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 County Park and Isle of Palms Beach 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 Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Front Beach.

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.

Seaside Inn Oceanfront

Seaside Inn Oceanfront

2.5 out of 5
1004 Ocean Blvd Isle of Palms SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$357 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$357
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed here cause we had a concert at The Windjammer and didn’t realize until we arrived just how close we were! It was awesome for anyone attending a show there AND right on the beach, which was fantastic. My only complaint was that our room’s window was right under the outside hall light which ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Seaside Inn Oceanfront
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 NZ$472 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$472
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,029 reviews)
"Updated from the last time we stayed. Very clean and friendly staff. The only issue is the heat in the elevator and on the floors before you enter the rooms."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel
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 NZ$565 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$565
6 July - 7 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great family pool for kids. Good staff."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
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Beautiful Oceanfront Condo New to the Rental Market! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! *Unit 202*

Beautiful Oceanfront Condo New to the Rental Market! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! *Unit 202*

Isle Of Palms SC
Stay at this beach condo in Isle of Palms. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Lovely little condo on the beach. Wish checkout time was later and could have used another mirror in the unit outside the bathroom as well as some coffee for our one morning there (we flew in for a night and it wasn’t worth buying even a small package for just one day). But, this condo had all the ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Beautiful Oceanfront Condo New to the Rental Market! Community Pool & Fishing Pier! *Unit 202*
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 Front Beach and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course are located nearby.
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! (37 reviews)
"A great place to stay right on the beach. Close to places to eat and things to do in IOP. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

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

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

NZ$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

NZ$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston

NZ$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Old Town Trolley Tour of Charleston
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

NZ$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

NZ$111
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
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