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Tucked in among trees, get away in this ...

Tucked away under old oak trees located on roughly an acre site, this striking home is nothing short of a coastal getaway. Inside you will find coastal decor throughout this 4 bedroom 3 bath home. This home features combination kitchen/living room...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Modern Grand Pavillon Home: Steps to Bea...

This idyllic island home is located in the trendy Grandiose Pavilion neighborhood in the heart of the gated community of Wild Dunes Resort. With access to the boardwalk & oceanfront pools and just steps from the pristine sandy beaches of the Isle of...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Brand New Custom Oceanfront home- Stunni...

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
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Coastal Retreat, Firepit, Near Marina & ...

28 Sand Dollar is a modern getaway located on handsome Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac this home has every detail you could want for a calming vacation. The interior was completely remodeled in 2022.Taking a look...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Seagrove 11D by Wild Dunes, Oceanfront C...

Seagrove 11D by Wild Dunes3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8 | Oceanfront________________________________________Just a two-min. walk to the beach, this 1520 Sq. Ft. unit in Seagrove Villas is an oceanfront complex that includes a complex pool and...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront, Renovated w/ screened porch ...

This oceanfront townhome has been freshly remodeled and professionally decorated throughout. Appreciate plenty of space for up to 8 guests in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Villa. Located in the prime location of Wild Dunes and located with direct beach...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Afternoon Drill 4pm-5pm (Level 3.5 and above.)

description: Level 3.5 and Above Strokes, strategy & drills with emphasis on live ball drills needed for better doubles play. Wednesday and Fridays 4pm-5pm. Available April and June- August.

Custom Cruise

Gold Bug Charters

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$900.00

description: Experience the Charleston Lowcountry by water! Duration 4 hours About Experience a day on the water as a Charleston local! We can work together to customize a trip which can include swimming...

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 ...

Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$65.00 - $85.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Include a cruise to Capers Island, fresh seafood, time to explore, and more! How does fresh local shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and onions all boiled perfectly together in special seasonings...

Beginner/Intermediate Open Play - Thursday 9:00-10:30 AM

description: Rates $20 for non-members, $10 for social members Duration 1.5 Hour Beginner/Intermediate Open Play Thursday - 9:00 am - 10:30 am About This open play session is for players who are at the beginner/intermediate level and...

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...

Breakfast with Santa | December 16th
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$27.75 - $62.44

meeting_point: Osprey Ballroom - Sweetgrass Inn description: 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...

Harbor Morning Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$109.00

meeting_point: Harbor Golf Course description: Tee Times Made 7am-12pm Rates $109 per person Rates are for tee times before 12pm About **The Range for both courses is located at the Links Course **This is not a tee time. Must make tee time...

Golf Club Rental - 18 Holes - Links Course
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$60.00 - $70.00

description: Golf club rentals often sell out - we recommend booking online far in advance. Rates - **Men's Right-Handed Clubs:** $70.00 USD - **Men's Left-Handed Clubs:** $70.00 USD - **Lady's Right-Handed Clubs:** $70.00 USD - **Lady's...

Discover Scuba

Joe's Scuba

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$150.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 2 Hours About This course is to experience what scuba diving is like without having to go through the full certification process What's Included? - Instruction on Scuba theory and operation. - Pool dive...

Kid's Fish Camp

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$1,250.00

duration: 5 Days cancellation_summary: 30 days of your camp’s start date are non-refundable. group_size: Up to 18 guests description: Charleston Kids Fishing Camp (5 Days) – Young anglers (ages 7-13) learn casting, knot tying, fish ID, crabbing...

Inshore Fishing

Tight Line Charters LLC

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$600.00 - $750.00

duration: 4 and 5 Hour Options meeting_point: Shem Creek Park group_size: Up to 2 people covered in base price, can accommodate 6 people max description: Inshore fishing in Charleston is a year-round adventure that takes us through the winding salt...

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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