Things to Do in Sullivan's Island, SC: Costs and Hours

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Things to do in Sullivan's Island: 10 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 0 list free entry.

Picks10each with a source
Free Entry0as the operator states
Rainy Day3indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted2 / 1only where stated

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Quick Picks

Rainy Day
Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, Middle Street shops and restaurants, Adele's Pottery
indoors
With Kids
J. Marshall Stith Park, Poe Avenue Park
kid notes from the operator
With a Dog
Sullivan's Island beach
dog rules from the operator

Historic Sites

Fort Moultrie
NPS fort covering American seacoast defense from the Revolution (a palmetto log fort defeated the Royal Navy in 1776) through World War II. source Official site
Hours
Grounds, parking and restrooms open daily 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days
Cost
Standard Pass $10 per adult (ages 16 and up); children under 16 do not need one; Annual Entrance Pass $35; credit, debit and contactless only, no cash
Where
1214 Middle St., Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Charleston Light (Sullivan's Island Lighthouse)
Two-tone, triangular lighthouse the visitor bureau describes as a mid-century design. source Official site
Hours
Not stated
Cost
omit
Where
Sullivan's Island

Museums

Battery Gadsden Cultural Center
Indoors
Non-profit founded in 1992 with a museum of the civilian life of Sullivan's Island, an art gallery and community events; named for a 1903 artillery battery. source
Hours
Not listed; see batterygadsden.com
Cost
omit
Where
1917 I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

Parks

Thomson Park at Breach Inlet
Beachfront site popular for surf fishing, sunbathing and dolphin and porpoise sightings; swimming is not allowed. source
Hours
Not listed
Cost
omit
Where
Breach Inlet, between Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms
J. Marshall Stith Park
Town park with a toy park, toddler park, first-come covered picnic area, 2 tennis courts, soccer field, basketball court and gazebo. source
Hours
Not listed
Cost
omit
Where
2058 Middle St
Kids
Has a big toy park and toddler park
Poe Avenue Park
Park with 2 tennis courts, a bottle filling station and a play set. source
Hours
Not listed
Cost
omit
Where
Station 17 and Poe Ave
Kids
Has a play set

Beaches

Sullivan's Island Beach
Public beach with 20 public access points per the visitor bureau; no lifeguards. source
Hours
n/a
Cost
No paid parking found
Where
Sullivan's Island
Dogs
Allowed within hours below; Town dog permit required

Trails

Sullivan's Island Nature Trail
About 2 miles of paths through maritime forest connecting the Charleston Light to Fort Moultrie; ADA matting connects the boardwalks at Stations 18 and 18 1/2. source
Hours
Not listed
Cost
omit
Where
Sullivan's Island

Attractions

Adele's Pottery
Indoors
By-appointment studio where visitors can book a hand-thrown pottery experience or buy pieces. source
Hours
By appointment
Cost
omit
Where
Sullivan's Island

Food and Drink

Middle Street Shops and Restaurants
Indoors
Casual dining and beach shopping along the main commercial strip; visitor bureau lists MEX 1 Coastal Cantina, Home Team BBQ, The Longboard and Sullivan's Fish Camp. source
Hours
Not stated
Cost
omit
Where
Middle Street

More Guides Within 15 Miles

Coming Up Near Sullivan's Island

Through Nov 21Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays)On nowCharleston · about 9 mi
Oct 30Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park)Charleston · about 9 mi
Oct 31Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming)Charleston · about 9 mi
Nov 7Airing of the Quilts at MagnoliaCharleston · about 9 mi
Nov 7Charleston Southern football vs. UT Martin (Moncks Corner Appreciation Day)Charleston · about 9 mi
Nov 7Shake Your Trail Feathers (trail run and walk)Mount Pleasant · about 3 mi

30 more on the full events calendar.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

What is there to do in Sullivan's Island on a rainy day?

Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, Middle Street shops and restaurants, Adele’s Pottery are indoors.

Can dogs go on the beach in summer?

Only 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. (off leash, under voice command) and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. (leashed) from May 1 to Sept 30; not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A Town dog permit is required. source

Is there paid parking?

None found on the pages read; the town allows beach parking in the public right-of-way with all four tires off the pavement and no blocking of beach paths. source

Are there lifeguards?

No lifeguards are on duty at any time, per the visitor bureau. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Town incorporation year: not stated on pages read.
Official Beach Rules & Regulations page and any Town parking-fee/paid-parking policy: linked but not read; An unofficial summary of mention no paid parking (not confirmed on the official page).
Winter dog hours (Oct 1-Apr 30): summary of the town's dog beach hours PDF (PDF could not be read directly); summer hours confirmed on the town's May 2026 message page. (not confirmed on the official page)
Charleston Light hours or visiting rules: not found.
Dogs at Fort Moultrie: NPS pages read do not say.
Sullivan's Island has no visitor center on pages read.

Sources

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Things to Do in Sullivan’s Island, SC