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Derby by AvantStay | Oceanfront Home w/I...
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Welcome to Derby, an AvantStay home!Beachy, sophisticated, and fun in every way, this oceanfront home is ideal for enormous groups looking to get away somewhere warm. With soft, plush furnishings and natural light that pours in through sizable...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
EXQUISITE 5BR Wild Dunes Grand Pavilion ...

Introducing 58 Grandiose Pavilion, your unparalleled luxury escape in the heart of Wild Dunes. This charming oceanfront getaway, completely refreshed in 2023, offers 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms across 3,900 square feet of pure elegance.Step inside...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
521 Carolina Blvd ~ new construction com...

521 Carolina Blvd - Lil’ Pink HouseIsle of Palms, SCOverview: Welcome to “Lil’ Pink House,” a brand-new 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom bespoke home finished in March 2024. This impressive property offers an unparalleled blend of sophistication and...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
4 BR, Resort Amenities and short walk to...

A stay within the gates of the Wild Dunes Resort offers an Isle of Palms vacation experience you'll never forget, and The Grandiose is the ideal Isle of Palms beach hideaway. Located in the trendy Grand Pavilion community of Wild Dunes, you'll...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Prime Grand Pavilion Location! Steps fro...

Located in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort and just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, this special oceanfront home is the ideal spot for an Isle of Palms vacation! This gem is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home located directly on the trendy Grandiose...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Panoramic Marsh View,  Private w/ screen...

NEW LISTING! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac with 180 degree vistas of South Carolina's vast salt marsh landscape. This home is ideal if you're a wildlife enthusiast or just looking to get away from the bustling resort areas.Includes a...

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

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

SCMA EcoTour to Capers Island

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$40.00

duration: 2hr group_size: 42 people description: Join our naturalist on a salt marsh exploration with a stop on Capers Island Heritage Preserve. As you explore the salt marsh it is possible to observe dolphins anywhere along the route. You will...

Pickleball 101 - Beginner Clinic

description: Rates Pickleball Player - $35 Wild Dunes Member - $28 Duration Monday - Saturday 9 - 10am About If you've never played before or only a few times this is the clinic for you! This clinic is designed to have you up and...

Power Core

Wild Dunes Resort

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$15.00

description: **Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday / 8:15am-8:45am.** Develop a stronger core to create a better overall sense of strength and stability. • Cost is $15 per person, per class. • Pre-registration is...

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

The Creative Oysters

Wild Dunes Resort

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$25.00 - $30.00

description: Let your young artist’s imagination run wild while exploring the beauty of the low country through art during our Creative Oyster’s Kid’s Night In evening camp! Kids will learn about low country culture and natural elements while...

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...

Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$775.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Join us for the Shem Creek Sundown Boil Cruise—a one-of-a-kind Lowcountry experience. Cruise through the scenic waters of Charleston Harbor as the sun sets over the skyline...

Play Like a Pro: Golf Lesson Bundle

description: 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...

New Years Eve Duney Drop Family Event
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$19.43 - $87.50

meeting_point: Palms Ballroom- Sweetgrass Pavillion description: **Time:** 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM **Location:** Palms Ballroom - Sweetgrass Pavillion Price **Adult** (21 and Up) - $70 **Young Adult** (ages 13-20) - $25 **Child** (ages 3-12) ...

Womens Coastal Skills - Sea to Table

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$170.00

duration: January 31st | 12:30 to 6:00pm description: To all those wonder women out there who have been interested in coastal skills but never have had the time, or opportunity to learn, we have an upcoming workshop for you! On January 31st, we are...

Inshore Fishing Charter - 4 Hours

Lowcountry Coastal Excursions

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$550.00 - $850.00

duration: 4 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 12 guests description: The inlets, sounds, bays, tidal creeks, marsh grass and oyster banks in our area make Charleston one of the top...

Fundamentals Pickleball Round Robin - Advanced Beginner

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations must be made by 5 pm the day prior meeting_point: Non-members check in at the pro shop, members can head straight to the courts description: Rates $20 non-member, $10 club members ...

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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