Isle of Palms, South Carolina


THE ISLE OF PALMS HAS attained the near-perfect combina- tion of preservation and develop- ment, creating an ideal beach resort for visitors and full-time residents alike, just a short drive from historic downtown Charleston. Located north of Charleston Har-


bor, the upscale barrier island exudes a feeling of community that most re- sort islands simply cannot offer. IOP is known for its cool breezes, mild winters and pleasant summers, the perfect setting for people in search of a year-round, warm-weather home. Throughout the storied history of


the area, the island’s beautiful beaches have served as a peaceful getaway for Charlestonians and other residents of the Carolinas. However, few people lived there full-time until the late 1800s. Even after the automobile became the main mode of transpor- tation for Americans, travel to the island was difficult until the Isle of


At A Glance Isle of Palms, SC


Population:


Average Temp: Average Age:


4,579 72 F 45


Nearest Hospital: East Cooper Regional Medical Center


Nearest Major Airport: Charleston International Airport


Isle of Palms Info: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce


www.charlestonchamber.net (843) 577-2510


Photo by Barbara Patrick MARSHLANDS HOME www.HighEndChar leston.com • www.MountPleasantHomes.com


Palms Connector opened in 1993. Today, the trip along the two-mile- long road that links the island com- munity to bustling Mount Pleasant is no problem. The Isle of Palms Parks and


Recreation Department offers numerous activities for residents and


“... the upscale barrier island exudes a feeling


of community that most resort islands simply cannot offer.”


tourists, from aerobics and yoga to recreational team sports, and there’s a full-service marina for boaters. On the north end of the island, the spectacular Wild Dunes Resort is home to two world-class champion-


ship golf courses. Both The Links and The Harbor Course were designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. The island is within minutes of


the Charleston area’s many historical attractions, including the downtown district; Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began; and Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, the scene of one of the first battles of the American Revolution and where author Edgar Allan Poe served during his stint in the Army. Isle of Palms residents are a


short drive from the most complete shopping center in the area. Towne Centre, in Mount Pleasant, was de- signed to look like a small Southern village and features national depart- ment stores and shops as well as locally owned businesses. Also nearby is Shem Creek, home to one of the area’s last fishing boat fleets, unusual art galleries and several outstanding restaurants.


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