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Historic Home near the Beach w/ Pool | 3...

Welcome to 306 Charleston Roosevelt Retreat by AvantStay, a rare Isle of Palms gem where coastal ease meets rich American history. Constructed in 1958 by Nicholas G. Roosevelt—a cousin of Franklin D. Roosevelt and a direct descendant of the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanfront Grand Pavilion- 5 bedrooms! V...

This impressive, oceanfront 5 bedroom home in the Grandiose Pavilion community at Wild Dunes Resort is just what you've been searching for! The home is refreshed, you'll find new appliances, updated floor, and brand new furnishings throughout! But...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Family Friendly -New Pool & Spa, 100 Yar...

The Laurel House – Secluded Elegance, Steps from the BeachWelcome to The Laurel House, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath coastal getaway that blends spa-like serenity with classic beachside appeal. Located just 100 yards from the ocean, and surrounded by...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5 32nd Avenue by AvantStay | Gourmet Kit...

5 32nd Avenue, is the ideal heading to lead you to the ideal beach vacation on the Isle of Palms at 5 on 32nd Avenue. This beautiful home is modeled in a nautical theme, straight from a 1920’s racing sailing schooner. Heart of Pine floors, white...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanfront 1st Floor Condo with Communit...

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 WiFiAre you thinking about an escape to the captivating...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Luxury Beach Rental! Private Pool & Hot ...
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Please note that every reservation will be required to sign an independent vacation rental agreement.Welcome to 3207 Palm BlvdThis family beach home is the ideal combination of luxury and comfort with ample open spaces for either calming poolside or...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Sunset Cruise - 38' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$1,000.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: Glide along the Charleston Harbor, taking in stunning panoramas of the sun setting behind the city skyline. Enjoy a Charleston golden hour on the water with...

Links Afternoon Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$179.00

meeting_point: Links Golf Course description: Tee Times Made 12pm-2:50pm Rates $139 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** - *Guest will...

Charter Share

Burnt & Sandy

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$100.00

duration: 5 Hours description: Charter Share (CS) is an opportunity for individuals and small groups to 'share' the cost of a charter. Geared toward experienced fossil hunters, CS is a self-guided 5-hour excursion to one of Charleston's barrier...

Susu Jewelry Pendant & Chain Class
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$69.00 - $89.00

meeting_point: The Gallery at Sweetgrass description: The Gallery at Sweetgrass welcomes back Susan Tate for a Spring Jewelry Trunk Show, April 14-16. Susan will be hosting two Jewelry classes. Bring your creativity, your eye for color, and create...

Private Charter - Kenner

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $800.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $200 **Two Hour Charter:** $400 **Three Hour Charter:** $600 **Four Hour Charter:** $800 **Five Hour Charter:** $1000 **Six Hour Charter:** $1200 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Tennis Clinic - Tiny Tot Tennis (Ages 4 to 6)

description: Tiny Tots Tennis *Ages 4-6* This clinic is offered Monday through Friday from 8:15-9:00 a.m. Cost $30 per session ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

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 description: Learn to surf from experienced local instructors who will guide you through the basics of catching waves and...

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...

Two Hour Tour

Captain Dan's Water Tours

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$300.00 - $525.00

description: Private, Personalized Tours Just For You and Your Group! _______________________________ Rates - **Crew of 1-6 People:** $350 *All Ages Welcome* Duration 2 Hours About Your vacation plans to Charleston just got more...

Miely  Tennis Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$980.00

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...

Owls by Moonlight with the Center for Birds of Prey

This program takes place in our Countess Paolozzi Owl Wood where you will be surrounded by a variety of owl species from around the world. Enjoy flight demonstrations under the light of the moon and experience their silent flight as they soar just...

3/4 Day Offshore Grocery Store

Simon Says Charters

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$1,400.00

description: Duration 8 Hours About Don’t want to go way out in the ocean but want to still fill up the cooler and have fun 25 miles off the coast? Embark on our nearshore trip! Up to 5 people. More info We'll launch from Charleston...

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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