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Isle Of Palms Overview
Crossing over from Mt. Pleasant on the Isle of Palms Connector,
you can see the majestic sweep of the Atlantic and stately
ships on the horizon. To your left is the resort of Wild
Dunes, to your right is the small marina at Breach Inlet and
the popular Boathouse restaurant. With waterfront dining,
tables at The Boathouse are taken up quickly so call us to
make reservations for you.
Go through the only stop light
on the Island, and you'll pass by the County Park before turning
onto the "front beach" area where you will find many
small cafes, bistros, restaurants and shops.
Isle of Palms is a compact island. Bike
rentals are readily available so take a ride along
the beach or along the streets and see a diversity in architecture
and home styles, from villas and homes to shops, restaurants
and more.
History
The island was first named Hunting Island, then Long Island,
and in 1899 J.S. Lawrence purchased the island and renamed
it Isle of Palms. Lawrence built bridges from the mainland,
and trolley cars made regular crossings from Charleston. In
1906, a resort hotel with 50 rooms was built, making the island
one of the most elegant vacation spots for the summer season.
In 1912, James Sottile built a spacious pavilion and even brought
in a huge Ferris wheel.
Today, live oak trees dripping
with Spanish Moss are just coming alive again after Hurricane
Hugo. Many varieties of palms sway in the gentle ocean breezes.
Crepe Myrtles, oleanders, and azaleas add vivid contrasting colors
to the many wildflowers growing in and along the dunes.
Lifestyle
Isle of Palms is an island town, not a private gated sub-division.
Only 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, the island is home
to commuters, retirees and second homes. It is quiet in the
Winter and very busy in the Summer. Today our beach is lined
by magnificent beach homes, most of them built since Hugo and
there are no high rises to steal the view.
The island lifestyle is comfortable
and familiar. Weekend mornings often begin with breakfast at
one of our local cafes, a stroll or a bike ride on the beach,
followed by a few hours in the surf, then maybe some beach music
or reggae at one of the bistros along Front Beach. You don't
have to leave the island at night to find great entertainment,
with many spots offering live music.
Attractions
The Charleston County Park is a nine-acre park that offers
the only stretch of beach on the island patrolled by lifeguards.
Other amenities include a sand volleyball court, children's playground,
20 outdoor showers, four changing booths, a large dune walkover,
vending machines and restrooms.
Amenities
- Miles of white sand beach
- The Isle of Palms Recreation Center features
indoor/outdoor basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball/softball
fields, children's playground, and supervised activities
for children.
- From kayaks and canoes, sailboats and fishing
boats to luxury harbor cruises, charters and boat rentals
are readily available.
- Good surfing near the pier; bring your own board
or check out the surf shops on Front Beach
- The Yacht Harbor offers a selection of rental
jet skis
- Fishing, crabbing and shrimping
- Biking and rollerblading are allowed on marked
paths on both sides of the island and biking along the
beach. Rentals available.
- A variety of cafes, bistros, and casual dining
on the beach along Ocean Blvd.
- Golf Courses
- Two 18-hole championship courses, the Links
Course and The Harbor Course, both located at the
east end of the island in Wild Dunes. There are
three additional courses in nearby Mt. Pleasant,
just over the Connector to the mainland.
- Tennis
- Two hard courts at the Recreation Center
on 29th Avenue.
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