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Charleston Recs
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items My favorite places to go in Charleston that I’ll always recommend to visitors
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Absolutely stunning, centrally located hotel downtown with multiple restaurants and shops attached and lots of history in Charleston.
The Charleston Place - Photos, Reviews & Prices - Expedia
The gorgeous hotel emeline is right near the market and has a fantastic hotel restaurant and bar! The rooms are immaculate and the location can’t be beat.
Emeline Hotel in Charleston - Check Rooms & Reviews - Expedia
Great location right across from Marion square. Attached parking garage and valet options available. You can walk pretty much everywhere downtown from this location. Be sure to check out the farmer’s market in the square on Saturday mornings!
The Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston - Instant Booking - Expedia
A beautiful hotel with a fantastic bar and pool! This hotel is close to everything and filled with history, while being tastefully renovated for comfort and accessibility.
Hotel Bennett, Charleston: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices
Such a fun Charleston hotel that’s close to everything and has a unique southern charm!
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton - Booking.com
A beautiful Charleston hotel with a great location and views! They have a great bar and location is excellent and walkable to many places downtown.
The Restoration Hotel - Charleston - Booking.com
Beautiful hotel with bright rooms, a great pool area with bar and restaurant and a super cute coffee shop with plenty of places to walk nearby!
The Ryder Hotel, Charleston (updated prices 2026) - Booking.com
Food
Great happy hour and super cute pool area! They have events throughout the e seasons, but their spring and winter events are by far the cutest! Great food and drinks and perfect instagram worthy vibes.
Little Palm
Lovely weekday happy hours, cute seasonal decor, and great pizzas! Their bartenders are super friendly and love to make a recommendation that you can’t go wrong with.
Frannie & The Fox
Fantastic weekday happy hours, live music, outdoor bar, and indoor upscale seating
Water's Edge
The best sushi downtown and my favorite sushi happy hour with great drinks! They also have vegetarian and mocktail options which is great for friends who don’t eat fish or don’t drink
O-Ku
One of my top favorite deal restaurants! Half off sushi after 3pm (day of the week depends on location, I go to this one) and all of the specialty rolls are amazing! I also love to start with edamame here
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
Must try!! This one is up in downtown Summerville, but if you drive here, head on in on your way in or out, it is WORTH the drive. There is always something unique being cooked up here, and you really can’t go wrong with any baked good on the menu, a...
Swank Desserts
Fantastic gelato right by the beach! I love to end my beach walks here with a sweet treat. Tons of flavor options that change out based on what they’re making
Beardcats Sweet Shop: Indulge in Decadent Gelato and Treats on ...
The BEST local coffee shop with the most amazing staff and owners. They have 2, soon to be 3, locations with rotating specials and the always tasty La colombe coffee!
Harlow and Pearl
Things to do
The aquarium contributes significantly to conservation efforts and wildlife rehab across the lowcountry and get great views of the bridge when you’re done!
South Carolina Aquarium
This is a really cool fort right on the beach here in Charleston! Be sure to check their hours before making the drive out here as it is closed sometimes, but great to spend the day on Sullivan’s and explore the rich South Carolina history
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Magnolia is a beautiful place to visit and has lots of different things to do and see. They have magnificent gardens and are rich in history, from tours on foot and through the house to on horseback, I highly recommend you fit this in your itinerary
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens