommend
Johnny's Hot Dogs
883 Ben Sawyer BlvdA quaint walk up attached to our local hardware store. Great for hot dogs and sandwiches
THE BEST BREAKFAST. Make sure to bring cash. No credit cards accepted.
47 locals recommend
Sea Biscuit Cafe
21 J C Long BlvdTHE BEST BREAKFAST. Make sure to bring cash. No credit cards accepted.
Grace & Grit
320 Wingo WayLangdon's Restaurant & Wine Bar
778 S Shelmore BlvdIf you're looking for an upscale dinner go here
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StGreat food on the water
The Mill Street Tavern
504 Mill StMozzo Deli
730 Coleman BlvdSullivan's Fish Camp
2019 Middle StreetOld Village Post House Inn
101 Pitt StMy personal favorite restaurant
Magnolias
185 E Bay StA classic downtown dinner choice
Vern's
41 Bogard StreetA fun new spot on the upper peninsula
Chubby Fish
252 Coming Stexcellent for sharing and seasonal dishes. Can be difficult to get in
Gala Desserts
123 Savannah HwySquare Onion
18 Resolute LnA favorite lunch spot or grab and ready to bake casserole
Sightseeing
Alhambra Hall
131 Middle StBeautiful views and a great place to bring the dogs.
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StBeautiful views and a great place for a walk or to fish.
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdShem Creek
Pitt Street Pharmacy
111 Pitt StMount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdMount Pleasant Pier
71 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdFort Sumter National Monument
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StThe Battery
Mepkin Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey RdFort Moultrie
Beaches
Isle of Palms
Sullivan's Island
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFamily/Kid Friendly Spots
Sky Zone Charleston Trampoline Park
411 Wando Park BlvdChildren's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann StAquarium
24 Calhoun StPalmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush PkwySplash Island Waterpark
444 Needlerush PkwyThe Avian Conservation Center & Center for Birds of Prey
4719 N Hwy 17Grab a Drink
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails
735 Coleman BlvdGrab a beer, fresh squeezed juice and vodka, and enjoy a black bean burger or philly cheese steak.
12 locals recommend
The Southern Bar & Grill
730 Coleman BlvdGrab a beer, fresh squeezed juice and vodka, and enjoy a black bean burger or philly cheese steak.
Red's Ice House
98 Church StHave your drink on the water
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdWestbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge RdThe Shelter Kitchen + Bar
202 Coleman BlvdThe Wine Bar
664 Long Point RdBlind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad StThe Whale CHS :: A Craft Beer Collective
1640 Meeting StreetA must go for beer lovers
Fatty's Beer Works
1436 Meeting StLast Saint
472 Meeting StreetExcellent frose
Faculty Lounge
391 Huger St"members only" hidden bar downtown