Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Isle of Palms Area

"For a traditional shopping mall experience away from the business of downtown, head to Mount Pleasant, a suburb about 10 miles northeast of the city. This open-air shopping district has more than 65 stores, including national shops like Belk, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, J. Jill, Loft, Ultra Beauty, and Barnes & Noble as well as local boutiques like Copper Penny and Millie Lynn, which sell women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. The complex also has several fast casual and chain restaurants like Qdoba and P.F."

"If you are looking for varieties within a one-stop shopping center, this open-air mall brings you 65 national and local brands to choose from. Away from the bustling downtown crowds, this serene mall with a majestic fountain houses upscale clothing and cosmetic stores like Barnes & Noble, Belk, Pick Up Sticks, Banana Republic, Ulta Beauty Francesca’s apart from boutique items, children’s fashion, and sportswear. Want to catch a break from the shopping frenzy?"

"Outdoor shopping center with dozens of stores, including Belk, Buckle, GAP, Old Navy, Southern Tide, Chico's, LOFT, Soma, Victoria's Secret, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Longhorn Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, TCBY, TGI Fridays, Zoes Kitchen, Pandora, GameStop, Bed Bath & Beyond, Regal Cinema, Bath & Body Works, GNC, Ulta Beauty, Rack Room Shoes, Barnes & Noble, Palmetto Moon, Peloton, Sunglass Hut, Hyatt Place, LensCrafters, Jos."

"Another small and cosy art gallery in Charleston, the Atrium Art Gallery curates abstract and contemporary art forms with diverse media. Thought-provoking and inspiring, the art gallery keeps refreshing its exhibits time and again. Coping up with the pandemic, the Atrium Art Gallery commenced special virtual tours every month that is dedicated to a particular artist."

"A post shared by Atrium Art Gallery (@atriumartgallery) on Nov 30, 2019 at 1:16pm PST. Situated at the heart of downtown Charleston, Atrium Art Gallery is a champion of local and contemporary art. This gallery continuously aims to veer away from conventional art, and often hold exhibits that cater to modern times."

"A post shared by Mary Martin Gallery (@marymartingallery) on Nov 19, 2019 at 1:28pm PST. Welcoming art of all genres is Mary Martin Gallery. They call themselves an eclectic gallery that does not limit themselves to only one style of work."

"A post shared by Charleston Artist Guild (@charlestonartistguild) on Sep 7, 2019 at 9:49am PDT. Headed and managed by a family of artists, Charleston Artist Guild Gallery is an open invitation to be a part of their family. They run the gallery in the spirit of southern hospitality and all art lovers that come to visit share a common goal."

"With 600+ members, the Charleston Artist Guild is the region’s leading arts organization providing professional development, exhibiting opportunities and community outreach."

"Bargain hunters will want to head to this shopping center in North Charleston, which offers more than 100 different discounted and outlets shops from name brand clothiers like Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF FIFTH, Coach, Forever 21, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Banana Republic, and Brooks Brothers. Athletic companies Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, and New Balance have stores here as well, as do accessory brands like Vera Bradley, Sunglasses Hut, and Claire's. The outlets are only about 2 miles from Charleston International Airport, so if you're driving or renting a car, it's worth your time to swing by on the way in or out of town."

"Once you have strayed far downtown amidst vintage streets and boutiques of Charleston, prepare to unleash the serious shopper in you at Tanger Outlets - an enormous mall with a full-service inventory of 100 factory stores world-famous brands, accessories, and footwear. Among all the malls of this eminent US-based chain, Charleston's outlet is home to multinational tenants like Gap and Ascena. Bask in the tropical South Carolina sun at Tanger Outlets’ open-air shops and enjoy a 30% discount on specialty retail goods, a fraction of the normal cost of shopping in Charleston."

"Whatever luxurious brand that you can think of, you will find it here. Be it local or international brands, you will find them all side by side. There are great discounts in the stores and you are guaranteed value for money in the store like Nine West, Skechers, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Saks Off 5th, Nike, Michael Kors, Under Armour, Old Navy, Gap, Palmetto Moon, and Tommy Hilfiger."

"Ashley Landing is Charleston's first-ever indoor shopping complex featuring an inventory of 23 independent boutiques, brand clothing stores, and accessories. Renovated in 2000 with altered landscaping, this vintage, the grocery-anchored retail mall is known for caring staff, quick service, and delicious pizzas to dig into at Al's Pizza. Other items available at Ashley Landing include niche footwear, designer furniture, musical instruments, antiques, and cosmetics."

