Hi Grace & Pat!

Below is an itinerary for your day in Charleston. Most of below is intended to help you efficiently explore at your leisure! Clickable links from suggested stops, homes, restaurants and exploration routes should help you get to know each little pocket! Maybe make you fall in love!

This tour is focused primarily on getting to know areas of Charleston you might not have visited before.

Area Tour: West Ashley

Your Tour: West Ashley (click for Google Maps link)

Highlights: West Ashley Greenway, Avondale, South Windermere, Charles Towne Landing

Grocery Stores: Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Publix

A Foodie Guide to West Ashley

Coffee: Highfalutin coffee, Second State Coffee

Breakfast: Early Bird Diner, Normandy Bakery, Bomb Bar, Three Little Birds

Lunch: Swig & Swine, Home Team BBQ, Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Dinner: Glass Onion, Boxcar Bettys, Locals, R Kitchen

Drinks: Triangle Char & Bar, Avondale wine & cheese, Gene’s Haufbrau

Area Tour: James Island

Your Tour: James Island (click for google maps link)

Highlights: Municipal Golf, Terrace Theater, James Island County Park, James Island Farmers Market, Folly Beach

Grocery Stores: Harris Teeter, Publix, Aldi

A Foodie Guide to James Island

Coffee: Muddy Waters

Breakfast: Miller’s All Day, Baguette Magic

Lunch: Ellis Creek Fish Camp, Bohemian Bull, Crust Wood Fired Pizza, Locals,

Dinner: The James, Edison, Mondo’s Italian, Azul Mexicano, Bowens Island , Rita’s Seaside Grill, Jack of Cups

Drinks: Pour House, Paddock & Whiskey, The Lowdown

Area Tour: Mount Pleasant

Your Tour: Mount Pleasant (click for google maps link)

Highlights: Mount Pleasant Towne Center, Shem Creek, Old Village, Pitt Street Bridge

Grocery Stores: Whole Foods, Publix, Trader Joes

A Foodie Guide to Mount Pleasant

Coffee: Vintage Coffee, Second State Coffee

Breakfast: Page’s Okra Grill

Lunch: Five Loaves, Community Table

Dinner: NICO, Post House, The Shellmore

Neighborhoods that fit your search criteria

West Ashley

1. Northbridge Terrace: 1156 Northbridge Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
   A family-friendly neighborhood established in 1955, offering serene living with easy access to Interstate 26 and historic sites like Charles Towne Landing.

2. Northbridge Village: 1014 Northbridge Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
   A quiet, established community in West Ashley known for its proximity to the Ashley River and suburban conveniences.

3. Orange Grove: 1625 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
   A convenient West Ashley neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, and Orange Grove Elementary, ideal for families.

4. Ashland Plantation: 101 Ashland Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
   A family-friendly neighborhood minutes from West Ashley’s stores, restaurants, and marinas, popular for its proximity to downtown Charleston.

5. Lenevar: 1234 Lenevar Dr W, Charleston, SC 29407
   A desirable West Ashley neighborhood featuring split-level homes with large backyards, perfect for families seeking a quiet street.

6. Harrison Acres: 1338 S Sherwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
   A charming West Ashley neighborhood with well-maintained homes, offering a suburban feel close to downtown Charleston.

7. Settlement: 2000 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
   An upscale neighborhood offering waterfront living near the Ashley River, with easy access to downtown Charleston.

8. Croghan Landing: 1000 Croghan Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
   A picturesque West Ashley neighborhood across from Carolina Bay, known for its scenic views and access to the West Ashley Greenway.

9. Wappoo Shores: 45 Wappoo Creek Pl, Charleston, SC 29412
   A small, prestigious community near Wappoo Creek with stunning marsh views and a convenient location near Folly Road.

10. Shadowmoss: 100 Shadowmoss Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29414
    A large neighborhood centered around Shadowmoss Golf Course, offering diverse homes and ample recreational amenities.

11. Avondale: 10 Avondale Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
    A vibrant, walkable neighborhood with renovated older brick homes, popular for its proximity to downtown and local bars and restaurants.

    North Charleston

    1. Park Circle: 4800 Park Cir, North Charleston, SC 29405
       A vibrant, historic community in North Charleston known for its walkable, retro-inspired downtown with local shops, restaurants, and parks.

    2. Oak Terrace Preserve: 1832 Oak Terrace Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
       A modern, eco-friendly neighborhood in North Charleston featuring energy-efficient homes and green spaces near the Ashley River.

    3. Wando Woods: 4130 S Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 A quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in North Charleston with affordable homes, offering a suburban feel near the Cooper River and Park Circle amenities.

James Island

1. Clearview: 100 Clearview Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
   A peaceful West Ashley neighborhood with spacious lots and mature landscaping, conveniently located near shopping and downtown Charleston.

2. Clarks Point: 100 Clarks Point Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
   A serene James Island neighborhood offering large lots and a suburban feel with easy access to Charleston’s historic district.

3. Lighthouse Point: 100 Lighthouse Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
   A James Island community with waterfront views along the Intracoastal Waterway, ideal for families and water enthusiasts.

Mount Pleasant

1. Long Point: 100 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
   A desirable Mount Pleasant neighborhood with diverse housing near Palmetto Islands County Park and the Wando River, featuring a private clubhouse and highly rated schools.

2. Hobcaw Creek Plantation: 100 Hobcaw Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
   A scenic Mount Pleasant neighborhood with stately homes near Keams Park Trail and Belle Hall Shopping Center, offering access to highly rated schools and local beaches.

3. Brickyard: 100 Brickyard Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
   A picturesque Mount Pleasant community blending Southern-style homes with natural beauty near Horlbeck Creek, close to Palmetto Islands County Park and top-rated schools.

4. Snee Farm: 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
   A well-established Mount Pleasant neighborhood centered around a country club, with diverse housing and convenient access to Shem Creek Park and Highway 17 shopping.

5. Belle Hall: 100 Belle Hall Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
   A popular Mount Pleasant neighborhood near the Wando River, offering trails, pools, and proximity to beaches and Belle Hall Shopping Center, served by highly rated schools.