Sullivan's Island Vacation Activities

Sullivan’s Island is lovely seaside town located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway just just across the bridge from Mount Pleasant, down the beach from the Isle of Palms and 15 minutes from downtown Charleston.

The lifestyle is casual and unhurried. Most residents tend to socialize on two blocks of Middle Street where a number of restaurants & pubs are located. The 2 miles of beach is wide and helps to make for the perfect day in the sun.

The history of Sullivan’s Island is plentiful and evidence of this can still be seen today. The first Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War occurred during June of 1776. Fort Moultrie also saw early action of the Civil War and was again used during World War II to watch for enemy submarines. The bunkers and battlements are still there today. It is said that Edgar Allan Poe was stationed here in 1827-1828 and it was during this time he wrote The Gold Bug using the island for the story’s background.

Sullivan's Island Local Businesses

Addam's Artifacts:

We buy and sell Revolutionary War era, Civil War era, and Indian Wars era artifacts. We carry a wide range of items including but not limited to artillery, buttons, bullets, accoutrement plates, buckles, uniforms, paper items, and coins. All items are original and have an unconditional lifetime guarantee. All items have been recovered on private property with the owner's permission. To view which items we currently have for sale please click on either Civil War Sales or Rev. War Sales at the top of our page. If you are interested in setting up a relic hunt in the lowcountry please click on Relic Hunts at the top of our page, if you love history then this is for you! Please call 843-889-6073 or 843-276-8338 to check item availability or to Schedule your own Relic Hunt.
Hunt for more at: www.addams-artifacts.com/Site/Civil_War_Sales.html

Artifacts for Sale near Charleston, SC

Ocean Sailing Academy:

SAILBOAT CHARTERS: bareboat, skippered or instructional. 4-6 person afternoon or sunset sail charters in beautiful Charleston Harbor or overnight to remote beaches, the Carolina coast offers vast expanses of beautiful and remote barrier islands flooded with awe inspiring sunsets. SERIOUS ABOUT SAILING? Our sailing instructors, captains and staff look forward to providing you high quality sailing instruction and first-class yachting. Small class size and high quality instruction takes you from novice to experienced sailor in 3-10 day classes. Full range of US Sailing Association courses. "It was nothing less than terrific". "Awesome". "The Southeast's Premiere Sailing School".
Learn the Ropes at: www.oceansailingacademy.com

Sailing Charter in Charleston, SC

Prepare for Adventure!! Tideline Tours:

Catering to those of all ages with a sense of adventure and curiosity. Explore the Salt Marsh aboard a wide and stable 12-passenger coast guard-inspected vessel. Experience coastal, scientist-led, nature adventures for education or just plain fun! Listen to wild Dolphins underwater through our hydrophone! See coastal birds and otters while taking in some history. My 2 hour SALT MARSH ADVENTURE offers a guided tour to several points of natural beauty and historical significance and shelling on a secluded beach is always an option. A salt marsh sunset cruise exposes your eyes to photographic sunlight angles and vibrant natural colors, changing by the second. Also offered: Crabbing, Fishing trips, Custom excursions and kids discounts
Find Adventure at: www.tidelinetours.com

Nature Tours in Folly Beach, South Carolina

Charleston Harbor Tours:

Charleston Harbor Tours is the oldest continually operating harbor sightseeing tour company in Charleston, SC, tracing our roots to 1908. Climb aboard the Carolina Belle and choose between the boat's two decks - a climate controlled Main Salon and an Observation Deck and enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the Holy City. During the scenic and relaxing cruise, you will see over 75 landmarks and points of interest including the Civil War's historic Fort Sumter, Patriot's Point, the Battery, and Saint Michael's Episcopal Church Steeple. Locals and guests agree our guided, fully narrated boat tours and harbor cruises are among the best things to do in Charleston, SC. See the Holy City the way it was meant to be seen, from the shimmering water on a Charleston Harbor cruise.
Cruise Charleston Harbor at: www.charlestonharbortours.com

Harbor Tour Charleston, SC

IOP Marina "A great place to tie up and wind down":

Conveniently located on the Intracoastal waterway, we offer everything from fishing boat charters to boat rentals and watersports options. Take a cruise down the intercoastal waterway, go to the islands for a picnic, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings with an Isle of Palms Marina boat rental. Isle of Palms marina also offers customized excursions for our guest, including Harbor and sunset cruises, dolphin watching trips, and inshore & offshore fishing charters. Our experienced captains and crew will provide a charter boat fishing trip that is sure to be both an enlightening and fun day on the water! Call for reservations.
Hop on to our docks at: Isle of Palms Marina

Marina on Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Black Cat Tours:

Is Charleston, South Carolina haunted and cursed? Black Cat Tours can show you how, and why. Join novelist & paranormal investigator Rebel Sinclair for The HAUNTED CHARLESTON TOUR, a darkly romantic blend of ghosts, magic, and the roots of Gullah superstitions. For something different, The WICKED CHARLESTON TOUR explores the unsavory bits of history, focusing on some of Charleston's most colorful characters as crime writer Mark Jones conducts a joyful romp through Charleston scandals & debauchery. These are the only Charleston walking tours conducted by fellow authors and tour guides Mark Jones & Rebel Sinclair. Inquire about our FREE daytime walking tour, Hisotric Battery Tour. Smaller Groups & No Small Children. Call for information and reservations 843-571-6873.
Vanish into: www.blackcattours.com