"Ashley Landing also known as Ashley Plaza Mall was the first indoor shopping mall in the West Ashley area of Charleston. This mall was built in 1972 along 1401 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard on highway 7. It features a supermarket, luxurious brands such as Chanel, JCPenney, Kate Spade, Sephora among others."

"The other mall to visit when in Charleston is the Merchant Village located close to the highway and the interstate, making it convenient. Most shoppers that come here love the deli, the pharmacy, bakery and fresh organic fruits and vegetables. The store owners here are renown for their great customer service."

"Southern lifestyle clothing featuring t-shirts for men, women and kids, home accessories, drinkware and coolers and clothing from name brands."

"This women’s clothing store occupies a street front, 19th century edifice (formerly the McIntosh Seed House) on King in the middle of Downtown. Step inside and witness the exposed brick walls and dark wooded interior for a distinct, unique vibe that Worthwhile can seriously pull off. Started in 1993, Worthwhile has maintained its position as a top tier Charleston retailer by supplying elite designer lines such as Isabella Marant, Uma Wang, and Christain Peau."

"Travel + Leisure says “Charleston women buy their best friend’s birthday presents,” at Worthwhile. This store has been a King Street staple for nearly 25 years. It’s where you’ll find avant-garde apparel and footwear, necklaces, books, candles, and soaps."

"A down home Southern restaurant with excellent creek views From the team that brought you the award-winning Crave Kitchen and Cocktails in Mount Pleasant, comes their newest venture in Shem Creek, the Mill Street Tavern. This multi-level establishment has an indoor section for when the heat and mosquitoes get to be too much, but the real star of the show is their rooftop deck overlooking Shem Creek. Luckily the rooftop deck offers their full menu of Southern favorites (be sure to order the baked mac & cheese) and drinks, so when the weather’s nice, there’s no reason not to take it to the roof."

"If you take just a ten minute drive from downtown, you’ll be rewarded with a pleasing change of scenery well worth the minimal effort. This tavern trades urban rooftops for pastoral river views from its roof deck, with the panoramic greenery of Shem Creek laid out before guests. The cocktail menu is solid, varied, and doesn't stray into any arcane territory."

"This is one of those rare places that knocks it out of the park. The food, service, accommodations, and view were remarkable. They went above and beyond ..."

"Located in the West Ashley neighborhood, the Charleston Coffee Exchange has been roasting and serving premium coffee since 2006. Owned by Paul and Melissa Kelly, the coffee shop is a popular gathering spot for the community to enjoy great coffee, fresh fare, and good conversation in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. The Charleston Coffee Exchange also roasts their signature and premium coffee blends in-house using hand-selected coffee beans from farmers all over the world and distributes them to coffee shops, hotels, and stores around the city."

"A trip to Charleston is not complete without a drive into West Ashley to visit the Charleston Coffee Exchange. What started as a simple coffee shop has expanded to include on of the greatest selections of whole beans in the region. From drip coffee to iced coffee, every kind of espresso, and lots of specialty options, the coffee menu is to die for."

"Delicious coffee shop, galaxy latte is unlike anything I’ve ever had before. Always amust stop when I’m in town visiting my family in Mt. Pleasant!"

"Est: 2017 | King ExtensionWith the trucking corridor of upper Meeting Street out front, and the working train tracks out back, Munkle is an unexpected destination for Charleston’s finest/only Belgian-style brews. Yet they’re here, and legit -- in its first-ever GABF, Munkle took home gold in the French & Belgian Ale category. Get a Gully Washer Wheat and waste some time on the hook & ring game on the patio, or kick back on a couch with a Brugge City Brune and soak up the air-conditioning while your pals shoot pool."

"This brewery definitely has a bit of a backstory to it, and that’s what we love about breweries. Every establishment has a different backstory about how they got started brewing their beer. The tale of this brewery is a bit different than most, but the knowledge from learning the old, traditional ways to brew beer from monks is something most cannot obtain."

"If rain is in the forecast, there’s no reason to leave your pet at home. Two Blokes welcomes all (well-behaved, leashed) dogs inside the brewery. In addition to 10 brews on tap for humans, there’s water and treats available for pups, though they might prefer a bite from one of the food trucks often parked outside on Friday evenings."

"This Mount Pleasant brewery has some imaginative names for its beers, and it really offers something for everyone, from pale ales to hefeweizens to nitro milk stouts. Visitors can expect to find food trucks like Root Note and the Immortal Lobster stationed at the brewery each weekend."