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Can't beat the combo of Oceanfront Locat...

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

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Family-Friendly Wild Dunes Home Just Ste...

The Bella House – Timeless Lowcountry Charm Steps from the BeachTucked behind the gates of the Wild Dunes Resort and just a 5-min. walk to the beach, The Bella House is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom getaway designed for effortless coastal living. With...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
913 Carolina Boulevard by AvantStay | Pr...

Come drop your anchor on the Isle of Palms for your next family vacation at 913 Carolina Boulevard! This seven-bedroom home is the ideal place to relax and relax with fabulous amenities, simple beach access, and a private swimming pool constructed...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Villa Del Mare PRIVATE POOL/HOT TUB, OCE...

** During the summer we book Saturday to Saturday. Off-season we require a 3 nighttime minimum **-- Description --'Villa del Mare' is an ocean view Mediterranean masterpiece and is located just a few steps from the beach. On the relaxing Isle of...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Brand New Luxury 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathroo...

Nostos~ 6 51st Ave presented by Exclusive Properties on Isle of Palms. 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...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
1 Bedroom Oceanfront Condo with a Commun...

C102 Port O Telephone | Beachside BlissWild Dunes | Isle of PalmsOverview:Welcome to Beachside Bliss, a one bedroom and one bathroom oceanfront condo located on the first floor in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort. This striking vacation home was...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Charleston Historic Harbor Cruise - 2 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$375.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 23 guests description: Step aboard and let the harbor unfold its hidden magic. Glide past the Ravenel Bridge and The Battery. Enjoy...

Crab Bank Island Shark Tooth Trip - 2 Hour Sandbar Adventure

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 6 guests description: Departing right from Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek, this 2-hour small-group adventure (up to 6 guests) takes...

Center Open House

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$12.00 - $18.00

meeting_point: Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey - 4719 North Highway 17, Awendaw, SC 29429 description: Open House Details The Avian Conservation Center welcomes you to an Open House on **Saturday, September 21**. During the Open...

Private Charter - Kenner

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $800.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $200 **Two Hour Charter:** $400 **Three Hour Charter:** $600 **Four Hour Charter:** $800 **Five Hour Charter:** $1000 **Six Hour Charter:** $1200 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Sunset Tour

Burnt & Sandy

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$450.00

description: An unforgettable experience! Duration 2 hours About Enjoy a beautiful, relaxing sunset tour from the water. What to bring: Please bring attire suitable for being on the boat (sunscreen, sunglasses, water, towels, snacks...

12 Hour Deep Sea Gulf Stream

Simon Says Charters

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$2,000.00

description: Duration 12 Hours About For the serious fishermen and women! Head out to the Gulf Stream in search of Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, and many more. Up to 4 People. Fuel surcharge is approximately $300. More info We'll...

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...

Two Hour Tour

Captain Dan's Water Tours

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$300.00 - $525.00

description: Private, Personalized Tours Just For You and Your Group! _______________________________ Rates - **Crew of 1-6 People:** $350 *All Ages Welcome* Duration 2 Hours About Your vacation plans to Charleston just got more...

Large Group - Edisto River Tubing & After Tubing Adventures

description: Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience! Duration 2-3 hours depending on river level. River Levels, Wind, Group Size can all affect the float time. On occasion float times can run over and under these...

Sunset Cruise

Gold Bug Charters

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$675.00

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...

Nearshore/Offshore

Tight Line Charters LLC

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$1,800.00 - $2,200.00

duration: 6-8 Hour Options meeting_point: Shem Creek Park group_size: Up to 2 people covered in base price, can accommodate 6 people max description: Nearshore fishing charters off the Charleston coast are designed for both seasoned anglers and...

Kim  Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$2,400.00

description: Over the course of the weekend, players enjoy customized clinics from our tennis pros, focusing on strategy, stroke production tailored to their level. Clinics are scheduled to fit each group’s pace and level. It’s an ideal option...

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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