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202 F Port O Call by AvantStay | Amazing...

If you are looking for the ideal beach getaway, you must choose 202 F Port O Telephone for your next island vacation! This amazing one-bedroom condominium (sleeps four) has been remodeled and is one of the best beach retreats in the exclusive Wild...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanfront w/ Pool + Beach Access & Balc...

Welcome to 312 B Shipwatch! This charmingly designed 3BDR condo is highlighted with a marvelous oceanfront balcony, beach access, and a community pool! The interior of 312 B Shipwatch welcomes you with an open floor plan and beautiful coastal decor...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Top Floor condo, Pool, across from Beach...

310C Oceanside Villa is a splendid 2 bed 2 bath condo just across the street from the beach and includes a private balcony with peaks of the ocean! Located on Isle of Palm's main strip with restaurant and stores just steps away. Comes with access to...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Stunning completely remodeled 3 bedroom ...

Wild Dunes Ocean Club VillaLocation: Isle of Palms, SCOverview:Welcome to Ocean Club Villas 4302, a attractively refreshed 3-bedroom, 3-bath villa located on the 3rd floor in the acclaimed Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms. This gorgeous...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
120 Seascape Villas - Newly Renovated

120 Seascape | Sunny DazeWild Dunes | Isle of Palms, SCOverview:Welcome to Sunny Daze, a freshly modernized 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanfront condo located on the beautiful Wild Dunes beaches of Isle of Palms. Updates include brand-new living room...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Classic Family Beach House, short walk t...

Keywords: Custom Home, Roomy, Beach House, Secluded Neighborhood, Isle of Palms, 4 bedrooms, WIFIThis handsome beach home is located just outside Charleston, South Carolina on the trendy Isle of Palms. Our vacation home is huge with an open floor...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Charleston Historic Harbor Cruise - 2 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$375.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Step aboard and let the harbor unfold its hidden magic. Glide past the Ravenel Bridge and The Battery. Enjoy...

Wingspan: The Legacy and Leadership 35th Anniversary Gala
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$250.00 - $1,750.00

meeting_point: The Center for Birds of Prey - 4719 Highway 17 North Awendaw, SC 29429 description: Presented by First Capital Bank **Sunday, October 25th** **4:00 to 7:00 pm** *at the* **Center For Birds of Prey** **$250** ***per...

LMMN Volunteer Dolphin Sunset to Capers Island

duration: 2.5 Hours description: Come support Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and participate in a Dolphin Counting Exploration check_in_details: September 16th 5pm to 7:30pm what_to_bring: - You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and...

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...

Sunset Boat Tour - 2 Hours (Shared Charter)

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$65.00 - $1,495.00

duration: 2 Hours (approx.) cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: As we begin our sunset cruise, you'll experience some of the most...

Ravenel Quarry Admission

description: Come dive the quarry in Ravenel with us!! We have sunk some fun objects to dive around. They include a Navy Cessna Airplane, a Ford Mustang, and a Sailboat! There is a private dock only for Joe’s Scuba to make your dive 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 ...

3/4 Day Offshore - 38' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$3,000.00

duration: 4-8 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: HARBOR CRUISE: Enjoy peaceful waters and scenic views as you explore Charleston’s beautiful coastline. DOLPHIN CRUISE: Watch dolphins play in their...

Cardio Tennis

Wild Dunes Resort

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$35.00

description: Cardio Tennis Welcome to Cardio Tennis! This is the perfect clinic to get exercise while playing tennis. We focus on high intensity drills with minimal instruction. We have music to create a high energy environment and to make it...

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...

Live Ball (Cardio Pickleball) - Advanced Level (3.5+)

duration: 1 hour 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: Clinic Description For players rated 3.5...

Kim  Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$2,400.00

description: Over the course of the weekend, players enjoy customized clinics from our tennis pros, focusing on strategy, stroke production tailored to their level. Clinics are scheduled to fit each group’s pace and level. It’s an ideal option...

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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