Isle of Palms Vacations

IsleOfPalms.com logo

Find your perfect Isle of Palms

Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

Beautifully Remodeled Modern, Yet Charmi...

Your Isle of Palms Heaven Awaits!✨Property Highlights- Private Pool & Putting Green- Ocean Vistas from Second Level- Modern Beachy Decor- Steps to Public Beach Access- $250 Beach Gear Credit with 3-14 nighttime stays!Please note that every...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Upgraded SEAGROVE Villa!  Beachside, Des...

Feel the beauty and serenity in this newly refreshed Seagrove Villa. Wild Dunes has it all. From the delightful beaches to the world-class golf, there is no shortage of exceptional natural beauty. There is no place better to spend your next vacation...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming Beach Cottage with Lagoon views...

Charming Beach Cottage. Designer Furnished with rich hard wood floors. Grand Kitchen with Screened Porch overlooking the Pelican Bay Lagoon. Soaring Vaulted Ceilings in Living Room. Ample parking for 4 cars. Extensive LCD TVs in Living Room and...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Stay @ Will-o-Layne on Isle of Palms

Will-o-LayneLocation: Isle of Palms, South CarolinaOverview:Welcome to Will-o-Layne, a handsome and cavernous 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom family beach bungalow located directly across from the ocean on the Isle of Palms. This beautiful home offers the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Spacious 4-Bedroom Beach House with Pool...

30 Beachwood East – No More Cloudy DaysLocation: Isle of Palms, SC, USAOverview:Welcome to 30 Beachwood East, a comfortable 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home located just steps from the ocean in Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms. With ocean vistas, a huge...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lagoon Villa 14 by Wild Dunes, with Amen...

Lagoon Villa 14 by Wild Dunes2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Resort View________________________________________Set alongside a calming lagoon, this 1218 Sq. Ft. Lagoon Villas home provides a calming coastal getaway with access to a complex...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

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

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 leave the whole family full of food and the holiday spirit...

3 Hour Charter

Burnt & Sandy

Book online
$375.00

Our 3 hour private charter! Duration 3 hours About 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 requests and interests in the...

Gear Rentals

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.

Walking Eco Tour Shem Creek

Nature Adventures LLC

Book online
$25.00

Selfie Addict Studio — 1/2-Hour General Admission

To Thine Own Self(ie) Be True! Duration 30 Minutes About Let your imagination run wild in our 20+ fun, dynamic, eye-catching photo installation opportunities. Our 1/2-hour single admission ticket grants you 30 minutes at Selfie Addict Studio...

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

Tiny Tots Tennis *Ages 4-6* This clinic is offered Tuesday through Friday from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Cost $22 per session ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

Scuba Maintenance Specialties

Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About These are all the specific specialties regarding scuba equipment and tank maintenance. The specialties we can teach are: SDI VIP Inspector TDI Oxygen Equipment Service...

Yoga Sculpt

Wild Dunes Resort

Book online
$20.00

**Days: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-9:45am.** Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit with this fitness inspired yoga class. • Cost is $20 per person, per class. • Pre-registration required. • Check-in will be at the...

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...

Sunset Cruise - 42' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

Book online
$1,000.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: Enjoying a summertime Charleston sunset is truly hard to beat. Experiencing it in company with family and friends from a boat's view just makes it better...

Nearshore Reef Fishing

Simon Says Charters

Book online
$900.00

About Head outside the harbor to reefs a couple miles out and fish for Black Sea bass, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and many more! More info We'll launch from Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC. Please...

Bachelor/Bachelorette Cruise

Saltgrass Charters

Book online
$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...

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.

Sullivans Island SC

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.

Isle of Palms Vacation Guides