Guidebook for Mount Pleasant
Food Scene
While the food in Charleston is EPIC, this is a culinary hub for a little Asian flare. It is amazing. And a block away from Charleston's best yoga studio, which we also recommend, Mission Yoga.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveWhile the food in Charleston is EPIC, this is a culinary hub for a little Asian flare. It is amazing. And a block away from Charleston's best yoga studio, which we also recommend, Mission Yoga.
Get the Monster cookie. Just get it. With a coffee. Best part of our lives. Okay, one of, but seriously. For a gluten-free cookie this thing is legit. Also are any of the homemade goods and do not leave without a baguette!
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Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StGet the Monster cookie. Just get it. With a coffee. Best part of our lives. Okay, one of, but seriously. For a gluten-free cookie this thing is legit. Also are any of the homemade goods and do not leave without a baguette!
Closest breakfast that we recommend! Outside seating and the food are cozy and delish. Perfect for a brekkie en route to the beach. Also cool is the outdoor truck turned slide for the kids! There is a restaurant that just opened there that sells some of the best pizza in town.
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Vintage Coffee Cafe
219 Simmons StClosest breakfast that we recommend! Outside seating and the food are cozy and delish. Perfect for a brekkie en route to the beach. Also cool is the outdoor truck turned slide for the kids! There is a restaurant that just opened there that sells some of the best pizza in town.
Our sushi go-to. It's easy and the fish is damn good. Right around the corner. If you just arrived and need something easy without having to go all the way downtown, go get some sushi here. Or even go pick it up.
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Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
644 Long Point RdOur sushi go-to. It's easy and the fish is damn good. Right around the corner. If you just arrived and need something easy without having to go all the way downtown, go get some sushi here. Or even go pick it up.
Best for drinks with a view!With kids they can wander Shem Creek docks while you sit and sip a cocktail watching the sun go down behind the creek. Dolphins will cruise through, it is really cool.
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Tavern & Table
100 Church StBest for drinks with a view!With kids they can wander Shem Creek docks while you sit and sip a cocktail watching the sun go down behind the creek. Dolphins will cruise through, it is really cool.
Best for close upscale. Beautiful design and great food literally a hop, skip and a jump! The fish stew is incredible as are the truffle fries!
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The Granary
835 Coleman BlvdBest for close upscale. Beautiful design and great food literally a hop, skip and a jump! The fish stew is incredible as are the truffle fries!
Out on Sullivan's and VERY high quality of food combined with a stunning ambiance. Another fun option is brunch here on the patio downstairs. You need to book to eat here, so reserve away!
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StOut on Sullivan's and VERY high quality of food combined with a stunning ambiance. Another fun option is brunch here on the patio downstairs. You need to book to eat here, so reserve away!
Don't let the strip mall fool you! This is the absolute perfect stop after a day romping around Palmetto Islands County Park. The pizza's are the best although I can never refuse the burrata. GET the burrata. The vintage movie theater next door (The Terrace) makes for a perfect rainy day combo!
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Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyDon't let the strip mall fool you! This is the absolute perfect stop after a day romping around Palmetto Islands County Park. The pizza's are the best although I can never refuse the burrata. GET the burrata. The vintage movie theater next door (The Terrace) makes for a perfect rainy day combo!
Don't be fooled by the name! They have some legit salty food items, too, that are coming from the masterminds behind Obstinant Daughter upstairs! Grab a coffee, and breakfast sandwich and hit the beach. There are a couple of tables, but you are at Sullivan's so just head out there!
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Beardcat's Sweet Shop
2063 Middle StDon't be fooled by the name! They have some legit salty food items, too, that are coming from the masterminds behind Obstinant Daughter upstairs! Grab a coffee, and breakfast sandwich and hit the beach. There are a couple of tables, but you are at Sullivan's so just head out there!
If you need anything while out that way- most espcially incredible sandwiches to go- hit up Co-OP.
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THE CO-OP Sullivan's Island
2019 Middle StIf you need anything while out that way- most espcially incredible sandwiches to go- hit up Co-OP.
If you are into exclusive cheeses and very picky wines, this is your spot. Lovely outdoor patio.
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goat. sheep. cow., north
804 Meeting StIf you are into exclusive cheeses and very picky wines, this is your spot. Lovely outdoor patio.
This is an institution in Charleston at this point and it is starting to spread to other cities... check out the home base! Incredible food, plenty of room to sit for groups, funky industrial building.
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Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrThis is an institution in Charleston at this point and it is starting to spread to other cities... check out the home base! Incredible food, plenty of room to sit for groups, funky industrial building.
MEAT. Head here if you love charcuterie trays and interesting cuts of meat because they do it right.
Next to Butcher & Bee in a cool industrial complex not walking distance to downtown but worth it!
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrMEAT. Head here if you love charcuterie trays and interesting cuts of meat because they do it right.
