Guidebook for Charleston and Surrounding Areas
City/town information
Folly Beach is a 10 minute drive from the Berry Patch and is a must visit! Some call it the "Edge of America." The beach is amazing to walk on or ride bikes and Center Street is packed with restaurants, bars, and fun things to do.
One of my favorite things to do: If you take a left at the last stop light on Folly and go to the very end of the road, past the local surf spot "the washout," you will come to a dead end. Here, park your car and walk down the .5 mile path to where it puts you out on the beach. This is where you will see an incredible view of the Historic Morris Island Lighthouse - and if you're lucky you will find a sand dollar or two!
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueFolly Beach is a 10 minute drive from the Berry Patch and is a must visit! Some call it the "Edge of America." The beach is amazing to walk on or ride bikes and Center Street is packed with restaurants, bars, and fun things to do.
One of my favorite things to do: If you take a left at the last stop light on Folly and go to the very end of the road, past the local surf spot "the washout," you will come to a dead end. Here, park your car and walk down the .5 mile path to where it puts you out on the beach. This is where you will see an incredible view of the Historic Morris Island Lighthouse - and if you're lucky you will find a sand dollar or two!
Downtown Charleston is a must go. Only 10-15 minutes from our Airbnb. Downtown has an enormous amount of sightseeing, history, shopping, food, drink, and nightlife.
329 locals recommend
Charleston
Downtown Charleston is a must go. Only 10-15 minutes from our Airbnb. Downtown has an enormous amount of sightseeing, history, shopping, food, drink, and nightlife.
Sightseeing
Everyone has to walk along The Battery when they visit to get a great view of the Charleston Harbor!
627 locals recommend
The Battery
Everyone has to walk along The Battery when they visit to get a great view of the Charleston Harbor!
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StThe famous Rainbow Row.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdYou must visit the Angel Oak!
An amazing place to check out! And the drive to get out to the garden is even more beautiful and peaceful.
87 locals recommend
Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank HwyAn amazing place to check out! And the drive to get out to the garden is even more beautiful and peaceful.
Food scene for James Island and Folly Beach!
Some of my favorites!
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
1622 Highland AveThis is the best spot for barbecue on James Island!
Aji Asian Bistro
1011 Harbor View RdBest sushi on James Island!
Coastal Crust
219 Simmons StGreat pizza and pasta on James Island.
Tattooed Senorita
1846 Old Folly Beach RdGreat place for Tex-Mex on James Island!
Cool outside area on a little creek with good food and good drinks on James Island.
36 locals recommend
Cook 'em Up, Eat 'em Up - Ellis Creek Fish Camp
1243 Harbor View RdCool outside area on a little creek with good food and good drinks on James Island.
If you're looking to mix it up - this is a great hidden gem on James Island!
28 locals recommend
Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyIf you're looking to mix it up - this is a great hidden gem on James Island!
Great place on Folly Beach for healthy/vegan eats and much more!
117 locals recommend
Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center StGreat place on Folly Beach for healthy/vegan eats and much more!
Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveA hidden, chill spot on Folly Beach - one of my personal favorites!
Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron AveA must for breakfast/brunch on Folly Beach!
St James Gate
11 Center StGreat pub on Folly Beach for lunch, dinner, or late night fun!
A local must!
If you are looking for fresh and local seafood, locally made products, souvenirs, etc. look no further than Crosby's! Family-owned for generations- the shop is great and if you are lucky you can catch their food truck that is open on the weekends!
On their dock you can also view the sunset and watch the dolphins play in the creek.
22 locals recommend
Crosbys Fish and Shrimp Co.
2223 Folly RdIf you are looking for fresh and local seafood, locally made products, souvenirs, etc. look no further than Crosby's! Family-owned for generations- the shop is great and if you are lucky you can catch their food truck that is open on the weekends!
On their dock you can also view the sunset and watch the dolphins play in the creek.
At this park you can walk, run, ride bikes, fish, kayak and so much more! It also has a huge play ground, water park (in the summer) and large dog park! Great place to check out.
Around the holidays, this is where the Holiday Festival of Lights takes place.
234 locals recommend
James Island County Park
871 Riverland DrAt this park you can walk, run, ride bikes, fish, kayak and so much more! It also has a huge play ground, water park (in the summer) and large dog park! Great place to check out.
Around the holidays, this is where the Holiday Festival of Lights takes place.
On James Island, live music every night out on the deck, larger shows inside, food trucks, and a Farmers Market on Sunday's!
177 locals recommend
The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyOn James Island, live music every night out on the deck, larger shows inside, food trucks, and a Farmers Market on Sunday's!
Get outside, get on the water, explore!
A great place to rent kayaks and paddle boards or go on a guided tour of our saltwater marshes to see dolphins, pelicans, and much more!
Castaway Island Excursions
2223 Folly RdA great place to rent kayaks and paddle boards or go on a guided tour of our saltwater marshes to see dolphins, pelicans, and much more!
Want to take some surf lessons? These are the best people to learn from!
11 locals recommend
Shaka Surf School
6th Street EastWant to take some surf lessons? These are the best people to learn from!