16 days in Charleston Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bluffton (Old Town Bluffton & The Church of the Cross), The Center for Birds of Prey (in Awendaw) and Beaufort (Hunting Island Lighthouse & Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, contemplate the long history of Aiken-Rhett House, and take an in-depth tour of Patriots Point.

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San Francisco to Charleston is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco to Charleston, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from San Francisco in January since evenings lows in Charleston dip to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.