Cody's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pack the camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and comfy shoes— here’s some amazing places to experience, and bonus: most are free!
A breath-taking must-see tree— stay for a few minutes or picnic for a few hours. Estimated to be 400-500 years old, this live oak has lots of history and lore.
440 locals recommend
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdA breath-taking must-see tree— stay for a few minutes or picnic for a few hours. Estimated to be 400-500 years old, this live oak has lots of history and lore.
This historic church (listed on the National Register built in 1850) is a breathtaking place to visit and snap a few pictures of, but it is also still an operational church with services Sunday morning at 10am with fellowship following. All are welcome!
Check out this write up for more info: https://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/rockville-presbyterian-church.html/amp
Rockville Presbyterian Church
2479 Sea Island Yacht Club RoadThis historic church (listed on the National Register built in 1850) is a breathtaking place to visit and snap a few pictures of, but it is also still an operational church with services Sunday morning at 10am with fellowship following. All are welcome!
Check out this write up for more info: https://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/rockville-presbyterian-church.html/amp
Beautiful gardens and tea tasting in America’s only Tea Garden. Enjoy a guided tour ($) to see how the tea goes from growing leaf to packaged sachet, or make your own way around the gardens at your leisure (free!). There’s also a wonderful gift shop with tea tasting (also free!).
87 locals recommend
Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyBeautiful gardens and tea tasting in America’s only Tea Garden. Enjoy a guided tour ($) to see how the tea goes from growing leaf to packaged sachet, or make your own way around the gardens at your leisure (free!). There’s also a wonderful gift shop with tea tasting (also free!).
Beautiful public beach with many access points. Parking meters along roadway, some free lots/spaces but harder to come by. Traffic can back up on the one road getting there. Several restaurants, bars, and stores nearby.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueBeautiful public beach with many access points. Parking meters along roadway, some free lots/spaces but harder to come by. Traffic can back up on the one road getting there. Several restaurants, bars, and stores nearby.
An amazing place to spend a few hours. Grab a map to help you navigate through these amazing gardens— great gift shop too! Make sure you have plenty of camera battery/film; there are some breath-taking sights.
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdAn amazing place to spend a few hours. Grab a map to help you navigate through these amazing gardens— great gift shop too! Make sure you have plenty of camera battery/film; there are some breath-taking sights.
Great place for all ages to enjoy, especially those interested in SC history, but super great for kids too. Zoo meets historic site.
123 locals recommend
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RdGreat place for all ages to enjoy, especially those interested in SC history, but super great for kids too. Zoo meets historic site.
“Originally called Church on the Rock, the chapel was built in the late 1830 to serve Wadmalaw plantation owners who spent their summers in Rockville to escape the heat and threat of malaria. Unlike many nearby churches, Grace Episcopal was spared during the Civil War…Following the devastating Sea Islands Hurricane of 1893, the chapel was used as a meeting place by American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, who came to Rockville to organize recovery efforts.” (B Coffey 2018)
This chapel also boasts a beautiful Tiffany window.
Grace Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church
2513 Grace Chapel Rd“Originally called Church on the Rock, the chapel was built in the late 1830 to serve Wadmalaw plantation owners who spent their summers in Rockville to escape the heat and threat of malaria. Unlike many nearby churches, Grace Episcopal was spared during the Civil War…Following the devastating Sea Islands Hurricane of 1893, the chapel was used as a meeting place by American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, who came to Rockville to organize recovery efforts.” (B Coffey 2018)
This chapel also boasts a beautiful Tiffany window.
Food scene
Excellent food! Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
Great food and beer menus, indoor and outdoor seating, live music on select days, and perfect for whole family.
76 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank HwyExcellent food! Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.
Great food and beer menus, indoor and outdoor seating, live music on select days, and perfect for whole family.
Bar food with an upscale twist. Live music on select days, Sunday brunch, tasty cocktails, and great kids menu.
10 locals recommend
Krazy Owls
3157 Maybank HwyBar food with an upscale twist. Live music on select days, Sunday brunch, tasty cocktails, and great kids menu.
