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The Best of Bohicket Marina

Written by Team Dockwa | 7/9/15 2:30 PM
Featured Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi, water, and power
  • A Captain’s Lounge (pictured above) to relax and unwind after a long day at sea 
  • Complimentary bicycles to tour the beautiful coastline of John's Island
  • A pump-out vessel to free you of any waste

 

Dining

  • Breakfast: We recommend stopping in to The Ice Cream Boat and Coffee House to get your morning started.
  • Lunch: Red’s Icehouse is exactly what youd expect from a local seafood joint. Enjoy the fun and casual atmosphere, delicious food and amazing views.
  • Dinner: Nosh on one of the fresh and unique dishes at Lokal Seabar. The restaurant is accessible by both car and boat!
  • Drinks: End your night at Fisher’s Sports Pub and Grill for a taste of the John's Island authentic local atmosphere.

 

Shops

  • The on-site ship's store, Bohicket Creek Bait and Tackle is the oldest tackle shop in Charleston and carries marine supplies, grocery items, performance gear and more.
  • Village Spirits is conveniently located right in the market, and is perfect for picking up provisions for any on-board entertaining! 
  • After days or weeks at sea, our dogs deserved to be pampered too! The Beached Dog provides up-scale services such as grooming, walking, boarding and even pet photography! 

 

Things To Do

  • Make sure to check out one of the many events hosted by Bohicket Marina, such as the Invitational Billfish Tournament and the Bohicket Marina Sip and Stroll!
  • Spend the afternoon on a tour of Charleston Tea Plantation. Take in the history and the beauty of the plantation on a fun trolley ride through the fields.
  • Play a round at one of Kiawah Island Golf Resort's 6 award winning courses, including the famed Ocean Course which has hosted every major PGA event in the country!
  • Take the day to visit downtown Charleston; enjoy the restaurants, dining and attractions of this dazzling and historic city.

 

 

The next time you're planning a weekend trip to Bohicket Marina, consult Dockwa, the transient docking app that will make all of the headaches of reserving a slip or mooring disappear!