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Family Friendly -Elegant Stay with Pool ...

The Graybrooke House – Unparalleled Vistas, Elegant Design & Private PoolWelcome to The Graybrooke House, where sweeping coastal vistas, modern luxury, and impeccable design converge. This 6-bedroom, 6 full + 2 half bath Isle of Palms getaway...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Beachfront with OCEAN VIEWS in Wild Dune...

This refreshed two bedroom, two bathroom villa is the ideal home-away-from-home for your Isle of Palms vacation. The Shipwatch Villas are located away in the gated Wild Dunes Resort community on the Isle of Palms. The pathway to our pristine...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
43 Fairway Dunes by AvantStay | Coastal ...

43 Fairway Dunes on the Isle of Palms is ideal for getting away from it all with family and friends in search of a vacation that will make everybody happy. Located only two blocks from the beach, the freshly modernized home features three bedrooms...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lumie by AvantStay | 5BR Ranch w/ Firepi...

Welcome to Lumie! This airy ranch-style home sits near Isle of Palms Beach and makes the ideal base for your next South Carolina adventure. Five bedrooms (two with bunk beds) provide plenty of sleeping options, while the enormous living and dining...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
118 Seascape by AvantStay | Pool + Ocean...

Discover the allure of coastal living at 118 Seascape, a two-bedroom beachfront haven located in the Seascape Condominium complex. This inviting getaway combines seamless beach access with the convenience of a community swimming pool, offering the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Fabulous IOP home! Modern NEW LISTING! P...

Escape to this striking 5-bedroom, 4-bath beach vacation rental at 10 Wills Way on the Isle of Palms, just 20 mins. from historic Charleston. This property is new to the rental market and features all-new furnishings, offering modern comfort with a...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Inshore Fishing

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$600.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 4-8 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: Booking an inshore trip with us offers an exciting and relaxing way to experience the best of coastal fishing. Whether you're fishing in the creeks or...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? We have been taking large families with kids...

Minute to Win It Game Night

Wild Dunes Resort

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$8.00 - $10.00

Grab your team and join us for a night of wacky challenges! Feel free to sign up as a team, or as individuals and join forces with others to win the challenges! Price is $10 per person and prizes will be awarded to the top performers!

Pickleball 101 - Beginner Clinic

Rates Pickleball Player - $35 Wild Dunes Member - $28 Duration Monday - Saturday 9 - 10am About If you've never played before or only a few times this is the clinic for you! This clinic is designed to have you up and playing the game of...

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...

Three Hour Tour

Captain Dan's Water Tours

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$425.00 - $625.00

Private, Personalized Tours Just For You and Your Group! _______________________________ Rates - **Crew of 1-6 People:** $425 *All Ages Welcome* Duration 3 Hours About Your vacation plans to Charleston just got more exciting! Try...

Wild Dunes Spring Pod Play - Men's/Women's DUPR 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+

Entry Fee $32 for Wild Dunes Members $40 for Non-members Time Saturday Men's Groups: 11:00 - 2: 00 pm Women's Groups: 2:00 - 5:00 pm ...

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...

The Islanders' Big Al Birthday Party

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 join us. We invite families to celebrate the magic of...

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

Clinic Description For players rated 3.5 and up. Come out for a great hour of cardio pickleball! This clinic features fast paced point play action that will be sure to get your heart rate up! Clinic runs 9:00 am - 10:00 am. $35 for Resort...

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$45.00 - $60.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a 3.5 hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise...

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...

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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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