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BRAND NEW BUILD; Gorgeous home with POOL...

Welcome to your Isle of Palms escape at 3806 Palm Boulevard—a impressive 6-bedroom coastal getaway designed for memorable beach vacations with family and friends.Just steps from the sand, this roomy home blends classic Lowcountry appeal with...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Screen porch, Golf Course Views, Pool - ...

Back on the program! New improvements with refreshed furnishings, rugs, paint, and decor! All reservations receive $250 credit toward VayK Life (3-21 nights).Incredible 3 bedroom villa located in Wild Dunes resort with Links course vistas. Linkside...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Southern Oasis by AvantStay | 0.5mi Walk...

Welcome to Southern Oasis, your dream hideaway on the beachy Isle of Palms! Just 30 mins. from downtown Charleston, Southern Oasis is ideal for those seeking a calming getaway located just outside of the city’s excitement.Brimming with southern...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Discounts!! Serenity- 2 50th One of a ki...

Ask about our Summer 2025 discounts!! *During Summer months this home books Friday to Friday**Plug in your dates to see the full quote! Email us with any questions regarding the home or the quote. --Description--New to our Luxury Collection...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanfront Condo Pool & Fishing Pier Acc...

Property Highlights- Private Beach and Pier Access - Shared by Sea Cabins- Community Pool & Kid Pool- Walking Distance to Ocean Blvd Eateries and Stores- One Free Parking Spot- Free High Speed WiFiAll reservations will require an independent...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Brand New Sleek Modern Home- 304 Carolin...

Discover a freshly constructed Isle of Palms getaway where sleek modern design meets casual coastal living. This striking 4-bedroom luxury home delivers the best of the island with elevated style, expansive vistas, and resort-level amenities.Step...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Links Morning Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$199.00

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 pass to access Isle of Palms* - *Pre-Payment is...

Shuck & Savor: A Low Country Oyster Experience

Embarking on a journey to explore the making of the perfect oyster is a fascinating endeavor. Oysters hold a special place in culinary history, especially in low-country cuisine. Let's dive into the history, location, and taste of oysters to truly...

Private Sunset Cruise

Seaglass Charters LLC

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$750.00

*Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset Cruise!* Duration 2 Hours About Seaglass Charters will provide bottled water and soda. You and your guests are welcome and encouraged to bring on board your own food and adult beverages (for those 21 and up) for...

Center Open House

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$12.00 - $18.00

Open House Details The Avian Conservation Center welcomes you to an Open House on **Saturday, September 21**. During the Open House, we’re offering visitors an expanded experience that includes the opportunity to learn more about...

Breakfast with Santa | December 16th
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$27.75 - $62.44

Santa is coming to Wild Dunes Resort to enjoy a delicious breakfast with your little ones! Featuring Rudolph's pancake buffet with loads of sweet-tooth toppings and hot chocolate, it'll leave the whole family full of food and the holiday spirit...

Prosecco Picnics

Wild Dunes Resort

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$100.00 - $150.00

Enjoy a Prosecco Picnic with this prepared picnic basket for 2! Rates - **Prosecco Picnic Tier 1:** $100 - **Prosecco Picnic Tier 2:** $150 About Prosecco Picnic Tier 1 = $100 Included in this small basket will be a blanket with cutlery...

Wild Dunes Spring Pod Play - Men's/Women's DUPR 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+

Entry Fee $32 for Wild Dunes Members $40 for Non-members Time Saturday Men's Groups: 11:00 - 2: 00 pm Women's Groups: 2:00 - 5:00 pm ...

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.

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...

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

Island Hopping Charter

Saltgrass Charters

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$690.00

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Marina Boat Ramp description: Set sail on a 6-hour Island-Hopping Day cruise, where you’ll visit some of Charleston's stunning barrier islands. Collect seashells, search for shark teeth, and enjoy the...

Freediver

Joe's Scuba

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$500.00

Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Days Saturday - 10am-5pm Gear setup/sizing, Breathing techniques, Pool Sunday - 9am-12pm Quarry About **Learn to freedive down to a maximum depth of 20m/66 feet! This program teaches fundamental freediving...

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Fishing Charter

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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