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6 36th Avenue by AvantStay | Stunning Pr...

Welcome to your dream coastal getaway! Located just steps away from the sandy shores, this freshly refreshed five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is a masterpiece of luxury and comfort. The exterior is adorned with lush landscaping, creating a serene...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ocean-View Condo + Pool Access + Golf + ...

Coastal breezes and sweeping resort vistas set the tone at 411 Summerhouse, a bright and inviting condo on Isle of Palms. With a private balcony overlooking the lush grounds and shining ocean beyond, this laid-back coastal getaway is designed for...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Desirable Seagrove Location! Pool Access...

Tucked within the handsome Wild Dunes Resort, Seagrove Villas offers the ideal blend of coastal appeal, resort amenities, and natural surroundings. This thoughtfully refreshed 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa provides a comfortable and calming home base just...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Outdoor Oasis~Dune Ridge Lane

34 Dune Ridge Lane - Off CourseLocation: Wild Dunes | Isle of Palms, SCOverview:Welcome to “Off Course”! This gorgeous home is located in Wild Dunes on the 9th hole of the famed Links golf course. Ideal for a beach hideaway, this property offers...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2 Bedroom Condo with Community Pool and ...

The Moorings 503 | Happy HoursLocation: Isle of Palms, South CarolinaOverview:Welcome to Happy Hours, a handsomely appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo located beside the serene Isle of Palms Marina. Offering roughly 1,300 square feet of bright...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Quintessential Family Beach Cottage / Ea...

Property HighlightsGrand Fenced in Back YardNon-Shedding family pets considered10 Minute Walk to Beach$250 Beach Gear Credit with 3-14 nighttime stays!Please note that every reservation will be required to sign an independent vacation rental...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

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...

Gift Card

Wild Dunes Resort

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$50.00

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Resort description: Wild Dunes Gift Card Wild Dunes gift card makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for a coastal escape. **Gift cards are sold in $50 increments.** *Gift card is good towards Wild Dunes Resort...

5 Hour Charter

Burnt & Sandy

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$100.00 - $525.00

description: Get out on the water! Duration 5 hours Every adventure is different! 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...

3/4 Day Offshore - 42' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$3,100.00

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: To kick off the morning, we’ll load up the live wells with fresh bait to maximize your chances of an unforgettable day. Our grouper and snapper fishery is...

Boat to Beach Cruise - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $2,200.00

duration: 4 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...

Bachelorette Party Cruise - 2 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$350.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready to have some fun because you are about to board a Charleston Boat Tour...

Links Morning Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$199.00

meeting_point: Links Golf Course description: Isle of Palms Rates Rates are for tee times before 12pm About **This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call for assistance** - *Guest will be required to present...

Private Inshore Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours pricing: **Private Charter** - $500 *Charter price includes groups of 2. Each additional person is $75 more. Maximum fisherman per boat is 6* description: Private fishing charters for you and yours! Fish our tidal creeks and...

Charleston Tee Time Book

meeting_point: Links or Harbor Course description: Play after 11am! Rates - Links Course $50 - Harbor Course $25 About Can only be booked 24 hours prior to play **This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call for...

Seacoast Sisterhood Capers Trip

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$10.00 - $20.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a 3.5 hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise...

Tales of the Lowcountry

Wild Dunes Resort

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$16.00 - $20.00

meeting_point: Check Locations Below description: This captivating collection of stories immerses readers of all ages in the rich history, haunted tales, and occasional humor from the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Explore the moonlit shores where...

Shot of the Day - Intermediate Pickleball Clinic

duration: 1 hour cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made by 5 pm the day prior meeting_point: Please check in at the pro shop prior to the clinic's start time min_age: 16 description: Clinic Description This clinic is geared towards...

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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