You don’t have to travel far to spend time on an island here in the Lowcountry. We’re lucky to have three major islands that skirt the Mount Pleasant area, each with its own unique flair.
Isle of Palms’ laid-back atmosphere has a little bit of everything: an iconic pier, beachy stores, restaurants and live entertainment along Front Beach, as well as other friendly destinations and eateries dotting both the island’s beach and intracoastal sides.
Sullivan’s Island boasts a small blend of eclectically posh shops, popular restaurants and historical landmarks in a small yet charming commercial area.
Daniel Island’s crisp and clean downtown area offers shopping, bright and bustling eateries and a beautiful waterfront area, in addition to national-level concerts.
Here are some ideas of places to check out while you’re spending your day on island time:
Isle of Palms
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
(843) 886-3474
acmelowcountrykitchen.com
The Boathouse at Breach Inlet
(843) 886-8000
boathouserestaurants.com
Islander 71
(877) 420-9558
islander71.com
IOP County Park and Pier
(843) 762-9957
ccprc.com/60/Isle-of-Palms-County-Park
Just Beachy
(843) 885-3090
justbeachycarts.com
The Dinghy
(843) 242-8310
dinghyiop.com
The Outpost at IOP Marina
(843) 886-0209
iopmarina.com
The Refuge
(843) 242-8934
refugeiop.com
The Windjammer
(325) 388-1506
the-windjammer.com
Sullivan’s Island
Beardcat’s Sweet Shop
(843) 416-5025
@beardcatssweetshop (Instagram)
The Co-Op SI
(843) 882-8088
thecoopsi.com
Dunleavy’s Pub
(843) 883-9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
Edgar Allen Poe Library
(843) 883-3914
ccpl.org/branches/sullivans-island
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
(843) 883-3123
nps.gov/fosu
Home Team BBQ
(843) 225-7427
hometeambbq.com
The Obstinate Daughter
(843) 416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
Poe’s Tavern
(843) 883-0083
poestavern.com
Sandpiper Gallery
(843) 883-0200
sandpipergallery.net
Shades of Charleston
(843) 882-8142
shadesofcharleston.com
Daniel Island
Credit One Stadium
(843) 856-7900
creditonestadium.com
Daniel Island Ferry
(843) 894-4343
diferry.com
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
(843) 724-7311
charleston-sc.gov/facilities/facility/details/Daniel-Island-Waterfront-Park-6
The DIME
(843) 216-3830
thedimedi.com
Heavy’s Barburger
(843) 377-8058
heavysbarburger.com
House of Sage
(843) 867-6040
houseofsage.com
The Kingstide
(843) 216-3832
thekingstide.com
New Realm Brewing Company
(843) 471-1130
newrealmbrewing.com
Paisley of Daniel Island
(843) 471-1310
paisleydi.shopsettings.com
Ristorante LIDI
(843) 471-1597
ristorantelidi.com
Sermet’s Courtyard
(843) 471-1777
sermets.com
Smythe Park
(843) 971-9200
dicommunity.org/parks/smythe-park
Whatever you’re in the mood for – an upscale downtown feel, quaint historic ambiance or a relaxing beachy atmosphere – you’ll find it only a bridge away.
By Anne Toole
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