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Charleston, South Carolina
In addition to world-class golf, the Charleston area is a haven for other outdoor sports and recreation, offering excellent tennis, fishing, boating and more. Below is a comprehensive listing of a variety of activities you can enjoy on your next Charleston vacation.
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Aquariums | Canoe & Kayak Rentals | Fishing, Boats, Charters | Horseback Riding | Sailboat/Yacht Charters, Instruction | Spectator Sports | Tennis | Water Parks
Aquariums
South Carolina Aquarium
Mid-Aug. through mid-June 9 am-6pm; Closed Christmas Day. See thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles at Charleston's most visited attraction - the South Carolina Aquarium. Enjoy fabulous views of Charleston Harbor and participate in fun, interactive programs. Come see our newest exhibit, the UFO: Unbelievable Floating Objects - a new exhibit featuring exotic creatures from around the world. AMX, DC, MC, V.
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-720-1990
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Bohicket Boat: Adventure & Tour Co.
Open 8 am - 8 pm, 7 days a week. Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, 30 minutes south of Charleston. Wildlife wonder! BYC offers dolphin-watching river tours and sunset cruises, ACE Basin adventures, shelling shuttles to remote barrier islands, sailing charters and kayak tours and rentals. Power and sail boat rentals for easy family fun: crabbing, fishing and exploring our pristine creeks and marshes. Inshore and offshore fishing charters, custom tours and renowned guides. Tackle rentals. Since 1982.
1880 Andell Bluff Boulevard
Johns Island, SC 29455
Phone: 843-768-7294
Email: WILDBILLSC@mindspring.com
Charleston Kayaks
The best way to experience Charleston's miles of scenic beaches and peaceful waterways is by kayak. Charleston Kayaks delivers, FREE to all Charleston area vacation rentals, a limitless selection of single and tandem sit-on-top or sit-inside surf and touring kayaks. Perfect for all ages and abilities. Reservations: 843-709-5185. All credit cards accepted.
3040 Suite B, Highway 17N
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-709-5185
Fax: 843-881-9329
Email: info@charlestonkayaks.com
Coastal Expeditions Ferry
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 881-4582. March thru Nov: Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Dec thru Feb: Saturdays only. Passenger ferry service with naturalist on board to beautiful 64,000 acre Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, the longest protected coastal stretch on the east. Only 30 minutes from Charleston, enjoy dolphin watching and strolling an undeveloped barrier island habitat - largest migratory bird stopover and a breeding ground for several endangered animal species.
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Romain
Mt. Pleasant, sc
Phone: 843-881-4582
Coastal Expeditions Kayaks
9 am - 6 pm, 7 days a week. A quality outfitter featured in New York Times Travel Section, Southern Living and Outside Magazine. Provides everything you need for a memorable outing. Explore coastal islands, marsh creeks, secluded beaches by stable touring kayaks. No experience necessary. Half and full day tours, rentals and instruction. Certified instructors and naturalists.
514-B Mill Street
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-884-7684
Lowcountry Kayak Company
Hours are seasonal. Kayak the saltwater tidal creeks, salt marsh praises, and mudflats of South Carolina's Lowcountry. Get ready for a unique experience as your kayak glides in search of dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, fish and crabs. Encounter an adventure to tell your friends about. From accomplished paddlers to first time paddlers, we have an adventure for you.
69 41st Ave.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Phone: 819 - 1510
Email: lowcountrykayak@aol.com
Nature Adventures Outfitters
1900 Iron Swamp Road., Awendaw, SC 29429; 928-3316 or Toll Free 1-800-673-0679. http://www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com or email natureadventuresoutfitters@worldnet.att.net 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. University degreed professional naturalist guided tours of Francis Marion National Forest (25 miles from Charleston or 20 minutes from Isle of Palms). Blackwater swamps with 1000-year-old Bald Cypress trees or Salt marsh/Barrier islands with 4000-year-old Indian shell mounds. Sea kayaks, flatwater kayaks or canoes. Beginners and families welcome! Two-hour tours to three-day tours. $20 - $85. Checks or cash only.
1900 Iron Swamp Road
Charleston, SC 29429
Phone: 843-928-3316 or 1-800-673-0679
Email: natureadventuresoutfitters@worldnet.att.net
Nature Adventures Outfitters, Inc.
Nature Adventure Outfitters, Inc. Kayak and Canoe Tours and Rentals. 8am - 6pm. University degreed professional naturalist guided tours of Francis Marion National Forest.(25 minutes from downtown or 20 minutes from the Isle of Palms). Blackwater swamps with 1,000 year old Bald Cypress trees or Saltmarsh/Barrier Islands with 4,000 year old Indian shell mounds. Sea kayaks, flat water kayaks or canoes. Beginners and families are welcome! Two hour tours to 3-day tours.
