How to Spend the Holidays in Charleston

"A waterfront restaurant housed in a former naval building offering ocean views, plentiful Christmas decor, seasonal holiday cocktails, and a newly renovated raw bar following a recent anniversary update—popular for fried seafood and fresh oysters during holiday visits." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines