Recreation, Charleston, SC

Go outside and play—all year long

With miles of sparkling Atlantic coastline, acres of freshwater lakes and rivers, vast stretches of tidal marsh, dozens of vertdant golf courses, and an active population of fishing, kayaking, hiking, tennis, golf and surfing enthusiasts, Charleston is a recreationalist's dream come true. And, thanks to the pleasant year-round climate, active residents can get out and enjoy all year long, on land or sea.

Golf—As home to America's first golf course, Charleston is well known for the quality and quantity of its first-class courses—including 21 championship courses. The area offers exceptional variety, from true links to Lowcountry forests. For more information, please see the Charleston Area Golf Guide.

Tennis—Charleston, home of the Family Circle Cup, celebrates the sport of tennis with private clubs and municipal facilities available throughout the region, many offering lessons and clinics for players of all levels. For more information on all tennis clubs in the area, please visit Lowcountry Tennis Association.

World-class Sailing, as well as Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Surfing—Paddle the creeks, marshes and estuaries of coastal South Carolina, teeming with life and picture perfect. Or hop on a surfboard and catch a wave at one of the area's stunning white-sand beaches.

Golf

Dunes West Golf Club
3535 Wando Plantation Way
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 856 9000
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Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor
1 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 881 0042
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RiverTowne Country Club
1700 RiverTowne Country Club Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 849 2400
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The Links at Stono Ferry
4812 Stono Links Drive
Hollywood, SC
843 763 1817
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The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC
800 654 2924
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Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course
4600 Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, SC
843 886 2164
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Tennis

Charleston Tennis Center
19 Farmfield Avenue
Charleston, SC
843 769 8258
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Daniel Island Club
600 Island Park Drive
Charleston, SC
843 971 3555
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Family Circle Tennis Center
161 Seven Farms Drive
Charleston, SC
843 849 5300
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The Club at Dunes West
3003 Dunes West Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 881 6060
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Sailing/Boating

Charleston City Marina
17 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC
843 723 5098
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Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
20 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC
888 856 0028
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Classic Charleston Sailing
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
20 Patriots Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 388 9242
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OnDeck Charleston Sailing
Lighthouse on Shem Creek
By Red's Ice House
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 886 8133
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Fishing

AquaSafaris
PO Box 309
Isle of Palms, SC
800 524 3444
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Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC
843 886 5000
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Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddleboard/Surfing

Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island Road
Charleston, SC
843 795 0330
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Charleston Watersport
1225 Ben Sawyer Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 884 9098
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Nature Adventures
483 West Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC
843 568 3222
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Hiking/Camping

Edisto Beach State Park
8377 State Cabin Rd
Off State Highway 174
Edisto Island, SC
843 869 2756
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Francis Marion National Forest
2967 Steed Creek Road
Huger, SC
843 336 3248
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Givhans Ferry State Park
746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville, SC
843 873 0692
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South Carolina State Trails
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC
803 734 0173
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