For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
At The Dunlin
The resort itself is an experience — don't miss it. The resort fee includes use of house bikes, kayak and paddleboard rentals, weekly activities, and destination programming. The Dunlin, so take full advantage! Explore the labyrinthine marshland paths, visit the goatery and farm, or simply settle into a wicker rocking chair on your porch with a good book and a cocktail. The Dunlin The Dunlin also puts together a curated weekly itinerary of on-property events so you don't miss a thing.
Explore Charleston
Downtown Charleston is just a short drive away and absolutely worth the trip. The city's cobblestone streets, historic homes, and captivating blend of charm and cultural richness await. Stroll Rainbow Row, browse the shops on King Street, and soak in the beauty of the Holy City.
Food and drinks
At the Dunlin
Linnette’s is the resort's signature restaurant, paying homage to the heritage of Johns Island with familiar and comforting Lowcountry cuisine prepared with a modern edge — open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a seafood-forward menu spotlighting the catch of the day from local fishermen. Don’t want to miss it!
The Willet Room is the cozy lobby bar just beneath Linnette's — the perfect place for a morning coffee and pastry, a post-adventure refreshment, a pre-dinner drink, or a nightcap, serving iced tea, all-day bites, cocktails, and rare whiskeys with a side of Southern hospitality.
Downtown Charleston
Charleston's food scene is world-class. A few favorites to put on your list: Husk for Southern classics, Leon's Fine Poultry & Oyster for a laid-back oyster bar on King Street, FIG for seasonal farm-to-table, Hall's Chophouse for a classic steakhouse night out, and Wild Common, which earned a Michelin star in 2025 Resy — make a reservation early! For something more casual, Rodney Scott's BBQ is a Charleston institution.