There are some really special beaches near Charleston! ⛱️ My husband and I, and then my family, have been discovering them for over 30 years - and I’m happy to share all we’ve learned and keep finding with you!
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Folly Beach 🏖️
Isle of Palms 🏝️
Sullivan’s Island 🐚
Folly Beach 🏖️
Folly Beach is Charleston’s liveliest beach, and is great for people-watching - especially the surfers, strolling the pier as a couple, or a day of fun for families! There are fantastic places to eat there, and it has a fun, beach town atmosphere wit...
Folly Beach is Charleston’s liveliest beach, and is great for people-watching, strolling the beach as a couple, and families! There are fantastic places to eat there, and it has a fun, beach town atmosphere. 🏖️
Visit Folly Beach - Official Visitor's Site | Charleston's Beach Town
Taco Boy is such a fun Mexican restaurant! 🌮 It has a delicious, modern menu, and fantastic appetizers. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a cool hangout area down below for while you’re waiting. It’s within walking distance from the pi...
Taco Boy Folly Beach
Rita’s is such a fun, beachy place to eat! ⛱️ I love it as a lunch spot, and especially adore the patio out back. Really great seafood (think fish & chips,) but also so much more! This was the first place we ever tried a fried grouper sandwich, a...
Rita's Seaside Grille
Isle of Palms 🏝️
Isle of Palms is near Mount Pleasant, about a half hour from Charleston, across the famed Arthur Ravenel Bridge. It has beautiful homes and vacation rental homes to drive by along the length of it, and beach shops and restaurants, as well. There are ...
Here is the link to all things Isle of Palms! 🌴
IOP.net
This is the place everyone raves about for key lime pie. 🍋🟩 Even if that were the only reason, it would be worth it!
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Sullivan’s Island 🐚
Sullivan’s Island is the quietest of the local beaches, and is located near Mount Pleasant, about 20 minutes from Charleston. It is home to a very unique triangular lighthouse that you spot coming across the route to the town. There are really neat r...
Here is the page for all things Sullivan’s Island! 🌊
Home | Town of Sullivan's Island Official Website - South Carolina
This is our favorite place to eat when we’re anywhere near here! A fun, lively (loud!) place to get really great bbq, a sweet tea, and catch a game. The pork cracklins are served hot with pimento cheese and are our must-have here. My husband is a fan...
Home Team BBQ
Republic is conveniently located across the street from several fantastic restaurants on Sullivan’s Island.🍦It is an old fashioned ice cream shop with flavors galore, fresh made cones, and a great big porch to sit out on and enjoy, as well as a nice...