How Suite It Is - A Local’s Guidebook

Abbey
How Suite It Is - A Local’s Guidebook

Sightseeing

These are some of our favorite places to go and sight see!
We love Folly Beach! It’s a fun, relaxed, down to earth beach. You can park at the Folly Beach County Park for easy access to bathrooms and showers. We like to park all the way at the end of the county park. If you walk to the right side (until you can’t go any farther) you can usually see dolphins in the morning. The Folly Beach pier is currently under construction. Parking in that area may be limited and more expensive. Be sure to check out Morris Island Light House at the opposite end of the beach. You can park along the street and it is about a 1/4 mile walk (on pavement for most, and then up a semi-steep sandy path). When you follow the sandy path, you’ll be able to see the light house from the shore. This part of the beach is a lot more “untouched” with lots of driftwood and cool places to relax. If you keep walking all the way to your left until you can’t go any farther, you can usually spot dolphins, especially in the morning.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley Avenue
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We love Folly Beach! It’s a fun, relaxed, down to earth beach. You can park at the Folly Beach County Park for easy access to bathrooms and showers. We like to park all the way at the end of the county park. If you walk to the right side (until you can’t go any farther) you can usually see dolphins in the morning. The Folly Beach pier is currently under construction. Parking in that area may be limited and more expensive. Be sure to check out Morris Island Light House at the opposite end of the beach. You can park along the street and it is about a 1/4 mile walk (on pavement for most, and then up a semi-steep sandy path). When you follow the sandy path, you’ll be able to see the light house from the shore. This part of the beach is a lot more “untouched” with lots of driftwood and cool places to relax. If you keep walking all the way to your left until you can’t go any farther, you can usually spot dolphins, especially in the morning.
We love Morris Island! We had actually planned to get married here but the hurricane that came through on our wedding day changed our plans plans at the last minute! This is our favorite spot to relax and see the sunset. You can usually see dolphins in the morning.
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Morris Island
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We love Morris Island! We had actually planned to get married here but the hurricane that came through on our wedding day changed our plans plans at the last minute! This is our favorite spot to relax and see the sunset. You can usually see dolphins in the morning.
This tree is magnificent. This is a great sight to see and a fun, free family activity to explore. Just a short drive away and plenty of parking. Also a very picturesque drive inS
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Angel Oak-trädet
3688 Angel Oak Rd
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This tree is magnificent. This is a great sight to see and a fun, free family activity to explore. Just a short drive away and plenty of parking. Also a very picturesque drive inS
We love James Island County Park. It’s 1.5 miles away from our house and it’s a great spot to go walking. biking, rollerblading, etc. and have a picnic. There is a fishing dock and many ponds throughout the park that are teeming with wildlife. Admission is $2 per person. You can also rent paddle boats and kayaks. Be on the lookout for alligators - it’s their home too! They also have a great drive through Christmas lights experience during the Christmas season.
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James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
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We love James Island County Park. It’s 1.5 miles away from our house and it’s a great spot to go walking. biking, rollerblading, etc. and have a picnic. There is a fishing dock and many ponds throughout the park that are teeming with wildlife. Admission is $2 per person. You can also rent paddle boats and kayaks. Be on the lookout for alligators - it’s their home too! They also have a great drive through Christmas lights experience during the Christmas season.
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Kiawah Beachwalker Park
8 Beachwalker Dr
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Beautiful beach to visit!
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Sullivan's Island
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Beautiful beach to visit!
Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve is on Edisto Island. The 4,600-acre preserve includes almost three miles of undeveloped, breathtaking beachfront that you'll never forget. This wildlife management area exhibits many characteristics common to sea islands along the southeast coast: pine hardwood forests, agricultural fields, coastal wetlands and a barrier island with a beachfront. Botany Bay is left undisturbed, providing coastal habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, including loggerhead sea turtles, the state-threatened least tern and neo-tropical songbirds like the painted bunting and summer tanager. Botany Bay is very accessible; you can tour most of the property in half a day or less. Simply pick up a free self-guided 6.5 mile driving tour. Erosion on Botany Bay Beach has left a "boneyard" of dead trees along the sand, creating a unique coastline you've got to walk to fully appreciate. Shell collection is prohibited; as a result the beach is full of whelks, scallops, clams, mussels, oysters, sea stars and sand dollars. The best time to visit the beach is at low tide when a wider section of the shoreline is exposed. Botany Bay is free and open to the public except on Tuesdays and during scheduled hunts. A full calendar of events and closures at Botany Bay is available on the SC DNR website. Be sure to bring food, snacks and water as it’s a pretty remote location!
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Botany Bay Island
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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve is on Edisto Island. The 4,600-acre preserve includes almost three miles of undeveloped, breathtaking beachfront that you'll never forget. This wildlife management area exhibits many characteristics common to sea islands along the southeast coast: pine hardwood forests, agricultural fields, coastal wetlands and a barrier island with a beachfront. Botany Bay is left undisturbed, providing coastal habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, including loggerhead sea turtles, the state-threatened least tern and neo-tropical songbirds like the painted bunting and summer tanager. Botany Bay is very accessible; you can tour most of the property in half a day or less. Simply pick up a free self-guided 6.5 mile driving tour. Erosion on Botany Bay Beach has left a "boneyard" of dead trees along the sand, creating a unique coastline you've got to walk to fully appreciate. Shell collection is prohibited; as a result the beach is full of whelks, scallops, clams, mussels, oysters, sea stars and sand dollars. The best time to visit the beach is at low tide when a wider section of the shoreline is exposed. Botany Bay is free and open to the public except on Tuesdays and during scheduled hunts. A full calendar of events and closures at Botany Bay is available on the SC DNR website. Be sure to bring food, snacks and water as it’s a pretty remote location!
Boneyard Beach (Bulls Island)
Lighthouse Road
Hunting Island is about 2 hours away from our house. It’s a fun place to walk, bike and explore and has an accessible lighthouse. Of all the lighthouses in South Carolina, the Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only one in the state that is publicly accessible. From the top of one of the most distinctive lighthouses in South Carolina, guests can stand 130 feet above the ground to take in the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Atlantic Coast and surrounding maritime forest. Hunting Island State Park camping is available at 100 campsites with water and electrical hookups, shower and restroom facilities, beach walkways and a playground. Hunting Island State Park camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
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Hunting Island
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Hunting Island is about 2 hours away from our house. It’s a fun place to walk, bike and explore and has an accessible lighthouse. Of all the lighthouses in South Carolina, the Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only one in the state that is publicly accessible. From the top of one of the most distinctive lighthouses in South Carolina, guests can stand 130 feet above the ground to take in the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Atlantic Coast and surrounding maritime forest. Hunting Island State Park camping is available at 100 campsites with water and electrical hookups, shower and restroom facilities, beach walkways and a playground. Hunting Island State Park camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
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The Battery
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Great spot for a picnic and beautiful gardens to walk through.
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Hampton Park
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Great spot for a picnic and beautiful gardens to walk through.
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Regnbågsraden
83-107 E Bay St
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Colonial Lake
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Kända Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue Range
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White Point Garden
2 Murray Blvd
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Beaufort
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Trolley & factory tours are offered at this picturesque site with acres of tea plants & a gift shop.
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Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank Hwy
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Trolley & factory tours are offered at this picturesque site with acres of tea plants & a gift shop.
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Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt St
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Isle of Palms Beach
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Isle of Palms
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Isle of Palms Beach
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Isle of Palms County Park
1 14th Ave
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Quick Yummy Eats

