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Oceanfront, Renovated w/ screened porch ...

This oceanfront townhome has been newly remodeled and professionally decorated throughout. Savor plenty of space for up to 8 guests in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Villa. Located in the prime location of Wild Dunes and located with direct beach access...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocean Point 43 by Wild Dunes, Oceanfront...

Ocean Point 43 by Wild Dunes3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Oceanfront________________________________________Welcome to Ocean Point 43, a gorgeous getaway on Isle of Palms’ exclusive Wild Dunes Resort. Located in the exclusive gated...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
1blck to Beach, Pool, Firepit, Outdoor K...

Welcome to Pelican, an AvantStay home!Just a block from the famed Island of Palms Beach, this striking, modern getaway is the ideal spot for your next coastal hideaway. An marvelous outdoor space presents a taste of heaven, where days are spent...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
516 Seascape | Oceanfront Condo with Poo...

Your Wild Dunes vacation experience awaits you in this exceptional three-bedroom oceanfront condominium, highlighted with amazing furnishings and fixtures. Following its recent purchase, 516 Seascape features all new furnishings throughout the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
208 B Shipwatch by AvantStay | Ocean Vie...

208 B Shipwatch is a blissful place you and your family will not want to leave! Pamper yourself in this astounding condominium that is one of the best on the Island. Featuring three bedrooms and three full baths, your family will be spoiled with...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Brand New Sleek Modern Home- 304 Carolin...

Discover a newly constructed Isle of Palms getaway where sleek modern design meets casual coastal living. This gorgeous 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

Paddleboard Social Events

Nature Adventures LLC

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$20.00

duration: 1 hour cancellation_summary: 24 hour cancellation policy (see details below) meeting_point: Nature Adventures min_age: 18 pricing: Free to people with Own Board $20 for board rental from Nature Adventures description: Social...

Swamp Trophy Fishing

Topwater Kayak Charters

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$250.00 - $325.00

About Get up-close and personal with a Lowcountry oxbow swamp! This excursion kayaks deep into an oxbow lake and surrounding ancient cypress swamps to immerse participants in pursuit of trophy bowfin. For the unfamiliar, bowfin are an ancient...

Harbor Afternoon Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$99.00

Tee Times Made 12pm-2:50pm Rates $99 per person Rates are for tee times after 12pm About **This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call for assistance** **The Range for both courses is located at the Links...

Ion Swamp Trail Hike and Sewee Visitors Center

Nature Adventures Outfitters

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$20.00 - $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...

Nitrox Specialty

Let's Adventure! Duration 1 Hour About This course will certify you to dive with EANx (Enriched Air Nitrox) up to a max 40% oxygen mix. This gives you more bottom time and shorter required surface intervals.

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...

Tennis Clinic - Stroke of the Day

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 levels. Meets...

Dinner Delivered - South of Southern
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$165.00 - $325.00

We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options. Rates $299.00 for 10 people About Dinner Delivered - South of Southern Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means that dinner...

Tennis Clinic - Future Stars Clinic (Ages 12 to 16)

Future Stars Clinic *Ages 12-16* This clinic is for young intermediate players. The clinic meets daily from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost $62 per session ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

Tennis Clinic - Junior Masters (Ages 7 to 11)

Junior Masters Clinic *Ages 7-11* Designed for beginner to intermediate players. This clinic meets daily from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost $62 per session ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

The Feast- Thanksgiving at Wild Dunes
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$32.00 - $111.00

Details Celebrate this Thanksgiving with an elevated and unforgettable culinary experience at our exclusive station-oriented event. Indulge in all your cherished holiday favorites, impeccably reimagined with a sophisticated twist. Savor the rich...

Harbor Morning Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$109.00

Tee Times Made 7am-12pm Rates $109 per person Rates are for tee times before 12pm About **The Range for both courses is located at the Links Course **This is not a tee time. Must make tee time prior to paying. Please call for assistance** ...

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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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