Kelsey & Weston
Recommendations
South Battery Street
Battery Park stretches along the lower shores of the Charleston peninsula, bordered by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, which meet here to form Charleston harbor. Across the street from the waterfront promenade is Rainbow Row.
Rainbow Row
One of Charleston's most iconic points of interest, Rainbow Row comprises more than a dozen brightly painted historic homes perched along The Battery's East Bay Street, near Waterfront Park.
Charleston City Market
The City Market is open every day, from the early morning hours until about 6:00 p.m., and the market itself is free to enter and explore. A favorite spot for Charleston souvenirs!
Pineapple Fountain
The Pineapple Fountain is a focal point of the Charleston Waterfront Park, which people have been enjoying since it opened in 1990 – the spring after Hurricane Hugo. Pineapple motifs are common in Charleston and represent hospitality.
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's is the closest beach from Downtown and our favorite. It's an easy 15min drive/Uber away and less commercialized than the other beaches. The center of town has some cool shops + spots for a bite (try Poe's Tavern / Obstinate Daughter).
Folly Beach
Folly Beach is a beach town ~20min drive from Charleston. It’s home to Folly Beach Pier, stretching more than 1,000 feet into the ocean. Center Street is lined with surf and souvenir shops, beach bars, and golf cart rentals. If you don't bring your own beach chair, you can rent one near the beach, along with umbrellas and nonmotorized water sports equipment.
Huriyali Gardens
Kelseys favorite spot! You have to try the mermaid bowl or sea breeze smoothie. It never disappoints!
Babas on Cannon
Another fantastic coffee shop with very tasty breakfast/lunch options. Closest coffee spot to the Hyatt hotel!
Island Provisions - Downtown Charleston
Island Provisions is a cute neighborhood market with great coffee, light bites, and breakfast/lunch options.
The Daily
Amazing breakfast/lunch spot. Delicious coffee, sandwiches, bowls. Fun fact: It is Madelyn Cline's (Netflix Outerbanks Star) favorite coffee shop.
Millers All Day
Get here early--they don't take reservations and the whole town knows how delicious it is!
The Pass
Awesome sandwich spot for lunch. Probably the closest to a NY deli as you can get here.
Stella's
Our favorite Greek restaurant in Charleston!
167 Raw Oyster Bar
THE raw bar to pick in Charleston. Best oysters and lobster rolls in town. No reservations - expect to wait a bit, but they have a great sister restaurant next door for a drink in the meantime. If you're feeling crazy, try the Oyster Brine Martini.
Leon's
Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oyster Shop is a comfortable Southern joint serving fried chicken, oysters, lots of salads, cheap beer, soft serve, Rose on tap, tons of grower Champagne, and good cocktails.
Vern's
Amazing restaurant located in cannonborough elliotborough where our reception will be held. This is a tough spot to get a reservation we would recommend looking 30 days out. The food is good, the service is great and the wine list superb.
Halls Chophouse
Hall's Chophouse is a family steakhouse and iconic Charleston institution. As for hospitality, it doesn’t get much better than Hall’s; expect highly attentive service and an eagerness to accommodate all diets.
Lewis Barbecue Charleston
Favorite spot if your in the mood for Texas style house-smoked meats! Unfortunately doesn't take reservation but the line moves fast.
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Located in historic downtown Charleston, SC, Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar is an Italian-American dessert boutique cafe focused on petite sweets and adult dessert cocktails.