Great spots in Charleston, SC to work outside

The ideal outdoor setup. | Photo by Mildly Useful on Unsplash

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Throw on some jorts and flip flops, Charleston. It’s nice outside. ☀️

For those who want to get some vitamin D during the workday, here are a few WiFi-included, sunny spots to bring your laptop.

For that caffeine fix ☕

  • Vintage Coffee Cafe, 219 Simmons St., Mt. Pleasant | Open daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | As seen on our list of 14 outdoors patios in Charleston, this coffee shop has lots of outdoor seating to soak up the sun, paired nicely with a breakfast sandwich + local coffee.
  • Second State Coffee, 70.5 Beaufain St. | Open daily, hours vary | Grab a friend, a piece of quiche — trust us — and a seat outside. People watching is a bonus.

Room to roam 🏖️

  • Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer, 4 Vanderhorst St. | Open daily, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Serving both locally-roasted coffee + more than 20 beers on tap to enjoy in a spacious outdoor courtyard, Kudu is your one-stop-shop for a productive workday. BYO hotspot.
  • Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr. | Bring a blanket + enjoy free wifi at this neighborhood park.

Practical amenities 🖨️

  • The Wonderer, 1705 Meeting Street Rd. | Open daily, hours vary | Apply to become a member at this mixed-use campus offering all things social, work, and wellness — including co-working lounges, a cafe, and a rooftop bar. Did we mention they have a pool?
  • Venture X, 4900 O’Hear Ave., Ste. 100 + 200, North Charleston | Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Become a member + enjoy coworking and flexible workspace opportunities with locations all over the country, in case you get the travel bug.

When your workday is a little stressful 🍺

  • Island Cabana Bar, 50 Immigration St. | Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Order the Shrimp Roll + a $15 bucket of beer for the ultimate day in the sun.
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