Moving from Houston to Charleston?
- 934 mi Distance
- 15 hr 34 min Drive time
- 800K Charleston metro
- 209 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Charleston, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Charleston's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Charleston resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Husk
Sean Brock's flagship celebrating Southern ingredients and heirloom grains in a restored Victorian mansion.
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FIG
Farm-to-table pioneer on Meeting Street serving seasonal Lowcountry cuisine since 2003.
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Rodney Scott's BBQ
James Beard Award-winning whole-hog barbecue from the Hemingway, SC pitmaster.
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167 Raw
Casual King Street oyster bar specializing in local shellfish and craft beer.
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Leon's Oyster Shop
Retro-styled spot in a former auto shop serving fried chicken, oysters, and frozen rosé.
What daily life feels like in Charleston.
Climate
Charleston has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The coastal location moderates temperatures but brings high humidity and occasional hurricane threats from June through November.
- Sun days/yr209
- Rainfall49 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score40/100
- Transit Score25/100
- Bike Score58/100
Charleston is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Folly Beach for surfing, fishing pier, and laid-back beach town atmosphere
- Palmetto Islands County Park with zip lines, boardwalks, and kayaking through tidal creeks
- Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms beaches for swimming and beachfront dining
- West Ashley Greenway and James Island County Park for biking and trail running
- Charleston Harbor kayaking and paddleboarding through marsh ecosystems
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