Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms is a barrier island, residential beach community, and popular vacation retreat for Charleston South Carolina residents based only ten miles away. Edged by the North Atlantic Ocean and also near more upscale Kiawah Island, Isle of Palms South Carolina is the place for visitors who enjoy nature. At only seven miles long and only a mile wide, the island is small but has a lot to offer. With commercial development on a much smaller scale than other South Carolina beaches, Isle of Palms still offers a good variety of amenities including two championship Tom Fazio golf courses, a seven-mile long beach, and a local marina and portal to deep-sea fishing and other boating activities.

Pristine and quiet, Isle of Palms South Carolina is a charming and friendly family-focused community. The beaches are home to numerous accommodation choices, including Wild Dunes Resort (home to both golf courses), seaside inns, rental apartments, and vacation condos. Due to the small size, there are limited vacation homes available. At the heart of the island lies a waterfront county park where amenities like dressing rooms and restrooms combine with lifeguard services and refreshment kiosks. Isle of Palms beaches afford visitors many activities, including crabbing, windsurfing, swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Island cycling paths are another way to explore the community and oceanfront setting.

Saltwater marshes and untouched areas support an island setting teeming with wildlife including loggerhead turtles that nest on Isle of Palms annually. The local marina is the pace to dock, fuel or rent boats and embark on fishing trips both inshore and off. Eco-tours throughout the many uninhabited islands just offshore from Isle of Palms South Carolina are another of the interesting things to do during vacations. Salt marsh tidal creeks at barrier islands like Capers Island Heritage Preserve, crabbing and fishing, and sunset dolphin watching are all part of tours.