Essentials
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdTrader Joe's
401 Johnnie Dodds BlvdHarris Teeter
920 Houston Northcutt BlvdGetting Around
Sweetgrass Cycles
234 Mathis Ferry RdParks & Nature
You can walk the boardwalk/trails here, or rent a kayak/paddleboard and explore the creek. Beautiful views at sunset, and fun restaurants nearby for seafood or a drink.
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat LaneYou can walk the boardwalk/trails here, or rent a kayak/paddleboard and explore the creek. Beautiful views at sunset, and fun restaurants nearby for seafood or a drink.
Right down the street, fishing pier, beautiful bridge and river views. Lots of green space, outdoor seating, playground.
343 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
99 Harry M. Hallman Jr BlvdRight down the street, fishing pier, beautiful bridge and river views. Lots of green space, outdoor seating, playground.
A quick drive, or an enjoyable bike ride away. Sullivan's has big beautiful beaches and a cute main street with some very good food options. Great for a walk or day at the beach.
48 locals recommend
Sullivans Island
A quick drive, or an enjoyable bike ride away. Sullivan's has big beautiful beaches and a cute main street with some very good food options. Great for a walk or day at the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StGreat beer and rooftop area.
The Belmont
511 King StExcellent craft cocktails.
Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House
12 Cumberland StHuge beer selection, lots of space, downtown.
Currently a converted Christmas bar, but cocktails here should always be good.
50 locals recommend
The Gin Joint
182 E Bay StCurrently a converted Christmas bar, but cocktails here should always be good.
Closed for Business
453 King StGreat place to sit at the bar and have a beer.
Food Scene
Welkin Coffee Charleston
51 South Market StreetBest coffee in town, tucked in among touristy shops but is a local gem.
Mount Pleasant's specialty coffee shop with a full food menu and lots of seating.
18 locals recommend
Second State
766 S Shelmore BlvdMount Pleasant's specialty coffee shop with a full food menu and lots of seating.
Tiny and delicious raw bar/seafood spot on East Bay. Amazing food and ambience (if you can get in).
154 locals recommend
167 Raw
193 King StTiny and delicious raw bar/seafood spot on East Bay. Amazing food and ambience (if you can get in).
Perfect lunch or dinner spot on Sullivan's Island. Food is top notch and there's a gelato place downstairs :)
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StPerfect lunch or dinner spot on Sullivan's Island. Food is top notch and there's a gelato place downstairs :)
My favorite spot in town. Authentic Asian in a converted gas station.
211 locals recommend
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveMy favorite spot in town. Authentic Asian in a converted gas station.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StBBQ.
Everything here is good. I recommend all of the mezze, or anything brunch-related.
116 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrEverything here is good. I recommend all of the mezze, or anything brunch-related.
Cru Cafe
18 Pinckney StClassic Charleston spot in an old house downtown. I love the food here.
Minero
153B E Bay StChef Sean Brock's Mexican-Southern creation. Casual and fun.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Cinebarre Mt. Pleasant
963 Houston Northcutt BlvdCharleston Power Yoga
857 Houston Northcutt BlvdHot power yoga class. It will kick your butt.
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfShopping
Candlefish
270 King StKnown for their candles, but have a lot of cute local items.
Savannah Bee Company
276 King StHoney.
The Commons
701 E Bay StTucked away on Broad Street, beautiful housewares.
Curiosity
56 Queen StreetAnother hidden gem.