Carli & Jonathon
Things To Do
Folly Beach
Our favorite Charleston beach! Small beach town vibes. Plenty of places to sit outside to eat. Turn either right or left off of Folly Rd onto Arctic Ave and keep driving in either direction to find parts of the beach that are less crowded. You don’t have to pay to park! You can park on the side of the street as long as all four tires are off the pavement, your car is facing the direction of traffic, at least 20’ from intersections, not blocking driveways, etc. Please visit their website for more details!!! Effective through October 14th, there are parking restrictions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays- you may only park on Arctic Ave outside of the commercial district. You can also pay to park in a lot. PLEASE NOTE: no large gatherings on the beach- groups limited to family/household. There is also a mask mandate in place. Please check out their website for more rules and regulations. They are very active in giving out tickets and citations to those violating these rules.
The Battery and White Point Garden
One of our favorites things to do is simply walk around downtown Charleston. The Battery is a fortified sea wall surrounding the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Cooper River and the Ashley River meet. Today the Battery is lined with beautiful historic homes. White Point Garden could be considered the centerpiece of the Battery promenade.
USS Yorktown CV-10
The USS Yorktown was the 10th aircraft carrier to serve in the US Navy. Dubbed an American Heroine, this historic ship was brought to Charleston in 1975. Check out the ghost tour if you’re into that sort of thing!
Fort Sumter National Monument
Most famous for being the site of the first shots of the Civil War.
Angel Oak
Estimated to be at least 400 years old, the Angel Oak on Johns Island is the most venerated of the Lowcountry’s magnificent live oaks.
Bulldog Tours
Voted Best Tour Company in Charleston- host walking history, ghost, and food tours.
The Tattooed Moose
Two locations- one downtown and one on Johns Island, with outdoor dining available at both locations. Try the Duck Club!!!
Early Bird Diner
Now with outdoor seating, limited indoor seating, carryout and delivery available. Great late night eats, or any time of the day really.
Poogan's Porch
Charleston’s oldest independent culinary establishment with a fresh approach on Lowcountry cuisine.
Page's Okra Grill
Southern, made from scratch food. One of our favorite places to go for brunch.
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
I believe that Fleet Landing is one of the only on-the-water restaurants downtown on the Charleston peninsula. Great seafood!
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
Boasts a rooftop bar with 360 degree view of Charleston’s historic district.
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
Aka SNOB. We used to enjoy bringing our out of town guests here for their first taste of Charleston cuisine. This is also where we go when we really have something to celebrate!
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
Tucked away at the end of a small strip mall, Jon and I consider Mondo’s to be the hidden gem of James Island. Boasting new specials weekly with fresh pasta made in-house!
Shem Creek
If you’re looking for some dining on the water, Shem Creek hosts several restaurants and bars with both indoor and outdoor seating that are accessible by either car or boat. Tavern and Table is a favorite of ours. Great atmosphere and views!
Brown Dog Deli
The best salad and sandwich spot
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Really great ice cream. Worth the wait.
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
They have a second location located at 2 Magnolia Rd in West Ashley! Charming coffee shop serving house-baked pastries in an easy-going, light filled environment.