Water Sports

When it comes to water sports, Charleston is a great place to get your feet wet. Surfboards can be rented for as little as $9 an hour. An hour of surf lessons will run you about $40, and includes use of a board.

McKevlin's Surf Shop. The pros at McKevlin's Surf Shop can tell you where to paddle out and give helpful tips for riding the steep, fast waves at Folly Beach. Surfboard rentals are $40/hour, and wet suits are $25/day if you're visiting between November and April. 8 Center St., Folly Beach, Charleston, South Carolina, 29439. 843/588–2247; www.mckevlins.com.