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STUNNING Oceanfront Home! Golf & Ocean V...

*New Bedroom Photos Coming Soon!*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...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Ultra-Luxury Oceanfront Home | 58 Grand ...

Introducing 58 Grandiose Pavilion, your unparalleled luxury escape in the heart of Wild Dunes. This gorgeous oceanfront getaway, entirely remodeled in 2023, offers 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms across 3,900 square feet of pure elegance.Step inside...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Award-Winning Resort Amenities | Port O'...

Port O’ Telephone G203 by Wild Dunes1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps 4 | Ocean View________________________________________Savor beachfront living at this 800 Sq. Ft. Port O’ Telephone unit, where a complex pool and painless beach access await...

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

Ocean Club 4209 by Wild Dunes3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8 | Oceanfront________________________________________With a complex pool and unparalleled oceanfront vistas, this 2257 Sq. Ft. Ocean Club condo provides a calming and sophisticated...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
BRAND NEW BUILD; Gorgeous home with POOL...

Welcome to your Isle of Palms escape at 3806 Palm Boulevard—a striking 6-bedroom coastal getaway designed for memorable beach vacations with family and friends.Located on the 3rd row of homes on the island and just steps from the sand, this roomy...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Sea Shell by AvantStay | Breezy Beachsid...

Welcome to Sea Shell by AvantStay!Heaven beckons from this striking beach home that's located only 1 block away from the sandy shores of Isle of Palms Beach. After a day spent frolicking in the waves, strolling down the boardwalk, and gallivanting...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Charter Share

Burnt & Sandy

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$100.00

duration: 5 Hours description: Charter Share (CS) is an opportunity for individuals and small groups to 'share' the cost of a charter. Geared toward experienced fossil hunters, CS is a self-guided 5-hour excursion to one of Charleston's barrier...

Bachelorette Party 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. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you set sail on a Charleston Boat...

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...

3/4 Day Offshore Grocery Store

Simon Says Charters

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$1,400.00

description: Duration 8 Hours About Don’t want to go way out in the ocean but want to still fill up the cooler and have fun 25 miles off the coast? Embark on our nearshore trip! Up to 5 people. More info We'll launch from Charleston...

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...

Family Fun Day

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 4 Hours Offered Currently • 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $760 **7-16 People** - $760 - 1000 description: Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes barrier islands on a private boat excursion. Your...

Discover Scuba

Joe's Scuba

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$150.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Hours About This course is to experience what scuba diving is like without having to go through the full certification process What's Included? - Instruction on Scuba theory and operation. - Pool dive...

Junior Pickleball Summer Day Camp

duration: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made by 5 pm the day prior meeting_point: Tennis Center front deck min_age: 6 max_age: 12 pricing: Resort Guests: $75 per player Wild Dunes Club Members: $60 per...

ACE Basin Tour

Beaufort Kayak Tours

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$40.00

description: *Explore the C in ACE* Rates **Adult (Ages 13+):** $65 **Child (Ages 12-5):** $35 Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes About Explore one of the most interesting areas in Beaufort county, from a natural history conservation and...

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.

Womens Coastal Skills - Sea to Table

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$170.00

duration: January 31st | 12:30 to 6:00pm description: To all those wonder women out there who have been interested in coastal skills but never have had the time, or opportunity to learn, we have an upcoming workshop for you! On January 31st, we are...

Ion Swamp Trail Hike and Sewee Visitors Center

Nature Adventures Outfitters

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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 2.5 hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to...

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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