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1400 Palm Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
800-870-4078
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Things to Do on Isle of Palms & Wild Dunes
 Isle of Palms lays claim to a fun assortment of beachfront restaurants where rooftop bars, live bands and tropical drinks keep revelers dancing until the wee hours. The Wild Dune Resort's restaurants and lounges also feature live bands and trendy cocktails. Hard-core fun seekers make the trip to nearby Charleston or Mount Pleasant, where a happening after-dark scene revolves around a slew of hip bistros, music venues and nightclubs.
Coconut Joe's
1120 Ocean Blvd.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-0046
Nestled on the beach on Isle of Palms, Coconut Joe's is a casual lunch and dinner spot with breezy views of the water. An eclectic menu of pastas, sandwiches and seafood accompany tropical cocktails and other tasty beverages. The rooftop bar features tropical live music on most nights in the summer. |
Morgan Creek Grill
80 41st Ave.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-8980
Located right outside of the Wild Dunes gate, and overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Isle of Palms Marina, the Morgan Creek Grill features fresh seafood, choice steaks and an array of unique house specialties. The rooftop Upperdeck Bar features live entertainment five nights a week. Boat slips are available, so fun seekers can come by land or sea. |
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One of the Isle of Palms biggest attractions is that there really aren't any attractions to speak of, save for gorgeous beaches and premier golf courses. Lazy days on the beach and dolphin watching cruises set the laid-back pace, while a handful of fun beachfront bars light up after dark with live bands and tropical libations. A wide array of watersports outfitters, nature tours, and children's recreation programs help stave off the rare case of island boredom. The Isle of Palms Recreation Department hosts "Camp Summershine," a series of half-day kid's camps for ages three to twelve, and offers on-site facilities for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and picnics. Charleston is just an hour's drive away, and offers a wide array of museums, theaters, historic sites, and shopping districts. Popular Charleston family attractions include The South Carolina Aquarium, and Fountain Walk - a new dining and shopping district steps from the aquarium.
 Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
3255 Highway 17 North
(843) 971-1223
With something fun for everyone, the whole family will enjoy Blackbeard's Cove in Mt. Pleasant. Featuring miniature golf, go-karts, a climbing wall, redemption arcade, Animaland, party rooms, a restaurant and ice cream parlor, and more. |
 Fort Sumter
The site where the Civil War began, this fort was built on a man-made island near the mouth of the harbor. Construction began in 1829 but was not completed until 1860. Tour departs from the City Marina on Lockwood Avenue. |
The Wild Dunes Resort boasts two 18-hole courses designed by Tom Fazio. The challenging Harbor Course plays along the Intracoastal Waterway, offering magnificent views and challenging marsh-front finishing holes. The Links Course is consistently rated as one of Golf Magazine's "Top 100 Resort Courses," and finishes along the Atlantic Ocean. Several more fine courses are just minutes away on the mainland, including Patriots Point, Charleston National Country Club and Dunes West Golf Club. The Arnold Palmer-designed RiverTowne Country Club promises breathtaking scenery and challenging holes that play along the Wando River.
Golf Coordinator
To learn more about our Golf Packages, call our Golf Coordinator toll free at 1-800-870-4105 to book or create a custom package. He can set up advance tee times on any of the 18 area golf courses. Advance tee times can be made up to 180 days prior to play on most courses.
