

Things to do in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, SC packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Mount Pleasant by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Mount Pleasant?
Outty ranks 30 bookable experiences in Mount Pleasant, United States. The highest scoring is Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek at 83 out of 100, followed by Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour, Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket, Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting. Prices start at $17 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Mount Pleasant, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
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- In the 90+ Club
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- $17 per person
- Bookable today
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Most Popular in Mount Pleasant
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Scenic Charleston Harbor & Wildlife E-Bike Tour + Milkshake Stop

Charleston Shores Guided eBike Tour
Most Highly Reviewed in Mount Pleasant
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Mount Pleasant
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek

Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Scenic Charleston Harbor & Wildlife E-Bike Tour + Milkshake Stop
Family Friendly in Mount Pleasant
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Charleston/Folly Beach Shark Tooth and fossil Island Drop off

Sunday Mimosa Brunch Charleston Harbor Sail - Food Included

Wednesday Happy Hour Sunset Sail - Drinks Included

Public Charleston Harbor Boat Cruise: Family Friendly Scenic

Shark Teeth and Fossil Island Adventure Boat Tour in Charleston

Shark Tooth and Shell Hunting Tour in Charleston, SC
Food & Drink in Mount Pleasant
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Charleston Iconic Sunset Sail - Lux Catamaran w/Bar & Bathrooms

Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

Sunday Mimosa Brunch Charleston Harbor Sail - Food Included

Wednesday Happy Hour Sunset Sail - Drinks Included

Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Charleston Sunset Cruise on a Luxury 50Ft Yacht
Culture & History in Mount Pleasant
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek

Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Charleston in a Nutshell Private Tours

Scenic Charleston Harbor & Wildlife E-Bike Tour + Milkshake Stop
Outdoors in Mount Pleasant
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Scenic Charleston Harbor & Wildlife E-Bike Tour + Milkshake Stop

Charleston Shores Guided eBike Tour

Charleston Iconic Sunset Sail - Lux Catamaran w/Bar & Bathrooms
Nightlife in Mount Pleasant
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Charleston Iconic Sunset Sail - Lux Catamaran w/Bar & Bathrooms

Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise Scenic Views and Dolphin Spotting

Sunday Mimosa Brunch Charleston Harbor Sail - Food Included

Daytime Charleston Harbor Sail - Lux Catamatan w/Bar
Planning questions about Mount Pleasant
- What are the best things to do in Mount Pleasant?
- Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek is the highest ranked experience in Mount Pleasant, scoring 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 456 traveler reviews. Scenes of Shem Creek History and Shrimp Walking Tour, Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket, Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting, USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access round out the top five. Outty ranks 30 bookable experiences in Mount Pleasant, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Mount Pleasant cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Mount Pleasant is $125 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $17 on Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Mount Pleasant for today?
- Yes. 30 of the 30 experiences we rank in Mount Pleasant currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Mount Pleasant good for families?
- Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Mount Pleasant are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Mount Pleasant?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Mount Pleasant?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Mount Pleasant, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Mount Pleasant?
- 27 of the 30 experiences we rank in Mount Pleasant offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Mount Pleasant gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Mount Pleasant so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.