Isle of Palms Real Estate South Carolina's Unique Barrier Island
Originally named Hunting Island and then Long Island, it’s thought to be at least 25,000 years old, and first inhabited by the indigenous Seewee Indians. The Seewees were said to have greeted the first English settlers to the area by swimming to the ships and carrying the travelers to shore. Whatever contributions the English made to the Seewees reportedly inspired some of them to try and reach England in their canoes-all lost at sea in storms.
Originally named Hunting Island and then Long Island, it’s thought to be at least 25,000 years old, and first inhabited by the indigenous Seewee Indians. The Seewees were said to have greeted the first English settlers to the area by swimming to the ships and carrying the travelers to shore. Whatever contributions the English made to the Seewees reportedly inspired some of them to try and reach England in their canoes-all lost at sea in storms. In spite of the changes wrought over the last 20 years, with its six miles of white, sandy beaches, the Isle of Palms remains as much a place of beautiful serenity for residents and visitors today, as it was for the Seewee Indians and the colonists who followed.
Beaches
The City of Isle of Palms boasts seven miles of wide, pristine beaches great for swimming, lounging, fishing, biking and kayaking. The City of Isle of Palms has been a destination for beach goers for generations. The City’s Front Beach commercial district is located on Ocean Boulevard from 10th Avenue to 14th Avenue. This area offers public restrooms, plenty of public parking, and great restaurants and shops.
Wild Dunes
The salt air and pristine beaches await your arrival. The Wild Dunes Community is located on the eastern tip of the Isle of Palms surrounded by the amazing sights of the Intracoastal Waterway, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. We welcome you to browse our website and see what our Community has to offer. Nestled among a bustling Resort, Wild Dunes is a private gated community managed by the Wild Dunes Community Association (WDCA).
Activities
The IOP Island Turtle Team monitors turtle nests and records the number of hatches each year. Boating opportunities include kayaks, canoes, sailboats, fishing boats and even luxury harbor cruises. Personal watercraft like Jet Skis can be rented to explore nearby islands. Fishing contests often originate at Isle of Palms Marina. Or you can just cast your own line from the beach.
HELPFUL IOP LINKS
| City of Isle of Palms | iop.net |
| Wild Dunes Community Association | wilddunesowners.com |
| Isle of Palms Marina | iopmarina.com |
| Isle of Palms Tourism | isleofpalmsexplorer.com |