Wild Dunes Golf
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 Harbor Course
Sister to the Wild Dunes Links course, Harbor Course is very different while still challenging to any level of golfer. This 70-par course features three holes on the Intracoastal Waterway and two marshfront finishing holes as tough as any. This course offers Prolink -- golf's state-of-the-art satellite-based yardage information system. |
 Links Course
This course has been a fixture in Golf's Top 100 poll since its opening. The Links is ranked 26th among America's Top 75 Upscale Public Courses by Golf Digest. The Links course offers Prolink -- golf's state-of-the-art satellite-based yardage information system. |
Golf on Kiawah Island |
 Cougar Point
Completely rebuilt in 1996, this par-72 course was Kiawah's first 18-hole venue. Designed by Gary Player, the championship course features holes playing along tidal marsh with panoramic views of Kiawah River. With its undulating greens and marsh-side fairways well guarded by water and sand traps, Cougar Point offers an enjoyable challenge to players at all levels. Cougar Point earns 4.5 stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play" and stretches 6,334 yards from its gold tees. |
 Ocean Course
The Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course played host to the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 1997 World Cup and the 2003 World Cup Championship. Even non-golfers might recognize the course from its big screen debut in The Legend of Bagger Vance. With panoramic ocean views on almost every hole, the course is widely known as one of the country's most-beautiful rounds of golf. The par-72 Scottish links-style course spans for more than 2 miles along oceanfront dunes with 10 holes playing directly along the beach. The Ocean Course ranks among the "Top 100" courses in Golf Magazine. Golf Digest ranked it in its "100 Greatest Courses" and called it "America's Toughest Resort Course." In addition, Ocean Course earns 5 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play." And all of those accolades are well deserved; you'll not want to miss playing on this gorgeous course. |
 Osprey Point
Designed by Tom Fazio, Osprey Point blends a par-72 layout into a setting that features four large natural lakes, fingers of saltwater marsh and dense maritime forest. The natural canvas offers picturesque views and a variety of challenges. With its wide-open Bermuda grass fairways and large undulating TifDwarf greens, the course can be forgiving. However, even scratch players occasionally throw their clubs in the air when stumped by the course's tricky water hazards and mercurial cross breezes. The course stretches 6,871 yards from its gold tees, with a slope of 137. Amenities include a pro shop and several fine dining options along the Kiawah River. Osprey Point earns 4.5 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play." |
 Turtle Point
Opened in 1981, Turtle Point has hosted several important championships, including the Carolinas Amateur and the 1990 PGA Cup Matches. The Jack Nicklaus design blends the fairways and greens with the pristine beauty of natural sand dune ridges and backwater lagoons. Narrow tree-lined fairways, small well-bunkered greens and numerous water hazards make it a challenging circuit for even the most seasoned pro. A par-72, Turtle Point stretches 7,054 yards from its gold tees, with a slope of 141. Amenities include a state-of-the-art teaching facility, a fine pro shop and a brand-new grand clubhouse built to resemble an antebellum mansion. Turtle Point earns 4 Stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play." |
 Oak Point
Oak Point is noted for its immaculate greens and fairways. It has earned a reputation as a demanding but versatile course, providing a challenge for players on all levels. Located one mile outside the main gate of Kiawah Island, the Scottish-American links-style course plays along both Haulover Creek and the Kiawah River. Rated as one of "America's Best" by Golfweek Magazine, the course is characterized by wide, windswept fairways that stretch alongside salt marshlands and dense maritime forest. Oak Point earns 3.5 stars from Golf Digest's "Places to Play." |
Golf in & around Charleston
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 The Links at Stono Ferry
For a revolutionary golf experience, play the links at Stono Ferry, winner of the prestigious "Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year Award" in 2003. The Battle at Stono Ferry was fought on these very grounds in 1779. Recent beautification efforts include new Champion Bermuda grass putting surfaces and the addition of the island-green 18th hole. Located in Hollywood, SC. |
 Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor
This exciting links course is located on the banks of the Charleston Harbor. It offers panoramic views of historic Charleston and the neighboring Sea Islands. The sea breezes, marshlands, lagoons and tidal creeks add to the challenge. |
 Charleston National
