Local Hidden Gems
Restaurants/Bars/Shops
These are favorite spots that Charleston locals know and love! They may or may not be on the lists of bloggers or travel sites. Some of these are Charleston's best kept secrets!
Downtown (Lower King): This is a karaoke bar!! Sing your heart out :) Very fun for groups!
The Bangkok Lounge
353 King StDowntown (Lower King): This is a karaoke bar!! Sing your heart out :) Very fun for groups!
Downtown (North Central): This bar is very unbecoming/unassuming from the street view! Inside you will find a fun and sexy space to dance and drink. This is where local food and bev. people go after work!
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Faculty Lounge
391 Huger StDowntown (North Central): This bar is very unbecoming/unassuming from the street view! Inside you will find a fun and sexy space to dance and drink. This is where local food and bev. people go after work!
Downtown (Elliotborough): THE cutest coffee and travel-inspired retail shop run by some amazing people! Visiting here would be the epitome of supporting local business.
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Sightsee Shop
Line StreetDowntown (Elliotborough): THE cutest coffee and travel-inspired retail shop run by some amazing people! Visiting here would be the epitome of supporting local business.
Downtown (Lower King): Sweet and fun - local ice cream shop tucked away off of King St.
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Off Track Ice Cream
6 Beaufain StDowntown (Lower King): Sweet and fun - local ice cream shop tucked away off of King St.
Downtown (Elliotborough): This spot is very close to our hearts! Extremely casual and extremely tasty. We have frequented this neighborhood spot for over 10 years! Locals KNOW D'ALS.
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D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip StDowntown (Elliotborough): This spot is very close to our hearts! Extremely casual and extremely tasty. We have frequented this neighborhood spot for over 10 years! Locals KNOW D'ALS.
North Charleston: A warm and funky brewery with absolutely amazing views. If you are looking for relaxed time by the water...this is your space!
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Freehouse Brewery
2895 Pringle StNorth Charleston: A warm and funky brewery with absolutely amazing views. If you are looking for relaxed time by the water...this is your space!
Downtown (North Central): Trendy specialty wine shop! So fun to look around and snag a special bottle for your stay. Lots of naturals to choose from!
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Monarch Wine Merchants
1107 King StDowntown (North Central): Trendy specialty wine shop! So fun to look around and snag a special bottle for your stay. Lots of naturals to choose from!
North Charleston: SOUL FOOD. This place is legendary and rocks a meat + 3 plate! Locals know it and love it!
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Nigel's Good Food
3760 Ashley Phosphate RdNorth Charleston: SOUL FOOD. This place is legendary and rocks a meat + 3 plate! Locals know it and love it!
Downtown (Elliotborough): Lovely little space with a fun vibe! Locals in Elliotborough love to walk here for a glass of wine. Occasional live music.
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Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy StDowntown (Elliotborough): Lovely little space with a fun vibe! Locals in Elliotborough love to walk here for a glass of wine. Occasional live music.
West Ashley: SHH! This spot is Charleston's best new secret (although unlikely to be for long)! Amazing Puerto Rican Inspired BBQ and just opened in February! Only open Thurs-Sun and they serve from 11 until sold out! From whole hog to beef cheeks, the accolades for this opening are rolling in on pitmaster Hector Garate.
Palmira Barbecue
West Ashley: SHH! This spot is Charleston's best new secret (although unlikely to be for long)! Amazing Puerto Rican Inspired BBQ and just opened in February! Only open Thurs-Sun and they serve from 11 until sold out! From whole hog to beef cheeks, the accolades for this opening are rolling in on pitmaster Hector Garate.
Sightseeing
Downtown: (North Broad): This is an awesome space to sightsee along Charleston's battery and steps away from White Point Garden park downtown. Great place for kids to splash and play! The pineapple fountain and the spray fountain on the other side of the green space are family friendly/play spaces!
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Waterfront Park
Concord StreetDowntown: (North Broad): This is an awesome space to sightsee along Charleston's battery and steps away from White Point Garden park downtown. Great place for kids to splash and play! The pineapple fountain and the spray fountain on the other side of the green space are family friendly/play spaces!
John's Island: Minutes away from our spot in the neighboring island, John's Island. This massive beauty is astounding!
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Árbol de Angel Oak
3688 Angel Oak RdJohn's Island: Minutes away from our spot in the neighboring island, John's Island. This massive beauty is astounding!
John's Island: We absolutely love this park for walking or biking. Beautiful water views and a long bridge connects you to a small nature island. About 15 minutes from our place!
Stono River County Park
3580 Moonglow DrJohn's Island: We absolutely love this park for walking or biking. Beautiful water views and a long bridge connects you to a small nature island. About 15 minutes from our place!
James Island: Wonderful park with walking trails, splash pad for kiddos, and kayak/paddle board rentals for the lake. If you are here during the holidays, the festival of lights is a must see in Charleston.
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Parque del Condado de James Island
871 Riverland DrJames Island: Wonderful park with walking trails, splash pad for kiddos, and kayak/paddle board rentals for the lake. If you are here during the holidays, the festival of lights is a must see in Charleston.
West Ashley: Small petting zoo part of the historic Charlestown Landing Property. Great place to go with family! Perfect for walking, biking, exploring.
Animal Forest
1500 Old Towne RdWest Ashley: Small petting zoo part of the historic Charlestown Landing Property. Great place to go with family! Perfect for walking, biking, exploring.
Folly Beach: This company runs kayak/paddle boarding/boat tours on the marsh and they come highly reviewed! We've had many guests do the dolphin sighting tours and it's a great way to spend time outside close by!
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island RdFolly Beach: This company runs kayak/paddle boarding/boat tours on the marsh and they come highly reviewed! We've had many guests do the dolphin sighting tours and it's a great way to spend time outside close by!
Downtown: Wonderful park and walking area to view the Charleston harbor, historic homes and enchanting gardens!
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White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdDowntown: Wonderful park and walking area to view the Charleston harbor, historic homes and enchanting gardens!
James Island: Close to our place and a wonderful way to see the harbor! Take a short drive to this bayfront park for a beautiful walk and view. There is a beachy area where you can put a chair and relax. You can also walk down to the nearby dock to dip your toes!
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Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrJames Island: Close to our place and a wonderful way to see the harbor! Take a short drive to this bayfront park for a beautiful walk and view. There is a beachy area where you can put a chair and relax. You can also walk down to the nearby dock to dip your toes!
Mt. Pleasant: Beautiful shoreline walking path, extending from Mt. Pleasant's Old Village! Great place to get some sun and have a scenic walk. Close to one of our favorites for brunch, Post House!
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Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StMt. Pleasant: Beautiful shoreline walking path, extending from Mt. Pleasant's Old Village! Great place to get some sun and have a scenic walk. Close to one of our favorites for brunch, Post House!