Isle of Palms is a city in South Carolina, near Charleston. It has a population of around 5000. Over the years Isle of Palms has become a very popular vacation spot for families. Warm weather, an abundance of palm trees, and beautiful beaches make Isle of Palms the perfect location for any traveler.
Isle of Palms is big on water sports and beaches, but short on attractions. If you insist on seeing anything other than sand, the huge number of turtles which nest here during the summer is a unique attraction to the island. They are all carefully monitored and recorded by the community's Turtle Team. While casual visitors will probably have more luck hitting the jackpot than seeing one hatch, there is a good chance of spotting turtles while hanging on the beach (Jul-Aug?). Neighboring Sullivan's Island's Fort Moultrie is your best bet if that's not enough culture for you.
- Front Beach, Ocean Avenue (10th-14th Ave). Is a very scenic beach that stretches on for miles and miles. Enjoy taking a walk, relaxing on the sand, going for a swim and collecting sand dollars. Fun for everyone, but leave the glass bottles and alcohol at home, or the beach guards will spoil it.
- Isle of Palms Marina, 50 41st Avenue, +1 843 886-0209. Fishing charters and boat rentals available. Boat rentals can be hourly or day rentals. Prices range from $65-$475, depending on how long you have the boat, size of the boat, and number of people on the boat. Prices for fishing charters also vary depending on the size.
- Isle Of Palms Recreation Center, 27th to 29th Avenue, +1 843 886-8294. M-F 8AM-5PM. The recreation center offers tennis courts, baseball and soccer field, basketball courts, children's playground, and gym. Something for everyone. It's within walking distance of the vacation homes and beach.
- Tidal Wave Sports, 69 41st Avenue, +1 843 768-3482. 8AM-7PM. Enjoy parasailing, waverunners, wakeboarding, tubing, waterskiing, or even take a ride on the Banana Boat. Prices vary depending on activity.
Front Beach, Ocean Avenue (10th-14th Ave). Is a very scenic beach that stretches on for miles and miles. Enjoy taking a walk, relaxing on the sand, going for a swim and collecting sand dollars. Fun for everyone, but leave the glass bottles and alcohol at home, or the beach guards will spoil it.
Isle of Palms Marina, 50 41st Avenue, +1 843 886-0209. Fishing charters and boat rentals available. Boat rentals can be hourly or day rentals. Prices range from $65-$475, depending on how long you have the boat, size of the boat, and number of people on the boat. Prices for fishing charters also vary depending on the size.
Isle Of Palms Recreation Center, 27th to 29th Avenue, +1 843 886-8294. M-F 8AM-5PM. The recreation center offers tennis courts, baseball and soccer field, basketball courts, children's playground, and gym. Something for everyone. It's within walking distance of the vacation homes and beach.
Tidal Wave Sports, 69 41st Avenue, +1 843 768-3482. 8AM-7PM. Enjoy parasailing, waverunners, wakeboarding, tubing, waterskiing, or even take a ride on the Banana Boat. Prices vary depending on activity.
- My Favorite Things, 1009-D Ocean Blvd., +1 843 886-6387. 9AM-9PM. Offers a large selection of souvenirs-clothing, hats, postcards, key chains and beach towels.
- Red & White Grocery Store, 1513 Palm Blvd., +1 843-886-6250. Very convenient grocery store. Extremely short distance from vacation homes and the beach. Located right off the highway, so it's easy to find. They have everything you need and the workers are really nice.
My Favorite Things, 1009-D Ocean Blvd., +1 843 886-6387. 9AM-9PM. Offers a large selection of souvenirs-clothing, hats, postcards, key chains and beach towels.
Red & White Grocery Store, 1513 Palm Blvd., +1 843-886-6250. Very convenient grocery store. Extremely short distance from vacation homes and the beach. Located right off the highway, so it's easy to find. They have everything you need and the workers are really nice.
- Acme Cantina, 31 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451, +1 843-886-0024. 8am-. An inexpensive but tasty restaurant that has a mild Mexican vibe. Burritos, tacos, chimichangas, and quesadillas are always popular orders, but don't shy away from their seafood specials. Be warned, The Acme's extremely busy on weekends for breakfast, so plan ahead. At night, the bar's popular with local regulars and F&B crowd, and flooded with tourists during the high season. Voted best crabcake on the island in 2008.
- Banana Cabana, 1130 Ocean Blvd., +1 843 886-4361. Nice, casual restaurant that's great for the whole family. Enjoy classic favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and quesadillas.
- Ben & Jerry's, 1109 Ocean Blvd, +1 843 886-6314. Can't go wrong with Ben & Jerry's. They have so many flavors to choose from.
- The Boathouse, 101 Palm Boulevard, +1 843-886-8000. Once hailed as IOP's best restaurant, the quality and service has suffered over the last few years, leaving The Boathouse existing as nothing more than an overpriced tourist trap with an excellent view of the inter-coastal waterway. $$$$.
- Coconut Joe's, 1120 Ocean Blvd, +1 843 886-0046. hard to find because it sits back from the street.
- The Lettered Olive, 5802 Palm Blvd, +1 843-886-7306. 6:30AM-10PM. Delicious cuisine and a very relaxing atmosphere.
- Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave, +1 843-886-8980.
- Barefoot Bistro, 1101 Ocean Blvd, +1 843-886-4445. Casual beach food by day and casual upscale dining at night
- Sea Biscuit Cafe, 21 J C Long Blvd, +1 843 886-4079. Popular breakfast place. The place is quaint and while the lines are long, the food is delicious. Be sure to try the Crab Cakes Benedict or Caprese Omelet.
Acme Cantina, 31 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC, 29451, +1 843-886-0024. 8am-. An inexpensive but tasty restaurant that has a mild Mexican vibe. Burritos, tacos, chimichangas, and quesadillas are always popular orders, but don't shy away from their seafood specials. Be warned, The Acme's extremely busy on weekends for breakfast, so plan ahead. At night, the bar's popular with local regulars and F&B crowd, and flooded with tourists during the high season. Voted best crabcake on the island in 2008.
Banana Cabana, 1130 Ocean Blvd., +1 843 886-4361. Nice, casual restaurant that's great for the whole family. Enjoy classic favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and quesadillas.
Ben & Jerry's, 1109 Ocean Blvd, +1 843 886-6314. Can't go wrong with Ben & Jerry's. They have so many flavors to choose from.
The Boathouse, 101 Palm Boulevard, +1 843-886-8000. Once hailed as IOP's best restaurant, the quality and service has suffered over the last few years, leaving The Boathouse existing as nothing more than an overpriced tourist trap with an excellent view of the inter-coastal waterway. $$$$.
Coconut Joe's, 1120 Ocean Blvd, +1 843 886-0046. hard to find because it sits back from the street.
The Lettered Olive, 5802 Palm Blvd, +1 843-886-7306. 6:30AM-10PM. Delicious cuisine and a very relaxing atmosphere.
Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave, +1 843-886-8980.
Barefoot Bistro, 1101 Ocean Blvd, +1 843-886-4445. Casual beach food by day and casual upscale dining at night
Sea Biscuit Cafe, 21 J C Long Blvd, +1 843 886-4079. Popular breakfast place. The place is quaint and while the lines are long, the food is delicious. Be sure to try the Crab Cakes Benedict or Caprese Omelet.
- The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., +1 843-886-8948.
The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., +1 843-886-8948.