ISLE OF PALMS
Isle of Palms, where your stay begins.
Settle into seven miles of Atlantic sand, Front Beach energy, and tidal-marsh moments—Isle of Palms is the place to stay, slow down, and make the coast your own.
THE ISLAND, AT A GLANCE
A barrier island made for unhurried days.
Oceanfront calm, close to Charleston.
Isle of Palms is the effortless home base for a Lowcountry stay: an Atlantic beach, Front Beach restaurants and amenities, and the Intracoastal Waterway all close at hand. Settle here first, then choose a nearby shore only when you want a change of scene.
The City of Isle of Palms maintains current beach rules, parking, shuttle, accessibility, and restoration updates.
A day on Isle of Palms.
The Beach
Front Beach
Marina & Tidal Creeks
Coffee Shops
Café Paname for French pastries, Pressology for coffee and fresh juice, or Isle of Palms Coffee Shop & Diner for a classic diner start to the day.
Ice Cream
Island Joe’s Ice Cream & Espresso is the go-to scoop shop right on Ocean Boulevard — grab a cone and stroll to the beach.
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Golf
Bike Rides
Two wheels make the island bigger — ride the boardwalk, the beach path, or just wander the streets.
Beach Yoga
Fitness Center
Beach Shops
Island Surf Co on Front Beach for surf gear, apparel, and beach essentials, or IOP Beach Chair Co. for chair, umbrella, bike, and paddleboard rentals delivered right to the sand.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Something on the calendar, almost every month.
From the Front Beach Fest kicking off spring to the Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition each May, Isle of Palms hosts a full calendar of free, family-friendly events — the Easter Egg Hunt, Isle of Paws Music Fest, IOP Beach Run, Half Rubber Tournament, IOP Connector Run, Ghostly Tide Tales, Halloween Carnival, and the Holiday Street Festival, among others.
Practical Info
Grocery: Harris Teeter, on the island, open 24 hours.
A drink out: Billy G’s Smokehouse & Salty Goat Bar, in the Wild Dunes area, for BBQ and cocktails.
WATER EXCURSIONS
A Lowcountry adventure, right from the marina.
Head out from Isle of Palms Marina for a kayak or paddleboard rental, or join a naturalist-led eco-tour through the marshes and creeks — Sunset Dolphin Tours, crabbing adventures, a Lowcountry beachside cookout, or a trip to Capers Island, a pristine nature preserve just north of the island. Stop by the Marina Outpost before or after — snacks, drinks, boating essentials, and Isle of Palms souvenirs and gifts.
Stay close to the coast.
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