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Charleston, South Carolina
... is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300-year history just waiting to be discovered.
Hundreds of significant and lovingly preserved structures from the colonial and antebellum periods grace the Historic District's narrow streets. Church bells toll the hour as history unfolds around each and every corner. In no other place are the past and present more intertwined.
The entire Charleston area is a never-ending feast for the senses, with history serving as the main course. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670. Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation's first museum, or Patriots Point, the world's largest naval and maritime museum and home of WW II's Fighting Lady, the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the Revolution, and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the man-made island fortress where the Civil War began. World-famous plantations and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the antebellum era. Informative tours of the Charleston area are offered daily and are a must for all who want to truly appreciate this living museum.
The area's lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as much recreation or relaxation as your heart desires. Golf is on a world-class level, with challenging courses reflecting the natural beauty of the South Carolina lowcountry. Charter fishing on the Gulf Stream or inshore waters is readily available. Shopping is one of our Visitors most passionate pursuits. Marvel at native sweetgrass baskets and handmade crafts found in Charleston's famous open-air market, or browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries and antique shops found throughout the Charleston area. When it comes to dining, your biggest decision may just be what to try next. Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with variety that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If festivals strike your fancy, you have come to the right place. You will be dazzled by a diverse array of special events.
At any time of year, you will always find more to see, do and experience than you ever imagined... in a place where warm welcomes have been a treasured tradition for over 300 years.
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's Island -- Visitors and Residents enjoy the historic charm of Sullivan's Island, which includes Ft. Moultrie, originally built during the Revolutionary War. Edgar Allen Poe wrote his famous story The Gold Bug while stationed here, and it is the burial site of Seminole Indian Chief Osceola. Other historic sites include the Sullivan's Island lighthouse and numerous shore batteries that provided defense until the end of World War II.
Return to a bygone era and
experience the quaint charm of
Sullivan's Island with it's
lighthouse that beckons the ships
into Charleston Harbor and Historic
Fort Moultrie.
Sparkling sunny beaches and sweeping
marshlands make Charleston's Eastern
Barrier Islands a true paradise.
Here you can find the magic and
serenity of an island retreat with
the comforts and amenities you'd
expect from a world class resort
community...all just minutes from
historic downtown Charleston.
Contact us to explore the casual
lifestyle of these enchanting
islands!
Sullivan's Island offer miles of
public beaches, mostly bordered by
beachfront homes. Windsurfing and
jet skiing are popular here. Take
U.S. 17 East to S.C. 703 (Ben Sawyer
Blvd.). South Carolina 703 continues
through Sullivan's Island to the
Isle of Palms.
Fort Moultrie -- Only a palmetto-log fortification at the time of the American Revolution, the half-completed fort was attacked by a British fleet in 1776. Col. William Moultrie's troops repelled the invasion in one of the first decisive American victories of the Revolution. The fort was subsequently enlarged into a five-sided structure with earth-and-timber walls 17 feet high. The British didn't do it in, but an 1804 hurricane ripped it apart. By the War of 1812, it was back and ready for action. Osceola, the fabled leader of the Seminoles in Florida, was incarcerated at the fort and eventually died here. During the 1830s, Edgar Allen Poe served as a soldier at the fort. He set his famous short story "The Gold Bug" on Sullivan's Island. The fort also played roles in the Civil War, the Mexican War, the Spanish-American War, and even in the two World Wars, but by 1947, it had retired from action.
Isle of Palms
Beginning in the latter part of the 19th century, the Isle of Palms began welcoming visitors. At that time, the island was accessible only by water and a single railroad bridge. Today, visitors can receive complete information on the Isle of Palms at the Mt. Pleasant/Isle of Palms Visitor Center, conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant at the corner of US Hwy. 17 and McGrath Darby Blvd.
