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Gorgeous Home in the Beachside Community...

Searching for your next beach vacation? Explore this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that is in the heart of Isle of Palms! Property Highlights Sunroom at Front of HomePrivate community Beach access just mins. from the homeModern Totally...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Private Oasis with large pool, 4 bedroom...

Private getaway with sizable private pool! Located at 103 Forest Trail, tucked away from all the traffic, this home is only a short drive to the beach or the boat marina for water sports, fishing charters, eco tours, and more! This bright and open...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Conch Cottage by AvantStay | Walk to Bea...

Welcome to Conch Cottage – your oceanside sanctuary on the Isle of Palms! Just a couple of blocks from the beach, this striking getaway invites you to relax and embrace coastal living. Indulge in lazy days on your private deck, where comfortable...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Private Screen Porch & Sun Deck w/Ocean ...

Oceanfront townhome located on Isle of Palms, within the Wild Dunes resort, where you can appreciate being close to the beach and pool. The first level features a sizable common area with comfortable seating, dining area, and a well supplied...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Private Pool, luxe interiors, 1-block to...

The Grace House – Coastal Elegance with Private Pool & Prime LocationTucked just behind the gates of Wild Dunes Resort, The Grace House is an chic, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom getaway designed for fresh coastal living. With chic interiors, broad...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Renovated, Modern Beach Get-Away w/Priva...

3002 Cameron Boulevard Property Highlights - Pet Friendly (Weight and Breed Restrictions)- Freshly Renovated - A short walk to the Beach- In ground Pool- Handsomely Landscaped Fenced Yard- Chefs Kitchen- $250 Credit towards Beach Gear (On 3 to 14...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Bachelor/Bachelorette Cruise

Saltgrass Charters

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$195.00 - $492.00

duration: 1 - 4 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Marina Boat Ramp description: Celebrate your Bachelor or Bachelorette party with a private cruise along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway or the charming shoreline of downtown Charleston. Enjoy a lively...

Gear Rentals

description: This is where you can rent gear when you are booked on a charter with Whole Other World Scuba or if you aren't doing a trip with us and just need gear.

Private Inshore Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours pricing: **Private Charter** - $500 *Charter price includes groups of 2. Each additional person is $75 more. Maximum fisherman per boat is 6* description: Private fishing charters for you and yours! Fish our tidal creeks and...

3/4 Day Offshore - 38' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$2,700.00

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...

Birthday Party - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $2,200.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 12 guests description: Celebrating your birthday on a private boat in Charleston is a great opportunity to turn one special day into a...

Fundamentals Pickleball Round Robin - Advanced Beginner

duration: 1.5 hours 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 description: Rates $20 non-member, $10 club members ...

Boat to Beach Cruise - 3 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$450.00 - $1,750.00

duration: 3 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...

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

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...

Full Moon Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: 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...

Wild Dunes Summer Tennis Program 2
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$35.00 - $215.00

pricing: Program Pricing Daily Rate • $50 – Tennis Members • $60 – Social & Non Members Weekly Rate • $180 – Tennis Members • $215 – Social & Non Members description: Wild Dunes Junior Summer Tennis Program July 13th-30th•...

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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