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3C Mariners Walk by AvantStay | Beach & ...

Welcome to 3C Mariners Walk! This coastal escape is located in the coveted Wild Dunes condominiums. Savor access to the shining community pool and the beach, providing the ideal blend of fun and relaxation during your stay. Enter 3C Mariners Walk...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Port O Call C102 - Beachside Bliss

Beachside BlissIsle 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 appealing vacation home was refreshed in 2024 with fresh coastal...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Private Pool, Elevator, Golf Cart (fee),...

Incredible 5 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home with new elevated Salt Water Pool, modren furnishings and coastal décor. Executive Kitchen with Sub Zero, Wolf and Bosch appliances completely equipped for the cooks on vacation. The dining Room seats 8 with room...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Big Kitchen, Cozy Living for Holidays! B...

Cozy up in this oceanfront condo for the Holidays! Enormous, completely outfitted kitchen, covered balcony to watch the ocean and wildlife, and comfortable living areas to cuddle up under a blanket or watch your favorite sports team.Welcome to 302...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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 calming Isle of...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Stay @ Bikinis & Martinis

Bikinis and MartinisLocation: Isle of Palms, SCOverview:Welcome to Bikinis and Martinis, a impressive 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom new construction home located just a block from the beach on Isle of Palms. This luxury getaway offers an open-concept...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

2 Hour Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$10.00 - $88.00

*2 Hour Shem Creek SUP Tour* Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle a SUP.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem...

Gentle Yoga

Wild Dunes Resort

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$20.00

**Days: Wednesday & Friday / 9:30am-10:30am.** A relaxing meditative yoga with an emphasis on achieving balance between body and mind. For all levels, from beginner to advanced and those with physical limitations. • Cost is $20...

Morning Cruise

Seaglass Charters LLC

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$650.00 - $750.00

*Beat the heat and enjoy a Beautiful Morning Cruise, We can explore the waterways and Islands around Charleston in the cool of the day!* Duration 2 Hours About A great time of day to see the harbor. Bring your suit and we will go swimming...

Center Open House

The Center for Birds of Prey

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$12.00 - $18.00

Open House Details The Avian Conservation Center welcomes you to an Open House on **Saturday, September 21**. During the Open House, we’re offering visitors an expanded experience that includes the opportunity to learn more about...

Outer Banks Films Location Tour

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$800.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Hop aboard the ultimate Outer Banks fan experience with a behind-the-scenes boat tour of iconic filming locations - led by captains who were there from day one! Step aboard...

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...

Shuck & Savor: A Low Country Oyster Experience

Embarking on a journey to explore the making of the perfect oyster is a fascinating endeavor. Oysters hold a special place in culinary history, especially in low-country cuisine. Let's dive into the history, location, and taste of oysters to truly...

Half Day Offshore Grocery Store

Simon Says Charters

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$1,200.00

Duration 6 Hours About Want to fill the cooler and your freezer? Common catches include amberjack, vermilion snapper, cobia, king mackerel, black sea bass, triggerfish, and many more! Up to 5 people. Fuel surcharge is approximately $200. ...

Play Like a Pro: Golf Lesson Bundle

Give the Gift of Golf Lessons Rates $300 for 4 lessons About This excellent gift for yourself or that special golfer you know and includes four lessons for the price of three. *Purchase is for voucher. Will need to contact pro shop to set...

Salt Marsh Creeks and Intracoastal Waterway Loop (Dolphins, Birds, Crabs and more)

duration: 1.5 Hours pricing: Adults $30 Children 3-12 $20 2 and less no charge description: NEW!! Salt Marsh Creeks and Sounds Loop- Dolphins, Birds galore, crab traps and more! Cruise aboard our covered pontoon boat on this 1.5 hour loop which...

Guest Amenities

Wild Dunes Resort

Welcome to Wild Dunes! Celebrating something with us or know someone who is?? Order one of our many amenities as a wonderful start to the stay. ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

Three Hour Tour

Captain Dan's Water Tours

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$425.00 - $625.00

Private, Personalized Tours Just For You and Your Group! _______________________________ Rates - **Crew of 1-6 People:** $425 *All Ages Welcome* Duration 3 Hours About Your vacation plans to Charleston just got more exciting! Try...

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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