Daniel Island is well known for its luxurious homes and gorgeous setting, but there’s more to this quiet island located in the center of the metro Charleston area. Live and relax like a local at some of the best sporting events, restaurants, and activities around the island! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite places that just can’t be missed!
MUSC Health Stadium
Soccer enthusiasts rejoice! The MUSC Health Stadium is home to the Charleston Battery, Charleston’s premier local soccer team. The stadium hosts fun evenings for families and you can catch a stellar sunset from the stands. Additionally, the Zac Brown Band has held their fabled Southern Ground Festival in this location twice! Combine these great events with the Movies on the Field series and this spot is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Family Circle Tennis Center
Known for the Charleston Open (now known as the Volvo Car Open), the Family Circle Tennis Center is the best place to watch some of the top tennis players during the tournament held on Daniel Island. When tennis isn’t in full swing on the island, you can catch top musical acts each year like Jimmy Buffet, Florida Georgia Line, and Hootie and the Blowfish’s Annual Homegrown concerts.
Dine like a local and grab breakfast at one of the island’s favorite cafes: Blondie’s Bagels! This gourmet coffee shop is always packed with locals munching on delightful bagels, a seasonal lunch menu, or sipping gourmet coffee drinks. This coffee shop is the ideal spot for those looking to meet with friends or steal a few hours away to work.
If you’re looking for a unique take on Southern-fare, you won’t want to miss Sermet’s. Sermet’s takes Mediterranean techniques and blends them carefully with Southern ingredients. Dine underneath large live oaks while listening to live music, this relaxed eatery is ideal for date nights or those seeking to escape it all.
Farmers’ Market
Support your local Daniel Island community by stopping by the Daniel Island Farmer’s Market! Here you’ll find local farmers selling their fresh, organic vegetables that change each season. Located at the Refuel on Seven Farms Drive, you can relax on the porch at Refuel and listen to local musicians while sipping a glass of wine.
Smythe Park
You won’t want to miss Smythe Park. This expansive and beautiful park features an 11-acre lake, winding walking trails, and scenic picnic areas. Walk along the quiet neighborhood streets and you’ll be amazed by the stunning homes that grace the area. If you enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding, you can do so in the lake or take a short walk to the Wando River.
Take a peek of history at the H.L. Hunley museum which hosts the first combat submarine to sink a warship during the Civil War. The submarine was lost in 1864 and wasn’t found again 1995. Finally located in 1995, the H.L. Hunley was raised in 2000 and is now on display at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center, located a short 15 minute drive from Daniel Island, where scientists try to find out how she was sunk and why she was lost for so long. This display is one all history buffs should see!
