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Beachfront, Pool Access, Balcony w/ Ocea...

Welcome to 222 D Shipwatch! This elegantly designed 2BDR condo is highlighted with a amazing oceanfront balcony, beach access, and a community pool! The interior of 222 D Shipwatch welcomes you with a bright, beachy ambiance. Prepare home-cooked...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5 32nd Avenue by AvantStay | Gourmet Kit...

5 32nd Avenue, is the ideal heading to lead you to the ideal beach vacation on the Isle of Palms at 5 on 32nd Avenue. This handsome home is modeled in a nautical theme, straight from a 1920’s racing sailing schooner. Heart of Pine floors, white...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
7 on 46th Ave~ NEW 5 bedrooms, LUXURY, p...

**7 46th Ave. The Surf Shack is Presented by Exclusive Properties Vacation Rental Agency on Isle of Palms** --Description--Welcome to 7 46th Ave, Stella Maris, a gorgeous addition to our Luxury Collection. This brand-new 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lagoon Villa 15 by Wild Dunes, with Amen...

Lagoon Villa 15 by Wild Dunes2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Resort View________________________________________Set alongside a calming lagoon, this 1218 Sq. Ft. Lagoon Villas home provides a relaxing coastal getaway with access to a complex...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3 53rd Ave Stunning Ocean Views, Pool, H...

--Description--'Beach Bliss', 3 53rd Ave, is an elegant and freshly constructed masterpiece. This gorgeous property showcases six cavernous bedrooms each adorned with 10-foot ceilings and opulent ensuite bathrooms. Located on a serene street at the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Stay @ Will-o-Layne on Isle of Palms

Will-o-LayneLocation: Isle of Palms, South CarolinaOverview:Welcome to Will-o-Layne, a handsome and cavernous 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom family beach bungalow located directly across from the ocean on the Isle of Palms. This striking home offers the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Fishing Charters

Shallow Thoughts Inshore Fishing Charters

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$500.00 - $1,000.00

Experience fishing in the rivers, creeks, inlets and beaches surrounding Charleston! Duration Half (4 hrs), 3/4 (6 hrs) and Full Days (8 hrs) About Typically the water is calm and land is always visible so motion sickness...

Dinner Delivered - Lowcountry Smoked BBQ Pork
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$175.00 - $350.00

We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options. Rates $350.00 for ten people About Dinner Delivered - Lowcountry Smoked BBQ Pork Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means...

Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$775.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Join us for the Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise—a one-of-a-kind Lowcountry experience. Cruise through the scenic waters of Charleston Harbor as the sun sets over the skyline...

1on1 Private Surf Lesson

IOP Surf Lessons

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$88.00

duration: 60 Minutes meeting_point: On the beach at 26th avenue, Isle of Palms. pricing: 60 minutes: $75 90 minutes: $95 description: Learn from an experienced local instructor with our 1 on 1 private surf lesson. This lesson is perfect for beginner...

Guest Amenities

Wild Dunes Resort

Welcome to Wild Dunes! Celebrating something with us or know someone who is?? Order one of our many amenities as a wonderful start to the stay. ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

Minute to Win It Game Night

Wild Dunes Resort

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$8.00 - $10.00

Grab your team and join us for a night of wacky challenges! Feel free to sign up as a team, or as individuals and join forces with others to win the challenges! Price is $10 per person and prizes will be awarded to the top performers!

WDR Annual Thanksgiving Day Golf Cart Parade
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$40.00 - $50.00

Thanksgiving Golf Cart Parade Thanksgiving Golf Cart Parade. Start your Turkey Day off right by joining the Wild Dunes Golf Cart Parade! Participants are invited to decorate their personal golf carts or rent a cart through the resort. We will then...

Gear Rentals

This is where you can rent gear when you are booked on a charter with Whole Other World Scuba or if you aren't doing a trip with us and just need gear.

Charleston Harbor & Beach Escape

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Set sail through Charleston Harbor to a secluded beach escape—where history, skyline views, and laid-back seaside fun come together for the ultimate Lowcountry...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? We have been taking large families with kids...

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...

Play Like a Pro: Golf Lesson Bundle

Give the Gift of Golf Lessons Rates $300 for 4 lessons About This excellent gift for yourself or that special golfer you know and includes four lessons for the price of three. *Purchase is for voucher. Will need to contact pro shop to set...

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.

Sullivans Island SC

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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