Date Night in Charleston Colorful historic homes, spectacular sunsets, and an extraordinary food and cocktail scene—Charleston is the perfect city for a romantic night or weekend. Here are some of my favorite places for date night in Charleston, SC, plus a few that are on my wish list. 💋Authorskerrieturcic
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Date Night Things To Do

Rainbow Row
Before the sun sets, make sure you take a stroll down rainbow row 🌈 and find a spot for a couples selfie.
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Private Photo Session in Historic Charleston
Schedule a photographer to remember the night.
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Pineapple Fountain
Hold hands and stroll over to Charleston's iconic fountain.
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Tinto y Crema
After dinner, grab dessert here then walk out to the waterfront 🍨
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Peninsula Grill
Make a reservation here for a more refined dessert choice—Peninsula's iconic Ultimate Coconut Cake. This 12-layer cake has even had a write-up in the New York Times!
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Waterfront Swings
Find a swing here and watch the sunset.
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Isle of Palms Beach
Alternatively, drive over the Ravenel Bridge and head to IOP for a sunset walk on the beach!
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Private Charleston Harbor Catamaran Sail
Or skip the beach and go for a sunset cruise 😍
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Date Night Dinner Ideas

Circa 1886 Restaurant
Want to go all out on dinner? This is the place to do it! One of Charleston's finest restaurants (THE finest?) is tucked away inside the original carriage house of the restored historic Wentworth Mansion.
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Brasserie La Banque
Want that feeling of being somewhere else entirely...like, maybe France? That's what Brasserie La Banque is like. Romantic lighting, excellent French cuisine, and cocktails...you'll fall in love with this place.
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Husk
This is another great place to splurge on dinner. Start with cocktails at the little carriage house next door. For dinner, ask to sit on the balcony so you can dine and people-watch at the same time.
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Romantic Stays

The Charleston Place
If you like being in the center of the action, this luxury hotel is in the heart of Charleston. The indoor-outdoor rooftop deck has a saltwater pool and is the perfect place to unwind together. Below the hotel, you'll find Charleston's most luxe retail stores...in case you need to pick up something sparkly for that special someone. 😉
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Zero George
This hotel is made up of 5 restored 19th-century homes surrounded by a leafy courtyard. Feels like a private escape. You also get complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine-and-cheese socials.
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The Dewberry Charleston
This luxury boutique hotel features rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks the gardens in Marion Square. It is surrounded by many of Charleston's best sights and restaurants. Or, if you want to stay in, The Dewberry is famous for its rooftop bar. The hotel also has an upscale brasserie, cocktail bar, and tearoom.
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Wentworth Mansion, an SLH Hotel
This luxury hotel is set inside a restored historic mansion in downtown Charleston. The hotel features impeccable details including Italian crystal chandeliers and hand-carved marble fireplaces. One of Charleston's best (and most romantic) restaurants, Circa 1886, is set inside the original carriage house.
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