Overview
Sullivan's Island is a town in the Greater Charleston region of South Carolina.
2 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultrie
Revolutionary and Civil War fort.
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
Public library inside a repurposed Spanish-American War battery.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Charleston)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CHS Charleston International Airport, Charleston — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HHH Hilton Head Airport, Hilton Head Island — 62 mi away. Directions
The closest airport is Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fort Moultrie
- Lunch Poe's Tavern
- Afternoon Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Sullivan's Island is a town most known for its beach, which is connected to the beach of Isle of Palms. It is normally has much fewer people than Isle of Palms' beach, which is normally very busy. On Summer mornings, there are often many dogs running around off a leash. The beach is very wide, and is great for biking and walking. It has no lifeguards and the water is a little more dangerous than Isle of Palms' beach's water, so it isn't the best for swimming. It is hardly commercialized at all.
Get in
By air
The closest airport is Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
By car
From I-526 towards Mount Pleasant, continue until the interstate turns into Chuck Dawley Blvd. Make a left at Ben Sawyer Blvd and continue to Sullivan's Island
Get around
Along the beach of Sullivan's Island, there is free parking on the side of the road, making it a great alternative to the paid parking at Isle of Palms.
See
Eat
Eat Poe's Tavern
Named for Edgar Allen Poe, Poe's is known for excellent burgers and local craft beer.
Nearby
Isle of Palms
City / town · 14 listings · 3 mi away
Mount Pleasant
City / town · 11 listings · 4 mi away
Charleston
City / town · 82 listings · 6 mi away
Folly Beach
City / town · 7 listings · 9 mi away
North Charleston
City / town · 11 listings · 13 mi away
Kiawah Island
City / town · 7 listings · 18 mi away
Seabrook Island
City / town · 23 mi away
Moncks Corner
City / town · 7 listings · 31 mi away
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