Lonely Planet Savannah, Charleston & The Carolina Coast

Better than ever! Weve reinvented this guidebook with a Featured Highlights section, itineraries, an outdoor activities chapter, a dedicated food and drink chapter, worthwhile detours, and a practical directory.

Ready for some southern hospitality? Stay a spell in saucy Savannah and charming Charleston, then explore the majestic shoreline and barrier islands of the Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Spicy shrimp, swampy backroads, antebellum architecture and blooming magnolias - the Lowcountry's lures are irresistible. Our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

STEP BACK IN TIME - stroll Savannah's stately squares, ride a carriage through Charleston's cobblestone streets and encounter traditional Gullah culture in the Sea Islands

GET OUTDOORS - swim out to sea from a white-sand beach, kayak through a gator-filled swamp or golf some of the country's finest courses

DIG IN - feast on Frogmore stew, barbecue pork, sweet peaches, crab cakes and dirty rice, savored slowly

HAVE A BLAST - ride rollercoasters in Myrtle Beach, catch some blues in Charleston and dance all night in Savannah's sassy nightclubs.