Beach Hotels in Mt Pleasant, SC

Situated in Charlestown, South Carolina, lies the fourth largest town in the state, Mount Pleasant. This fast-growing East Coast tourist hot spot is well-known for its historic houses, fishing scene, boutique shopping, and live oaks! The area is also home to a plethora of elevated global-fusion food and mouth-watering seaside eateries, and with roots of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant stretching back to the 18th century, you’re sure to enjoy the pleasant charm of this South Carolina town while staying at the top beach hotels in Mount Pleasent.

First stop on your tour of town? The renowned Mount Pleasant Pier— a modern, 1,250-foot-long pier complete with a pavilion, bench swings, picnic tables, tackle sales and rod rentals for dockside fishing, a cafe/gift shop, and of course, striking harbor views. And no matter the time of year, there’s never a dull moment at the 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion that hosts dances and other live events all year long, so stop by while staying at the best Mount Pleasant beach hotels to enjoy some entertainment.

After all that strolling, it might be time for a nice bite to eat from one of Mount Pleasant’s delicious bayside restaurants. This town serves up a plethora of hidden gems, spanning multiple cuisines, from Japanese to Vietnamese, New American to Southwestern, and most everything in between—not to mention, all the freshest seafood you can eat! And for those staying at beach hotels in Mount Pleasant during peak season, you can catch the local Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market while in town for all the fresh fruits and fares of the area.

For a bit of local history, pop over to the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, located at the mouth of the Cooper River on the Charleston Harbor, across from Charleston. Carve out enough time to tour this fascinating museum, as you can spend anywhere from four to six hours just exploring the exhibits and an array of aircraft, as well as walking the corridors of all six tours!

After the Naval Museum, make a point to explore the stunning Charles Pinckney National Historic Site for a peek into the history of one of the nation’s Founding Fathers and tour the well-preserved portion of Charles Pinckney's Snee Farm plantation and country retreat. As a member of a prominent political family in South Carolina, Pinckney fought in the American Revolutionary War, spent some time in captivity as a prisoner in the North, and finally returned to the state in 1783. He also served as a delegate to the constitutional convention where he contributed to drafting the United States Constitution. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1973, and a National Historic Site in 1988, the Snee Farm site is one you don’t want to miss during your stay at top Mount Pleasant beach resorts and hotels.

If you’ve got the kids in town during the warmer months, make a fun family outing and plan an afternoon at a waterpark. This seasonal kid-friendly/family attraction is a place for unforgettable aquatic amusement— with a shallow pool with fountains, sprays, slides, and a water chute, the little ones will be entertained for hours!

Have an incredible stay during your east coast getaway to Mount Pleasant, and don’t forget to check out our top beach hotels nearby in Atlantic Beach, Miramar Beach, Pawleys Island.