CAROLINA ELEGANCE guidebook
Food Scene
great place to start the morning in the bakery side - super take out desserts and breads, as well
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The Refuge
1517 Palm Blvdgreat place to start the morning in the bakery side - super take out desserts and breads, as well
We adore this place whether sitting at the bar for a glass or wine or a cocktail or sitting down for lunch or dinner. The owners are super friendly and the staff work together like clockwork. The seafood is so fresh and we have never been disappointed.
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Long Island Cafe
1515 Palm BlvdWe adore this place whether sitting at the bar for a glass or wine or a cocktail or sitting down for lunch or dinner. The owners are super friendly and the staff work together like clockwork. The seafood is so fresh and we have never been disappointed.
This is our favorite high end restaurant on the Island. Ken, the owner was just on a cooking show and beat Bobby Flay on his own show! Eric is the manager and we have eaten here many times and it is amazing.
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Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean BlvdThis is our favorite high end restaurant on the Island. Ken, the owner was just on a cooking show and beat Bobby Flay on his own show! Eric is the manager and we have eaten here many times and it is amazing.
A favorite place to go and get a beer or cocktail; best burgers and smoked chicken wings anywhere. Friendly staff and only about 1.2 miles from Carolina Elegance
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StA favorite place to go and get a beer or cocktail; best burgers and smoked chicken wings anywhere. Friendly staff and only about 1.2 miles from Carolina Elegance
Little more upscale form Home Team and right across the street. Fun to sit outside on a sunny day
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Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StLittle more upscale form Home Team and right across the street. Fun to sit outside on a sunny day
Terrific bar and food; fresh fish and they tell you where each item comes from; probably the best grits in Charleston; go for brunch on Saturday and Sunday if you like a lot of hearty food. Try the short ribs and grits!!
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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdTerrific bar and food; fresh fish and they tell you where each item comes from; probably the best grits in Charleston; go for brunch on Saturday and Sunday if you like a lot of hearty food. Try the short ribs and grits!!
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193 King Stthis is by far our favorite restaurant.
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrGrimaldi's Pizzeria
1244 Belk Drbest pizza around
Drinks & Nightlife
We have enjoyed the Windjammer for more years than I want to admit.
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The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdWe have enjoyed the Windjammer for more years than I want to admit.
Coconut Joe's Beach Grill
1120 Ocean BlvdDunleavy's Pub
2213 Middle StMynt
135 Calhoun StSightseeing
The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28, 1776. After a nine-hour battle, the ships were forced to retire. Charlestown was saved from British occupation, and the fort was named in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie. In May 1780 the British finally captured Charlestown, including Fort Moultrie, finally evacuating the city in December 1782 as the Revolution entered its final year.
After the Revolution, Fort Moultrie was neglected, and by 1791 little of it remained. Then, in 1793, war broke out between Great Britain and France. The next year Congress, seeking to safeguard American shores, authorized the first system of nationwide coastal fortifications. A second Fort Moultrie, one of twenty new forts along the Atlantic coast, was completed in 1798. It too suffered from neglect and was finally destroyed by a hurricane in 1804. By 1807 many of the other First System fortifications were in need of extensive repair. Congress responded by authorizing funds for a Second System, which included a third Fort Moultrie. By 1809 a new brick fort stood on Sullivan's Island.
Battlefields in Motion model of Fort Moultrie in 1860
Between 1809 and 1860 Fort Moultrie changed little. The parapet was altered and the armament modernized, but the big improvement in Charleston's defenses during this period was the construction of Fort Sumter at the entrance of the harbor. The forts ringing Charleston Harbor - Moultrie, Sumter, Johnson, and Castle Pinckney - were meant to complement each other, but ironically received their baptism of fire as opponents. For more information about the Fort Moultrie of 1860, including 3D models and animation, visit Battlefields in Motion.
In December 1860 South Carolina seceded from the Union, and the Federal garrison abandoned Fort Moultrie for the stronger Sumter. Three and a half months later, Confederate troops shelled Fort Sumter into submission, plunging the nation into civil war. In August 1863, Federal shore batteries on Morris Island began an 18-month bombardment of Fort Sumter, yet Charleston's defenses held. When the Confederate army evacuated the city in February 1865, Fort Sumter was little more than a pile of rubble and Fort Moultrie lay hidden under the band of sand that protected its walls from Federal shells. The new rifled cannon used during the Civil War had demolished the brick-walled fortifications.
Fort Moultrie was modernized in the 1870s, employing concepts developed during the war. Huge new cannon were installed, and magazines and bombproofs were built of thick concrete, then buried under tons of earth to absorb the explosion of heavy shells.
