explore mount pleasant

Discover adventure around every turn

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

Get a Taste of Our Culture

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or a sweet treat in between. Mount Pleasant can satisfy every taste. Find your perfect waterfront view or venture inland.

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

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

AMALFI’S ITALIAN

Icon664 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Familiar specialties, plus housemade bread, pizza dough & sauces, at this casual Italian operation.

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JOHNNY’S HOT DOGS

Icon883 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Hot dog restaurant.

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JOEY TOMATOES

Icon1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Enjoy one of our hearty breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch offerings. All featuring homemade fresh soups, salads, authentic Italian deli sandwiches!

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BOXCAR BETTY’S

Icon1701 Shoremeade Rd suite 610, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

purveyor of fried chicken sandwiches.

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BASIL

Icon1465 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Traditional & contemporary Thai dishes like curries in a stylish small-chain outpost.

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SHEM CREEK CRAB HOUSE

Icon508 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Southern seafood favorites served in a simple setting, with scenic views, a bar & outdoor seating.

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POKE BROS.

Icon644 Long Point Rd h1, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

Fast, fresh, fit. High-quality, sushi-grade fish and farm-fresh veggies in an authentic Hawaiian poké bowl.

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MELVINS SOUTHERN BBQ

Icon925 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

South Carolina's original mustard based BBQ.

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LA HACIENDA

Icon3050 S Morgans Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA

Delicious recipes passed down and improved from generation to generation.

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