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Amazing Island Home, Private Pool, Close...

BR 1: King, BR 2: Queen, BR 3: King, BR 4: Queen ; Sleeps 10, Private Pool, Near Beach, HouseAll new reservation (3-21 nights) will receive $250 credit toward beach gear units with VayK Life!This gorgeous bespoke constructed home, located in the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront, Large Condo! Prime Location,...

This beautiful 3 bed 3.5 bath is located in the heart of the Isle of Palms in the exclusive gated community of Dunescape Villas. Savor your morning coffee on your enormous private balcony and watch the sunrise. Dunescape Villas have a community pool...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8 bedroom LUXURY IOP Home with Private P...

Welcome to 3907 Palm Boulevard, a striking 8-bedroom ocean view home on the handsome Isle of Palms, just a short drive from the historic city of Charleston. This freshly constructed residence showcases refined coastal elegance throughout, offering...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
STUNNING Oceanfront Home! Golf & Ocean V...

Are you searching for an memorable luxury escape for your family? You'll be sure to find it here at Ocean Point. Overlooking both the Atlantic Ocean and the 17th Fairway of the Links Golf Course, this sprawling home offers six bedrooms and over five...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Sunset Point - Stunning Luxury

This oceanfront, bespoke constructed 6 bedroom/8.5 bathroom home features 7,000 square feet of pure elegance. Each room was professionally designed and no expense was spared. The attention to detail includes stone floor throughout the first floor...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
516 Seascape | Oceanfront Condo with Poo...

Your Wild Dunes vacation experience awaits you in this marvelous three-bedroom oceanfront condominium, highlighted with magnificant furnishings and fixtures. Following its recent purchase, 516 Seascape features all new furnishings throughout the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Dinner Delivered - Family Night Pasta Special
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$149.00 - $299.00

We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options Rates $299.00 for ten people About Dinner Delivered - Family Night Pasta Special Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means that...

3 Hour Charter

Burnt & Sandy

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$375.00

Our 3 hour private charter! Duration 3 hours About Depending on tides and your preference we may have the opportunity to hunt for sharks’ teeth, cruise the harbor, and many other adventures! Please include requests and interests in the...

Fundamentals Pickleball Round Robin - Advanced Beginner

Rates $20 non-member, $10 club members Duration Fridays 9:00 - 10:30 am About This program is suitable for a novice/advanced beginner level player (2.5-3.0). This round robin is a great place to play if you have the basics of the game...

Morning Pickleball Open Play

Wild Dunes Resort

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$20.00

About Morning open play action. Regular rotating game play. 3.0+ level recommended. Non-members must check into the pro shop before play to obtain a band from the front desk. $20 for Resort Guests, $10 for Social Members Free for...

Bachelor/Bachelorette Cruise

Saltgrass Charters

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$195.00 - $492.00

duration: 1 - 4 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Marina Boat Ramp description: Celebrate your Bachelor or Bachelorette party with a private cruise along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway or the charming shoreline of downtown Charleston. Enjoy a lively...

Peak Grand Slam Clinic (levels 3.0-4.5)
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$35.00 - $63.00

Peak Grand Slam Clinic (levels 3.0-4.5) Our teaching staff will place you on the court according to your level! Daily | 9:00am -11:00 am This tennis clinic is designed for exhilarating fast-paced drills with an emphasis on strokes, and doubles...

Dinner Delivered - Famous Lowcountry Boil
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$146.39 - $292.79

We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options Rates $325.00 for ten people About Dinner Delivered - Famous Lowcountry Boil Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means that...

Eco-tour/Dolphin Sighting

Saltgrass Charters

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$393.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Marina Boat Ramp description: Embark on a 3-hour Eco-tour through Charleston’s natural habitats, where you’ll encounter dolphins, sea birds, crabs, oysters, and more. This tour offers the chance to...

Half Day Offshore Grocery Store

Simon Says Charters

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$1,200.00

Duration 6 Hours About Want to fill the cooler and your freezer? Common catches include amberjack, vermilion snapper, cobia, king mackerel, black sea bass, triggerfish, and many more! Up to 5 people. Fuel surcharge is approximately $200. ...

Intermediate+ Pickleball Round Robin

About For players 3.0 level and up. The Intermediate+ Round Robin is a great place to play fun, recreational games organized and run by one of our great pros! Timed rounds, with an up-river, down-river format will ensure that players mix...

Seaside Sparks

Wild Dunes Resort

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$40.00

About Join us for primetime viewing of the Isle of Palms’ firework show on the 4th of July right on the beach! Set against the backdrop of the shimmering ocean and soft sandy shores, this exclusive event offers the perfect vantage point for an...

2 Hour Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$10.00 - $88.00

*2 Hour Shem Creek SUP Tour* Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle a SUP.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem...

Isle of Palms, SC

Isle of Palms is a barrier island on the South Carolina coast known for its beautiful sandy beaches, oceanfront homes, and easygoing coastal lifestyle.

Located just 20 minutes from historic Charleston, Isle of Palms offers the perfect mix of natural beauty and convenience. Visitors can enjoy wide beaches ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing, or explore the island by bike or paddleboard. The island is also home to the family-friendly Isle of Palms County Park and the renowned Wild Dunes Resort, which features golf, tennis, and fine dining with ocean views.

Isle of Palms is dominated by vacation rental homes and beachfront condos, offering plenty of space for families and groups. With its peaceful setting, upscale amenities, and close proximity to Charleston, the island is a popular destination for both relaxation and adventure. Whether you're enjoying a sunset walk on the beach, boating through the tidal creeks, or heading into the city for a day of sightseeing, Isle of Palms offers a refined yet relaxed South Carolina beach getaway.

