
Captain Cocktail Cruises
Two-hour cocktail cruises departing Shem Creek, with open bar and views of the harbor and Ravenel Bridge.
21 things to do in Mount Pleasant, ranked by Charleston locals — community votes blended with Google ratings, updated daily. East of the Cooper. Shem Creek shrimp boats, Old Village porches, and the booming I'Mile sprawl that brought the city's best new restaurants across the bridge.

Two-hour cocktail cruises departing Shem Creek, with open bar and views of the harbor and Ravenel Bridge.

Saltwater charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant.

Inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Shrimp Boat Lane, targeting redfish and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.

Mount Pleasant charter operation running dolphin tours, fishing trips, and coastal excursions off the Lowcountry waterways.

Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Wando River waterfront.

Paddle through Shem Creek's salt marsh. Dolphins are common; the dolphins are the point.

Dolphin-watching and sunset cruises departing from Shem Creek on a 48-foot catamaran.

Outdoor adventure outlet offering kayak tours, kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & boat charters.

Ticket-bundling tour agency in a Mount Pleasant strip mall handling logistics for Charleston-area attractions.

Paved waterfront path along a converted rail bridge in Old Mt Pleasant, with marsh views, dog walkers, and open sky in every direction.

Recreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education.
Fishing and sightseeing charter operation running out of Mt. Pleasant, working the Lowcountry waterways off Coleman Boulevard.

Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.

Tidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.

Established in 1735, this historic plantation is an interpretive site about slavery & offers tours.

A 943-acre nature setting with paved trails, picnic sites & access for fishing, crabbing & kayaking.
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
Flat, wooded county park off SC-41 with trails, open fields, and free parking for dogs and strollers alike.

Guided kayak tours and rentals launching from Mount Pleasant, with routes through local creeks and tidal marshes.

Remnants of a 1700s plantation, with indoor & outdoor exhibits on Charles Pinckney's life & times.

Indoor/outdoor center with paintball, a climbing wall, go-karts, mini-golf, a jump house & arcade.
Locals rank Captain Cocktail Cruises as the best activity in Mount Pleasant (4.8★ across 221 reviews), with Charleston Fishing Trips and Knot Stressed Inshore Charters rounding out the podium. Tap any card above for photos, hours, and what locals say.