As the seasons change we hope that you are taking advantage of all that Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has to offer. Many of the local events and activities have a history that is unique to South Carolina. We would like to take a moment to highlight one of the local treasures that as much more of a national and global connection…

Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime museum is home to three Naval museum ships. The three ships are The USS Laffey a Naval destroyer, the USS Clamagore a Naval submarine, and the flagship offering the USS Yorktown. The USS Yorktown (CV/CVA/CVS-10) is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War, and is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. Initially to have been named Bonhomme Richard, she was renamed Yorktown while under construction to commemorate USS Yorktown (CV-5), lost at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Yorktown was commissioned in April 1943, and participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, earning 11 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Decommissioned shortly after the end of the war, she was modernized and recommissioned in the early 1950s as an attack carrier (CVA), and then eventually became an antisubmarine carrier (CVS). She was recommissioned too late to participate in the Korean War but served for many years in the Pacific, including duty in the Vietnam War, in which she earned five battle stars. Late in her career, she served as a recovery ship for the Apollo 8 space mission, and was used in the movie Tora! Tora! Tora! which recreated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; and in the science fiction film The Philadelphia Experiment.

Yorktown was decommissioned in 1970 and in 1975 became a museum ship at Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is a National Historic Landmark.

Patriot’s Point is only a 10-minute drive from the Oyster Park Luxury Apartments. The Patriot’s Point museum has much more than the three primary ship exhibits. There are also numerous other rich displays and offerings including 28 other naval aircraft and a Medal of Honor museum among other things.

Experiencing Oyster Park means soaking up all of the culture and opportunities in this great community. Be sure to take the time to plan a trip to see a piece of American history that lives right where you do. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Patriot’s Point Restaurants

5Church

New American cuisine in a casual yet refined atmosphere. Cutting-edge design, stellar service, and world-class food by Top Chef Alum Chef Jamie Lynch and Executive Chef Adam Hodgson. The coolest part? The restaurant is located in a 100 year old church!

Charleston Harbor Fish House

Located conveniently on Patriots Point for easy access by land or sea, with cuisine focusing on local, sustainable seafood with fresh daily specials.

Gorgeous views of the historic Charleston skyline, the USS Yorktown, and the marina from anywhere in the restaurant.

If you come in the evening you’ll be greeted by the amazing sunsets from the rooftop Bridge Bar.

Lowcountry Bistro

Southern fare and casual environment attract locals and tourists alike, with an intertwining menu of fresh farm-to-table ingredients from the local market with a hearty mix of Creole and French influence. Crab cakes, gumbos, jambalaya, she-crab soup, chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, and fresh meat and seafood are all staples of the affordable Lowcountry Bistro menu.

Zero Restaurant + Bar

A tucked-away gem among Charleston restaurants, Zero Restaurant + Bar serves Charleston’s most celebrated cuisine in its most sublime and charming ambiance.  At Zero Restaurant + Bar, fine dining is utterly refined as fresh local ingredients dazzle under Chef Vinson Petrillo’s hand.

Spiritline Dinner Cruises

SpiritLine Cruises offers the only true waterfront dining experience in Charleston.  Aboard the Spirit of Carolina, you and your guests will enjoy a three or four course dinner, made to order from local seasonal ingredients.

As you dine on a delicious multi-course plated dinner, the Spirit of Carolina will cruise through the beautiful Charleston Harbor, past Fort Sumter, along the Battery and beneath the Ravenel Bridge.

Harbor Breeze Restaurant, Catering & Events

Harbor Breeze Restaurant and Bar is one of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina’s hidden gems!

Local american cuisine such as Fish and Chips, Blue Crab Mac & Cheese and our Island Chicken Sandwich.

Oak Steakhouse

Executive Chef, Mark Keiser, features Prime Certified Angus® Beef, locally and regionally sourced seafood and produce, and an expansive wine program emphasizing big California cabernets and Old World reds.

Inside a historic bank building that dates back to 1848, Oak’s stately setting features three floors with four distinct dining areas. Arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, original medal work, fireplaces and 150-year-old heart pine floors offer the perfect setting for enjoying a special evening.

Magnolias

The soul of the South meets the spark of innovation in dishes such as the Down South Egg Roll stuffed with collard greens, chicken, and Tasso ham, served with red pepper purée, spicy mustard sauce, and peach chutney and Shellfish over Grits with sautéed shrimp, sea scallops, lobster, creamy white grits, lobster butter sauce and fried spinach.

Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream

Since 1947 Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana having earned a reputation for providing high quality chocolates, ice cream, and confections combined with excellent service.

Belgian’s Gelatto

Daily fresh homemade gelato inspired by Belgian Chocolates!