Hotels in Sullivan's Island

Escape to a barrier island where pristine beaches offer front-row seats to dolphin shows in the Atlantic surf. Fort Moultrie's historic battlements reveal tales of Revolutionary War bravery when patriots fended off the British navy with palmetto logs. The Charleston Lighthouse stands sentinel at the harbor entrance, its modern triangular design a stark contrast to the island's Victorian beach houses. After a day of sun-soaked relaxation, duck into laid-back seafood joints where locals debate the merits of various shrimp preparations. History buffs can ferry to nearby Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War rang out. The island's quiet streets and uncrowded beaches provide a peaceful alternative to Charleston's bustle, just a bridge away.