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Wonderful 5 BR Family Beach Home on Quie...
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Welcome to a cavernous, extravagant, airy, and modern beach home at the charming Isle of Palms. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this giant vacation rental is the ideal way to spend your holiday for your beach vacation. There is ample space...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront Condo in Wild Dunes! Communit...

Property Highlights- Ocean Vistas- Steps to the Ocean- Community Pool & Beach Shower- Inside Wild Dunes Resort- Elevators in BuildingLooking for the ideal beach get away on Isle of Palms? This beachfront two-bedroom two-bath condo could be your new...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Great Beach Condo in Quiet Section of Wi...

Dreaming of a Relaxing Getaway? Check Out This Isle of Palms Condo!Property Highlights- Inside the calming Wild Dunes Resort- Saltwater Pool and Spa (Open 4/1-10/31, weather permittiing)- Ground Level End Unit- Community Grille, Outdoor Seating Area...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
516 Seascape | Oceanfront Condo with Poo...

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

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
NEW CUSTOM HOME 620 Ocean Blvd. Now book...

Tired of looking through tons of listings? Do you need a specific type of home or dates? We are a local family owned company, Exclusive Properties, located right here on Isle of Palms. We specialize in striking, luxury or budget friendly vacation...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Bachelor 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. 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...

Harbor 3pm Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$79.00

Isle of Palms Rates $79 per person Rates are for tee times after 3pm About **This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call 843-886-2218 for assistance** - *Guest will be required to present pass to access Isle of...

12 Hour Deep Sea Gulf Stream

Simon Says Charters

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$2,000.00

Duration 12 Hours About For the serious fishermen and women! Head out to the Gulf Stream in search of Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. Up to 4 People. Fuel surcharge is approximately $300. More info We'll launch from...

Dinner Delivered - Party Pleaser
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$140.00 - $275.00

We recommend booking online far in advance - minimum 72-hour notice needed for all Dinner Delivered options. Rates $275.00 for ten people About Dinner Delivered - Party Pleaser Sometimes a true Isle of Palms vacation means that dinner...

Charleston Tee Time Book

Play after 11am! Rates - Links Course $50 - Harbor Course $25 About Can only be booked 24 hours prior to play **This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call for assistance.** *Pre-payment is required*

Shark Fishing Charter - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $850.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 12 guests description: The inlets, sounds, bays, tidal creeks, marsh grass and oyster banks in our area make Charleston one of the top...

Full Moon Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

Full Moon Kayak Paddle on Shem Creek Restrictions **Ages 13 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem kayak accompanied by someone 14 and up.** **Two person minimum. You could be asked to reschedule if this...

Under the Sea Workshop

Wild Dunes Resort

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$25.00

Work with the best of our beach treasures in this hour-long workshop! Dive in and make a various of ocean - inspired creations. Create your own under the sea masterpiece with the help of our talented counselors. Limited capacity & reservations...

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...

3/4 Day Offshore

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$3,000.00

duration: 8 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: To kick off the morning, we’ll load up the live wells with fresh bait to maximize your chances of an unforgettable day. Our grouper and snapper fishery is...

Edisto River Tubing & After Tubing Trip

Edisto River Adventures

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$20.00 - $38.00

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience! Duration 2-3 hours depending on river level. River Levels, Wind, Group Size can all affect the float time. On occasion float times can run over and under these estimates. ...

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...

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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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