As the years have passed, the Isle of Palms has become increasingly popular with its appeal spreading far beyond the boundaries of the Lowcountry. Ease of access to this resort island has played an important role in its popularity. I-26 intersects with I-526, which leads directly to the island via the Isle of Palms Connector (SC 517). While becoming an ever more popular vacation destination, the Isle of Palms has lost none of the charm for which it is famous! Moderate year-round temperatures and seven miles of wide, sparkling beach combine to make the Isle of Palms the perfect vacation destination throughout the year. Many visitors are discovering the island's special charm during the spring, fall and winter months.
The Isle of Palms offers every activity imaginable. Whether you are the adventurous type, or prefer to relax under the warm South Carolina sun, you're sure to find your own special kind of fun. If salt water is your passion, you will love the Isle of Palms! Great surfing, swimming, windsurfing, surf casting and offshore fishing are yours for the asking. You'll also enjoy crabbing and shrimping in the beautiful creeks and deep green marshes that separate this semi-tropical island from the mainland. There is also a beautiful family-oriented park located directly on the beach!
Although separated from the mainland, the Isle of Palms is in no way isolated! It is both a residential and vacation island, featuring numerous shops offering a full complement of goods and services. You'll find a complete selection of retail and specialty shops, as well as real estate offices, a grocery store, numerous restaurants, banks, schools and churches. The Isle of Palms hosts several annual events such as the Isle of Palms Connector Run/Walk and the Sand Shark Run.
The Isle of Palms offers a wide range of accommodations that stretch from one end of the island to the other. Choices include the Ocean Inn, Sea Cabins, and Seaside Inn, along with villas and private homes available through rental agencies.
Wild Dunes
Wild Dunes Resort -- A bit livelier than Kiawah Island, its major competitor, this complex is set on landscaped ground on the north shore. The 1,600-acre resort has not only two widely acclaimed golf courses, but also an array of other outdoor attractions. Many families settle in here for a long stay, almost never venturing into Charleston. Guests are housed in condos and a series of cottages and villas. Many accommodations have only one bedroom, but others have as many as six. Villas and cottages are built along the shore, close to golf and tennis. Furnishings are tasteful and resortlike, with kitchens, washers and dryers, and spacious bathrooms with shower-tub combinations and dressing areas. Some of the best units have screened-in balconies.
Golf
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms (tel. 803/886-6000), offers two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. The Links is a 6,722-yard, par-72 layout that takes the player through marshlands, over or into huge sand dunes, through a wooded alley, and into a pair of oceanfront finishing holes once called "the greatest east of Pebble Beach, California." The course opened in 1980 and has been ranked among the 100 greatest courses in the United States by Golf Digest and among the top 100 in the world by Golf Magazine. Golf Digest has also ranked the Links as the 13th-greatest resort course in America. The Harbor Course offers 6,402 yards of Low Country marsh and Intracoastal Waterway views. This par-70 layout is considered to be target golf, challenging players with two holes that play from one island to another across Morgan Creek. Greens fees at these courses can range from $60 to $165, depending on the season. Clubs can be rented at either course for $25 for 18 holes, and professional instruction costs $50 for a 45-minute session. Both courses are open daily from 7am to 6pm year-round.
Boating
A true Charlestonian is as much at home on the sea as on land. Sailing local waters is a popular family pastime. One of the best places for rentals is Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor, Isle of Palms (tel. 843/886-5100), where 16-foot boats, big enough for four people, rent for around $185 for 4 hours, plus fuel. A larger pontoon boat, big enough for 10, goes for about $300 for 4 hours, plus fuel.
Marina
No trip to Wild Dunes is complete
without at least one boating
excursion. The Isle of Palms Marina,
an active, full-service marina
adjacent to Wild Dunes Resort, has a
wide variety of fun-filled
waterborne activities for island
visitors and residents. The marina
features a complete fleet of boats
for rent, charter and daily
excursions and tours offering an
unlimited variety of outings for
individuals, families or groups.
