Sullivan's Island Travel Guide
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Visit Sullivan's Island
Where to stay in Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Island Historic District
If you're spending some time in Sullivan's Island Historic District, Charleston Lighthouse and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG
Very pretty but no hot tub. This place ‘looks’ very nice, but there’s no included breakfast. Most surrounding places offer breakfast bar at this price.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Emeline
Hotel Emeline was a 5-star experience. Existing pictures and reviews don't do this place enough justice!!! We were on a girls' trip (4 girls in their early 40's from all over the US) and we would stay back here in a heartbeat if returning to Charleston in the future. The hotel has such a welcoming ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Friendly staff, amenities, location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Iris Charleston
The staff was very accommodating to my questions before and during my stay. Had trouble understanding how to enter the property and parking was a bit tedious at first cuz I had never done a carousel before. But Kimberly stayed with me throughout the whole process and explained it very well. The Iris ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Palmetto House
Clean, spacious, accommodating to my family of 5. We enjoyed that it was not directly on king street but close enough for us. If you like to walk this is your place !
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Emerson Square
Need new pillows and used sound machine But worked for large group.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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Popular places to visit

Fort Moultrie
Learn about more than 240 years of seacoast defense, from the American Revolution to World War II, at this important fort on South Carolina’s Sullivan’s Island.

Charleston Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Sullivan's Island when you spend time at Charleston Lighthouse.
United States Coast Guard Historic District
Learn about the local history of Sullivan's Island with a stop at United States Coast Guard Historic District. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do

Charleston: See it All City Tour with Adventure Sightseeing

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

