Best shopping in Charleston

Roadside Blooms

Working flower farm and florist on Durant Avenue, specializing in weddings and events with locally grown cuts.

Charleston Tea Garden

Trolley & factory tours are offered at this picturesque site with acres of tea plants & a gift shop.

Seithel's Florist

Family-run florist on Ashley River Road handling weddings, events, and everyday arrangements since 1939.

Tiger Lily Florist

Spring Street florist handling Charleston weddings and events with a retail shop stocked in cut flowers, arrangements, and gifts.

Captain's Comics & Toys

West Ashley comic shop stocking new issues, back issues, trade paperbacks, and collectible toys since the 1980s.

Hermosa Jewelry

Small-batch jewelry studio on St. Philip Street, selling handmade pieces from the designer's own bench.

Old Whaling Co

Nautical-themed gift shop on King Street stocking candles, prints, and coastal goods made by American makers.

Buxton Books

Independent bookshop on King Street with a tight, well-curated selection and a regular schedule of author events.

Barnes & Noble

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Hermosa Jewelry

Independent jewelry boutique on Coleman Boulevard carrying handcrafted pieces alongside custom design work.

Books-A-Million

Large chain bookstore stocking a range of titles for adults & kids, plus toys & games.

Blue Bicycle Books

Independent bookstore on King Street stocking new, used, and rare titles with a particular depth in Southern literature.

My Sister's Cottage

Curated gift shop on King Street stocking Southern-inflected clothing, home goods, and accessories with a cottage aesthetic.

Barnes & Noble

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Main Street Reads

Independent bookshop anchoring Summerville's Main Street, stocking a curated mix of new titles with delivery and accessible entry.

Edisto Island Bookstore

Small, well-stocked independent bookstore on the main road into Edisto Beach, stocked with local titles, beach reads, and gifts.

Charleston Flower Market

Retail flower shop and wedding florist off Maybank Highway, stocking fresh cuts, arrangements, and gifts for James Island and beyond.

Itinerant Literate Bookstop

Wheelchair-accessible used bookstore tucked into a North Charleston neighborhood, run by a husband-and-wife team with a curated, ever-changing stock.

The Tiny Tassel

Tucked-away Spring Street boutique stocking women's clothing, jewelry, and home goods with free parking behind the shop.

The Archive

Bookstore-café hybrid in Mt. Pleasant where shelves of used titles share space with pour-overs and a quiet corner table.

Trade A Book

Used and trade paperback shop on Ben Sawyer, the kind of place where a five-dollar bill gets you three novels.

Sweeter Than Fiction

Independent bookstore on King Street with a curated fiction-forward selection and enough breathing room to actually browse.

The Happy Southerner

Southern-themed gift shop off Johnnie Dodds stocked with regional prints, apparel, and home goods for the unapologetically local-minded.

Closet Case Thrift Store

Densely packed thrift shop off Reynolds Avenue in North Charleston, stocking secondhand clothing and curiosities at low prices.

The Market by Seed Catering + Events

Catering-focused market on President Street stocking prepared foods, wine, and beer with takeout and delivery from the Seed Catering kitchen.

Love Bella

Women's boutique tucked into a Mount Pleasant apartment complex, carrying clothing, jewelry, and gifts with curbside pickup available.

Palmetto Moon

Southern lifestyle retail chain selling Gamecock and Clemson gear alongside preppy clothing, gifts, and accessories at Palmetto Grande.

Turning Page Bookshop

Independent bookshop in a Goose Creek strip mall with curbside pickup and a loyal neighborhood following.

The Citadel Bookstore

Official campus store for The Citadel, stocking military college gear, textbooks, and Bulldogs merchandise on Moultrie Street.

Trade-A-Book Summerville

Used bookstore in a Summerville strip mall, trading paperbacks and hardcovers since the neighborhood was still pine trees.

The OOPS! Co.

Women's clothing and gifts shop on Coleman Boulevard, stocking discounted and closeout merchandise for Mount Pleasant shoppers.

Mildred Newberry

Curated gift and home goods shop on Broad Street, stocking the kind of things people actually want to give.

The OOPS! Co

Closeout and overstock boutique on King Street stocking discounted women's clothing and gifts.

Tupelo Honey Flower Shop & Co.

Savannah Highway florist handling wedding arrangements and event flowers out of a small suite near West Ashley.

Indigo Books

Independent bookstore anchored in the Freshfields Village shopping center on Johns Island.

Village Emporium

Eclectic Mt. Pleasant shop stocking local art, jewelry, gifts, and clothing along Coleman Boulevard.

College of Charleston Bookstore

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Raptor Comics and Collectibles

Strip-mall comic shop on Orleans Road stocking back issues, collectibles, and new releases for serious readers and casual browsers alike.

Seacoast Bookstore

Independent bookstore in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, stocking new titles alongside a thoughtful regional section.

Love Spell Books

Occult-leaning independent bookshop and cafe tucked into a Summerville strip mall, stocking witchcraft titles alongside coffee.

TTC Bookstore

Wheelchair-accessible bookstore inside the 950 Building in North Charleston.

Rhodes Boutique

Women's clothing and gift boutique off Folly Road, stocking curated apparel and accessories with free parking and easy access.

Out of Hand

Eclectic boutique featuring unique women's fashions & accessories, plus home goods, in a warm setup.

Two Cumberland

Little 2nd-floor boutique featuring stylish, Southern-inspired womenswear, jewelry & home goods.

Best Gift Idea Ever

Gift and novelty shop on the Market Street tourist corridor carrying local souvenirs, art, and home goods.

Modern Manor

Peachy Keen

Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery

Eclectic Finds, Antiques and Interiors

Consignment furniture and decorative antiques along the commercial strip of Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

The Boutique Charleston

Women's clothing, gifts, and home goods shop mid-King Street, stocking locally leaning merchandise in a compact, accessible storefront.