In 1885, President Grover Cleveland appointed Secretary of War William C. Endicott to head a board to review the coastal defenses in light of newly developing weapons technology. The system that emerged, named for Endicott, again modernized the nation's fortifications. New batteries of concrete and steel were constructed in Fort Moultrie. Larger weapons were emplaced elsewhere on Sullivan's Island, and the old fort became just a small part of the Fort Moultrie Military Reservation that covered much of the island. As technology changed, harbor defense became more complex.
The world wars brought new threats of submarine and aerial attack and required new means of defense at Moultrie. Yet these armaments also became obsolete as nuclear weapons and guided missiles altered the entire concept of national defense.
Today Fort Moultrie has been restored to portray the major periods of its history. A visitor to the fort moves steadily backwards in time from the World War II Harbor Entrance Control Post to the site of the Palmetto-log fort of 1776.
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Fort Moultrie
The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28, 1776. After a nine-hour battle, the ships were forced to retire. Charlestown was saved from British occupation, and the fort was named in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie. In May 1780 the British finally captured Charlestown, including Fort Moultrie, finally evacuating the city in December 1782 as the Revolution entered its final year.
After the Revolution, Fort Moultrie was neglected, and by 1791 little of it remained. Then, in 1793, war broke out between Great Britain and France. The next year Congress, seeking to safeguard American shores, authorized the first system of nationwide coastal fortifications. A second Fort Moultrie, one of twenty new forts along the Atlantic coast, was completed in 1798. It too suffered from neglect and was finally destroyed by a hurricane in 1804. By 1807 many of the other First System fortifications were in need of extensive repair. Congress responded by authorizing funds for a Second System, which included a third Fort Moultrie. By 1809 a new brick fort stood on Sullivan's Island.
Battlefields in Motion model of Fort Moultrie in 1860
Between 1809 and 1860 Fort Moultrie changed little. The parapet was altered and the armament modernized, but the big improvement in Charleston's defenses during this period was the construction of Fort Sumter at the entrance of the harbor. The forts ringing Charleston Harbor - Moultrie, Sumter, Johnson, and Castle Pinckney - were meant to complement each other, but ironically received their baptism of fire as opponents. For more information about the Fort Moultrie of 1860, including 3D models and animation, visit Battlefields in Motion.
In December 1860 South Carolina seceded from the Union, and the Federal garrison abandoned Fort Moultrie for the stronger Sumter. Three and a half months later, Confederate troops shelled Fort Sumter into submission, plunging the nation into civil war. In August 1863, Federal shore batteries on Morris Island began an 18-month bombardment of Fort Sumter, yet Charleston's defenses held. When the Confederate army evacuated the city in February 1865, Fort Sumter was little more than a pile of rubble and Fort Moultrie lay hidden under the band of sand that protected its walls from Federal shells. The new rifled cannon used during the Civil War had demolished the brick-walled fortifications.
Fort Moultrie was modernized in the 1870s, employing concepts developed during the war. Huge new cannon were installed, and magazines and bombproofs were built of thick concrete, then buried under tons of earth to absorb the explosion of heavy shells.
In 1885, President Grover Cleveland appointed Secretary of War William C. Endicott to head a board to review the coastal defenses in light of newly developing weapons technology. The system that emerged, named for Endicott, again modernized the nation's fortifications. New batteries of concrete and steel were constructed in Fort Moultrie. Larger weapons were emplaced elsewhere on Sullivan's Island, and the old fort became just a small part of the Fort Moultrie Military Reservation that covered much of the island. As technology changed, harbor defense became more complex.
The world wars brought new threats of submarine and aerial attack and required new means of defense at Moultrie. Yet these armaments also became obsolete as nuclear weapons and guided missiles altered the entire concept of national defense.
Today Fort Moultrie has been restored to portray the major periods of its history. A visitor to the fort moves steadily backwards in time from the World War II Harbor Entrance Control Post to the site of the Palmetto-log fort of 1776.
Fort Sumter National Monument
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A top historic attraction in South Carolina, Fort Sumter National Monument is famous for being the site where the Civil War began. Today, the sea fort, accessible only by boat, retains much of its original stone structure—plus a few lodged cannonballs—letting visitors experience a piece of American history firsthand.
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Monumento Nacional Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter National Monument
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A top historic attraction in South Carolina, Fort Sumter National Monument is famous for being the site where the Civil War began. Today, the sea fort, accessible only by boat, retains much of its original stone structure—plus a few lodged cannonballs—letting visitors experience a piece of American history firsthand.
