Live the Lowcountry life
Just 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Daniel Island is a master-planned community surrounded by maritime forests, parklands and scenic riverscapes. Fancy a day at the beach? The golden sand of Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms are a short drive away. If you want to experience Charleston through a local lens, nothing compares to Daniel Island vacation rentals. From heritage carriage houses to luxury waterfront properties, you'll feel right at home. The community takes Southern hospitality to heart, so chances are you'll soon be sharing sunset G&Ts with your neighbors.
Southern charm in Charleston
For a change of scene, head to nearby Mount Pleasant, home to the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Its showpieces are the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and USS Laffey destroyer, both decorated WWII veterans. You can also tour the mighty USS Clamagore, a Cold War-era submarine. For culture and nightlife, nothing beats a day trip to Charleston. From grand antebellum architecture and fragrant jasmine vines to world-class museums and Civil War historic sites, the city is brimming with Southern hospitality.
Cast a line at Daniel Island
With more than 25 miles of trails to explore, it's easy to stay active on Daniel Island. Whether you want to walk, run or cycle, the trails are a great way to enjoy the island's maritime forests and marshlands. The island is also laced with rivers and creeks ensuring that there's a big focus on watersports. Fishing and crabbing are always popular, with the chance to reel in trout, whiting and catfish. At the exclusive Daniel Island Club, you'll find tennis courts, a fitness center and a pair of nationally-acclaimed private golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones.
Visit in spring for the legendary WTA Tour
Thanks to its temperate climate, Daniel Island enjoys mild weather and plenty of sunshine for most of the year. Even in mid-winter you could find yourself launching a kayak in the Cooper River. That said, the island is at its busiest in the summer, with crowds peaking from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If you're visiting in spring, you can catch the annual Volvo Car Open hosted by the Family Circle Tennis Center. Also known as the Charleston Open, the WTA Tour tennis event attracts top female players from across the globe.
Make a splash on Daniel Island
Bounded by the Cooper River to the west and the Wando River to the east, Daniel Island is brimming with opportunities to boat, fish and enjoy the South Carolina sunshine. There are plenty of launch ramps, fishing piers and crabbing docks, which make it easy to access the Lowcountry waterways. On a sunny day, you can follow the locals down to share the natural beauty of the Daniel Island Waterfront Park, a family-friendly recreation area on the banks of the Wando River.
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