Awendaw

Outdoor activities abound in Awendaw. Fishing, boating and crabbing are popular along the area's many tidal creeks and the Intracoastal Waterway. In fact, crabbing is such a part of the local economy and culture that the town hosts the annual Blue Crab Festival showcasing some of the best local Southern treats, music and works of local artists. Those seeking opportunities for hiking and bird-watching can enjoy a variety of venues within the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge. Comprised of over 66,000 acres and uninhabited barrier islands, the refuge is accessible only by boat or public ferry and offers unspoiled beaches and habitats for shorebirds, loggerhead turtles and other coastal species right in your own back yard. Bull Island boasts 16 miles of footpaths and trails for hiking and nature-loving enthusiasts, as well as renowned Boneyard Beach. Buck Hall Public Boat Landing is a popular local launch also offering camp grounds and picnic areas with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The private, 18-hole Bulls Bay Golf Club and development offers members a prestigious lifestyle experience at one of the most beautiful, state-of-the-art courses in the Charleston area. Vast expanses of open land and quiet rural roads also make this area a favorite of cyclists and equestrians. Hikers can traverse the Awendaw Passage, a 7.1 mile stretch of coastal trails that include a scenic salt-marsh overlook and boardwalk along with canoe launch. End each day with a sunset more stunning than the one before it along the many marshes and creeks in the area.

For entertainment and outdoor pursuits, locals love the laid-back atmosphere of this town. Awendaw Green is a favorite venue for original music by Lowcountry musicians. Locals enjoy concerts with a friendly atmosphere of bonfires, food and a unique old barn setting with state-of the art sound equipment. It's a perfect place to gather family, friends and community for a laid-back evening outdoors.

Of course, a coastal town has to have its share of great seafood restaurants and one in particular is the Sewee Restaurant which serves up fresh seafood and she-crab soup in a charming country store-style setting. For a modern-day general store experience, Sewee Outpost is a one-stop shop serving the community with fuel, bait, and hunting, fishing, marine and camping supplies. A kitchen serving homemade southern food is a great place to stop for breakfast and lunch, plus their refrigerators and shelves are stocked with snacks, dry goods and Southern goodies to take away.