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If you’re visiting Isle of Palms, shell hunting is one of the simplest and most rewarding beach activities.

Best hunting hints:

• Go within an hour of low tide for the best results.
• Visit early in the morning before beaches become

Beach-Friendly Snacks (No Plastic Required)

Pack your snacks in reusable containers, cloth bags, or metal tins. Some great options include:

• Fresh fruit such as grapes, apple slices, or watermelon slices
• Homemade trail mix with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit
• Crackers

Beach Volleyball

• Set up a net or simply mark a playing area in the sand for a casual match. Front beach sets up volleyball nets outside of the Windjammer and Sea Cabins

Bocce Ball

• Players take turns tossing balls and

Sea turtle nesting season is an important time on Isle of Palms Beach, and visitors occasionally discover sea turtle nests or eggs while walking the shoreline. If you come across what looks like sea turtle eggs, it’s important to protect … Read More

Isle of Palms has so much to offer this Memorial Day Weekend!

• Use the seasonal Carta Beach Reach shuttle service to avoid holiday parking stress and make getting to the beach easier.
• Visit the patriotic flag displays hosted by IOP

Beach cleanups are a simple yet powerful way to protect wildlife, preserve natural spaces, and keep our coastlines beautiful for all beach goers.

• Protect marine life
  • Trash left on beaches often ends up in the ocean, where animals can mistake

If you’ve ever lugged chairs, umbrellas, and bags across hot sand, you already know that it’s a workout.

Here’s why rentals are worth it:

1. Show up and relax
   No setup, no hauling, no exhaustion. Just walk onto the beach and

A beach day should be relaxing, but a few common mistakes can quickly get in the way. 

Here’s what to avoid:

• Skipping sunscreen
  •  Even on cloudy days, UV rays are strong. Sunburn can sneak up fast.

• Arriving too late
  • Parking