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When it comes to a well-deserved break from the everyday grind, Charleston movers and shakers head to the Isle of Palms, a gorgeous 5.6 square mile barrier island that's just 12 miles away from the city, but feels miles away from the rest of the world. Once on the island, (easily accessible via the Isle of Palms Connecting Bridge from the mainland town of Mt. Pleasant), life is a breath of fresh, salt air, as the island is purposely small with a modest handful of local inns, several hundred vacation rental homes, and miles of unpopulated Atlantic Ocean facing beaches.

Isle of Palms SC

An ideal destination for families, golfers, special event organizers, or anyone in need of a quick romantic getaway, the Isle of Palms delivers any vacationer's needs without all the hustle and bustle, or commercialization of typical beachside vacation destinations. Frequent vacationers attest that the Isle of Palm's charm lies in its secluded, and almost exclusive-feeling environment, in addition to its eclectic collection of off-the-beach activities and attractions. Enjoyable by Charleston or Mt. Pleasant day trippers and weeklong vacationers alike, the Isle of Palms is a welcome oceanside retreat that puts South Carolina coastal lovers completely at ease.

Isle of Palms SC

Isle of Palms has seemingly always been known as a destination for weary mainlanders in need of a relaxing retreat, and in fact, its history compliments this longstanding reputation. Originally a launching point for Confederate ships during the Civil War, (including the submarine the H.L. Hunley which departed the coastline from Breach Inlet to the south), Isle of Palms was effectively first "discovered" during the late 1800s.

Isle of Palms SC

At the time, it was only accessible by ferry, and was occupied by a handful of salty residents. This landscape changed when a 50 room hotel was built in 1906 by developer and landowner J.S. Lawrence, who also gave the region its current name. A pavilion and amusement park, quite fashionable at the time, soon followed, and a trolley was also constructed linking the mainland portion of Mt. Pleasant with this barrier island destination. In 1929, the trolley would be replaced with a complete vehicular bridge, the Grace Memorial Bridge, which connected Charleston with its otherwise water bound neighbor.

Isle of Palms SC

The result of this initial early 20th century development was swift, and the Isle of Palms became the new go-to locale for weary city dwellers in dire need of an entertaining weekend outside of Charleston. Despite this early popularity, however, the development on Isle of Palms was closely regulated and monitored to ensure that the beachfront destination still retained its out-of-the-way appeal.

Isle of Palms SC

The area was restricted to collections of small inns, vacation rental homes and condos until 1975, when the regionally acclaimed Sea Pined Company of Hilton Head acquired a 900 acre parcel and received the community go-ahead to build the famous Wild Dunes Beach and Racquet Club on the island. Still well-known as one of the most elite destinations outside of Charleston, the Wild Dunes Resort continues to be one of the most frequented sites on the Isle of Palms for conferences, special events, vacations, or even a round of golf or spa treatment for any Isle of Palms visitor.

Isle of Palms SC

Today, many visitors opt to stay at the Wild Dunes, or one of the other six resorts, apartments, or inns that are scattered throughout the island, while other vacationers who are visiting Isle of Palms for a week or more elect to stay at a vacation rental home. These accommodations are located throughout the island, from the oceanfront to the Intracoastal Waterway, and are generally rented in weekly increments. At a vacation rental, guests will enjoy all the comforts of home, including large kitchens, dining areas, and even hot tubs and private or community pools. Close to Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, beach lovers often find that an Isle of Palms vacation rental home or condo is an ideal way to explore the local cities, but still have a perfectly scenic and seaside "home base" to return to.

Isle of Palms SC

The Wild Dunes Resort is clearly a vacationer's favorite spot, for its exceptional coastal golf course and on-site salon and spa, however virtually any accommodation selection ensures that guests can enjoy the Isle of Palm's best attribute, the beach itself. The beaches on this south-facing barrier island are nice and wide, and reward walkers and shell hunters with frequent deposits of sand dollars and small, southern seashells that serve as perfect local souvenirs to take back home.

Isle of Palms SC

Anglers are also big fans of the area, and there are a number of inshore ad offshore fishing charters available that cater to visitors on the hunt for big game. Launching from the town's multiple marinas, or providing private tours via the island's two inlets, fishermen will find plenty of places to cast off from the beach, the inshore waters, or the deep sea depths of the Gulf Stream located just offshore.

Isle of Palms SC

There are also a number of watersports rentals and tour businesses on island, specializing in everything from kayak rentals for a scenic self-propelled joyride to high flying parasailing tours of the Coastal South Carolina region. All of these adventures are seasonally available, and easily within reach, thanks to local rental and tour businesses that are conveniently stationed along Isle of Palm's main drag, Palm Blvd.

Hungry vacationers will also find ample opportunities to relax while enjoying the best South Carolina cuisine at more than 20 local restaurants, all located within walking or golf cart distance of Isle of Palm's premier beaches. Ranging from low country cafes that are shaded by palm trees to local favorite pizza joints and easy-going grills, Isle of Palms visitors will be treated to some of the best seafood cuisine in the region with equally stunning views. With many establishments open year-round, anytime is a good time to pull up a waterfront chair, admire a beachside view, and dig in to some home cooking that takes full advantage of this community's proximity to the water.

The Isle of Palms is a well-loved destination for Charleston residents in need of a weekend escape, and newcomers are quickly discovering this region as well for its exceptional beaches, laid back atmosphere, and miles of uncluttered shorelines. With ample accommodations to cater to a week-long family vacation or a romantic retreat for two, the Isle of Palms is a perfect respite for anyone who wants to explore the famed South Carolina coastline without the crowds, and enjoy a relaxing time that revolves around golf, beachcombing, and salty sea breezes.

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