Mount Pleasant · Charleston County, SC

Family things to do in Mount Pleasant

Scout analyzed 39 Mount Pleasant places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.

Places analyzed

39

Matches

24

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

2.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Page's Okra Grill

Food & Drink

Page's Okra Grill

Page's Okra Grill is a lively spot for casual Southern home cooking, good for a family meal or a weekend outing. Expect a visit of about an hour, costing roughly $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour

Arts & Culture

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour

This ghost tour on the USS Yorktown offers a unique evening experience, lasting about 1.5 hours and costing around $35-50 per person. It's a good standalone activity or could be paired with an early dinner in Mount Pleasant.

HistoryViewsOutdoors
$35–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Elite Escape Games - Mount Pleasant & Charleston

Family

Elite Escape Games - Mount Pleasant & Charleston

This is a great spot for an hour-long group activity, like an escape room challenge. Expect to spend around $30-40 per person, perfect for pairing with a meal before or after.

AdventurousSocialPlayful
$30–$40 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Coconut Joe's

Food & Drink

Coconut Joe's

Coconut Joe's offers casual American and seafood dining with ocean views, suitable for families or a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-45 per person, making it a good stop after a beach day.

FoodCocktailsViews
$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
LoLA Mt Pleasant

Food & Drink

LoLA Mt Pleasant

LoLA Mt Pleasant is a casual restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes and around $15-35 per person for a main dish and a drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Red's Ice House

Food & Drink

Red's Ice House

Red's Ice House is a casual spot for seafood and pub fare with water views, suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for an hour-long visit.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Vintage Coffee Cafe

Food & Drink

Vintage Coffee Cafe

Visit for a casual breakfast or lunch with espresso drinks, sandwiches, and pizza. The playground makes it suitable for families, and typical visits last about an hour, costing $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingOutdoors
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Tavern & Table

Food & Drink

Tavern & Table

This waterfront gastropub is suitable for a dinner outing, offering a scenic view. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours for a meal, costing around $35-75 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Grace & Grit

Food & Drink

Grace & Grit

Grace & Grit is a solid choice for a Southern seafood and steak dinner, typically lasting 1.5 hours and costing around $50-$100 per person. It pairs well with a drink at the bar before or after your meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Café Paname

Food & Drink

Café Paname

Café Paname is a casual coffee shop good for a relaxed breakfast or lunch. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $10-$25 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Mount Pleasant Pier

Outdoors

Mount Pleasant Pier

Visit Mount Pleasant Pier for a stroll, fishing, or a quick bite at the cafe. It's a low-cost, scenic outdoor activity that takes about an hour and a half, suitable for families or solo outings.

OutdoorsViewsFood
$1–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Shipyard Park

Sports & Recreation

Shipyard Park

Shipyard Park is a good spot for a free outdoor family outing, particularly for those interested in watching or playing sports. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, often combined with other activities in Mt Pleasant.

SportsOutdoorsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Southern Bar & Grill

Nightlife

The Southern Bar & Grill

Visit The Southern Bar & Grill for an evening of Southern food, drinks, and live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Saltwater Cowboys

Food & Drink

Saltwater Cowboys

Saltwater Cowboys is a waterfront restaurant on Shem Creek, good for a relaxed meal with smoked meats and seafood. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $35-$70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$35–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Ocean Walk at Pitt Street Bridge Park

Outdoors

Ocean Walk at Pitt Street Bridge Park

This park is suitable for a leisurely walk with scenic views, making it a good complement to a meal nearby or as a standalone activity. Expect to spend about an hour and it is generally free to visit.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Shem Creek Boardwalk

Outdoors

Shem Creek Boardwalk

Walk the Shem Creek Boardwalk for scenic marsh views, dolphin spotting, and easy access to waterside restaurants. It's a free activity that can be paired with a meal, lasting about an hour for a stroll.

OutdoorsViewsAnimals
$0–$15 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Sky Zone Charleston

Family

Sky Zone Charleston

Sky Zone is an indoor trampoline park suitable for families with children, offering active fun for 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $20-$35 per person for jump time.

OutdoorsSportsPlayful
$20–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Shem Creek Crab House

Food & Drink

Shem Creek Crab House

Shem Creek Crab House is a casual seafood spot with outdoor seating and scenic views, ideal for a relaxed dinner or lunch. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $25-50 per person on a typical visit.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
SOL Mt. Pleasant

Food & Drink

SOL Mt. Pleasant

SOL Mt. Pleasant is a good spot for a casual meal of Mexican plates and margaritas, especially enjoyable on their patio. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Burtons Grill & Bar

Food & Drink

Burtons Grill & Bar

Burtons Grill & Bar is a good choice for a casual upscale dinner or special occasion, typically lasting around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $30-$60 per person for an American fare meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Obstinate Daughter

Food & Drink

The Obstinate Daughter

The Obstinate Daughter is a good option for an elegant dinner or brunch outing. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $40-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$40–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Ty's Roadside Coastal Kitchen

Food & Drink

Ty's Roadside Coastal Kitchen

Ty's Roadside Coastal Kitchen is a casual spot for a meal, suitable for lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$50 per person on coastal-inspired food.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Water's Edge

Food & Drink

Water's Edge

Water's Edge is a good choice for a seafood dinner with a view, potentially featuring outdoor seating and a bar. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-$70 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Bodega Mt. Pleasant

Food & Drink

Bodega Mt. Pleasant

Bodega Mt. Pleasant is a casual restaurant suitable for a quick meal, from breakfast to dinner. Expect to spend $15-30 per person for an hour-long visit.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 29 of the 39 analyzed Mount Pleasant places fit family.
  • 31% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 38% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Playful, Adventurous, Upscale.

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