Next to Butcher & Bee in a cool industrial complex not walking distance to downtown but worth it!
This is the sister restaurant of Butcher and Bee and never disappoints! Best at breakfast and try the homemade sausage. There are also bites to go so that is handy if you are on the run around town for anything.
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The Daily
652 B King StThis is the sister restaurant of Butcher and Bee and never disappoints! Best at breakfast and try the homemade sausage. There are also bites to go so that is handy if you are on the run around town for anything.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful walks (or runs) you will ever take. Ever. Period. On the marsh. You can walk all of the islands in a couple of hours. Get off the pavement as much as you can and follow the little dirt paths the snake alongside the marsh. These will be some of the most incredible stunning views of your visit.
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Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush PkwyOne of the most beautiful walks (or runs) you will ever take. Ever. Period. On the marsh. You can walk all of the islands in a couple of hours. Get off the pavement as much as you can and follow the little dirt paths the snake alongside the marsh. These will be some of the most incredible stunning views of your visit.
We are TOTAL suckers for our County Parks here. But they are gorgeous. Get lost on trails that meander through the marsh... such a great way to spend a morning working up an appetite for all the delish Charleston food.
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Parque del Condado de James Island
871 Riverland DrWe are TOTAL suckers for our County Parks here. But they are gorgeous. Get lost on trails that meander through the marsh... such a great way to spend a morning working up an appetite for all the delish Charleston food.
Our favorite beach. Take a right when you get out there at the stop sign. Drive down to where it gets more residential to park. The earlier you get the better for parking- we love to combine morning beach with breakfast at Beardcats! (See review.) Station 26 is the secret spot. You're welcome!
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Sullivan's Island
Our favorite beach. Take a right when you get out there at the stop sign. Drive down to where it gets more residential to park. The earlier you get the better for parking- we love to combine morning beach with breakfast at Beardcats! (See review.) Station 26 is the secret spot. You're welcome!
Entertainment & Activities
Because kids love Skyzone. And when it's raining, there is no better place for them to burn off some of that endless energy. If yours are like mine.
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Sky Zone Charleston Trampoline Park
411 Wando Park BlvdBecause kids love Skyzone. And when it's raining, there is no better place for them to burn off some of that endless energy. If yours are like mine.
Our Aquarium is beautiful! And not something it will take the entire day to visit... we all love going because the views of the harbor are incredible throughout the glass construction as are the fish.
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Acuario de Carolina del Sur
100 Aquarium WharfOur Aquarium is beautiful! And not something it will take the entire day to visit... we all love going because the views of the harbor are incredible throughout the glass construction as are the fish.
You can have cocktails and amazing food while you watch movies ! (If that's your thing:) We LOVE Cinebarre. Two words. Truffle Popcorn. No, three. Milkshakes.
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Regal Cinebarre Mt. Pleasant
963 Houston Northcutt BlvdYou can have cocktails and amazing food while you watch movies ! (If that's your thing:) We LOVE Cinebarre. Two words. Truffle Popcorn. No, three. Milkshakes.
Get out on the harbor! Totally worth it... you do need a little on the water experience but they are very helpful at prepping you and the boat for you adventure. Get offshore and fish or explore barrier islands. This is such an incredible experience!
Charleston Power Boat Rentals
17 Lockwood DrGet out on the harbor! Totally worth it... you do need a little on the water experience but they are very helpful at prepping you and the boat for you adventure. Get offshore and fish or explore barrier islands. This is such an incredible experience!
As ex-professional water skiers we couldn't NOT include this one! Want to do some waterskiing or wake boarding? Get yourself out here! Such a fun day hanging with manager Adam (a dear friend of ours) and getting some great time on the water. Combing this with an early dinner at Fat Hen or Wild Olive for fancy or Tattooed Moose for more low key. Definitely call ahead for all of the above, including the water skiing, and tell Adam we sent you!
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Trophy Lakes
3050 Marlin RdAs ex-professional water skiers we couldn't NOT include this one! Want to do some waterskiing or wake boarding? Get yourself out here! Such a fun day hanging with manager Adam (a dear friend of ours) and getting some great time on the water. Combing this with an early dinner at Fat Hen or Wild Olive for fancy or Tattooed Moose for more low key. Definitely call ahead for all of the above, including the water skiing, and tell Adam we sent you!
Golf and/or Biking: If you are into golf, this is considered one of the most stunning courses in the world. It is absolutely beautiful. And if you don't golf (like us) and just want to scope out the private and exclusive island of Kiawah via 30 miles of paved trails, get out there and rent bikes! You won't regret this activity!
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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
1 Sanctuary Beach DrGolf and/or Biking: If you are into golf, this is considered one of the most stunning courses in the world. It is absolutely beautiful. And if you don't golf (like us) and just want to scope out the private and exclusive island of Kiawah via 30 miles of paved trails, get out there and rent bikes! You won't regret this activity!
