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Wellness
Island Park Dermatology, Dr Cynthia Irby Wilson
109 River Landing Dr Suite 400, Charleston
Board-certified dermatology practice in Daniel Island's River Landing, run by Dr. Cynthia Irby Wilson.
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What's New · Week of May 5, 2026
The week in
Charleston.
A magazine — not a feed. New openings, the rooms locals are voting on, and the itineraries worth saving. Filed every Friday by the people who eat, drink, and live here.
Trending this week
What Charleston is voting on.
The places picking up momentum — measured in real ratings from real locals over the last seven days.
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The Local Shoppe (James Island)
914 Folly Rd Ste A, CharlestonNeighborhood barbershop and hair care spot on Folly Road serving James Island locals with consistent cuts and a 4.9-star reputation.
ReadBeloved4.91.1k ratings - №3Wellness
ROYAL NAILS
1121 Park W Blvd C, Mt PleasantStrip-mall nail salon in Park West with a loyal Mt. Pleasant following and full-service manicure and pedicure menu.
ReadBeloved4.9384 ratings - №4Weddings
Branch Flower Shop
1113 Bowman Rd Suite 101, Mt PleasantMount Pleasant florist specializing in wedding and event work out of a Bowman Road suite.
ReadBeloved4.8222 ratings - №5Boating
Charleston Super Yacht Charter
33 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonLuxury yacht charter operation docked at Lockwood Drive, running private cruises through Charleston Harbor and the Lowcountry waterways.
ReadBeloved4.8175 ratings - №6Fitness
Yoloha Yoga Studio
1750 Signal Point Rd Ste 650, CharlestonCommunity yoga studio off Signal Point Road with free parking and a 4.9-star track record across 155 reviews.
ReadBeloved4.8178 ratings
Itineraries to follow
The lists locals are bookmarking.
- Hit List18 placesUpdated May 3, 2026
Best Restaurants Right Now
What locals are actually booking
Read the list - Hit List15 placesUpdated May 3, 2026
Best Bars in Charleston
Cocktail rooms, beer patios, late-night spots
Read the list - Hit List9 placesUpdated May 5, 2026
Sunset Hour
The places that earn the golden hour — rooftops, dock bars, beach piers, and bridge walks.
Read the list - Hit List12 placesUpdated May 3, 2026
Where Locals Get Coffee
The roasters and cafes Charleston actually frequents
Read the list - Hit List4 placesUpdated April 26, 2026
Date Night
Eight rooms designed for the second drink.
Read the list - Hit List12 placesUpdated May 3, 2026
Date Night Restaurants
Special-occasion rooms
Read the list
Editor's Pick
This week we're sending people to Charleston Sailing Adventures.
“Skippered sailing charters departing Wharfside Street into Charleston Harbor and the surrounding Lowcountry waterways.”
In season
Spring in Charleston.
The categories worth your time right now — pulled from how locals actually use the city this time of year.
- See the listAzaleas in bloom
Things To Do
Magnolia and Middleton in full color, the carriage tours at their best, the patios open again.
- See the listSand warming up
Beaches
Folly, Sullivan's, IOP — when locals start packing the cooler again, before the summer rentals descend.
- See the listOn the water
Boating
Charters, sailing, marinas — the harbor at its best before the heat and the August thunderstorms.
- See the listPre-Spoleto
Galleries
Charleston's serious art scene gearing up for the festival — go before the line.
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