El Mercadito & Taqueria
3575 Maybank HwyExcellent, authentic Mexican food. Quick service.
Before heading home, grab some fresh seafood right off the boats! Best tasting shrimp you’ll ever have without catching them yourself.
Cherry Point Seafood Co, Inc.
2789 Cherry Point RdBefore heading home, grab some fresh seafood right off the boats! Best tasting shrimp you’ll ever have without catching them yourself.
Neapolitan style, wood fired pizza and overall AMAZING food and bar. However, expect a wait on the weekend if you don’t reserve ahead— BUT, totally worth the wait.
19 locals recommend
La Tela Pizzeria
133 Village Green LnNeapolitan style, wood fired pizza and overall AMAZING food and bar. However, expect a wait on the weekend if you don’t reserve ahead— BUT, totally worth the wait.
Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant-Johns Island
160 Main RdSunrise Bistro
1797 Main RdGreat menu; excellent brunch!
The chicken & waffles are amazing! Great place for brekka or brunch. Love the vibe here.
10 locals recommend
KISS Cafe
1802 Crowne Commons WayThe chicken & waffles are amazing! Great place for brekka or brunch. Love the vibe here.
Farm-to-table restaurant, hyper local scene. Great date-night or brunch place.
28 locals recommend
Angel Oak Restaurant
3669 Savannah HwyFarm-to-table restaurant, hyper local scene. Great date-night or brunch place.
Winery
Vineyard, wine tasting, gift shop
Deep Water Vineyard
6775 Bears Bluff RdFirefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueBoat Landing
Put in/take out personal boat; parking available
Easy access boat landing with ample parking for large trucks/trailers. Convenient put-in on Bohicket Creek with quick boat travel to Botany Bay, Edisto Island, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island. Open 24/7
Cherry Point Boat Landing
Boat Landing AlleyEasy access boat landing with ample parking for large trucks/trailers. Convenient put-in on Bohicket Creek with quick boat travel to Botany Bay, Edisto Island, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island. Open 24/7
Brewery
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank HwyFat Pig Brewing Co.
3690 Old Charleston RdActivities
Fun things to do (other than just sightsee) while visiting. Enjoy local u-pick farms, stand up paddle boarding tours, kayaking, disc golf, and more!
Water Dog Paddle Co.
1880 Andell Bluff BlvdSomething to do for everyone! Kayak rentals, wall climbing, disc golf, a Water Park (complete with slides, lazy River, etc.), Splash Park, campground, and more! $2 per person to enter the grounds; most everything is free but Water Park is an extra fee. Check out their website for more details.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrSomething to do for everyone! Kayak rentals, wall climbing, disc golf, a Water Park (complete with slides, lazy River, etc.), Splash Park, campground, and more! $2 per person to enter the grounds; most everything is free but Water Park is an extra fee. Check out their website for more details.
Pick your own seasonal fruits and vegetables at Bugby U-Pick located on beautiful Wadmalaw Island. Heck their Facebook page for hours and U-pick availability.
Bugby Plantation U-pick Market
Bugby Plantation RoadPick your own seasonal fruits and vegetables at Bugby U-Pick located on beautiful Wadmalaw Island. Heck their Facebook page for hours and U-pick availability.
Another great U-pick farm! A beautiful place for a picnic after picking fresh favorites. Check their webpage for hours and availability.
6 locals recommend
Ambrose Family Farm
2349 Black Pond LaneAnother great U-pick farm! A beautiful place for a picnic after picking fresh favorites. Check their webpage for hours and availability.
City advice
What to pack
Stop at the Store
Rockville on Wadmalaw Island is a beautiful and peaceful destination, perfect for a laid-back getaway. However, be aware, you are about 12 minutes away from mainstream grocery, gas, and convenience stores. It’s important to grab necessary items before leaving the crossroads (Maybank Hwy/Main Rd). While there is a charming, old-timey store less than a mile away from The Hideout— Hum Grocery— they only serve lunch and carry essentials (Tues-Sat).