Charleston, SC

City Marina
The City Marina is the largest full service marina downtown; when its warm you can parasail, rent wave runners, powerboats, and take off-shore fishing trips; daily 8a-7p; 17 Lockwood Blvd; 843-853-4386

Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach Fishing Pier
1,045 ft. fishing pier on the Atlantic Ocean; concession area, a small gift and tackle shop, and restaurant; parking is $5 per vehicle which may be applied towards your fishing fee; April-Oct 6a-11p; Dec-Feb 8a-5p; March & Nov 7a-7p; 101 East Arctic Ave; 843-588-FISH or 843-762-2172

Monocks Corner, SC

Cypress Gardens
Stroll miles of walking trails that wind through beautiful gardens, paddle a flat bottom boat through a real cypress swamp, relax in a House which features native butterflies and plants in all their glory or explore an aquarium that offers an up-close look at amphibians, reptiles and fish native to the cypress swamp; daily 9a-5p; 3030 Cypress Gardens Road; 843-553-0515

Over 200 years ago Charleston was the site of America's first golf course and club.  The tradition continues with some the world's signature courses today designed by golf's great players.  You should think no less of its major public parks and gardens.

Charleston, SC

Links at Stono Ferry
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the beautiful low country, this par 72-course is both a challenge and a pleasure to experience. Just 20 minutes from Downtown; 5365 Forest Oaks Drive; 843-763-1817

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Charleston National Country Club & Learning Center
Designer Rees Jones calls it "one of the elite venues in golf"; a top golf course and learning center with affordable prices; daily 7a- 7p; 1360 National Drive; 843-884-7799

Rivertowne Country Club
Designed by Arnold Palmer, it was the first signature course in Greater Charleston; open to the public and just 20 minutes from downtown; one-year advance tee-times available; situated among scenic marshlands and majestic live oaks; GPS-equipped carts, full-driving range, chipping and putting greens, clubhouse, and a pro shop; 1700 River Towne Country Club Drive; 843-216-3777

Dunes West Golf Club
Arthur Hills design will challenge golfers of all skill levels; has been ranked as a must play in Charleston. Admission cost seasonal; daily 7a- 6p 3535 Wando Plantation Way; 843-856-9000

Kiawah Island, SC

Kiawah Island Cougar Point Course
Designed by Gary Player; a par-72 layout features scenery along tidal marsh, and the Kiawah River; a completely new layout designed to championship standards that will challenge the scratch player while providing an enjoyable round for seasoned pros; 843-768-7272

Kiawah Island Ocean Course
Designed by Pete Dye and opened for the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches; the course offers two miles of panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and 10 holes playing along the beach; Golf magazine ranks Ocean Course among its "Top 100" courses; 843-768-7272

Kiawah Island Osprey Point Course
Designed by Tom Fazio; this players course features variety along four large, natural lakes, marshland, and dense oaks, pines, and magnolias; a par-72 layout that takes full advantage of its landscape; 843-768-7272

Kiawah Island Turtle Point Course
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1981; course is on the Carolinas' PGA circuit, the South Carolina Amateur and the 1990 PGA Cup Matches; features greens blended into the native landscape and rolling sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean; 843-768-7272