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Gated Coastal Retreat • Ocean Views â€...

10 Ocean Point Haven is a refined Isle of Palms escape where coastal elegance, ocean vistas, and Lowcountry ease come together. Set in the gated Ocean Point community, this 4-bedroom getaway places you moments from the beach, with access to...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coastal Condo + Ocean Views | Community ...

Welcome to 201 G Port O Telephone by AvantStay — a sunlit, sea-kissed escape just steps from the sand, made for painless coastal days and golden-hour evenings on the porch. Listen closely — you can hear the waves crashing right from the deck...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Renovated Classic Beach Cottage near the...

Are you looking for the ideal beach vacation rental? Look no further! #34 on 24th Ave has everything you need in a vacation rental. Our comfortable home is sure to provide you with the relaxation and tranquility you are looking for. From its...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Casa Flamingo Oceanfront Dreamhouse! 8 b...

Welcome to Casa Flamingo! Presented by Exclusive Properties on Isle of Palms. *Plug in your dates to see the full quote! Email us with any questions regarding the home or the quote or discounts. **Available all year! During the Summer months...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
1 Bedroom condo, Steps to Beach Access &...

$100 Gift Card Special for WEEK stays!Qualifying weeks are - June 27-July 4th, July 17-Aug 3rd, August 7 - 15thAll new reservations staying 3-21 nights will receive a $250 credit to rent beach gear, games, bicycles, etc. with VayK Life! 2026 Beach...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Award-Winning Resort Amenities | Lagoon ...

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 calming coastal getaway with access to a complex...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Beaufort Lands End Paddling

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$40.00 - $60.00

duration: 1.5-2 hours meeting_point: Russ Point Landing description: Paddle through paradise on an unforgettable adventure where natural beauty and hidden treasures await. Launching from scenic Hunting Island, this guided tour takes you on the open...

Bachelor Party Cruise - 3 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$450.00 - $1,750.00

duration: 3 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set sail on a Charleston Boat Tour! Gather your friends and...

Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $90.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Include a cruise to Capers Island, fresh seafood, time to explore, and more! How does fresh local shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and onions all boiled perfectly together in special seasonings...

Intermediate+ Pickleball Round Robin

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made by 5 pm the day prior meeting_point: Non-members check in at the pro shop, members can head straight to the courts min_age: 16 description: About **For adult players, 3.0 level...

Sunset Cruise: 2 Hour

Gold Bug Charters

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$450.00

description: Experience the Charleston Lowcountry by water and catch a beautiful sunset on the way in! 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...

Birds of Prey Photography Day

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$25.00 - $100.00

meeting_point: Awendaw, SC description: These highly popular 4-hour programs allow for unfettered photography of nearly 15 species of birds of prey from around the world both in static perching shots and also in untethered free...

Sunset Shark Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

duration: 2.5 Hours pricing: $375 for 2 and $50 for each additional up to 6 description: There's not a more beautiful and refreshing place to be in Charleston than on the water as the sun sets below the horizon, leaving a soft glowing light in the...

Paddleboard Social Events

Nature Adventures LLC

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$20.00

duration: 1 hour cancellation_summary: 24 hour cancellation policy (see details below) meeting_point: Nature Adventures min_age: 18 pricing: Free to people with Own Board $20 for board rental from Nature Adventures description: Social...

Owls by Moonlight with the Center for Birds of Prey

meeting_point: Awendaw, SC description: This program takes place in our Countess Paolozzi Owl Wood where you will be surrounded by a variety of owl species from around the world. Enjoy flight demonstrations under the light of the moon and experience...

Justin Geiser Bachelor Party

Wild Dunes Resort

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$25.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: Pickleball group organized for Justin Geisel and friends Time Friday - February 27th, 10-11:30 am @ Wild Dunes Pickleball Courts ...

Tennis Clinic - Stroke of the Day

description: Stroke of the Day Meets daily 9:00am-10:30am Experience the dynamic world of tennis like never before with our themed daily tennis clinic. Each day unveils a new aspect of the game, and exciting learning journey for players of all...

Wild Dunes Beat the Heat Pickleball Camp

duration: 8-11 AM, Saturday & Sunday cancellation_summary: Cancellations made more than 1 week in advance will receive a full refund. Cancellations made the week of camp (8/3 and later) will receive a 50% refund. A pro-rated refund will be given in...

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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