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Recreation comes in two forms here: land and water. Play on our world famous golf courses and tennis courts. In the water you can surf, kayak, ski, zip down slides or reel in trophy fish. It's a great time for all.
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Schooner Pride Private ChartersSail historic Charleston Harbor aboard SCHOONER PRIDE., an 84-foot, three-masted tall-ship carrying up to 49 guests. Elegantly modeled after an 18th century coastal trading schooner, she makes the perfect venue for that intimate cruise or teambuilding event. Catering is available aboard.
OnDeck Charleston SailingHalf-day sails in Charleston Harbor. Breeze across the harbor aboard our six-passenger vessels or charter your own yacht while enjoying the beauty of the Charleston peninsula. Assist the captain or kickback and enjoy “…the highlight of our Charleston vacation…” Daily, afternoon and evening - $95/ppl; private charters from $285.
Nature Adventures Kayak & Canoe Tours & RentalsCharleston’s (Closest) and “Absolute Best” Kayak - Canoe Nature Tour & Rental Company. Master Naturalist Guides, Certified Instructors. Paddle Blackwater Swamps, Rice Plantations, Beautiful Barrier Islands & Saltmarsh Creeks, Shrimping Villages and Indian Ruins. See dolphins up close and lots of wildlife! Beginners & Families Welcome!
The Charleston AnglerWhether you are an experienced saltwater angler or a novice, The Charleston Angler will find the best fishing guide suited for your needs. Book half and full day charters by phone or email for conventional or fly fishing fun!
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
Affordabike, home of the most affordable bike rentals in Charleston. Cruisers, Hybrids, Road and Childrens Bikes! Rentals start at $20/day. Helmets, locks, and baskets included! Parking in back of store! We are known for our friendly, professional staff and service!
Affordabike, home of the most affordable bike rentals in Charleston. Cruisers, Hybrids, Road and Childrens Bikes! Rentals start at $20/day. Helmets, locks, and baskets included! Parking in back of store! We are known for our friendly, professional staff and service!
AquaSafaris Inshore & Offshore Fishing
25 years experience offering Charleston's best Inshore Fishing for Redfish, Sea Trout, & Sheepshead, to Offshore Fishing for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin and more! All rates include captains, vessels (17'-64'), licenses, and everything needed to fish. No experience required.
25 years experience offering Charleston's best Inshore Fishing for Redfish, Sea Trout, & Sheepshead, to Offshore Fishing for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin and more! All rates include captains, vessels (17'-64'), licenses, and everything needed to fish. No experience required.
AquaSafaris Sailing Fleet
Embarking from Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek, Isle of Palms & Kiawah with 25 years experience. Luxury six passenger yachts, multi-passenger classic SERENA, & PALMETTO BREEZE the largest capacity catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale featuring public dolphin sunset sails & pirate adventures.
Embarking from Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek, Isle of Palms & Kiawah with 25 years experience. Luxury six passenger yachts, multi-passenger classic SERENA, & PALMETTO BREEZE the largest capacity catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale featuring public dolphin sunset sails & pirate adventures.
Carolina Backwaters Inshore Fishing and Guide Service
Fish the creeks and estuaries of Charleston and nearby coastal areas. Choose from our Intro to Inshore Fishing, Ultimate Charleston Day, and Expert Angling Excursion. Custom and Group Excursions Available.
Fish the creeks and estuaries of Charleston and nearby coastal areas. Choose from our Intro to Inshore Fishing, Ultimate Charleston Day, and Expert Angling Excursion. Custom and Group Excursions Available.
Carolina Ice Palace, LLC
South Carolina’s ultimate family entertainment destination, dedicated to providing quality family recreation in a fun, safe and convenient atmosphere. Year-round public ice-skating, hockey and figure skating. Proshop, party rooms with catering, and Penalty Box Lounge all under one roof.
South Carolina’s ultimate family entertainment destination, dedicated to providing quality family recreation in a fun, safe and convenient atmosphere. Year-round public ice-skating, hockey and figure skating. Proshop, party rooms with catering, and Penalty Box Lounge all under one roof.
Charleston City Marina
Largest full-service marina in downtown Charleston. Long and short term dockage. The Megadock features a 3,000' floating fuel dock. Bar, restaurant and convenient store on-site. Free shuttle to downtown. MEGADOCK Billfishing tournament in July. On-site service by Charleston City Boatyard.
Largest full-service marina in downtown Charleston. Long and short term dockage. The Megadock features a 3,000' floating fuel dock. Bar, restaurant and convenient store on-site. Free shuttle to downtown. MEGADOCK Billfishing tournament in July. On-site service by Charleston City Boatyard.
Charleston Harbor Marina
Charleston Harbor Marina is the largest marina in the state of South Carolina with 17,000 lineal feet of floating dock space. Situated directly in the Charleston harbor, the marina offers access to resort amenities for both wind propelled or power yachts.
Charleston Harbor Marina is the largest marina in the state of South Carolina with 17,000 lineal feet of floating dock space. Situated directly in the Charleston harbor, the marina offers access to resort amenities for both wind propelled or power yachts.
Charleston Kayak Company
Kayak the historic Ashley River at Middleton Place or search the salt marsh for bottlenose dolphin. Naturalist guided kayak tours, rentals and boat tours are available daily. Small group sizes and custom private tours ensure a great experience on the water!
Kayak the historic Ashley River at Middleton Place or search the salt marsh for bottlenose dolphin. Naturalist guided kayak tours, rentals and boat tours are available daily. Small group sizes and custom private tours ensure a great experience on the water!
Charleston Maritime Center
Located near the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Maritime Center is the first of many projects in Charleston's long-range plan to redevelop and revitalize the historic waterfront and provide waters-edge access to its residents and visitors. Marina, facilities and more!
Located near the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Maritime Center is the first of many projects in Charleston's long-range plan to redevelop and revitalize the historic waterfront and provide waters-edge access to its residents and visitors. Marina, facilities and more!
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
COA is the premier Eco-touring company in the Charleston area. COA offers educational naturalist based kayak tours, kayak rentals and Paddle Boarding. Tours and rentals leave directly from the saltwater estuaries - encounter wildlife such as Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
COA is the premier Eco-touring company in the Charleston area. COA offers educational naturalist based kayak tours, kayak rentals and Paddle Boarding. Tours and rentals leave directly from the saltwater estuaries - encounter wildlife such as Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Paddle boards provided by COA are great for all individual skill levels. Each tour or rental has great opportunities to view wildlife such as Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, water fowl and other aquatic sea life. Paddle board tours and rentals come with private on-water access, private restrooms, private change rooms, charts and paddling instructions.
Paddle boards provided by COA are great for all individual skill levels. Each tour or rental has great opportunities to view wildlife such as Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, water fowl and other aquatic sea life. Paddle board tours and rentals come with private on-water access, private restrooms, private change rooms, charts and paddling instructions.
Charleston SUP Safaris
Experience Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Folly’s Waves or Relaxed Creeks. We offer expert guided eco tours, lessons, rentals and yoga for all levels and group sizes. Go on safari and spot dolphins from a whole new angle. Everybody’s learning how!
Experience Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Folly’s Waves or Relaxed Creeks. We offer expert guided eco tours, lessons, rentals and yoga for all levels and group sizes. Go on safari and spot dolphins from a whole new angle. Everybody’s learning how!
Classic Charleston Sailing
Discover "the Beauty of Sail" aboard a classic sailing yawl... Cythera. Feel the sensation of wind on your face as you sail the waters of historic Charleston while aboard a beautiful 42ft ocean-going yacht. Day/sunset sailing, overnight cruise/unique B&B available.
Discover "the Beauty of Sail" aboard a classic sailing yawl... Cythera. Feel the sensation of wind on your face as you sail the waters of historic Charleston while aboard a beautiful 42ft ocean-going yacht. Day/sunset sailing, overnight cruise/unique B&B available.
Cooper River Marina
Office Hours: April-September: 9am-7pm and October-March 9am-5pm. Great facility for recreational and transient boaters. Includes deep water slips, captains’ lounge, laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, ship store, pump-out service, 30 amp/12ov, ample free parking, gated security, and experienced staff.
Office Hours: April-September: 9am-7pm and October-March 9am-5pm. Great facility for recreational and transient boaters. Includes deep water slips, captains’ lounge, laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, ship store, pump-out service, 30 amp/12ov, ample free parking, gated security, and experienced staff.
Family Circle Tennis Center
Within 15 minutes from downtown Charleston, enjoy one of the finest tennis facilities in the country. Home of the Family Circle Cup. Open to the public year round with 17 championship tennis courts (13 clay, 4 hard) all lighted for night play, plus 4 QuickStart tennis courts.
