Guidebook for Mount Pleasant/Charleston Area
Sightseeing
Naturalist-guided eco tours and fishing charters. www.nature-tours.com
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdTour the Yorktown and take a boat ride to Fort Sumter.
Plantation off of Long Point Road. See the slave's quarters, tour the home, shop in the gift shop, and pick produce off of Hwy 17 North. Strawberry picking in the Spring. Then shop Boone Hall Farms Grocery and Deli on Hwy. 17 North for specialized foods and gifts.
248 locals recommend
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadPlantation off of Long Point Road. See the slave's quarters, tour the home, shop in the gift shop, and pick produce off of Hwy 17 North. Strawberry picking in the Spring. Then shop Boone Hall Farms Grocery and Deli on Hwy. 17 North for specialized foods and gifts.
A town of its own within City of Charleston and Berkeley County. Numerous parks to visit, great restaurants, and lots of walking/biking paths throughout the island.
9 locals recommend
Daniel Island
A town of its own within City of Charleston and Berkeley County. Numerous parks to visit, great restaurants, and lots of walking/biking paths throughout the island.
Rental bikes for touring around town. About 15 minute walking distance from the townhouse.
7 locals recommend
Sweetgrass Cycles
234 Mathis Ferry RdRental bikes for touring around town. About 15 minute walking distance from the townhouse.
Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and boat charters. www.coastalexpeditions.com
69 locals recommend
Coastal Expeditions
514 Mill StreetKayak, stand-up paddleboard and boat charters. www.coastalexpeditions.com
Barrier Island Ecotours
50 41st AveParks & Nature
Walk out on the pier under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and do some fishing. Playground for kiddos. Gift shop, ice cream.
343 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdWalk out on the pier under the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and do some fishing. Playground for kiddos. Gift shop, ice cream.
Great children's park in the middle of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. Beautiful oak trees, view of the Charleston Harbor. Rent Alhambra Hall for special events. Take a walking tour through the Old Village.
25 locals recommend
Alhambra Hall
131 Middle StGreat children's park in the middle of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. Beautiful oak trees, view of the Charleston Harbor. Rent Alhambra Hall for special events. Take a walking tour through the Old Village.
What used to be the old ferry route from Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island is now a wonderful park strip...great for fishing, walking, watching the sunset. Parking is available here or you can park at Alhambra Hall and walk to the Pitt Street Bridge for some exercise and view of the beautiful Old Village homes.
287 locals recommend
Pitt Street Bridge
Pitt StreetWhat used to be the old ferry route from Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island is now a wonderful park strip...great for fishing, walking, watching the sunset. Parking is available here or you can park at Alhambra Hall and walk to the Pitt Street Bridge for some exercise and view of the beautiful Old Village homes.
Beautiful views of Shem Creek. Fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, canoes, boats, restaurants.
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat LaneBeautiful views of Shem Creek. Fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, canoes, boats, restaurants.
Great beach with small town feel. Parking can be challenging since it's all curbside. But the beach is worth it!
64 locals recommend
Sullivan's Island Beach
Great beach with small town feel. Parking can be challenging since it's all curbside. But the beach is worth it!
Perfect beach for families who want easy parking. Showers, restrooms, grills, and food available.
63 locals recommend
Isle of Palms County Park
1 14th AvePerfect beach for families who want easy parking. Showers, restrooms, grills, and food available.
Shops
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
1218 Belk DrOutdoor shopping mall and movie theatre.
Tuesday Morning, PetSmart, restaurants, Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, hairsalon, WonderWorks Toy Store
8 locals recommend
Belle Hall Shopping Center
600 Long Point RdTuesday Morning, PetSmart, restaurants, Starbucks, CVS Pharmacy, hairsalon, WonderWorks Toy Store
Mount Pleasant Mall
708 Johnnie Dodds BlvdGreat shop for antiques and home furnishing consignments.
Next to New Furniture Consignment
2700 N Hwy 17Shopped here a lot when I was decorating the townhouse!
Lowcountry Consignments LLC
1179 Gregorie Ferry RdSometimes you can find a good deal here on decorations!
Groceries/Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd401 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt Blvd923 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 106, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
17 locals recommend
Publix Pharmacy at Queensborough Shopping Center
1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 106, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Harris Teeter
920 Houston Northcutt Blvd 920 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
In walking distance from the townhouse.
7 locals recommend
ALDI
613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
In walking distance from the townhouse.
Cafes
Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons St219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Saveurs Du Monde Café
1960 Long Grove Dr536 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Second State
766 S Shelmore Blvd766 S Shelmore Blvd Ste 202
BROWN FOX COFFEE
307 Simmons St307 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
133 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Wonderful little cafe to stop in for quick lunch. Great gourmet sandwiches that are very filling!
44 locals recommend
Queen Street Grocery
133 Queen St133 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Wonderful little cafe to stop in for quick lunch. Great gourmet sandwiches that are very filling!
Restaurants
427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great upscale burgers and brewery.
26 locals recommend
Coleman Public House
427 W Coleman Blvd427 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great upscale burgers and brewery.
Vickery's Bar & Grill
1313 Shrimp Boat Ln1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
1875 US-17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
This restaurant has the best food and service, and has special menus for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.