2 min drive from suite. California Tortilla is always quick, fresh and delicious! They are our weekly go-to. We love their bowls and tacos. Guac and queso are great. Love their “Sunset Sauce” (salsa).
California Tortilla
1405 Folly Road
2 min drive from suite. California Tortilla is always quick, fresh and delicious! They are our weekly go-to. We love their bowls and tacos. Guac and queso are great. Love their “Sunset Sauce” (salsa).
Amazing Açaí bowls!
Tres Palmas Acai
700 South Shelmore Boulevard
Amazing Açaí bowls!
Fav little spot in West Ashley (15 min from suite). Great burgers and chicken sandwiches with hand cut fries. Yum!
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Boxcar Betty's
1922 Savannah Hwy
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Fav little spot in West Ashley (15 min from suite). Great burgers and chicken sandwiches with hand cut fries. Yum!
Literally the best biscuit of my life! Worth the wait if there’s a line. The blackberry jam is amazing. Southern comfort in a to go box!
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Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King St
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Literally the best biscuit of my life! Worth the wait if there’s a line. The blackberry jam is amazing. Southern comfort in a to go box!
Amazing donuts - love their raspberry glazed donut! Downtown Charleston.
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Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King St
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Amazing donuts - love their raspberry glazed donut! Downtown Charleston.
Delicious sweet and savory crepes in downtown Charleston on Queen Street.
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Queen Street Grocery
133 Queen St
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Delicious sweet and savory crepes in downtown Charleston on Queen Street.
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Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad St
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2 minute drive from the suite - offering weekly specials (Mon - burgers, Tues cheesesteaks, Wed half price pizzas, etc.) Great pizzas, salads, burgers, cheesesteaks and more! Get food to go our eat there (bar scene, outdoor tables/indoor tables too).
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Lowdown Oven and Bar
967 Folly Rd
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2 minute drive from the suite - offering weekly specials (Mon - burgers, Tues cheesesteaks, Wed half price pizzas, etc.) Great pizzas, salads, burgers, cheesesteaks and more! Get food to go our eat there (bar scene, outdoor tables/indoor tables too).
Delicious tzatziki sauce, falafel, large Greek salads, gyros and more. Recently opened, limited hours (open M-F 11-8pm). 2 min drive from the suite.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
1417 Folly Road
Delicious tzatziki sauce, falafel, large Greek salads, gyros and more. Recently opened, limited hours (open M-F 11-8pm). 2 min drive from the suite.
Delicious subs made to order - grab one to go on your way to Folly beach! Special combo (add chips/drink) will save you $2.
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Publix Super Market at Riverland Market
1411 Folly Rd
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Delicious subs made to order - grab one to go on your way to Folly beach! Special combo (add chips/drink) will save you $2.

