We are thinking of taking the family to Charleston, SC this summer. Any one know of a great hotel to stay at? We are hoping to have something on the ocean so the kids have plenty to do.

Any and all recommendations welcome.

Don't know about Charleston but there are some lovely hotels in Sydney and there is a choice of beaches. Manly, Bondi, Although I guess it would be better to make it a Winter holiday our seasons are reversed.
Wherever you go Have a great time. But you know what they say about Australia.
Beautiful one day Perfect the next

The only thing there is you have them scary sharks!

I do have to say, I really enjoyed Bondi beach when I was there. Just so much to see.

Hey Scott!

I actually work in Charleston. The downtown/historic area does not have a beach. There is an area/park called the Battery (where the first shots of the Civil War occured). Your options are Isle of Palms in Mt. Pleasant (10 - 15 minutes away) or Folly Beach (30 minutes or so away). Folly has limited "things to do", but there is lots in Mt Pleasant/Isle of Palms.

Also, Mt Pleasant puts you about a 2 hour easy drive to the Myrtle Beach area.

Not knocking Charleston, but I would recommend looking at Myrtle Beach (a lot of bang for the $) with a day/night trip to Charleston.

Thanks Harold! I went to Myrtle Beach 20 years ago and I really enjoyed it. Sounds like a better option. Just need to connivence my 2 oldest ones as they are major Civil War buffs and they wanted to be in that city.

Let me know when and I will come out for a day. Do not live far.

That way I can stalk you in person. lol

Oh great. There goes my vacation!

Scott your safe he is a VIRTUAL person, remember him explaining what s.i.r.a.g.e stands for in another thread he cant escape from pc into the real world

Spent all my summers in MB when I was a young man. Always much to do for families. Charleston is more for the historic/cultural value. A few years ago I was there, and enjoyed all the battlefields and tours.

Scott,

I am new to the forum and just seeing your post. We vacation in Charleston every summer. If you are still looking for somewhere to stay try the following:

Sea Cabins (ocean front $$$) http://www.seacabins.com/rental/complex.html?ID=3

There are other hotels near the Isle of Palms Connector or in Mt. Pleasant that are within 10-20 minutes from the beach.

Jennifer