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Private Oasis with large pool, 4 bedroom...

Private getaway with enormous private pool! Located at 103 Forest Trail, tucked away from all the traffic, this home is only a short drive to the beach or the boat marina for water sports, fishing charters, eco tours, and more! This bright and open...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Amazing Island Home, Private Pool, Close...

BR 1: King, BR 2: Queen, BR 3: King, BR 4: Queen ; Sleeps 10, Private Pool, Near Beach, HouseAll new reservation (3-21 nights) will receive $250 credit toward beach gear units with VayK Life!This impressive bespoke constructed home, located in the...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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Island Time in 5Location: Isle of PalmsOverview:Welcome to I"sland Time in 5," a four bedroom, three and a half bath home, located in the Wild Dunes Resort on the handsome Isle of Palms. This gorgeous home offers a private plunge pool, a huge yard...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beach Access Directly Across Street! Oce...

Brand New Construction! Ocean Thriller at 903 Ocean Boulevard on the Isle of Palms is a Ocean view, 6 bedroom, 6 ensuite, and 2 half bath, bespoke-constructed home as of 2024. Located in a premier spot with the beach just across the street...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
End unit, Screen porch, Just steps to be...

Incredible first floor condo located in the heart of Wild Dunes. Coastal colors with tropical decor throughout this cavernous end unit. Screened porch with peeks of the ocean and steps directly to the beach path and complex pool. End units feature...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
10B Mariners Walk, Wild Dunes

This cavernous and refreshed one-bedroom villa is ideal for your stay on Isle of Palms. Located in the Mariner's Walk complex within the Wild Dunes resort, this unit is steps away from the pool and a two min. walk from the beach.This condo offers an...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Isle of Palms Tours & Activities

Backwater Eco Tour

Shem Creek Ecotours LLC

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$775.00

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Shem Creek Public Day Dock description: Explore the hidden wonders of the Lowcountry on a peaceful Backwater Eco Tour, where wildlife, scenic creeks, and coastal education come together for the ultimate...

Tennis Clinic - Junior Masters (Ages 7 to 11)

Junior Masters Clinic *Ages 7-11* Designed for beginner to intermediate players. This clinic meets daily from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost $62 per session ***World of Hyatt points do not apply to bookings made through FareHarbor.***

Sunset Cruise - 42' Freeman

Pole Dancer Charters LLC

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$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...

Bingo Night!

Wild Dunes Resort

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$5.00 - $25.00

Join us for flamingo-themed bingo! Rates Adults & Children - $5 / person About Enjoy a warm island breeze, as you play to win fabulous prizes in a safe &lively outdoor setting. Fun for all ages! Limited capacity for safety and...

School Group

Barrier Island Eco Tours

duration: 4.5 Hours pricing: **Student:** $32 *Lunch is available for an additional charge (includes hamburger, hot dog, fruit snacks, and water).* description: Field trips and school programs for K-12! Scientific Process and Inquiry Skills are...

The Super Bowl Party at Huey’s
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$32.00 - $40.00

About Join us in Huey's for our Super Bowl viewing party, from 4:30pm to 11pm. **$40 per Person plus tax and 20% gratuity** **$32 per Member plus tax and 20% gratuity** Ticket price includes buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. Full bar will be...

Anna Kate Heller Private Pickleball Group: 3/6/26 @ 11 am

Private Wild Dunes pickleball group organized for Anna Kate Heller family and friends! 3/6/26, 11-1 pm. The group will be organized by Josh and the Wild Dunes pros. Food, drinks, paddles, and all equipment provided. We will use an upriver...

Capers Island Marsh Clean-up with SC Aquarium- w/Chilli and Oyster Roast on the beach

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Join South Carolina Aquarium and Barrier Island EcoTours on a waterway cleanup between Isle of Palms and Capers Island. We will depart from the Isle of Palms Marina and head up the intracoastal waterway to Capers...

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a 3.5 hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise...

Junior Summer Tennis Program

Wild Dunes Resort

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$35.00 - $450.00

TINY TOTS: Tuesday -Friday 8:30am -9am (Ages 4-6). The instructors will teach children the basics of tennis using foam balls and creative games! TENNIS ONLY PROGRAM: Monday-Friday 9am-11am.(Ages 7-16) Includes the development of fundamental...

Selfie Addict Studio - Buy 3, Get 1 Free

Selfie Addict Studio, LLC

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$27.00

Come Celebrate Self(ie) Expression! Duration 1 Hour About Let your imagination run wild in our 20+ fun, dynamic, eye-catching photo installation opportunities. If you choose our Buy 3 Tickets, Get 1 Free Special, you'll pay for three tickets...

Owls by Moonlight with the Center for Birds of Prey

This program takes place in our Countess Paolozzi Owl Wood where you will be surrounded by a variety of owl species from around the world. Enjoy flight demonstrations under the light of the moon and experience their silent flight as they soar just...

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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