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Modern Beach Home on Quiet Street w/Priv...

Welcome to 18 on 42nd Avenue – Your Ideal Isle of Palms Getaway!Property HighlightsPublic Beach Access Steps from HomeExtensive Screened In Porch and Open Air BalconyOcean VistasPrivate Pool in Backyard$250 Beach Gear Credit with 3-14 nighttime...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3 53rd Ave Stunning Ocean Views, Pool, H...

--Description--'Beach Bliss', 3 53rd Ave, is an elegant and newly constructed masterpiece. This gorgeous property showcases six cavernous bedrooms each adorned with 10-foot ceilings and opulent ensuite bathrooms. Located on a serene street at the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Modern Oceanfront 3rd Floor Condo w/Amaz...

Property Highlights- Ocean Vistas- Private Beach and Pier Access - Shared by Sea Cabins- Community Pool & Kid Pool- Walking Distance to Ocean Blvd Eateries and Stores- One Free Parking SpotAll reservations will require an independent Vacation Rental...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ideal Ocean Point Location- Close to Poo...

New Kitchen, PLUS Dining and Living Room Renovations! Close and convenient proximity to Ocean Point beach and pool. Please see aerial photos 35 and 36!Inquire about our long-term winter prices on stays of 30 days or more!Located in the private...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
IOP Home with Beach Access, Rooftop Suns...

Welcome to 118 Charleston IOP Beachhouse by AvantStay!Tucked along one of Isle of Palms’ most beloved beach corridors, this broad coastal getaway pairs easygoing Charleston appeal with effortless access to sand and surf. Just steps from a beach...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Ocean & inlet-view 4BR with private pool...

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 charming, luxury or budget friendly vacation...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

1on1 Private Surf Lesson

IOP Surf Lessons

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$95.00

duration: 60 Minutes meeting_point: On the beach at 26th avenue, Isle of Palms. pricing: 60 minutes: $75 90 minutes: $95 * Additional lifeguard fee for 5 years old and under ($50) description: Learn from an experienced local instructor with our 1...

4 Hour Charter

Burnt & Sandy

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$100.00 - $525.00

description: Get out on the water! Duration 4 hours Every adventure is different! Depending on tides and your preference we may have the opportunity to hunt for sharks’ teeth, cruise the harbor, and many other adventures! Please include...

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...

Full Day Deep Sea Blackfin Tuna

Simon Says Charters

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$1,600.00

description: Duration 10 Hours About You’ll head 25–50 miles offshore to target blackfin tuna, various snapper, gag and scamp grouper, red snapper (seasonal), King Mackerel, African pompano, cobia, amberjack, triggerfish, and many more! Up...

Sunset Boat Tour - 2 Hours (Shared Charter)

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$65.00 - $1,495.00

duration: 2 Hours (approx.) cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: As we begin our sunset cruise, you'll experience some of the most...

Intermediate Pickleball Clinic - 10:00-11:00 AM

description: Rates Clinic Cost - $35 Duration Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Runs Till May 31st About This clinic is designed to meet you at your skill level and help you improve your dinks, third shot drops, serves, court...

Scuba Refresher

Joe's Scuba

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$150.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Hours About This course will refresh your dive skills if you haven’t been in the water in some time but are already certified. A refresher class is not another certification, it is just going over...

Barrier Island Birding Excursion - Mud-Flats, Shell banks, Inlets and Sandbars

duration: 4 Hours description: Hop aboard with local expert birder Nicole Marie Pettinelli, from Charleston Bird Club and the naturalists from Barrier Island EcoTours as we explore the tidal flats and inlet sand bars in search of a variety of shore...

Summer Surf Camp

IOP Surf Lessons

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$375.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made at least 10 days before the first day of camp . meeting_point: On the beach at 26th Avenue min_age: 6 max_age: 17 group_size: 9-12 pricing: $375 per camper for a week long surf...

Sunset Boat Tour - 2 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$375.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 2 Hours (approx.) cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. meeting_point: 100 Church St. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Please update this for a shared sunset charter - As we embark on our...

Justin Geiser Bachelor Party

Wild Dunes Resort

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$25.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: Pickleball group organized for Justin Geisel and friends Time Friday - February 27th, 10-11:30 am @ Wild Dunes Pickleball Courts ...

Sunset Cruise: 2 Hour

Gold Bug Charters

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$450.00

description: Experience the Charleston Lowcountry by water and catch a beautiful sunset on the way in! Duration 3 hours About With seating for up to 6 passengers, you and your favorite people can hit the water like a local for the day...

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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