Food scene
Tequila, Tequila mixed with yummy goodness, and "designer" Mexican Street Tacos? Fo Shizzle!
18 locals recommend
Papi's Taqueria
1012 Ocean BlvdTequila, Tequila mixed with yummy goodness, and "designer" Mexican Street Tacos? Fo Shizzle!
Long Island Cafe
1515 Palm BlvdPhenomenal Oyster Bar, great seafood menu.
The Refuge
1517 Palm BlvdGreat restaurant. Cute interior. Great food.
Great for breakfast, and lunch (haven't been there for dinner) - and they serve a good hair of the dog that bit you too. Their fried calamari is the best we've had...ever.
84 locals recommend
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdGreat for breakfast, and lunch (haven't been there for dinner) - and they serve a good hair of the dog that bit you too. Their fried calamari is the best we've had...ever.
Obstinate Daughter - This is on the nicer end - and in Sullivan's island (the next island over - which is a super-short drive)
Put on a nice(er) dress, but not too nice (you're on an island, but still in the south :-)
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StObstinate Daughter - This is on the nicer end - and in Sullivan's island (the next island over - which is a super-short drive)
Put on a nice(er) dress, but not too nice (you're on an island, but still in the south :-)
The Seabiscuit Cafe - Cash only (and they have an ATM right in the parking lot). If you're not interested in a hair of the dog that bit you, but just good "recovery" food - this one is it.
47 locals recommend
Sea Biscuit Cafe
21 J C Long BlvdThe Seabiscuit Cafe - Cash only (and they have an ATM right in the parking lot). If you're not interested in a hair of the dog that bit you, but just good "recovery" food - this one is it.
When a restaurant just seems "too much" - and you give in to the (almost always) unanimous vote for "pizza!".
Highly recommend hopping in the golf cart and getting some pizza from L&O.
6 locals recommend
Luke 'n Ollie's Pizzeria
1101 Ocean BlvdWhen a restaurant just seems "too much" - and you give in to the (almost always) unanimous vote for "pizza!".
Highly recommend hopping in the golf cart and getting some pizza from L&O.
Islanders 71 restaurant is a new restaurant that is now open next to the marina (which is only a 2-minute walk!).
Beautiful venue with views and balconies overlooking the intercoastal waterway.
80 41st Ave
80 41st AvenueIslanders 71 restaurant is a new restaurant that is now open next to the marina (which is only a 2-minute walk!).
Beautiful venue with views and balconies overlooking the intercoastal waterway.
Who doesn't love a quick deli restaurant with a view of the intercoastal waterway, docks, boats and more!
Located right behind the marina, this quick deli-style counter is only a 1-minute walk from our house. And they have something for everyone.
SaltWorks Dockside Deli
50 41st AveWho doesn't love a quick deli restaurant with a view of the intercoastal waterway, docks, boats and more!
Located right behind the marina, this quick deli-style counter is only a 1-minute walk from our house. And they have something for everyone.
Rentals/Tours
https://www.coastalexpeditions.com/rentals/
Located right at the marina (which is only 100 yards to your left) Rent kayaks, paddleboards, go on tours - IOP is your oyster!
253 locals recommend
Coastal Expeditions at Isle of Palms
50 41st Avehttps://www.coastalexpeditions.com/rentals/
Located right at the marina (which is only 100 yards to your left) Rent kayaks, paddleboards, go on tours - IOP is your oyster!
Parasailing, boat rentals, dolphin tours and a shuttle that will pick you up from anywhere on IOP.
https://tidalwavewatersports.com
20 locals recommend
Tidal Wave Water Sports
50 Immigration StParasailing, boat rentals, dolphin tours and a shuttle that will pick you up from anywhere on IOP.
https://tidalwavewatersports.com
Family fishing expeditions for the angler in all of us.
Located at the marina (which, did I mention, that you are only 100 yards from? :-)
https://isleofpalmsfishing.com
Isle of Palms Fishing Charters
50 41st AvenueFamily fishing expeditions for the angler in all of us.
Located at the marina (which, did I mention, that you are only 100 yards from? :-)
https://isleofpalmsfishing.com
Shopping
Looking for that perfect T-shirt, hat, keychain, or tchatchkie to remember your trip to IOP? The Marina WILL have it. They have everything. Groceries, sundries, wine, coolers, jewelry... I could go on and on. You're only 100 yards away. You must go check it out. Also - enjoy their restaurant in the back if you need a quick burger, chicken strips, philly cheesesteak, and much more. I'm telling you - they've got it all!
9 locals recommend
Marina Market
50 41st AveLooking for that perfect T-shirt, hat, keychain, or tchatchkie to remember your trip to IOP? The Marina WILL have it. They have everything. Groceries, sundries, wine, coolers, jewelry... I could go on and on. You're only 100 yards away. You must go check it out. Also - enjoy their restaurant in the back if you need a quick burger, chicken strips, philly cheesesteak, and much more. I'm telling you - they've got it all!
Recreation Activities
There is so much more to IOP than just the beach.
Take advantage of the IOP Recreation Center (free - but first come, first serve):
Tennis, Pickleball, Frisbee golf, cardio center, Library, and much more!
https://www.iop.net/recreation/facilities
8 locals recommend
Isle of Palms Recreation Department
24 28th AveThere is so much more to IOP than just the beach.
Take advantage of the IOP Recreation Center (free - but first come, first serve):
Tennis, Pickleball, Frisbee golf, cardio center, Library, and much more!
https://www.iop.net/recreation/facilities
Traveler advice
Getting around
Golf carts are fun to rent on the island
Here are some places to rent them (usual start and finish):
justbeachycarts
isleofpalmsgolfcartrentals
iopcartrentals
isleofpalmsgolfcarts
lightningbugzrentals