Within 15 minutes from downtown Charleston, enjoy one of the finest tennis facilities in the country. Home of the Family Circle Cup. Open to the public year round with 17 championship tennis courts (13 clay, 4 hard) all lighted for night play, plus 4 QuickStart tennis courts.
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
A host site for a variety of competitive equestrian events. The Mullet Hall Equestrian Center also offers approximately 20 miles of riding trails throughout a beautiful 738-acre site. Mullet Hall does not offer horses for riding, riding lessons, rentals, or boarding.
A host site for a variety of competitive equestrian events. The Mullet Hall Equestrian Center also offers approximately 20 miles of riding trails throughout a beautiful 738-acre site. Mullet Hall does not offer horses for riding, riding lessons, rentals, or boarding.
Splash Island Waterpark
Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Located within Palmetto Islands County Park, this waterpark offers visitors a thrilling 200-ft. slide, a 16-ft. otter slide, sprays, waterfalls, geysers, and the Cyclone…a water ride that swirls visitors around. General admission: $7.99, children under 48” tall $5.99, and children 2 and under: Free (a $1 park gate admission is also required).
Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Located within Palmetto Islands County Park, this waterpark offers visitors a thrilling 200-ft. slide, a 16-ft. otter slide, sprays, waterfalls, geysers, and the Cyclone…a water ride that swirls visitors around. General admission: $7.99, children under 48” tall $5.99, and children 2 and under: Free (a $1 park gate admission is also required).
Splash Zone Waterpark
Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Located within James Island County Park, this well-rounded water playground offers two 200-ft. tube slides, a 500-ft. lazy river with an adventure channel featuring sprays and a waterfall, a leisure pool, and an interactive Caribbean play structure. General admission: $11.99; children under 48” tall: $8.99, and children 2 and under: Free (a $1 park gate admission is also required).
Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Located within James Island County Park, this well-rounded water playground offers two 200-ft. tube slides, a 500-ft. lazy river with an adventure channel featuring sprays and a waterfall, a leisure pool, and an interactive Caribbean play structure. General admission: $11.99; children under 48” tall: $8.99, and children 2 and under: Free (a $1 park gate admission is also required).
Tennis at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
“Number one Tennis Resort” in the world Tennis Resorts Online. Host of numerous tournaments, including the 1998 KB Fed Cup Tie. Tennis program accommodates all skill levels. Two separate tennis facilities with 28 hard and har-tru clay courts. Instruction programs including children and adult doubles clinics.
“Number one Tennis Resort” in the world Tennis Resorts Online. Host of numerous tournaments, including the 1998 KB Fed Cup Tie. Tennis program accommodates all skill levels. Two separate tennis facilities with 28 hard and har-tru clay courts. Instruction programs including children and adult doubles clinics.
The Reel Deal Charters, LLC
Year-round inshore/offshore, deep-sea & big game saltwater fishing. “Best prices in the Lowcountry”; licenses, bait & tackle included. Targeting RedDrum, SeaTrout, Sheepshead, Snapper, Grouper, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Sharks & many others. We operate multiple boats for your “Reel” fishing experience!
Year-round inshore/offshore, deep-sea & big game saltwater fishing. “Best prices in the Lowcountry”; licenses, bait & tackle included. Targeting RedDrum, SeaTrout, Sheepshead, Snapper, Grouper, Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Sharks & many others. We operate multiple boats for your “Reel” fishing experience!
Town of Seabrook
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Town of Seabrook
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Town of Seabrook
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Just miles from Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. This community offers residents and guests two championship golf courses, a tennis center, horseback riding, fine and casual dining, a marina and many other amenities. G, F, P, T. $$$.
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Located at the North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Over 15-acres of cool fun and island-style water play area offering a toddler play area, a kiddie pool with slides and interactive features, a 27,000-sq. ft. wave pool, three tube slides over 300-ft long, a lazy river, a Big Splash Tree house and more! General admission: $19.99, children under 48” tall: $14.99, and children 2 and under: Free.
Located at the North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. Weekends only during May. Open daily June-July. Weekends only in August until Labor Day. 10am-6pm. Public school opening may alter this schedule. Call for exact dates. Over 15-acres of cool fun and island-style water play area offering a toddler play area, a kiddie pool with slides and interactive features, a 27,000-sq. ft. wave pool, three tube slides over 300-ft long, a lazy river, a Big Splash Tree house and more! General admission: $19.99, children under 48” tall: $14.99, and children 2 and under: Free.
