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36 Grand Pavilion, a spacious 5-bedroom ...

Welcome to 36 Grandiose Pavilion, a striking coastal getaway ideally located in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort. This charmingly appointed home offers the best of Isle of Palms living, just steps from the beach and moments from the resort's most...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
????Coastal Sunrise????Ocean Front on Oc...

**We are Saturday to Saturday in the Summer, but we have a 3 nighttime min in the off-season**--Description--Part of our Luxury Collection, 'Coastal Sunrise', 702 Ocean Blvd. is a six bedroom, six and a half bathroom, completely remodeled (April...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
131 Grand Pavilion by AvantStay | Oceanf...

131 Grandiose Pavilion, located oceanfront on the Boardwalk, is certain to entice you and your family to stay here forever. Everything you will need for ideal and memorable vacation has been considered and included at 131 Grandiose Pavilion. The...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Conch Court 3 by Wild Dunes, Ocean View ...

Conch Court 3 by Wild Dunes4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8 | Ocean View________________________________________Welcome to Conch Court 3, a gorgeous getaway on Isle of Palms’ exclusive Wild Dunes Resort. Located among majestic oak trees, this...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Golf Views, Private Pool, Screen Porch, ...

5 Bedroom, Private Pool, 12th Green on Harbor Course, Close to Isle of Palms Marina. $250 credit toward beach gear units with VayK Life (3-21 nights only). Ideal Family Getaway! Off season discounts and long-term units available until March 2025...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sandcrab Court 18 by Wild Dunes, with Am...

Sandcrab Court 18 by Wild Dunes4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 10 ________________________________________Welcome to Sandcrab Court 10, a gorgeous getaway on Isle of Palms’ exclusive Wild Dunes Resort. This roomy island getaway is great for...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Martina  Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$960.00

description: Over the course of the weekend, players enjoy customized clinics from our tennis pros, focusing on strategy, stroke production tailored to their level. Clinics are scheduled to fit each group’s pace and level. It’s an ideal option...

Bird Songs

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$225.00

Join us for the Center’s annual *Bird Songs*, an intimate musical experience with Nashville songwriters in the round to benefit the Avian Conservation Center. As in years past, the program will feature some of Nashville's most talented...

Pickleball Fundamentals Clinic - Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate

description: Clinic Description This is a great class or advanced beginner/novice players who want to improve their game with drills that focus on the “fundamental” parts of the game. Focus is on dinks, volleys, drops, court positioning and...

Barrier Island Birding Excursion - Mud-Flats, Shell banks, Inlets and Sandbars

duration: 4 Hours description: Hop aboard with local expert birder Nicole Marie Pettinelli, from Charleston Bird Club and the naturalists from Barrier Island EcoTours as we explore the tidal flats and inlet sand bars in search of a variety of shore...

The Islanders' Big Al Birthday Party

meeting_point: Palmetto Hall/ Swim Center description: Calling all early readers! Let’s make a splash with a blowout birthday party for "Search for Treasure" star, Big Al! Authors Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May brings Al & Julie McLaughlin to...

Gear Rentals

description: 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.

Dive-In Movie

Wild Dunes Resort

meeting_point: Swim Center Pool description: Kick back and relax with a sunset Family Movie, hosted at the Swim Center Pool every Friday Night! Movies begin after dark, and we’ll set the scene with popcorn and light refreshments. Note: Kids must...

City Lights Harbor Cruise (Daniel Island)
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$18.00 - $38.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: description: This special harbor cruise from the Daniel Island Ferry will take you from the Daniel Island dock, down the Wando River, under the Ravenel Bridge and around the battery. Couples can enjoy a a quiet...

Kid's Fish Camp

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$1,250.00

duration: 5 Days cancellation_summary: 30 days of your camp’s start date are non-refundable. group_size: Up to 18 guests description: Charleston Kids Fishing Camp (5 Days) – Young anglers (ages 7-13) learn casting, knot tying, fish ID, crabbing...

Dinner Delivered - Party Pleaser
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$140.00 - $275.00

description: We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options. Rates $275.00 for ten people About Dinner Delivered - Party Pleaser Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means...

Day Cruise

Gold Bug Charters

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$675.00

description: Experience the Charleston Lowcountry by water! Duration 3 hours About With seating for up to 6 passengers, you and your favorite people can hit the water like a local for the day. Whether you have a destination in mind or just...

Susu Jewelry Pendant & Chain Class
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$69.00 - $89.00

meeting_point: The Gallery at Sweetgrass description: The Gallery at Sweetgrass welcomes back Susan Tate for a Spring Jewelry Trunk Show, April 14-16. Susan will be hosting two Jewelry classes. Bring your creativity, your eye for color, and create...

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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