Isle of Palms Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with a pink and blue sky.
A bridge with a distinctive cable design, spanning over a body of water, with a sunset sky in the background.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a water tower.
A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a sign prohibiting swimming or wading within 100 feet of the pier.
A paved pathway flanked by lush greenery and wooden fences.

Our guide on where to stay in Isle of Palms

Find the best Isle of Palms areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Isle of Palms

If you're spending some time in Downtown Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms Beach and Isle of Palms County Park are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and residential buildings.

Ocean Boulevard

While visiting Ocean Boulevard, you might make a stop by sights like Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach.

A beach with tall palm trees and a sandy shore.

Palm Boulevard

While Palm Boulevard isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Palms County Park and Windjammer (The) are some notable places to visit nearby.

A calm river reflecting tall trees and a sunset sky.

Beachwood East

While Beachwood East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Isle of Palms Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course.

A sunset over a body of water with birds flying and silhouettes of trees in the background.

Pelican Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pelican Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Front Beach.

Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn

Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn

4 out of 5
5757 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms SC
The price is AU$489 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$489
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Isle of Palms. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1126 Ocean Blvd Isle of Palms SC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$349 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$349
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Isle of Palms. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,049 reviews)
"The hotel is in disrepair."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel
Seaside Inn Oceanfront

Seaside Inn Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
1004 Ocean Blvd Isle of Palms SC
The price is AU$313 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$313
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Isle of Palms. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The parking was terrible. Not only do they charge you to park but you have to park across the street and haul your suitcase across the road. After coming off of the beach we thought we could go sit by the pool and listen to the band that was playing next door at Wind Jammers. The pool is literally ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Seaside Inn Oceanfront
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Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms

Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms

2 out of 5
5757 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms SC
Stay at this condo in Isle of Palms. Popular attractions Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Easy access to everything."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms
Oceanfront 1st Floor Condo!! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! In the Heart of IOP! *Unit 117*

Oceanfront 1st Floor Condo!! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! In the Heart of IOP! *Unit 117*

Isle Of Palms SC
Stay at this beach condo in Isle of Palms. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Room very clean and view was amazing. Everyone was very friendly."

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Oceanfront 1st Floor Condo!! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! In the Heart of IOP! *Unit 117*
Wild Dunes Vacation Homes 3&4 Bedrooms

Wild Dunes Vacation Homes 3&4 Bedrooms

2 out of 5
5757 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms SC
Stay at this holiday home in Isle of Palms. Popular attractions Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach are located nearby.
Wild Dunes Vacation Homes 3&4 Bedrooms
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Isle of Palms attractions

A golf course with a wooden bridge over water, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.

Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course

8.8/10 (89 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Isle of Palms at Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

AU$72
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

AU$73
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

AU$62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

AU$54
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

AU$114
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

AU$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
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Cities near Isle of Palms

A historical site with cannons, a brick pathway, and a grassy hill.

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