Fort Moultrie

 Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island is hands down my favorite place to catch a sunset. While the fort itself is not open at sunset, there are various places to catch the sun-setting. Option one is along the rocks with the Ravenel bridge to your right (pictured above). Another option is along the beach at Station 12 (picture on the left below). The third option is the other section of beach around the corner (pictured on the right below). Along the walk, there are various little areas where you can climb up and pick a seat on the walk. All the pictures on this blog were taken from different areas around the fort on the same day (obviously at different points in the sunset). As you can see, there are lots of amazing

The Details:

                               Address: 1214 Middle Street

                                               Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

                               Parking: There are two parking lots, one on either side of the fort.
                                               Personally, I park on the fence along Poe Avenue
                                               because I usually walk straight ahead to that section
                                               of beach before coming around the bend towards the
                                               bridge. The lot for Station 12 works just as well.

                              Cost: Free

                              Dogs: Dogs are allowed. Please visit the Sullivan's Island Website
                                         for hours. (Don't forget to clean up after your pet!)

Daniel Island Trail

If you are from out of town and only here for a short while, I highly recommend catching sunsets somewhere other than Daniel Island. If, however, you can't get yourself off the island, the place to be is Daniel Island Trail. The trail begins at the parking lot along the Wando River. There is a short pier you can walk out on and overlook the 526 bridge. At sunset though, you should take the walk down the trail to the wooden bridge that walks across the marsh. The sun will set behind the marshes not the river. You can also count on seeing a variety of different wildlife, particularly birds. 

The Details: 

                                    Address: 101 River Landing Drive
                                                    Charleston, SC 29492

                                    Parking:  Free parking available in lot at address

                                    Cost: Free

                                    Dogs: Allowed (make sure to clean up after your dog)

                           

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse (Station 19)

While it is far from the prettiest lighthouse, this black and white tower is a local landmark. The Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse that replaced the old Morris Island Lighthouse many years ago. During the day, the area around the lighthouse, but not inside the lighthouse itself, can be accessed from the road at Station 18 ½. However, during sunset, the place to be is the beach looking back at the lighthouse. For this reason, I recommend parking at Station 19 and making the short walk along that path to the sand.

The Details: 

                     

             Address: Located between Station 18 1/2 and 19      

             Parking: Park along the street at Station 19 and use the beach access

             Cost: Free (Just make sure all your wheels are off the pavement)

             Dogs: Allowed- Check the Sullivan's Island website for hours

                

Alhambra Hall & Park

 Located in Old Mount Pleasant, Alhambra Hall offers a private view of a gorgeous sunset. During the week, I have never shared the locale with more than one other couple. Upon arrival you will see the Main Hall which is used on occasion for weddings, receptions, or other events. To the left, you will see the open green field that stands between the Great Hall and Charleston Harbor. Personally, I find the walking paths along and into the marshes to be the most enjoyable part. Others are more keen on the benches, where one can relax and simply soak in the view. Across the street you can find a park which during the day is often full of children. 

The Details: 

                      Address: 131 Middle St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

                      Parking: Free parking available in lot at address

                      Cost: Free