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Award-Winning Resort Amenities | Twin Oa...

Twin Oaks 26 by Wild Dunes3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Golf View________________________________________Twin Oaks enjoys a prime setting just moments from striking stores, gourmet eateries, and the energetic center of the resort. Designed...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming updated 2 Bedroom Beach Cottage...

Animals are welcome at this ideal beach hideaway! This striking, entirely refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach bungalow is the ideal spot to relax, relax, and savor a true coastal escape. Just a short walk to the beach, the home also features a roomy...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Swim Spa, Tiki Bar, Pet friendly, Fenced...

Welcome to your vacation at the Blue House! This 4 bed, 3 bath home is freshly refreshed with all updated bathrooms and kitchen upgrades. Savor a short 2 min. walk to the beach, as this home is located just 3 homes back. A brand new Hot Tub has just...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Saltwater Sanctuary | Ocean Views + Priv...

The Delaney House – Relaxed Coastal Luxury on Isle of PalmsWelcome to The Delaney House, a handsomely refreshed Isle of Palms getaway where ocean vistas, casual coastal interiors, and a private saltwater pool create the ideal backdrop for an...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Award-Winning Resort Amenities | Fishers...

Fishers Alley 2 by Wild Dunes5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 10 | ________________________________________Welcome to Fishers Alley 2, a gorgeous getaway on Isle of Palms’ exclusive Wild Dunes Resort. Just a block and a half from the beach...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
New Luxury Oasis with Private Pool

No Wake ZoneLocation: Isle Of Palms, SC Overview:Welcome to No Wake Zone, a freshly constructed luxury 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home located on handsome Isle of Palms, South Carolina. This fresh coastal getaway offers modern design, generous indoor...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Dolphin Count Sunset Cruise

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$30.00 - $40.00

description: Come support Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and participate in a Dolphin Counting Exploration Duration 2.5 hours Rates **Adults** *(Ages 13+)* - $40 **Children** *(Ages 12 and less)* - $30 Dates Tuesday, April 22, 2026 at...

Sunset Cruise

Gold Bug Charters

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$675.00

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...

Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$775.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Join us for the Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise—a one-of-a-kind Lowcountry experience. Cruise through the scenic waters of Charleston Harbor as the sun sets over the skyline...

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...

Michele Jesse and Friends Wild Dunes Pickleball Group!

cancellation_summary: A refund will be given for weather related cancellations meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: About Private pickleball group organized for Michele Jesse and friends. Weekend camp run by Wild...

Inshore Fishing

Tight Line Charters LLC

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$600.00 - $750.00

duration: 4 and 5 Hour Options meeting_point: Shem Creek Park group_size: Up to 2 people covered in base price, can accommodate 6 people max description: Inshore fishing in Charleston is a year-round adventure that takes us through the winding salt...

Crab Bank Island Shark Tooth Trip - 2 Hour Sandbar Adventure

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 6 guests description: Departing right from Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek, this 2-hour small-group adventure (up to 6 guests) takes...

Boat to Beach 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...

60 Minute Private Group Surf Lesson
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$60.00 - $70.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: On the beach at 26th avenue, Isle of Palms. pricing: Group of 2: $70/pp Group of 3+: $60/pp * Additional lifeguard fee for 5 years old and under ($50) description: Learn to surf from experienced local instructors who...

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...

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...

Shark Tooth & Sea Shell Hunting Tour - 3 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$400.00

duration: 3 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 12 guests description: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on a Shark Tooth & Shelling Tour with Lowcountry Coastal...

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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