MOUNT PLEASANT
A little more Lowcountry to explore.
For Shem Creek sunsets, shopping, recreation, and a quieter side of the Lowcountry.
A DAY IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Good tables, easy shopping, and a night out close by.
Mount Pleasant is the easy complement to a beach day: waterside dining around Shem Creek, open-air shopping at Towne Centre, and a relaxed evening that can end with a film or dessert.
Restaurants
From Shem Creek waterfront tables to polished neighborhood dining, this is the place to settle in after an afternoon on the coast.
Shopping
Towne Centre offers an open-air mix of fashion, home, beauty, and everyday essentials—an easy place to browse between plans.
Movies & easy evenings
Trade a busy evening for dinner, a film, and a simple drive back to the island—one more way to make the stay feel effortless.
IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Dining.
Tavern & Table
Rustic-chic waterfront dining right on Shem Creek, known for its dockside patio and Sunday brunch.
Also in Mount Pleasant
Post House — A coastal tavern and inn in the historic Old Village, seasonal fare and classic cocktails. Visit restaurant
Saltwater Cowboys — Waterfront seafood and slow-smoked barbecue on Shem Creek, live music. Visit restaurant
The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene — No-frills Shem Creek institution, classic seafood, cash only. Visit restaurant
Vickery’s Bar & Grill — Cuban-inspired Southern fare with wide-open creek views. Visit restaurant
IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Shopping.
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
An open-air shopping and dining destination with 60+ stores — including Palmetto Moon for coastal Southern-lifestyle apparel and Sweetgrass and Sand Dollars Boutique for coastal gifts — plus national brands and the Regal Palmetto Grande movie theater.
The Shoppes at Seaside Farms
A convenient shopping center with 40+ shops, including Harris Teeter and Target for everyday needs.
IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Movies.
Regal Palmetto Grande 16
Catch a new release at this 16-screen theater, just a short drive from the beach.
IN MOUNT PLEASANT
History, nature, and a change of pace.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Tour the USS Yorktown, a WWII aircraft carrier, along with the destroyer USS Laffey and an immersive Vietnam War exhibit — one of Charleston’s most-visited attractions.
Palmetto Islands County Park
A 943-acre park with walking and biking trails, boardwalks, a water playground, kayaking, and an observation tower with sweeping marsh views — a favorite for families.
Charleston Fun Park
Go-karts, two 18-hole mini-golf courses, an arcade, VR experiences, bumper cars, axe throwing, and gem mining — a rainy-day or family-fun-day standby, about 15-20 minutes from Wild Dunes.
IN MOUNT PLEASANT
Public courses, harbor to hidden gem.
Patriots Point Links
A public 18-hole links course on Charleston Harbor, a South Carolina tradition since 1979 — the par-3 17th, an island green with Fort Sumter views, is one of the most photographed holes in the Lowcountry.
Charleston National Golf Club
A Rees Jones-designed championship course open to the public year-round, rated by Golf Digest as the area’s best non-resort course.
Stay close to the coast.
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