Outdoor
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Mount Pleasant · Free
A large waterfront park with a fishing pier, playground, splash fountain, and sweeping views of the Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor. Great for sunset.
4.8 out of 5 stars. 4.8
Family-friendly spots in Mount Pleasant, from the Low Country Little Ones Charleston guide. 9 kid-friendly spots.
Outdoor
Mount Pleasant · Free
A large waterfront park with a fishing pier, playground, splash fountain, and sweeping views of the Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor. Great for sunset.
4.8 out of 5 stars. 4.8
Outdoor
Mount Pleasant · Free
A scenic boardwalk along Shem Creek perfect for spotting brown pelicans and marsh life. Flat, stroller-friendly paths.
4.8 out of 5 stars. 4.8
Dining
Mount Pleasant · $$
Lowcountry soul food in a warm, family-welcoming space. High chairs available, kids menu, and the biscuits are unforgettable.
4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7
Outdoor
Mount Pleasant · $2 / Person
A beloved nature park with a water park, splash pad, pedal boats, and a great playground. One of the best family outings in the area.
4.7 out of 5 stars. 4.7
Outdoor
Mount Pleasant · Free
A hidden gem on the waterfront in Old Village with a playground, open lawn, and gorgeous views of Charleston Harbor. Great for sunset picnics.
4.6 out of 5 stars. 4.6
Historic
Mount Pleasant · $27 / Adult
Explore the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, climb into fighter jets, and tour a submarine. An unforgettable hands-on experience for older kids.
4.6 out of 5 stars. 4.6
Dining
Mount Pleasant · $$
A no-frills Shem Creek seafood institution. Fresh-off-the-boat shrimp and grits in a ramshackle building with water views. Cash only, no reservations, worth the wait.
4.5 out of 5 stars. 4.5
Outdoor
Mount Pleasant · $2 / Person
A nature-focused park off the beaten path with trails through maritime forest, a fishing dock, and a playground surrounded by live oaks.
4.4 out of 5 stars. 4.4
Dining
Mount Pleasant · $$$
A waterfront restaurant on Shem Creek with stunning views from the patio. The kids menu is solid and watching the shrimp boats come in is free entertainment.
4.4 out of 5 stars. 4.4