Insider’s Guide

Photo Op alert! This ancient live oak tree is thought to be one of the oldest living things in the country. “You have to see it to believe it!"

Shop ‘til you drop with a 3-hour private shopping excursion led by the fabulous Andrea Serrano, professional stylist, influencer and style maven behind Charleston Shop Curator.

When in doubt, pedal it out! Borrow Zero George’s complimentary bicycles to enjoy a morning or evening cruise around the peninsula—our concierge is happy to map out a route to ensure you cover a lot of ground without missing the sights, smells and sounds.

Call it what you will—“the Bridge,” “the Cooper River Bridge,” “the Ravenel Bridge” or to some who still remember the harrowingly narrow “Old Bridges” it’s the “New Bridge,” the iconic structure is a wonder to behold, and a great place to walk or run. When the Bridge opened in 2005, it became the longest cable-stayed bridge of its time in North America and the tallest structure in SC.

Pro-Tip: Wear good walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Bring a camera, as photos from the top are spectacularly Insta-worthy. It takes about an hour to do the full 5-mile trek across and back.

As professional anglers, RedFin Captains love the sport of fishing and getting out on the gorgeous waters of the Lowcountry. With 20+ years of combined experience in Charleston, they understand the changing waters, migration patterns and habits of the coveted Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout and Flounder that we target in the Lowcountry.

Pro-Tip: Let our concierge set up Black Car transportation to and from the marina—all you have to worry about is climbing aboard and reeling ‘em in.

Enjoy an impromptu art walk—check out the Zero George Concierge Black Book for a list of top downtown art galleries from the French Quarter to the Gibbes Museum of Art.

King Street was Charleston’s shopping and urban hub long before cars were invented. Every Second Sunday of the month, the city’s scenic and main thoroughfare gets a reprieve from traffic and visitors can enjoy a King Street stroll from a new (or really old!) perspective. From south of Calhoun Street and Marion Square, King Street is blocked off to vehicles (including bikes) and store owners, musicians and vendors create a festive atmosphere to shop, eat, drink and socialize.

Pro-Tip: Leave the Zero George bikes for another time; Second Sundays are open to foot traffic only!

Visit the open-air Charleston City Market where you can find an intriguing array of local vendors, many selling hand-crafted items (jewelry, soaps and perfumes, candles, decor and more). Pick up a classic Charleston souvenir like a hand-woven sweetgrass basket!

Why settle for a selfie? Our one-on-one photography tour with a local photographer will escort you to some of the best (and little known) spots for capturing the city’s visual nuances and beauty. Plus, you’ll get hands-on tips for improving your shutterbug skills and executing a pro-worthy photo. iPhone-ographers are welcome!