For guests who arrive by boat, the
marina the marina is located just 7
miles north of the Charleston
Harbor, at Marker 116 on the
Intracoastal Waterway. It can
comfortably accommodate yachts of up
to 200 feet. With a minimum depth in
all slips of 8 feet, some docks can
handle boats with drafts up to 10 to
12 feet. Floating docks are equipped
with all the amenities a yachtsman
expects from the finest marinas. For
information on charters, excursions
and docking, call the marina office
at (843) 886-0209.
Fishing
Freshwater fishing charters are
available year-round along the Low
Country's numerous creeks and
inlets. The waterways are filled
with flounder, trout, spot-tail, and
channel bass. Some of the best
striped-bass fishing available in
America can be found at nearby Lake
Moultrie.
Offshore-fishing charters for reef
fishing (where you'll find fish such
as cobia, black sea bass, and king
mackerel) and for the Gulf Stream
(where you fish for sailfish,
marlin, wahoo, dolphin, and tuna)
are also available. Both types of
charters can be arranged at the
previously recommended Wild Dunes
Yacht Harbor, Isle of Palms (tel.
843/886-5100). A fishing craft
holding up to six people rents for
around $750 for 6 hours, including
everything but food and drink.
Reservations must be made 24 hours
in advance.
Dining
Morgan Creek Grill, located in
the Isle of Palms Marina, offers an
unparalleled panoramic view of the
Intracoastal Waterway and
surrounding Lowcountry marshes from
waterfront dining rooms and the
Upperdeck Bar & Grill, on the roof
of Morgan Creek Grill. Enjoy the
freshest local seafood, steaks,
chops and an array of appetizers
prepared in an eclectic style.
Musical entertainment and deep draft
dockage provide a lively local
atmosphere whether you come by land
or sea. Their southern hospitality,
casual ambiance, outstanding food,
and unforgettable scenery is what
makes Morgan Creek Grill the perfect
destination. If you are looking for
a unique dining experience that you
won't soon forget, visit them on the
creek. Dinner reservations
recommended, 843-886-8980.
Located in the Links Clubhouse,
Edgar's Restaurant and Bar has
become a well-known local favorite.
Chef Kevin Bruntz has taken time
honored ingredients and recipes to a
new level of Lowcountry dining. You
can enjoy Edgar's Restaurant & Bar
for breakfast, lunch and dinner
daily in a relaxed, casual
atmosphere. Dinner reservations
recommended, 843-886-2296.
Edgar's Bar features your favorite cocktails, a friendly atmosphere and dancing to the sounds of Ronnie Johnson and his entertaining repertoire of tunes, from Beach to Country, Jimmy Buffett to classic Rock 'n Roll. Ronnie is proud of his open mic policy so if it moves you, get up and join him!
The
Sea Island Grill at the Boardwalk
Inn is located in
The Boardwalk Inn, and is Wild
Dunes' newest dining experience.
Chef Enzo promises the Freshest in
Lowcountry Seafood available! Sample
offerings are She Crab Soup with
Crab Fritter, Fresh Poached Mussels,
a Raw Bar Platter, Fresh Shucked
Oysters or Clams, Boardwalk
Flounder, or your favorite
preparation of Black Grouper,
Atlantic Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna, and
more. For the land-lubbers, Black
Angus Filet of Beef and a 22 oz
Porterhouse Steak make the list.
And for dessert, the Sea Island
Grill offers a selection of souffl鳠and
the Ultimate Chocolate Cake!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is
served daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm.
The Bar, adjacent to The Grill,
offers a selection of choice
scotches, bourbons and the like.
Dinner reservations are requested,
ext. 2200 or 843-886-2200. The hotel
in Wild Dunes also maintains a
lounge, which stays open until 2am.
Facilities
3 restaurants; 2 bars; 2 pools; 2
18-hole golf courses; 18 tennis
courts; fitness center; Jacuzzi;
sauna; room service; massage;
babysitting; laundry/dry cleaning.
The Fitness Center offers a healthy
workout as well as a selection of
professional health and fitness
services. Their staff will assist
with your choice of massage therapy
appointments, personal
training/sport specific strength
training and steam or sauna
sessions. