has become increasingly popular, with its appeal spreading far beyond the boundaries of the Lowcountry. Ease of access to this resort island has played an important role in its popularity. I-26 intersects with I-526, which leads directly to the island via the Isle of Palms Connector (SC 517). While becoming an ever more popular vacation destination, the Isle of Palms has lost none of the charm for which it is famous! Moderate year-round temperatures and seven miles of wide, sparkling beach combine to make the Isle of Palms the perfect vacation destination throughout the year. Many visitors are discovering the island’s special charm during the spring, fall and winter months.

The Isle of Palms offers every activity imaginable. Whether you are the adventurous type, or prefer to relax under the warm South Carolina sun, you’re sure to find your own special kind of fun. If salt water is your passion, you will love the Isle of Palms! Great surfing, swimming, windsurfing, surfcasting and offshore fishing are yours for the asking. You’ll also enjoy crabbing and shrimping in the beautiful creeks and deep green marshes that separate this semi-tropical island from the mainland. There is also a beautiful family-oriented park located directly on the beach!

Although separated from the mainland, the Isle of Palms is in no way isolated! It is both a residential and vacation island, featuring numerous shops offering a full complement of goods and services. You’ll find a complete selection of retail and specialty shops, as well as real estate offices, a grocery store, numerous restaurants, ATMs, day care facilities and churches. The Isle of Palms hosts several annual events such as the Isle of Palms Connector Run/Walk and the Beach Run.

The Isle of Palms offers a wide range of accommodations that stretch from one end of the island to the other. Choices include hotels, condominiums, villas and private homes available through rental agencies.

Wild Dunes

Nestled on the northeast end of the island is the world-renowned Wild Dunes Resort. Wild Dunes is home to two-and-a-half miles of wide, sandy beach, luxurious ocean front accommodations, a “Top 50” tennis center, 20 swimming pools, great restaurants, a fitness center, full-service conference facilities, a magnificent oceanfront Grand Pavilion, and two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio.

The Links Course features two finishing holes that hug the Atlantic Ocean and was ranked among the “World’s Greatest 100” by Golf Magazine. The Harbor Course is a challenging test of target golf that actually takes you island-hopping. Accommodations at Wild Dunes include one- to four-bedroom villas and homes, as well as the Boardwalk Inn and Boardwalk Villas.

All offer spectacular views of the ocean, golf courses, tennis courts, lagoons or marshlands. The nationally-acclaimed Wild Dunes Family Recreation Program is complimentary to guests of the resort. The Isle of Palms Marina is one of the finest marinas on the eastern seaboard and is one of the few which offers 3-phase power.

Sullivan’s Island

Visitors to the Isle of Palms may enjoy the historic charm of neighboring Sullivan's Island, which includes Fort Moultrie, originally built during the Revolutionary War.

Edgar Allen Poe wrote his famous story The Gold Bug while stationed here, and it is the burial site of Seminole Indian Chief Osceola. Other historic sites include the Sullivan’s Island lighthouse and numerous shore batteries that provided defense until the end of World War II.