Want to have an A%$ kicking while you are in town? This is your place. Spinning classes and fitness classes that will leave you staggering out of there. In a good way. Tiffany the owner is awesome and for $20 you can drop in and work off all that amazing Charleston food in which you've hopefully been indulging:)
Journey Cycling and Fitness Studio
1168 Basketweave DriveWant to have an A%$ kicking while you are in town? This is your place. Spinning classes and fitness classes that will leave you staggering out of there. In a good way. Tiffany the owner is awesome and for $20 you can drop in and work off all that amazing Charleston food in which you've hopefully been indulging:)
The best yoga studio in town. Kelly Jean is who you want to practice with. You will have a mat in the closet for your yoga pleasure, but if you want to hit up a class get here. HIGHLY recommend!
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Mission Yoga
125 Spring StThe best yoga studio in town. Kelly Jean is who you want to practice with. You will have a mat in the closet for your yoga pleasure, but if you want to hit up a class get here. HIGHLY recommend!
Drinks & Nightlife
It is our best dive for live music. And you won't feel like a gramma/pa like you will at a lot of Charleston late night spots. Super divey, super fun. Sundays afternoons they have kids out on the deck sometimes! And hit up The Lot next door for dinner. It is one of my favorite spots in town. Local fare that changes on the regular. De-LISH.
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyIt is our best dive for live music. And you won't feel like a gramma/pa like you will at a lot of Charleston late night spots. Super divey, super fun. Sundays afternoons they have kids out on the deck sometimes! And hit up The Lot next door for dinner. It is one of my favorite spots in town. Local fare that changes on the regular. De-LISH.
You are on a roof overlooking Charleston and it has been in town since forever. This is a lovely spot to grab a drink pre-downtown dinner.
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The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeYou are on a roof overlooking Charleston and it has been in town since forever. This is a lovely spot to grab a drink pre-downtown dinner.
Good spot for people watching and drinking upstairs above the McIntosh. VERY cool vibe and you will recognize the lighting... dark, moody, too cool for school.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King StGood spot for people watching and drinking upstairs above the McIntosh. VERY cool vibe and you will recognize the lighting... dark, moody, too cool for school.
If you love beer you will love Westbrook. It is a five minute drive from our house. These guys are serious with their craft.
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Westbrook Brewing Co
510 Ridge RdIf you love beer you will love Westbrook. It is a five minute drive from our house. These guys are serious with their craft.
Best place to pretend you are staying in a downtown single as you sip strong cocktails on the porch. SO cool. If you Instagram I can assure you that Zero George will provide a perfect backdrop for your next image.
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Zero George
0 George StBest place to pretend you are staying in a downtown single as you sip strong cocktails on the porch. SO cool. If you Instagram I can assure you that Zero George will provide a perfect backdrop for your next image.
Sightseeing
A famous street in the AIR! This is a walk with views of the entirety of our hood. A must do.
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
A famous street in the AIR! This is a walk with views of the entirety of our hood. A must do.
Must do. Go wander around the Battery and even meander back in the historic neighborhoods at the tip of our peninsula. Find the cafe Goat. Sheep. Cow.(see Review) and grab a sandwich or dive into a glass of their incredibly curated wine.
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La Batería
Must do. Go wander around the Battery and even meander back in the historic neighborhoods at the tip of our peninsula. Find the cafe Goat. Sheep. Cow.(see Review) and grab a sandwich or dive into a glass of their incredibly curated wine.
It's a row of rainbow houses! What's not to love? Right around the corner from the Battery...
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Fila del Arco Iris
83-107 E Bay StIt's a row of rainbow houses! What's not to love? Right around the corner from the Battery...
Arts & Culture
An island of history unto itself. You take a boat out here. And learn the history of Charleston. Completely touristy, but completely worth it.
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Monumento Nacional Fort Sumter
An island of history unto itself. You take a boat out here. And learn the history of Charleston. Completely touristy, but completely worth it.
Next door and absolutely magnificent. Many a celebrity has experienced nuptial bliss at these gardens. Amazing history of Charleston and the surroundings throughout the ages.
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Plantación Boone Hall
1235 Long Point RoadNext door and absolutely magnificent. Many a celebrity has experienced nuptial bliss at these gardens. Amazing history of Charleston and the surroundings throughout the ages.
History buffs among you? You don't even have to be to enjoy the Yorktown. It is a national TREASURE. You can smell history in the bowels of this ship... it is incredibly moving.
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USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdHistory buffs among you? You don't even have to be to enjoy the Yorktown. It is a national TREASURE. You can smell history in the bowels of this ship... it is incredibly moving.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdWe are suckers for WF.
Closest grocery store to get anything you could possibly need while you are here.
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Harris Teeter
920 Houston Northcutt BlvdClosest grocery store to get anything you could possibly need while you are here.