Charleston

Charleston sits between the Atlantic and the salt marsh, a city where centuries-old streets lead straight to the water. Beyond its historic center, tidal creeks and barrier islands provide critical habitat for dolphins, sea turtles, and hundreds of bird species. The surrounding coastline offers year-round encounters with wildlife — best explored by boat, kayak, or on foot along the city’s edges. And beneath those waters, divers still uncover the fossilized teeth of ancient megalodons, proving that this coast has been wild for millions of years.