Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2024

111 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com BEST PLACE TO ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE Mount Pleasant’s best coffee spot has two locations and endless options for coffee and tea lovers. Whether you take your beverages hot, iced, blended or as a bag full of beans, Brown Fox Coffee has a classic, seasonal and non-coffee drink just for you. Other finalists: Vintage Coffee Cafe, Metto Coffee & Tea BEST PLACE TO FISH The 1250-foot Mount Pleasant Pier in Memorial Waterfront Park boasts picturesque views of the Charleston Harbor and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. As locals will tell you, fishing at the Mount Pleasant Pier is a must-try Lowcountry pastime with convenient tackle sales and rod rentals nearby. Other finalists: Pitt Street Bridge BEST PLACE TO GO FOR A RUN Grab your sneakers, friends! Runners of all fitness levels flock to the Ravenel Bridge because it combines a moderate incline with a generous, well-protected pedestrian and cyclist path. The outstanding views of Charleston Harbor and downtown Charleston only sweeten the pot. Other finalists: Pitt Street Bridge, Old Village, Daniel Island Trail BEST PLACE TO HAVE A CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a birthday party venue that puts kids and parents at the forefront of their events. Because they set up, clean up and supervise, parents can mix and mingle while kids jump, spin, flip and play. Other finalists: Pop Up Parties of Charleston, Bubbles Gift Shoppe BEST PLACE TO PADDLEBOARD/KAYAK (Location) A recurring favorite in this category, Shem Creek is where locals go to paddleboard and kayak. Whether beginners or experienced paddlers, Shem Creek tends to be calm and allows visitors to observe birds roosting and dolphins breaching while paddling its placid waters. Other finalists: Pitt Street Bridge, The Dump at Sullivan’s Island, Wando River BEST PLACE TO PLAY PICKLEBALL You can’t shake a paddle at Crush Yard Pickleball Club’s “pickleball paradise” concept. Offering extended hours, gourmet food and drinks and a guarantee that the weather will always be perfect, pickleball aficionados and newbies alike can’t wait for Crush time. Other finalists: Wild Dunes Tennis Center, Daniel Island Club BEST PLACE TO PLAY GOLF Run, walk or drive your golf cart to Dunes West Golf Club, where playing along the banks of Wagner Creek and the Wando River are only two of many unique attractions of this Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course and its world-class country club amenities. Other finalists: Charleston National, Patriots Point BEST PLACE TO BUY GOLF ATTIRE/EQUIPMENT Whether you want to improve your golf game or simply look the part, David Ayres’ Lowcountry Custom Golf provides custom-fit equipment, pro-led one-on-one lessons, club rentals and a full retail shop featuring the latest and greatest in golf apparel and footwear. Other finalists: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Charleston National, Wild Dunes Resort BEST GOLF CART SALES AND SERVICE SHOP What could be more rad than a business built to facilitate fun? Rad Rydz sells and customizes golf carts, then services and repairs them as needed. A one-stop-shop for golf carts, Rad Rydz’s loyal customers can’t help but rave about how rad they are. Other finalists: Charleston Custom Carts, Etto Leisure Cars

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