113 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com BEST GOLF CART RENTAL SHOP Ride around in a premium golf cart rental from repeat Best Of winner Charleston Custom Carts. Offering top-ofthe-line, diligently maintained carts, free delivery and pick-ups and safety and reliability, the team at Charleston Custom Carts loves to see their customers cruising the Lowcountry in style. Other finalists: Rad Rydz BEST GOLF PRO Jeff Minton, Director of Sports at Wild Dunes Resort and Class A PGA Professional, has almost 20 years of First Tee Golf Instruction under his belt. Through the junior golf program, Minton helps kids build self-confidence, inspires leadership and community involvement and helps students grow on the course and beyond. Other finalists: Danny Stewart, Perry Green BEST PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS Boost brain power, cardiovascular health and community interaction at one of Snee Farm Country Club’s 18 lighted tennis courts. With year-round leagues and lessons, Snee Farm’s tennis membership allows access to the club’s many amenities so you can play tennis and much more. Other finalists: Wild Dunes Tennis, LTP Tennis BEST TENNIS INSTRUCTOR More than just hitting balls, tennis pro Shane Rader turns players into athletes by assessing their skills and improving their performance. Rader makes learning and refining tennis skills fun and rewarding for participants of all ages. Other finalists: Clayton Langheim, Wesley Lee, Jack Miller, Mike Baker BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE Red Drum combines chef/owner Ben Berryhill’s Texan cuisine with coastal ingredients in an intimate Lowcountry setting. Sit at the bar, carry out or savor the evening in the wine room and enjoy menu items like pan-seared snapper paired with seafood dirty rice and squid ink aioli. Date night never tasted so good! Other finalists: Langdon’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar BEST PLACE TO TAKE AN OUT-OF-TOWN GUEST Seafood, BBQ, drinks and happiness? We’ll take it all — with a side of pimento cheese grits — while taking in views of Shem Creek at Saltwater Cowboys. Out-oftown guests will love the trash can nachos, fried oysters and house-smoked barbeque, but they’ll rave about SWC’s celebration of Lowcountry culture and flavors. Other finalists: Page’s Okra Grill, Tavern & Table BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE RAVENEL BRIDGE Few things are more quintessentially Charleston than the Ravenel Bridge. Locals and visitors rave about the views of the Ravenel Bridge from Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier. Don’t forget to bring your camera and check out the park’s extensive amenities while visiting. Other finalists: Patriots Point - USS Yorktown, Pitt Street Bridge BEST PLAYGROUND One of Mount Pleasant Memorial Park’s many amenities is its nautical-themed playground with stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge and downtown Charleston. The play structure, modeled after the Ravenel Bridge, is a favorite spot for kids of all ages and their families to play and relax. Other finalists: Alhambra Hall, Palmetto Islands County Park BEST SPORTS CLUB FOR KIDS From flag football, soccer and baseball to basketball, volleyball and more, i9 Sports welcomes kids as young as 3 to their leagues and programs. On a mission to promote sportsmanship and fun while growing with participants into their teens, it’s no wonder i9 Sports emerges victorious. Other finalists: FC Charleston, Surf, Redline Athletics BEST YOGA STUDIO Named Best Yoga Studio for a second consecutive year, The Works blends vinyasa yoga, cardio, meditation, plyometrics, sculpt and core. The ‘soulful fitness’ practice is popular with locals looking to exercise their bodies and minds while enjoying The Works’ beautiful facility, highly-trained instructors and exceptional results. Other finalists: Lowcountry Yoga, HYLO
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