Guidebook for Charleston, James Island and Folly Beach
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant on James Island. 5 minutes away from the house. Wonderful Italian food.
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdMy favorite restaurant on James Island. 5 minutes away from the house. Wonderful Italian food.
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232 Meeting StHusk
76 Queen StBring your dog or just yourselves to the lost dog cafe for a great breakfast on Folly Beach!
170 locals recommend
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveBring your dog or just yourselves to the lost dog cafe for a great breakfast on Folly Beach!
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdRight around the corner for pizza and sandwiches
About a mile away on Ft. Johnson Rd. Very good food with takeout available.
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson RdAbout a mile away on Ft. Johnson Rd. Very good food with takeout available.
A great place to go if you are going to catch a movie at the Terrace or see a band at the Pour House.
43 locals recommend
Maybank Public House
1970 Maybank HwyA great place to go if you are going to catch a movie at the Terrace or see a band at the Pour House.
A great local spot with lots of choice for home made, healthy and fresh food.
47 locals recommend
Three Little Birds Cafe
65 Windermere BoulevardA great local spot with lots of choice for home made, healthy and fresh food.
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad StGreat place to grab lunch when downtown
82 Queen
82 Queen StAbout a mile and a 1/2 away. Great burgers and lots of beer choices. Outdoor seating with games set up like Corn Hole.
79 locals recommend
Bohemian Bull
1531 Folly RdAbout a mile and a 1/2 away. Great burgers and lots of beer choices. Outdoor seating with games set up like Corn Hole.
A must visit for great seafood and views. Rustic, not fancy!
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdA must visit for great seafood and views. Rustic, not fancy!
Millers All Day - James Island
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StCrust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyBaguette Magic
792 Folly RdCoastal Snack Bar
Aji Asian Bistro
1011 Harbor View RdSightseeing
Old Plantation home on James Island about 3 miles from the house. Dedicated to showing James Island history from the perspective of the time period and the enslaved Africans who lived there.
https://www.ccprc.com/1447/McLeod-Plantation-Historic-Site
72 locals recommend
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrOld Plantation home on James Island about 3 miles from the house. Dedicated to showing James Island history from the perspective of the time period and the enslaved Africans who lived there.
https://www.ccprc.com/1447/McLeod-Plantation-Historic-Site
The Battery
Beautiful view of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdGorgeous Plantation home with beautiful grounds.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThere is a bit of a walk to the end of Folly Island, where you can see the Lighthouse but it is worth the effort!
119 locals recommend
Morris Island Lighthouse
1750 East Ashley AvenueThere is a bit of a walk to the end of Folly Island, where you can see the Lighthouse but it is worth the effort!
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdBeautiful grounds and great history
The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting StPitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StParks & Nature
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrA great place for walking. Lots of amenities.
Waterfront Park
Concord StreetBeautiful views of the Charleston Harbor
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Folly Beach County Park
1100 W Ashley AveThis is a great spot to take an early evening walk and watch the sunset. It's only a couple of miles from here.
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrThis is a great spot to take an early evening walk and watch the sunset. It's only a couple of miles from here.
Folly Beach Pier
Everything Else
Folly Beach is an eclectic, lively town on the beach with lots of restaurants, bars and interesting people!
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is an eclectic, lively town on the beach with lots of restaurants, bars and interesting people!
The Farmers Market takes place every weekend at Marion Square 8AM - 2PM.
70 locals recommend
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StThe Farmers Market takes place every weekend at Marion Square 8AM - 2PM.
Gold's Gym
1291 Folly RdYou can pay per visit at Gold's gym.
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyThe Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyArts & Culture
Pure Theatre
134 Cannon StAlways something good playing at Pure Theater!
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun StNewly built concert hall
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StThe 34 West Theater Company
200 Meeting StIntimate dinner theater
Woolfe Street Playhouse
34 Woolfe StSmall theater with great shows!
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StEdward Dare Gallery
31 Broad StI love this Art Gallery! Be sure to check out the glass in the back.
Shopping
Blue Bicycle Books
420 King StUnique used and new book store on Upper King St.
The Art Mecca of Charleston
427 King StGreat local art for sale!
All kinds of local crafts. Sweet grass baskets sold here.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StAll kinds of local crafts. Sweet grass baskets sold here.
Essentials
Walgreens
380 King StNot too far away
Publix Super Market at Riverland Market
1411 Folly RdAbout 1 mile away