Hamilton's Guidebook

Hamilton
Hamilton's Guidebook

Must Visits

Wonderful public park with very quiet beaches and a dock. You can fish, collect shells, & lay on the beach all while enjoying the best view Charleston has to offer.
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler Dr
38 locals recommend
Wonderful public park with very quiet beaches and a dock. You can fish, collect shells, & lay on the beach all while enjoying the best view Charleston has to offer.
Great place to walk around and see what the lowcountry landscape looks like.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
234 locals recommend
Great place to walk around and see what the lowcountry landscape looks like.
Laidback beach town with plenty of shops and restaurants.
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
581 locals recommend
Laidback beach town with plenty of shops and restaurants.
Beautiful view of Charleston harbor and historic site with cannons and statues.
627 locals recommend
The Battery
627 locals recommend
Beautiful view of Charleston harbor and historic site with cannons and statues.
Historic marketplace with local vendors surrounded by restaurants and other shops.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St
364 locals recommend
Historic marketplace with local vendors surrounded by restaurants and other shops.

Food Scene

Pizza, pasta, salads, and more. Very kind friendly place to eat with a crowd.
21 locals recommend
Coastal Crust
219 Simmons St
21 locals recommend
Pizza, pasta, salads, and more. Very kind friendly place to eat with a crowd.
Sushi and hibachi with plenty of other options.
9 locals recommend
Aji Asian Bistro
1011 Harbor View Rd
9 locals recommend
Sushi and hibachi with plenty of other options.
Neighborhood restaurant with upscale food at very affordable prices. Has a great brunch as well.
26 locals recommend
Edison James Island
1014 Fort Johnson Rd
26 locals recommend
Neighborhood restaurant with upscale food at very affordable prices. Has a great brunch as well.
Great local seafood market that has a great menu for lunch and dinner.
7 locals recommend
CudaCo.
765 Folly Road
7 locals recommend
Great local seafood market that has a great menu for lunch and dinner.

City advice

Getting around

Uber & Lyft

Most places have limited parking or you have to pay.
Book before you go

Eating Out

Charleston is always packed. I strongly recommend making reservations if possible.
Customs and culture

Drinking on Beaches

It is illegal to drink any alcohol on any beach in Charleston and they are looking for people. Tickets for the offense are expensive and they are not lenient.