Food scene

This is our favorite restaurant on John’s Island! Warm and inviting, great date spot, amazing Italian food. Think handmade pastas, savory warm breads, delicious entrees, awesome sides (get the smashed fried potatoes!), mouthwatering desserts, and more.
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Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank Hwy
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This is our favorite restaurant on John’s Island! Warm and inviting, great date spot, amazing Italian food. Think handmade pastas, savory warm breads, delicious entrees, awesome sides (get the smashed fried potatoes!), mouthwatering desserts, and more.
This is our favorite restaurant on Folly Beach. It’s an absolute hole in the wall but don’t let that detour you! The food is phenomenal and their seasonal menus keep things fresh and exciting. We are always pleased at the new creative cuisines — great vegan/vegetarian options too.
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Jack of Cups Saloon
34 Center St
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This is our favorite restaurant on Folly Beach. It’s an absolute hole in the wall but don’t let that detour you! The food is phenomenal and their seasonal menus keep things fresh and exciting. We are always pleased at the new creative cuisines — great vegan/vegetarian options too.
We love Cru Cafe! The food and service is excellent! Refined takes on American comfort food are served in this charming, historic house with a porch. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Be sure to make a reservation in advance - spots fill up fast! Outdoor and indoor seating available.
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Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney St
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We love Cru Cafe! The food and service is excellent! Refined takes on American comfort food are served in this charming, historic house with a porch. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Be sure to make a reservation in advance - spots fill up fast! Outdoor and indoor seating available.
Delicious for brunch, lunch or dinner. Everything is amazing from their soups, salads and sandwiches to their amazing brunch options - you won’t be disappointed.
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Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
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Delicious for brunch, lunch or dinner. Everything is amazing from their soups, salads and sandwiches to their amazing brunch options - you won’t be disappointed.
Trendy little spot with healthy and yummy eats for lunch or dinner!
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BASIC KITCHEN
82 Wentworth St
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Trendy little spot with healthy and yummy eats for lunch or dinner!
The best crab legs in Charleston!
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Charleston Crab House
145 Wappoo Creek Dr
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The best crab legs in Charleston!
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Stella's
114 St Philip St
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Poogan's Smokehouse
188 E Bay St
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Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle St
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Fun environment, great food!
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Leon's
698 King St
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Fun environment, great food!
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Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St
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Shem Creek
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Gaulart & Maliclet Fast and French Inc.
98 Broad St
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Cozy spot with delicious and unique food, and beautifully crafted coffee drinks. Love going here and then stopping at Hampton Park for a walk through the park. Street parking.
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Harold's Cabin
247 Congress St
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Cozy spot with delicious and unique food, and beautifully crafted coffee drinks. Love going here and then stopping at Hampton Park for a walk through the park. Street parking.
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The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
202 Coleman Blvd
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Delicious food, wonderful service, great spot for a date night or girls night. Outdoor seating available and beautiful ambiance inside. House made fresh pastas, curated cocktails, and an award winning wine selection.
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
1324 Theater Dr
Delicious food, wonderful service, great spot for a date night or girls night. Outdoor seating available and beautiful ambiance inside. House made fresh pastas, curated cocktails, and an award winning wine selection.
Great authentic mexican food, yummy fajitas, reasonable prices, great happy hour, outdoor seating with heat lamps for cooler weather. Rarely a wait!
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Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant
1119 Wappoo Rd
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Great authentic mexican food, yummy fajitas, reasonable prices, great happy hour, outdoor seating with heat lamps for cooler weather. Rarely a wait!
Dive bar with delicious food and beer. Fun and easy going!
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Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank Hwy
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Dive bar with delicious food and beer. Fun and easy going!
Great Thai food, love their spring rolls and green curry dish!
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Basil
460 King St
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Great Thai food, love their spring rolls and green curry dish!

