Rainbow Row is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

1. Rainbow Row

8.6
95 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Plaza · Charlestowne · 24 tips and reviews

Josh L.Josh Labove: Apparently this is the Charleston equivalent of SF's Painted Ladies. Brightly coloured homes along the waterfront.

Steven Y.Steven Y: The lines of trees obscure the ability to properly capture the rows of brightly colored houses, which was disappointing when I got here

Scott V.Scott Villeponteaux: Learn about Rainbow Row here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Row

Waterfront Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

2. Waterfront Park

9.5
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Park · Downtown Charleston · 72 tips and reviews

Jon B.Jon Baatz: After checking out the park and ocean in the heat, take a small walk up the street to The Griffon Bar and Grill. One of the best pubs in the area, and great food. Read more.

Harry H.Harry Hoover: Hot? Cool off in the fountain.

Adam Nicholas B.Adam Nicholas Burke: Bring your kids and let them play in the two iconic fountains here while you relax on a shady bench. Bring sunscreen!

Caviar & Bananas is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

3. Caviar & Bananas

Market St (at Church St), Charleston, SC
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Charleston · 19 tips and reviews

Rachel B.Rachel Bindel: Go anytime of the day and indulge! If u never had tomato pie be sure to grab a slice.

jennifer K.jennifer Krienert: Grab some pita chips and some of their house-made pimento cheese. Great afternoon snack! They also sell huge bottles of water!

Trae F.Trae F: Good coffee!

California Dreaming is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

4. California Dreaming

7.9
1 Ashley Point Dr (Herbert U Fielding Connector), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 114 tips and reviews

Marc B.Marc Baker: Best waterfront restaurant in Charleston. Food and service is excellent!

wando r.wando red: Try the Chicken Palermo - Brand new menu item! sauteed Chicken, chicken sausage and mushrooms finished with marsala alfredo sauce over penne pasta

Raul S.Raul Stone-Cousley: Skip the mediocre food and focus on the fact that they have $1.95 drinks ALL DAY!

Fleet Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

5. Fleet Landing

8.3
186 Concord St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 164 tips and reviews

Josh L.Josh Lovelle: Great waterfront view, but we came on a Sunday afternoon and a cruise ship blocked half the view. But awesome food- flounder, burgers, and fries. Crowd: mainly 20- and 30-somethings and families.

Dee O.Dee O'Neill: Brunch had a small menu, but good choices. Good view on a nice day and close to waterfront park to walk off the grits ;)

Fleet L.Fleet Landing: Go before sunset to experience the best waterfront views in the city! Definitely make a reservation...always busy.

HarbourView Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

6. HarbourView Inn

8.0
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
Hotel · French Quarter · 22 tips and reviews

NortonianNortonian: This hotel has great service. It is also located in a great spot right near the waterfront park.

dana m.dana mcpherson: Have your breakfast served on the roof terrace. Nice views and relaxing. Great service!

Brandy R.Brandy Rogers: Beautiful rooms! Turndown service, plus cookies and milk at 9PM!

The Rooftop Bar at Vendue is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

7. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

7.9
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Restaurant · French Quarter · 93 tips and reviews

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: With sweeping panoramas of the harbor, Charleston Waterfront Park, and the Ravenal Bridge, the Rooftop at the Vendue has the best view in the city.

Dee O.Dee O'Neill: The renovation took it up a notch. Gorgeous sunsets, good cocktails. Flatbread and mussels are recommended.

Billy B.Billy Birch: Avoid the douchebags at all costs.

Caviar & Bananas is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

8. Caviar & Bananas

8.7
51 George St (St. Philip St), Charleston, SC
Deli · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

Izzy K.Izzy Kainz: create your own sushi! I suggest tempura shrimp, cucumber, and cream cheese. It's fresh and delicious.

Andy B.Andy Burns: Try IZZE sodas!

CHARLIECHARLIE: The duck confit sandwich is to die for. Rich and delicious. Pick up some Callie's Pimento Cheese for your fridge - it's the best in town. Read more.

The Battery is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

9. The Battery

9.5
East Battery (Murray Blvd), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Charlestowne · 58 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Nice scenic area. Not the most impressive place in the world, but a fun trip. Parking is free but there's never any after 10 am.

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: Come look at the spectacular views Fort Sumpter and the Charleston Harbor!

jennifer K.jennifer Krienert: Great place to catch a breeze and cool off on a southern summer afternoon. Enjoy the view while cooling off.

Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

10. Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails

8.1
1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (at Gamecock Ave), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 44 tips and reviews

Eric R.Eric Reardon: Amazing food. amazing service. great cocktails. this is definitely a must try place for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Charleston. A+++

Will B.Will Bullock: The specialty cocktails are insane. Holiday Bourbon, cucumber 'tini, etc. Trust your bartender

Desi T.Desi Torres: Jamaican meat pies are awesome!!!

Charleston Pier Swings is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

11. Charleston Pier Swings

8.2
Concord St (at Vendue Range), Charleston, SC
Scenic Lookout · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

StaciaStacia: The moon rises about 10:15 this month, just past Fort Sumter. Grab the last swing at the end of the pier. Bring a sweater because the harbor is breezy!

Karen L.Karen Long: A bird just pooped on my shirt.

Jon M.Jon McKinney: Swing Tall!

FUEL Charleston is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

12. FUEL Charleston

7.9
211 Rutledge Ave (Cannon St.), Charleston, SC
Caribbean Restaurant · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 74 tips and reviews

Hunter B.Hunter Boone: Black Bean Burger. Do It.

Palmetto BrewingPalmetto Brewing: Drink a local beer!

Rose N.Rose Norman: Definitely try the sweet potato fries

Belgian Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

13. Belgian Gelato

7.9
4 Vendue Range (at Concord St), Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · French Quarter · 28 tips and reviews

Brandy R.Brandy Rogers: Great service! Chocolate peanut butter is awesome!

David P.David Pable: The belgian chocolate gelato is orgasmic

Ben P.Ben Pulley: Write chocolate praline if where its at.

The Pineapple Fountain is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in Charleston.

14. The Pineapple Fountain

8.4
Vendue Range (at Concord St), Charleston, SC
Fountain · Downtown Charleston · 27 tips and reviews

Charming Inns of CharlestonCharming Inns of Charleston: From here you'll take in a stunning view of the harbor. Just a hop, skip and jump away from Broad Street's John Rutledge House Inn. And what can we say? We love pineapples.

The Swi FoxThe Swi Fox: Always follow rule #5 on the sign: do not enter the fountain if you have diarrhea. Amen.

Paul B.Paul Brown: The pineapple is the international sign of hospitality.