Isle of Palms Vacation Rentals

Nestled in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Charleston dazzles with Southern hospitality and history. Pristine beaches, national parks, history, shopping, and dining make this year-round destination special. In fact, Travel & Leisure Magazine voted Charleston the #1 Small City in America and the World. Find out why when strolling down King Street and through the Market. Splash in the beaches’ blue waters or spend the day touring, kayaking, or fishing the rich marshes and waterways then hit one of our locally-owned restaurants. Whatever your days and nights hold, come see why they say, “Once you visit, you’ll never want to leave!”.

Conde Nast Traveler was onto something when it named Isle of Palms one of North America’s Top 10 Islands. Find out why as the little ones splash around the public beach known not only for its waters but vibrant shopping, restaurants, and Loggerhead turtle spawning from May to October. More than 50 beach access paths add ease to your day in the sun. Fun fact: Isle of Palms earned the Blue Wave Beach distinction for the eighth time, marking it as a standout for cleanliness. For total hassle-free beach life, rent umbrellas, loungers, cruiser bikes, surf and boogie boards, and beach wheelchairs for the day or week.

Explore the Isle of Palms on two wheels. Bring your bike and pedal seaside or go hassle-free with commuter, mountain, bmx, adult, and kids bike rentals. Hop on the electric bike craze and relax as the waves keep you company and you glide under the palms, letting the flat terrain put you at ease.

Wild Dunes offers two public courses hugging the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Highway. Come play the 36 holes and see why teeing off here is a must-do while in Charleston. Kiawah Island’s location on the ocean offers strong winds to challenge your play and the resort’s multiple courses earned it Golf Digest’s 2023 third best public course in the nation status. With 17 golf courses in the Charleston area, let your stay elevate your game.

Exploring a new place through cuisine can surprise and delight. Isle of Palms’ home on the ocean means abundant seafood fare tempts locals and visitors with imaginative, freshly-sourced creations. Of course a visit to the Lowcountry means Southern-inspired fare and many establishments serve up delicacies like BBQ with stunning ocean views. If grab-and-go means more time to explore, pizza, sandwich, and casual cafe meals satisfy and get you back to your adventures. Slow down with one of the island’s fine dining options that serve up Mediterranean, French, and other globally-inspired culinary inventions.

Small boutiques, shops, and national chains make Isle of Palms a top-notch shopping destination. Of course no seaside community would be without surf shops where you can also snag everything you need for beachy fun. Scour the antique stores for vintage and eclectic treasures or walk the aisles of some of the island’s boutiques for on-trend finds to elevate your look. Forgot your tennis racquet or want that new driver? Sporting goods stores dot the island for all of your fitness needs.

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Isle of Palms’ coastal inlets and waterways atop a stand-up paddleboard, canoe, or kayak. Book a group or private tour or lesson to explore the Lowcountry’s biodiversity, marine beauty, and adventure offerings.

Isle of Palms and its surrounding towns boast public and private courts to amp up the fun. Athletic clubs, country clubs, and indoor facilities serve up fun for your group. Many facilities also offer lessons, so you can show off back home.

Whether you booked an Isle of Palms family vacation, couples’ getaway, wedding, corporate outing, or any other type of event, there are numerous opportunities to cast a line. Multiple charters give your whole group the chance to take to the seas and catch redfish, trout, shark, tarpon, and other native species. The area’s bait and tackle shops outfit you for your day on the high seas.

After endless days on the water, it’s time to explore the Isle of Palms’ lands on horseback. Ride on the beach, take a lesson, or explore inland. Multiple equestrian centers let you decide the right excursion.

Wind through coastal South Carolina and explore its salt marshes, tidal creeks, and the Intracoastal Waterway through guided tours that bring you close to the region’s nature and wildlife. Tour guides highlight what makes the Lowcountry a marine gem.

The Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley attacked and sank the USS Housatonic off the coast of Charleston on the night of February 17th, 1864. As swift as the attack was the disappearance of her eight-man crew and the submarine itself. In 1995, author Clive Cussler found the lost vessel and she was raised from the ocean depths in 2000 and delivered to the Warren Lasch Conservation Center for scientific examination. Come explore the science and mystery with a tour. You never know what you may learn.