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Modern Beach Home in Quiet Community w/G...

Are you ready to escape to the ideal beach neighborhood in Isle of Palms? Then look no further than this gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located right in the heart of the island! This neighborhood enjoys proximity to local stores, eateries, a...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
304 E Port by AvantStay | Rooftop Deck |...

Come discover what a fun family vacation on the beach is all about! 304 E Port O Telephone is the ideal place to create these fabulous memories, while staying in this oceanfront condo. After experiencing the sunrise from the rooftop deck, your day...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fishers Alley 2 by Wild Dunes

Fishers Alley 2 by Wild Dunes5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 10 | ________________________________________Welcome to Fishers Alley 2, a impressive getaway on Isle of Palms’ exclusive Wild Dunes Resort. Just a block and a half from the beach...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Fabulous Modern IOP Home! Pool and Hot T...

Escape to this impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bath beach vacation rental at 10 Wills Way on the Isle of Palms, just 20 mins. from historic Charleston. This property is new to the rental market and features all-new furnishings, offering modern comfort with...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Top Floor condo, Pool, across from Beach...

310C Oceanside Villa is a impressive 2 bed 2 bath condo just across the street from the beach and includes a private balcony with peaks of the ocean! Located on Isle of Palm's main strip with restaurant and stores just steps away. Comes with access...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Seascapes 714 Ocean Blvd. Charming, Ocea...

**We are Saturday to Saturday in the Summer, but we have a 3 nighttime min in the off-season**--Description--'Seascapes' 714 Ocean Blvd, is a classic oceanfront home located in the esteemed Ocean Blvd. side of the island which places the beach just...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Links Afternoon Rate

Wild Dunes Resort

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$179.00

meeting_point: Links Golf Course description: Tee Times Made 12pm-2:50pm Rates $139 per person Rates are for tee times after 12pm About This is not a tee time. Must book tee time prior to paying. Please call for assistance** - *Guest will...

Give the Gift of Golf

Wild Dunes Resort

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$517.74

meeting_point: Isle of Palms, SC description: Give the Gift of Golf This excellent gift for yourself or that special golfer you know is $550 and includes four rounds of award-wining golf, cart fee, and range balls. Play the award-winning Wild...

Full Day Offshore - 42' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$3,800.00

duration: 11 Hours meeting_point: 1903 Waterway Island, Isle Of Palms SC, 29451 description: Once we reach the vicinity of the Gulf Stream, we’ll start looking for signs of fish—such as birds, bait, weed mats, and hard edges—that indicate a...

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...

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...

McKinley Riley & Friends Bachelorette Pickleball Group - 4/17/23 @ 11 AM

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: Private bachelorette pickleball group organized for McKinley Riley and friends! A Wild Dunes pro will run the group from 11:00-12:30 pm. Snacks, mimosas, drinks, water, and Gatorade...

Seaside Sweets Workshop

Wild Dunes Resort

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$25.00

meeting_point: Sweetgrass Inn Pool description: Nothing is sweeter than this hour-long workshop where you let your imagination and sweet tooth run wild! You will learn to make simple spring treats that are as wonderful to look at as they are to eat...

Shark-tooth Hunting/Intracoastal Waterway Expedition

duration: 4 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Marina Boat Ramp description: Embark on a 4-hour adventure along the Intracoastal Waterway, hunting for ancient shark teeth and exploring Charleston’s stunning waterways. A fun and interactive tour for...

Yoga Sculpt

Wild Dunes Resort

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$20.00

description: **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...

Harbor Island Hopping & Shark Tooth Hunt - 2 Hours
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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: This private 2-hour adventure combines a scenic Charleston Harbor boat ride with time to explore one of the...

Commonhouse Beer Dinner

Wild Dunes Resort

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$81.25

description: Date: August 29th 2023 Time: 7:00pm Location: The Laughing Gull at Wild Dunes Resort Price: $65 per person The Laughing Gull and Commonhouse Aleworks have joined forces to bring you an unforgettable event that celebrates local...

Sunset Tour

Burnt & Sandy

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$400.00

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...

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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