9 locals recommend
Burtons Grill
1875 US-171875 US-17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
This restaurant has the best food and service, and has special menus for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.
675 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great burgers and also serve veggie and black bean burgers. Great sweet potato fries!
102 locals recommend
Sesame Burgers and Beer
4726 Spruill Ave675 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great burgers and also serve veggie and black bean burgers. Great sweet potato fries!
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1301, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best pizza in Mount Pleasant!
10 locals recommend
Steel City Pizza Company
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1301, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best pizza in Mount Pleasant!
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd Suite "O, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best authentic Italian restaurant! The lasagna is to die for!
6 locals recommend
BACCO
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd Suite "O, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best authentic Italian restaurant! The lasagna is to die for!
2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Great Tex Mex food and fun atmosphere with bar.
72 locals recommend
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle St 2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Great Tex Mex food and fun atmosphere with bar.
925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Love this BBQ joint owned by a personal friend of mine whose family established it several generations ago. Great food, great prices, great service, and clean restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Melvin's Legendary Bar- B-Q
925 Houston Northcutt Blvd925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Love this BBQ joint owned by a personal friend of mine whose family established it several generations ago. Great food, great prices, great service, and clean restaurant.
464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403
Out of this world Texas smoked BBQ located downtown away from the hustle and bustle of everything. You gotta try the brisket!
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St464 N Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403
Out of this world Texas smoked BBQ located downtown away from the hustle and bustle of everything. You gotta try the brisket!
1300 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
A great restaurant/bar located away from the crowded downtown streets. I love the fish tacos with mango salsa!
78 locals recommend
Rutledge Cab Company
1300 Rutledge Ave1300 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
A great restaurant/bar located away from the crowded downtown streets. I love the fish tacos with mango salsa!
2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Looking for a very nice, upscale restaurant with great cuisine? The Obstinate Daughter is the place to go for special occasions or date night.
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St2063 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Looking for a very nice, upscale restaurant with great cuisine? The Obstinate Daughter is the place to go for special occasions or date night.
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Bar and restaurant with night entertainment out on the patio. Good vegan choices as well!
7 locals recommend
Kid Cashew
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Bar and restaurant with night entertainment out on the patio. Good vegan choices as well!
607 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
In walking distance from the townhouse, this is our favorite Thai restaurant. Good food for reasonable prices!
Pattaya Thai Restaurant
607 Johnnie Dodds Blvd607 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
In walking distance from the townhouse, this is our favorite Thai restaurant. Good food for reasonable prices!
2210 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
A trip to Sullivan's Island is not complete without having lunch at Poe's Tavern! Great burgers!
205 locals recommend
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle St2210 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
A trip to Sullivan's Island is not complete without having lunch at Poe's Tavern! Great burgers!
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
183 locals recommend
Husk
76 Queen St 76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
40 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Popular lunch place serving deli sandwiches in a funky space with '80s memorabilia & a courtyard. We love going here for lunch when we're downtown. It's a small place and very typical to see a line forming outside to get in.
23 locals recommend
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad St40 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Popular lunch place serving deli sandwiches in a funky space with '80s memorabilia & a courtyard. We love going here for lunch when we're downtown. It's a small place and very typical to see a line forming outside to get in.
730 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Outstanding deli like what you would find in NY. Lots to choose from on the menu. Vegetarian choices too!
35 locals recommend
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman Blvd730 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Outstanding deli like what you would find in NY. Lots to choose from on the menu. Vegetarian choices too!
1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Really good deli sandwiches and desserts here!
7 locals recommend
Joey Tomatoes Deli & Market
1190 Clements Ferry Rd1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Really good deli sandwiches and desserts here!
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great Italian food. Order take-out or arrive early to dine in. They get crowed quickly! Gluten-free penne pasta available.
17 locals recommend
La Pizzeria
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great Italian food. Order take-out or arrive early to dine in. They get crowed quickly! Gluten-free penne pasta available.
880 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
Outdoor seating and entertainment. Sports bar inside.
New Realm Brewing Co.
880 Island Park Drive880 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
Outdoor seating and entertainment. Sports bar inside.
409 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best biscuits ever! Gluten-free available.
37 locals recommend
Vicious Biscuit
409 W Coleman Blvd409 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Best biscuits ever! Gluten-free available.
1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd #4178, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great local favorite dishes. Good date night place.
25 locals recommend
The Mustard Seed
1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd1036 Chuck Dawley Blvd #4178, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Great local favorite dishes. Good date night place.
The Kingstide
32 River Landing Drive 32 River Landing Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492
Phone: (843) 216-3832
82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
A swanky bar & intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
45 locals recommend
82 Queen
82 Queen St82 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
A swanky bar & intimate courtyard help make this refined Southern spot a special occasion favorite.
Great sandwiches and fish tacos! Old gas station redone into a restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveGreat sandwiches and fish tacos! Old gas station redone into a restaurant.
Breweries & Distilleries
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St1505 King St Charleston, SC 29403
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Avenue4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Ghost Monkey Brewery
522 Wando Ln522 Wando Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hardscoop Distillery
2030 Wambaw Creek2030 Wambaw Creek Rd Units 101 & 102 Charleston, SC 29492
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger St289 Huger St Charleston, SC 29403
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave4155 Dorchester Rd North Charleston, SC 29405