1900 Iron Swamp Road
Charleston, SC 29429
Phone: 843-928-3316 or Toll-Free 1-800-673-0679
Fax: 800-673-0679
Email: natureadventuresoutfitters@worldnet.att.
Fishing, Boats, Charters
Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
April - October: 6 am- 11 pm; December - February: 8 am - 5 pm; March & November 7 am - 7 pm. 1,045 ft. long fishing pier on the Atlantic Ocean. Double deck diamond shaped platform at end. Concession area, Gangplank gift & tackle shop, "Starfish Grille Restaurant". Parking is $5 per vehicle which may be applied towards daily fishing fee or for a meal at the pier restaurant. For fees, call 588-FISH.
101 East Arctic Avenue
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Phone: 843-588-FISH or 843-762-2172
Email: ccprcinfo@firelinedsl.com
Captain Rick Hiott's Inshore Fishing Charters
Best prices in Charleston! U.S. Coast Guard licensed and has won many awards in his 25+ years of fishing as a Charleston native. Charleston Trident Fishing Tournament 1998 Light Tackle Inshore Angler of the Year; Lowcountry Anglers' Fishing Club-Angler of the Year; Inshore Angler of the Year. In SC Game & Fish magazine and Charleston Post & Courier newspaper for monster red drum (up to 50 pounds) and catches all other species. Prices are (up to 3 people): $250 for 4 hours, $300 for 6 hours and $350 for 8 hours. Includes everything except food and drink. 1-800-437-0433, cellular: 843-412-6776. www.reelfishhead.com
4131 Flynn Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: 843-412-6776 or 800-437-0433
Email: Reelfishhead@bigfoot.com
Creek Fishing Charters
SShhh! Don't tell anyone 'cause we're going to take you to a secret spot back in the salt marsh. This is fun-fishing at its best, with light tackle and plenty of action. Catches include red fish, trout, flounder, sheepshead, shark, bluefish, whiting, croaker, spot, rays and more!! Boat is covered and all fishing is in calm, inshore waters. Trips run 3.5 hours, fresh bait and all tackle provided. Best deal for fishing in the Charleston area. Great for all ages, individuals welcome.
Isle of Palms Marina
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Phone: 843-886-5000
Head Shaker Charters
Come experience one of the true highlights of Lowcountry Living - fishing the Charleston Harbor and surrounding estuaries. Captain Legare Leland, a USCG liscensed and insured guide, was born in Charleston and has grown up fishing these areas. He can provide you a memorable experience on the water with opportunities of catching redfish, trout, flounder, jack crevalle, spanish mackrel and many other species. Full day, 3/4 day, and half day charters are available.
1496 Village Square
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-296-5855
HH Outdoors
Open daily 8am - 6pm. We provide a variety of fishing charters, Offshore, near shore and inshore fishing charters available. Times vary, 1/2, 3/4 and full day trips available for inshore and offshore fishing excitement. Shallow water light tackle to Gulf Stream excitement to fill your day. Sunset harbor tours along with beach picnics to local barrier islands available. Call Capt. David Hood and Capt. Oliver Humphries for more information. "Catch the adventure!"
912 Searle Cout
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 971-9772
Email: davidhood@hhoutdoors.com
Reel Screamer Charters
Shelling, dolphin watching, history...all in one! Your captain, a Charleston native, will provide and explain all of these on this private boat tour winding through scenic estuaries. You'll see the Morris Island Lighthouse, collect huge conchs, and get close to dolphins, all in two hours! No crowds, no rough water, just pure fun! Tours leave from Folly Beach.
1027 Oceanview Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: (843)270-4464 or Toll Free: 1-888-349-4465
Email: reelscreamer@gateway.net
SpiritLine Charters
Spiritline Cruises owns and operates the largest charter fleet in SC. Private parties, dinners, and receptions for groups of 50 to more than 400 on the dining and passenger yachts, Spirit of Carolina, Spirit of Charleston, and General Beauregard.
498 Wando Park Blvd
Ste. 200
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-722-2628
Email: sales@spiritlinecruises.com
Horseback Riding
Charleston Happy Trails
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm. $20.00 per hour.
2729 Bohicket Rd.
Johns
Island, SC 29445
Phone: 843-559-5427
Email: horses@charlestonhappytrails.com
Sailboat/Yacht Charters, Instruction
Southern Luxury Cruises
Your voyage of discovery will begin the moment you step aboard The Charlestonian... a newly built, luxuriously appointed coastal touring yacht. The embodiment of luxury and service, The Charlestonian was designed and built by Southern Luxury Cruises to ensure gracious Southern hospitality while providing custom cruising itineraries in the sheltered bays, basins and waterways of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
40 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-579-2101
Fax: 843-579-9779
Email: charlestonianyacht@hotmail.com
Spiritline Charters
Spiritline Cruises owns and operates the largest charter fleet in South Carolina. Private sportfishing, harbor cruise and barrier island eco-excursion charters for parties of 6 or less on the sports fisherman Blockade Runner. Private parties, dinners and receptions for groups of 50 to over 400 on the dining and passenger yachts, Spirit of Carolina, Spirit of Charleston and General Beauregard.
