Best Shopping Malls in Kiawah Island Area

"Voted Charleston’s Best Shopping Destination,Mount Pleasant Towne Centre features more than 60 shops and restaurants, a movie theater, and special events and pop-up shops. Located just a 20-minute drive from the Isle of Palms, the shopping center is easily accessible from all of our East Islands Rentals properties. Enjoy upscale boutiques, name-brand stores, specialty shops, and more."

"Voted "Charleston's Best Shopping Destination." 60+ shops & restaurants, plus a 16-screen theater, this open air center is minutes from the beaches and downtown Charleston."

"This regional shopping mall in Charleston houses over 100 stores, including 5 high-end anchor stores like Belk, Dillard's, and department stores like the area's first Target. Citadel Mall is also home to independent boutiques and brand stores stocking up on casual feminine clothing, men's formals, accessories, footwear, and fresh groceries. There is a massive food court at the mall to satisfy your cravings for freshly baked cakes, scrumptious snacks, and coffee."

"The citadel mall is one of the oldest and largest malls in Charleston. It was first opened in 1981 and is at the intersection of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and I 526. This mall has more than 100 stores with four anchor stores like Belk, Dillard department store, JCPenney, Sear, Dick’s Sporting goods and Target supermarket."

"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."

"Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, only minutes from Charleston, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, The Shoppes at Seaside Farms offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for unique shopping and great restaurants or a relaxing massage, this is your premier choice. The Shoppes also feature Harris Teeter's flagship store and Target for your everyday shopping convenience."

"Lowcountry Consignments adds special charm to home interiors through unique consignment pieces, quality furniture pieces & home decor. We have an unrivaled array of: Dining Tables & Chairs, Artwork, Beds, Sofas, Accent Chairs, Area Rugs, Home Decor, Bar Stools, Ottomans, Decorative Pillows, Bookcases, Side Tables, Mirrors, Wine Racks, Lamps & Outdoor Furniture within a broad range of budgets. Summer Hours Open Tuesday -Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm."

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

"The West Ashley Shopping Centre is a gated mall with a great variety of shops, restaurants and cinema halls all in one place. It is situated right alongside the highway and therefore easily accessible by car. Do not worry about parking because there is ample parking space."

"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."

"Shopping mall with tenants including GolfTec, SportClips, Trek Bicycle Store, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, PureBarre, WildWing Cafe, Warhammer, Travel Leaders, Sylvan Learning, Allstate, Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike's, Elements Massage and Sweetgrass Flowers."

"The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene is exactly what it claims to be: a wreck. This is the very definition of “no frills.” All the food is served on paper plates, most of which is a variety of freshly caught seafood (shrimp, scallops, oysters, and a few different kinds of fish). Each is offered fried in peanut oil, grilled, or boiled, and served with red rice, slaw, hushpuppies, and a fried hominy square."

"Locals like to debate whether Shem Creek dive Wreck of the Richard & Charlene is too touristy or just the right amount of out-of-towners. Nestled on the water, the dining room is not much more than a screen porch and some plastic furniture. It’s no frills, so stop by after a trip to the beach for some boiled peanuts, a cold beer, and fried shrimp."

"At first glance, the odd name appears to refer to this waterfront restaurant's exterior, topped off with a shabby screened-in porch (in actuality...Read More"

"The gist: Johns Island has been on a roll with high-quality restaurant openings this past year and Simply Seafood is no exception. On the surface, it looks like just another seafood shack, fresh and flavorful ingredients set it apart. The food: Much like a typical seafood joint, Simply Seafood offers fried seafood baskets, garlic seafood platters, seafood boils, sandwiches, and salads."

"Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington house was the longtime city home of Thomas Heyward, one of four Declaration of Independence signatories from South Carolina. Today part of a complex that includes another historic house, as well as the Charleston Museum, the home boasts a number of historic home décor pieces, including the Holmes Bookcase, an intricately-carved 1770 library bookcase widely considered one of the most important pieces of furniture from the Colonial era. The staging of the house captures, for modern-day visitors, the feeling of Revolutionary-era Charleston life."

"Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 18th century."

"Meyer Vogl Gallery is another contemporary art gallery in Charleston. Just like other art galleries where both amateurs and experts get to showcase their talent, this art gallery is known to upgrade its exhibits from time to time. The highlight of Meyer Vogl Gallery is its workshops where one gets a chance to appreciate art and learn techniques that they can confidently apply."

"While James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock is no longer leading the kitchen, his culinary expertise was the guiding force behind this 22-seat, 16-course tasting-menu-only spot that remains a destination for the gastronomically adventurous, featuring the talents of executive chef Ben Norton. If you’re into food “experiences,” the price is worth your while."

"At McCrady’s, you’re sitting in one of the most historic dining rooms in the city—maybe near the fireplace with a sophisticated absinthe cocktail. Ingredients from the South are plated like art, and they make it easy to try a taste of everything with Chef Sean Brock’s four-course tasting menu (say yes)."

"The old McCrady's is now McCrady's Tavern (serving the most elevated pub fare in town), and the new McCrady's—tucked into a nook around the...Read More"