Isle of Palms County Park
Centrally located in Isle of Palms commercial district, Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.
Park Amenities
Boardwalks and accessible ramps
Lifeguards
Beach chair and umbrella rentals*
Dressing area
Ice cream, drinks, and snacks
Playground
Restrooms
Sand volleyball court
Picnic area and grills (first-come, first-served)
Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)
*In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.
Park Hours & Fees
PARK HOURS
PARKING & RENTALS FEES
Park Hours
January - April: 10 a.m. - Sunset
May - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
September - December: 10 a.m. - Sunset
The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
2022 Lifeguard Schedule
Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 28-mid-August.
2022 Snack Cart & Chair/Umbrella Rental Schedule
Weekends only: April 3 - June 3, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily: June 4 – August 14, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Call ahead for availability outside of specified timeframe. Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals. Following a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.
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Parque del Condado de Isle of Palms
1 14th AveIsle of Palms County Park
Centrally located in Isle of Palms commercial district, Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.
Park Amenities
Boardwalks and accessible ramps
Lifeguards
Beach chair and umbrella rentals*
Dressing area
Ice cream, drinks, and snacks
Playground
Restrooms
Sand volleyball court
Picnic area and grills (first-come, first-served)
Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)
*In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.
Park Hours & Fees
PARK HOURS
PARKING & RENTALS FEES
Park Hours
January - April: 10 a.m. - Sunset
May - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
September - December: 10 a.m. - Sunset
The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
2022 Lifeguard Schedule
Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 28-mid-August.
2022 Snack Cart & Chair/Umbrella Rental Schedule
Weekends only: April 3 - June 3, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily: June 4 – August 14, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Call ahead for availability outside of specified timeframe. Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals. Following a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.
James Island County Park
We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty of James Island County Park, with year-round fun for the entire family.
Park Amenities
Open meadows
Saltwater fishing* and crabbing
Playground
Seasonal spray play fountain
Miles of paved trails for walking, biking, and skating
Picnic spots with tables and grills
Dog park
Sand volleyball court
Horseshoe pits
The Campground has 124 sites and 10 vacation cottages along the Stono River marsh.
The Climbing Wall
Splash Zone Waterpark (seasonal)
Teambuilding and adventure learning programs at The Challenge Course
18-hole disc golf course
Bicycle, pedal boat, stand up paddleboard, and kayak rentals
Covered shelters and meeting and reception facility rentals
Park Hours & Fees
PARK HOURS
ADMISSION & FEES
Park Hours
January - April: 8 a.m. - Sunset
May - August: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
September & October: 8 a.m. - Sunset
November-December: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gate closes to incoming traffic 30 minutes before park closes.
View Climbing Wall & Disc Golf Course Hours
View Splash Zone Waterpark Schedule
Park Amenities
Boat and bike rentals open at 10 a.m.
The Spray Play Fountain is open April 1 – September 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., except for Wednesdays, when it opens at 12 p.m.
The dog park is closed on Wednesdays from 7 - 9 a.m. for routine maintenance.
*The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources requires a saltwater fishing license to fish the tidal creeks. More information can be found here.
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Parque del Condado de James Island
871 Riverland DrJames Island County Park
We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty of James Island County Park, with year-round fun for the entire family.
Park Amenities
Open meadows
Saltwater fishing* and crabbing
Playground
Seasonal spray play fountain
Miles of paved trails for walking, biking, and skating
Picnic spots with tables and grills
Dog park
Sand volleyball court
Horseshoe pits
The Campground has 124 sites and 10 vacation cottages along the Stono River marsh.
The Climbing Wall
Splash Zone Waterpark (seasonal)
Teambuilding and adventure learning programs at The Challenge Course
18-hole disc golf course
Bicycle, pedal boat, stand up paddleboard, and kayak rentals
Covered shelters and meeting and reception facility rentals
Park Hours & Fees
PARK HOURS
ADMISSION & FEES
Park Hours
January - April: 8 a.m. - Sunset
May - August: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
September & October: 8 a.m. - Sunset
November-December: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gate closes to incoming traffic 30 minutes before park closes.
View Climbing Wall & Disc Golf Course Hours
View Splash Zone Waterpark Schedule
Park Amenities
Boat and bike rentals open at 10 a.m.
The Spray Play Fountain is open April 1 – September 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., except for Wednesdays, when it opens at 12 p.m.
The dog park is closed on Wednesdays from 7 - 9 a.m. for routine maintenance.
*The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources requires a saltwater fishing license to fish the tidal creeks. More information can be found here.