205 King St.
Suite 204
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-722-BOAT (2628) and 800-789-3678
Email: sales@spiritlinecruises.com
Ocean Sailing Academy
The Ocean Sailing Academy provides sailing lessons and charter on a wide range of boats providing sailing fun for the whole family. Instruction includes US Sailing's certification courses from the Learn to Sail level through Open Ocean Passage Making! Our instructors are the best and we back this with a solid guarantee that you will leave us knowing how to sail with confidence! Skippered and Bareboat charters are offered for the day, half day and beautiful sunset cruises around Charleston Harbor. The Ocean Sailing Academy can make all your sailing dreams come true - call today!
Charleston Harbor Marina Resort Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 971-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-971-4888
Fax: (843) 971-7445
Email: oceansail@mindspring.com
Spectator Sports
Charleston Riverdogs Professional Baseball
Open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday; Sat. 10-5pm.and during games. The Charleston Riverdogs are a Single A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baseball organization. We provide fun, affordable entertainment in a gorgeous downtown ballpark April - August. Ticket prices range from $4 - $8 per ticket. There's no such thing as TOO MUCH FUN! Facility is also available for non-baseball evets, including meetings, festivals and large group functions.
360 Fishburne St.
Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: 843-723-7241
Fax: 843-723-2641
Email: dsharrer@riverdogs.com
Family Circle Cup
World class facilities combined with a natural environment. The Tennis Centre at Daniel Island highlights the Charleston landscape like few other facilities can. The home of The Family Circle Cup, The Tennis Centre at Daniel Island is a 32 acre facility with 17 world class courts.
161 Seven Farms Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
Phone: 800-677-2243
Email: familycup@aol.com
Tennis
Seabrook Island Resort
Premier oceanside resort and private club, 23 miles south of Charleston. Complete resort amenities include golf, tennis, marina, recreation pavilion, pools, children's programs, fitness center, full service conference center, and superb lounge and dining options. Only resort guests and members are allowed entrance to Seabrook Island, thus assuring guests an uncrowded atmosphere and attentive service.
1002 Landfall Way
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 843-768-1000 or 800-845-2475
Email: resort@charleston.net
Tennis Centre at Daniel Island
World Class Facilities combined with a natural environment; the Tennis Centre at Daniel Island highlights the Charleston landscape like few other facilities can. The home of the Family Circle Cup, the Tennis Centre at Daniel Island is a 32-acre facility with 17 world-class courts. April 13-21, 2002 will mark the 30th Anniversary of the Family Circle Cup.
161 Seven Farms Dr.
Charleston, SC 29492
Phone: 1-800-677-2293
Fax: 843-856-7901
Email: familycup@aol.com
Wild Dunes Resort
Wild Dunes is Mobil 4-Star, 1,600 acre, oceanfront golf resort on the Isle of Palms, just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. Accommodations include the 93 rooms AAA Four Diamond Boardwalk Inn, rooms and suites at the Boardwalk Village, one to four bedroom villas and three to six bedroom home with a variety of views. Top 100 Tom Fazio-designed golf, nationally-ranked tennis, fitness center, marina, Top Five ranked Kid's Program in the US., 20 swimming pools and extensive conference facilities.
5757 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Phone: 800-845-8880
Email: reservations@wilddunes.com
Water Parks
North Charleston Water Park
Open Daily 10am-6pm, 10am-7pm weekends in June and July. Adults $18.99, under 42" $15.99, Seniors $13.99, after 3pm Mon. - Fri. $9.99. Opening summer 2001! This splashy new 40 acre waterpark includes a thrilling tube slide complex, a six lane racer slide, a 27,000 sq. ft. wave pool, an interactive tree house play structure, a kid's pool and more.
8888 University Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 572 - park (7275)
Splash Island
Open daily 10am - 6pm, weekends only in May. $6.99 general admission, $5.99 county residents, $4.99 children. Tucked within the Palmetto Islands County Park, Splash Island visitors will find a thrilling 200 ft. slide, a 16 ft. otter slide, sprays, waterfalls, geysers, and the cyclone... a 10 minute water ride that swirls visitors around.
444 Needlebrush Pkwy.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 884 - 0832
Splash Zone
Open daily 10am - 6pm Memorial day - last weekend in August, weekends only in May. $9.99 general admission, $7.99 county residents, $6.99 children. Ride two 200' slides or float down the lazy river. Caribbean play structure with it's slides , sprays , wheels , and toys delights the younger ones for hours. This well - rounded water playground offers concessions, lockers, lounge chairs, showers and restrooms with fully trained lifeguard staff.
871 Riverland Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: 795 - PARK
Pinehurst No. 4 golf course - North Carolina 
River Golf Club in North Augusta, South Carolina 