Ranked as the "#1 non-resort course" in the Charleston area by Golf Magazine, this is a course of high standards. The layout maintains a natural setting of marshland and lagoons. This is a must-play course. |
 RiverTowne Country Club
A championship Arnold Palmer Signature Course situated among scenic marshlands and majestic live oaks in Mt. Pleasant. Amenities include GPS-equipped golf carts and complimentary range balls. |
 Dunes West
This course, located on the site of the historic Lexington Plantation, was ranked by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as a "Top-Ten Resort Course." |
 Shadowmoss Plantation
Carved from an original plantation featuring lush Bermuda fairways cut through forests of oak and hickory, Shadowmoss was voted one of the best places to play in a 2004 Golf Digest poll. This two-time host of the South Carolina State Open is located on Hwy. 61 N. and offers a no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee if not satisfied with the greens, course condition or service provided by the staff. |
 Coosaw Creek
Recently named one of Charleston's "Must Play" golf courses by Golf Magazine, this 6,593-yard Arthur Hills-designed course is well known among area golfers for its impeccable conditioning, playability and reasonable cost. Located in North Charleston. |
 Pine Forest
This course features a beautiful lake system, which provides you with all levels of challenge. It provides an even mix of straightaways, doglegs and moderate elevation changes. |
 Legend Oaks
Located on the site of an antebellum plantation, Legends Oaks offers a traditional-style course. It features oak-lined fairways, which offer a challenge to both the novice and experienced golfer. |
Repeat visitors know to pack their cameras and binoculars, because a stay on the Isle of Palms almost guarantees they’ll spot some fascinating wildlife. Alligators, rare birds, and loggerhead turtles make their homes among the island’s varied ecosystems. The ever-changing vegetation on the island is equally fascinating, from sea oats and wildflowers, to cacti, palmettos, and salt marsh. Visitors can grab a map and head out on their own, or take advantage of a number of guided tours and nature-based enrichment programs offered on the island. Boat cruises, guided kayak tours, fishing clinics, and a variety of kid’s day camps allow visitors to explore the Isle of Palms rich natural environment.
Barefoot Island Sports
1 Seafood Dr
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 568-3222
Barefoot Island Sports is an expert guide company specializing in family kayak adventures suitable for all experience levels. Barefoot carries a full line of rental kayaks, bikes and surfboards. |
Barrier Island Eco Tours
50 41st Ave.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-5000
Guided by a local marine biologist on a comfortable excursion vessel, visitors will explore undeveloped Capers Island and its tidal creeks. Tours promise glimpses of dolphin, alligators, migratory birds, and live marine specimens brought onboard. Tours also include stops for swimming, crabbing, fishing, and beachcombing. All Capers Island trips depart from the Isle of Palms Marina.
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Bull Island Ferry
Departs from Garris Landing off Hwy. 17.
(843) 884-7684
A leisurely 30-minute passenger ferry ride takes passengers through rich saltwater marsh creeks, home to dolphins, egrets, pelicans and herons. An on-board naturalist narrates the tour as the ferry winds through the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses 64,000 acres of South Carolina's most pristine maritime wilderness. Bull Island, a 6 mile long island managed for endangered and threatened species, is home to red wolves, wood storks and loggerhead sea turtles. Passengers can stroll through along sixteen miles of footpaths or bask in the sun on "Boneyard Beach." The tour is operated by Coastal Expeditions. |
 Coastal Eco Tours
(843) 886-8136
Coastal Eco Tours on the Isle of Palms specializes in private boat tours of the Charleston South Carolina coastal waters and barrier islands. Explore the back waters of the Isle of Palms, Dewees Island, Capers Island, and The Cape Romain refuge. |
Paddlefish Kayaking
(843) 330-9777
Paddlefish Kayaking offers fascinating guided tours from the unparalleled view of a kayak. With little or no experience, glide through Low-country marshes, creeks, and rivers on a guided tour to observe dolphin at play, enjoy the sunset, or have a unique fishing adventure. Leaves from Andell Bluff near Bohicket Marina or Downtown Charleston. |
Sandlapper Tours
(843) 849-8687
Sandlapper Tours offers guided history tours, nature tours, and sunset cruises aboard their 45-foot USCG certified twin engine catamaran. Accompanied by a naturalist or marine biologist, passengers will spot and learn about Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, dolphins, and other area critters. The company's popular Charleston-based moonlit "Ghost Tour" terrorizes and delights with tales of the harbor’s colorful history - complete with pirates, hangings, and shipwrecks. |
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