If you’re looking for a fantastic spot to spend your spring break, we highly recommend Charleston, South Carolina. Enjoy a variety of beaches like Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island to soak up the sun and have some fun. If you want to explore the city, Downtown Charleston is the perfect spot to check out some great bars, restaurants, shopping, and spas. Trust us, there’s plenty to see and do in Charleston! Take a look at some of the places to stay, where to eat, and what to do during your spring break in Charleston, SC.
Where to Stay
Hotels
- Hotel Folly – Folly Beach
- The Ryder Hotel – Downtown Charleston
- Tides Folly Beach – Folly Beach
- The Palms Oceanfront Hotel – Isle of Palms
- Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview – West Ashley
- Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina – Mount Pleasant
- The Charleston Place – Downtown Charleston
- The Mills House – Downtown Charleston
Rentals
- The Inns – Variety of Charming Housing Options in Downtown Charleston – Downtown Charleston
- Boutique Home with Resort Pool – 3 bedrooms | 4 baths – Downtown Charleston
- Luxurious Mount Pleasant Home near Sullivan’s Island – 5 bedrooms | 7 baths – Mount Pleasant
- Entertainers Dream Isle of Palms Home with pool – 5 bedrooms | 5 baths – Isle of Palms
- Spacious Isle of Palms Home within walking distance from the beach – 6 bedrooms & 5.5 baths – Isle of Palms
- Tulum Inspired Folly Beach Home – 6 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms – Folly Beach
Where to Eat and Drink
Breakfast
- The Daily – Downtown Charleston
- The Harbinger Cafe – Downtown Charleston
- Lost Dog Cafe – Folly Beach
- Miller’s All Day – Downtown Charleston | James Island
- Beech – Downtown Charleston | James Island | Mount Pleasant | Daniel Island
- Three Little Birds Cafe – West Ashley
- Bodega – Mount Pleasant | Downtown Charleston
- Page’s Okra Grill – Mount Pleasant
Brunch
- Lowlife Bar – Folly Beach
- Stars Rooftop and Grill Room –Downtown Charleston
- Park & Grove – Downtown Charleston
- The Darling Oyster Bar – Downtown Charleston
- Palmetto Cafe – Downtown Charleston
- Prohibition –Downtown Charleston
- Basic Kitchen – Downtown Charleston
- The Obstinate Daughter – Sullivan’s Island
Lunch
- Bon Banh Mi – Downtown Charleston | Mount Pleasant
- Home Team BBQ –Downtown Charleston | Sullivan’s | Mount Pleasant | Avondale
- Leon’s – Downtown Charleston
- Fuel – Downtown Charleston
- Sorelle – Downtown Charleston
- Verde – Mount Pleasant | Avondale
- Mex 1 – West Ashley | Sullivan’s | Mount Pleasant
- Coastal Crust – Isle of Palms | James Island | Mount Pleasant
- Island Provisions – Downtown Charleston
Dinner
- Xiao Bao Biscuit – Downtown Charleston
- Renzo – Downtown Charleston
- O-Ku – Downtown Charleston
- Sullivan’s Fish Camp – Sullivan’s Island
- Poe’s Tavern – Sullivan’s Island
- The Longboard – Sullivan’s Island
- Lewis Barbecue – Downtown Charleston
- Rancho Lewis – Downtown Charleston
- Sunsets – Shem Creek
- Tavern and Table – Shem Creek
Drinks
- Prohibition – Downtown Charleston
- Citrus Club – Downtown Charleston
- Satellite Bar – Downtown Charleston
- Uptown Social – Downtown Charleston
- Revelry – Downtown Charleston | Folly Beach
- Babas – Downtown Charleston
- The Washout – Folly Beach
- The Windjammer – Isle of Palms
Fun Things To Do: All Ages
Pickleball
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Crush Yard is an indoor pickleball club that offers an all-day Pickleball Club where guests can get lessons from pros, enjoy tasty meals and snacks, and have a fun space to hang out with family and friends.
Surf Lessons
Neighborhood: Isle of Palms
While visiting Charleston, try your hand at Surfing. On Isle of Palms, you can contact Carolina Salt Surf Lessons to set up surf lessons and rent surfboards, paddle boards, skim and boogie boards, and more. See more surf lesson options around town.
Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is a popular destination for Instagram photos and enjoying Charleston’s beautiful architecture. These thirteen multicolored homes along East Bay Street are America’s longest stretch of Georgian row houses. Visit Rainbow Row at 79 to 107 East Bay Street. Be sure to walk down to The Battery after checking out Rainbow Row to see even more stunning homes and the water.
Ravenel Bridge
The Ravenel Bridge is not only an iconic part of the Charleston skyline but a wonderful walking or biking path to soak in the view of the Charleston Harbour. This bridge is the perfect spot to catch the sunrise or sunset and get a great walk in. The path is 2.5 miles long, making it a 5-mile round trip if you go from one end to the other.
Arcade Games
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Head to MIX in Mount Pleasant to enjoy an evening of games. MIX offers various experiences, including duckpin bowling, axe throwing, darts, arcade games, and more! MIX experiences can be rented by the minute, or you can rent out certain experiences for the whole night. MIX also has a full bar where they craft house-made margaritas, espresso martinis, and more. You can enjoy dinner or a snack at MIX, then head to Handcraft across the street for a nightcap. MIX becomes 21+ after 7:00pm based on the waitlist, so make sure to call ahead.
Boat Rentals
Take advantage of the beautiful waterways and views during your trip to Charleston by enjoying some time on the water on a boat tour. Charleston has a lot of different boat charter options, including yacht trips, sunset sailing tours, harbor tours, shark teeth hunts, fly fishing trips, and more!
Fun Things To Do: 21+
Party Boat Tour
Celebrate spring break on a party boat with fun music, drinks, and great views. Some of the top party boat options are Charleston Party Cat, Saltwater Cycle Party Boat Tour, and Tiki Tours of Charleston. Look into the pink Co-Op Boat Charter for a more intimate boat option.
Bar Hopping
Downtown Charleston has lots of great bars and clubs that will be the perfect places to hang with your crew. Ritual, The Citrus Club, The Satellite Bar at Stars, Revelry (Downtown and Folly Beach), Uptown Social, and The Rooftop at The Vendue, are great rooftop bars with awesome views of the city. If you are looking for more of a club scene, we recommend heading to Trio, Deco, or Republic; you can reserve tables and bottle service at all of these.
Lastly, check out Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant if you want to party with views of the water. Shem Creek is in a residential part of town, so the restaurants do close earlier than Downtown restaurants and bars. Red’s Ice House and Tavern and Table stay open until 11:00pm.
Breweries
A few of the top breweries around town are Revelry Brewing in Downtown Charleston or the new Folly Beach location, Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company, which also serves wood-fired pizza and frose, Bevi Bene Brewing Co., which serves hard kombucha and beer and often hosts food trucks, and Rusty Bull Brewing, which has a Downtown Charleston Taproom and a North Charleston Brewery. The North Charleston location even has axe throwing inside of it!
Wine Tasting
If you are interested in trying out a variety of wines while snacking on cheese boards during your spring break, Charleston has a few Downtown options for wine tasting. Graft Wine Shop and Wine Bar is a small and cozy bar that offers FREE wine tasting on Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Wine & Company on Meeting Street offers private wine tastings for groups of 8 to 24 people if you have a large group! The wine tastings are $50 per person and include sampling five different wines and charcuterie boards. If you are staying on Folly Beach and need somewhere closer to go, Avondale Wine & Cheese Bar serves a variety of wines, cheese, meats, and tapas boards.
Annual Events in March and April
- The Charleston Festival – Thursday, March 14, 2024, through Sunday, April 14, 2024, at various locations around Charleston
- Charleston Spring Wine Festival – Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel
- Charleston Bluegrass Festival – Friday to Saturday, March 29-30, 2024, at Givhans Ferry State Park
- Cooper River Bridge Run – Saturday, April 6, 2024, at The Cooper River Bridge
- High Water Festival – Saturday to Sunday, April 20-21, 2024, at Riverfront Park
More Helpful Guides
If you’re looking for even more ideas, some of these Guru guides may also come in handy!
- Charleston Beaches Guide
- Restaurants and Bars With Live Music
- Best Brunch Spots in Charleston
- Best Waterfront Restaurants in Charleston
- Top 5 Oyster Happy Hours in Charleston
- The Best Swimwear Stores in Charleston
- Trivia Guide
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