Nightlife

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The Alley
131 Columbus St
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Vintage Lounge
545 King St
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The Cocktail Club
479 King St
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Theatre 99
280 Meeting St
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King Street
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Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
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Favorite Coffee Shops

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Harken Cafe
62 Queen St
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The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
1107 King St
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Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons St
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Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly Rd
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Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain St
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Huriyali
401 Huger St
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Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
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The DIME
30 River Landing Drive

Breakfast + Brunch

Fun little brunch spot - dog friendly! Eat inside or out. Delicious brunch. Must try the cinnamon role!
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Lost Dog Cafe
106 W Huron Ave
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Fun little brunch spot - dog friendly! Eat inside or out. Delicious brunch. Must try the cinnamon role!
1 minute away from the suite. Great breakfast and brunch. Cute and cozy spot. Outdoor seating available. The Zippy Bean drink is delicious!
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Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly Rd
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1 minute away from the suite. Great breakfast and brunch. Cute and cozy spot. Outdoor seating available. The Zippy Bean drink is delicious!
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Mercantile and Mash
701 E Bay St
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Three Little Birds Cafe
65 Windermere Boulevard
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Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd
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Hole in the wall diner with amazing breakfast/brunch! Awesome fried chicken, and unique twists on traditional breakfast dishes (ex: curry omelette).
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Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Hwy
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Hole in the wall diner with amazing breakfast/brunch! Awesome fried chicken, and unique twists on traditional breakfast dishes (ex: curry omelette).

Activity

They have a fun candle-making class — great for couples and friends!
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Candlefish
270 King St
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They have a fun candle-making class — great for couples and friends!
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Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St
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You can park at the Shell gas station at the base of the bridge and access the bride walk path. Beautiful harbor views. Tends to be windy and a bit noisy but it’s beautiful at sunset!
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Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge
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You can park at the Shell gas station at the base of the bridge and access the bride walk path. Beautiful harbor views. Tends to be windy and a bit noisy but it’s beautiful at sunset!
This is a great spot to come during the day or night. Dog friendly bar and big outdoor space/play area. Food trucks, live music and fun! Easy going and relaxed environment.
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The Barrel
1859 Folly Rd
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This is a great spot to come during the day or night. Dog friendly bar and big outdoor space/play area. Food trucks, live music and fun! Easy going and relaxed environment.
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Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush Pkwy
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Fun and scenic park to visit! Beautiful place to walk and bike and picnic. Great views of the lowcountry, bird seeing, and many open fields for frisbee, laying out in the sun, or family fun. Splash park and great big playground for kids. Enjoy the Fishing dock too!
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James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr
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Fun and scenic park to visit! Beautiful place to walk and bike and picnic. Great views of the lowcountry, bird seeing, and many open fields for frisbee, laying out in the sun, or family fun. Splash park and great big playground for kids. Enjoy the Fishing dock too!