Isle Of Palms
Expansive shores, live music, and picture-perfect palms await on this iconic beach.
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, Isle of Palms has been a favorite outpost for generations of fun lovers. Sunrises over the Atlantic, tee times on a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, beachside volleyball, and bike rides along the shore all define the lifestyle of this charming island community.
Surf Cam
Check the waves before you visit by turning in to the Carolina Coast Surf Club cam for a live beach view.
Where to Stay
Between the famed Wild Dunes Resort, several boutique hotels, and rentals of all kinds, discover a range of inviting accommodations.
Wild Dunes Resort
Two Fazio-designed golf courses, tennis, restaurants, water sports, and an array of hotel rooms, private home and villa rentals make Wild Dunes a dreamy destination for beach lovers who want a little bit of everything, all in one place.
Isle of Palms Hotels
Discover beachfront hotels convenient to everything the Isle of Palms has to offer, including the shopping, dining and entertainment found in the front beach business district.
Isle of Palms Rentals
Relax and unwind in the privacy of your own Isle of Palms vacation house rental. Check out luxurious beachfront ocean-view properties available for rent.
Dining
With a thriving business district featuring local shops, restaurants and a full-service grocery, you won’t have to leave the island for any of life’s necessities—or pleasures.
Hudson's Market
Pop into Hudson’s Market to enjoy coffee, grab-and-go wraps, and ice cream, or stock up on wine and beer, cheeses, decadent desserts, fresh fruits, and Lowcountry treats.
Islander 71 Fish House & Raw Bar
A nod to the easy going beach life of the 1970’s Isle of Palms. Seafood, crafty cocktails & one of the best sunset views. Next to the IOP Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Beachside Burgers
Oceanfront dining with alfresco bites and beach grill favorites. Perfect pit stop for a tropical drink, frosty beer and refreshing ocean breeze. Open spring & summer.
Coastal Crust on the Sweetgrass Plaza
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas & Italian-inspired dishes. Local ingredients whenever possible and uses traditional recipes to deliver old-world style with today’s trends.
Coastal Provisions
Fresh Lowcountry seafood, prime meats, gracious service. This romantic and intimate restaurant is located in the Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort. Terrace and lounge area.
Huey's Southern Eats
A relaxed restaurant featuring casual lunch and small bite lounge menu items. Located in the Links Clubhouse, enjoy the Charleston golf course view after your round.
Laughing Gull
A colorful atmosphere and Caribbean infused cuisine, you can escape to a tropical paradise while enjoying food and beverage all prepared with an island flair.
OysterCatcher Restaurant & Bar
A comfortable restaurant serving an array of locally inspired small plates and shareable dishes. Sustainable seafood-focused menu.
Isle of Palms History
A unique barrier island, Isle of Palms is thought to be at least 25,000 years old. Today a vibrant residential community and resort destination, IOP’s development didn’t begin in earnest until the 1970s, when the Isle of Palms Beach and Racquet Club—later renamed Wild Dunes—was established.
Wild Wonders
A treasure trove of natural discoveries, Isle of Palms teems with fascinating wildlife. For beachcombers, a variety of shells can be found along the shore, while living creatures like sand dollars and whelks nestle into the tide. Above head, ospreys and pelicans soar across the sky, while dolphins dip in and out of the waves and loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.