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Making the most of the coast is for everyone! For land lovers and seafarers, for foodies and fishers, for singles and families, for golfers, history buffs and more! Experience your slice of paradise in Mount Pleasant.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Perfect your sea legs at Patriots Point. Tour National Historic Landmark ships including the USS Yorktown, hear the stories of the country’s bravest men and women at the Medal of Honor Museum and visit the only replica Vietnam Naval Support Base Camp in the U.S. At this Naval and Maritime Museum, you are sure to be inspired.

An overhead drove shot of Patriots Point

Waterfront District at Shem Creek

The waterfront district at Shem Creek is a local favorite with fantastic restaurants and bars featuring gorgeous waterfront views of the Charleston harbor and surrounding marshes. To enjoy the view even closer, book a water adventure or walk the boardwalk that spans over 2,000 feet long. Leave the hustle and bustle and sit back in a slice of paradise!

A beautiful sunset on Shem Creek

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Visit Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens to explore Gullah history while engaging in presentations about the history and progress of Black Americans, tour the colorful flower gardens with antique roses, watch butterflies in the butterfly pavilion and more!

Boone Hall Plantation drone shot

THe Cooper River Bridge

The Cooper River Bridge, officially named the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, connects historic downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant over the wide Cooper River. The bridge is the third-longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Featuring a pedestrian path spanning the full length of the bridge, some of the best views in the entire Lowcountry are here!

OUR KEEP IT PLEASANT PROMISE

In Mount Pleasant, we’re proud of our creeks, trails, marshes, and coastal wildlife, and we’re just as proud of the people who care for them. Take the “Keep It Pleasant Promise” to help protect the nature we all love so much!

Pitt Street Bridge

Once a trolley bridge that connected Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleasant, the Pitt Street Bridge is now a site for recreation and relaxation. Fish off the pier or kayak through the Charleston Harbor from this hidden gem within the Old Village Historic District.

A line of palm trees at the Pitt Street Bridge

Memorial Waterfront Park

Called the crown jewel of Mount Pleasant, Memorial Waterfront Park is more than just your average park. Located under the grand entryway to the town at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, this park has a lush lawn perfect for family picnics and a nautical-themed playground. Soft-serve ice cream is available at the River Watch Café, along with beautiful views of the Charleston Harbor and the Mount Pleasant Pier, a 1,250-foot-long pier where you can sit and swing a while, or try your hand at fishing. While you’re there, get a feel for the local culture at the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion, War Memorial and Visitor Center.

2 people sitting and smiling on a swing at the waterfront park

the old village

If there was an opportunity to step back in time to see what the “original small town” Mount Pleasant felt like with gorgeous historic homes, endearing local shops and eateries, and a magical coastline all underneath draping Spanish moss, this is the place.

An American Flag hanging outside a building in the old village

Walking Trails Guide

From boardwalks to natural paths, this is your ultimate guide to hitting the trails in Mount Pleasant! Some of these trails are pet-friendly. Remember to leave nothing behind but wonderful memories and pawprints!

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Memories are only a few clicks away. Explore all Mount Pleasant has to offer below.

GRACE & GRIT

Icon320 Wingo Way #100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Grace & Grit is a local, family-run Mount Pleasant restaurant serving creative Southern food with a focus on fresh seafood, local produce and Lowcountry hospitality. Known for its signature Grit Flight, shrimp and grits, brunch favorites, local-caught fresh shrimp, seafood dishes and curated bourbon program, Grace & Grit offers a warm, chef-driven dining experience just minutes from Charleston.

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BEST WESTERN

Icon259 Magrath Darby Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Complimentary Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Business Center

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KANPAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Icon1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd suite b 9, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.

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BLEND JUICE BAR

Icon320 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Organic ingredients are cold pressed in healthy combinations at this contemporary juice bar.

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Old Sunken Hull

Icon71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Visible from the Patriots Point shoreline and the Ravenel Bridge, the Old Sunken Hull is one of Mount Pleasant’s most curious hidden-in-plain-sight landmarks. The concrete remains in Charleston Harbor are from the Col. J.E. Sawyer, a World War I-era Army Quartermaster river steamer that was later decommissioned and sank near Adger’s Wharf in Charleston in 1926. After becoming a hazard for harbor traffic, the vessel was removed and towed to the Mount Pleasant side of the harbor in 1929, where it still rests today.

Often mistaken for a simple concrete platform or abandoned structure, the Old Sunken Hull adds another layer to Mount Pleasant’s maritime history and serves as a reminder of the working harbor, military history and coastal transportation routes that shaped the Lowcountry. Check out the Historical Markers about the Old Sunken Hull located at the Mount Pleasant Pier in Memorial Waterfront Park.

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RED DRUM

Icon803 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Refined Southwestern food served in bustling cozy environs with an upbeat bar.

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MAIN SQUEEZE JUICES AND SMOOTHIES

Icon656 Long Point Rd unit c, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

We make all of our juices and smoothies with whole fruits and vegetables

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TRES PALMAS ACAI

Icon700 S Shelmore Blvd #101, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Pure organic, unsweetened acai blended with fresh banana and organic honey provides your body with essential micro-nutrients and vitamins. 

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SLEEP INN

Icon299 Wingo Way, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Complimentary Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Business Center

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