Best 161 things to do in Charleston, SC

Private boat tour past Charleston’s iconic landmarks

Cruise by boat to spot dolphins and Charleston shoreline sights

Sail into the Folly River marsh at sunset on a private catamaran

Book a 3-hour private group sail for 7–12 people

Learn surfing basics and ocean safety in a 90-minute lesson

Learn to surf in a small group with focused coaching on Isle of Palms

Rent a surfboard with delivery or Isle of Palms beach pickup

Cruise Folly Beach backwaters to spot dolphins and view Morris Island Lighthouse

Charter The Dolphin Queen for a 3-hour Folly River party cruise

Cruise Folly River on a private party pontoon for up to 18

Cruise Folly Beach creeks at sunset and look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins

Cruise Folly Beach on an Outer Banks-themed filming locations tour

Cruise to Morris Island for low-tide shelling and beach time

Intro SUP paddle on the Folly River with chances to spot birds and dolphins

Paddle a guided eco tour through the creeks behind Folly Beach

Learn stand-up paddleboarding on the calm Folly River and look for dolphins

Paddle Folly River at sunset with trained guides

Private sunset tiki boat cruise on the Folly River

Cruise Folly Beach on a private tiki boat for up to 12 guests

Cruise Folly Beach creeks at sunset, with a possible stop by Morris Island Lighthouse

Sail the Folly River on a private 2-hour cruise for up to 6 guests

Cruise Folly Beach tidal creeks with dolphin watching and a Morris Island Lighthouse stop

See Drayton Hall, then walk downtown Charleston history in one combo ticket

Explore Drayton Hall on a 1-hour interpreter-led house tour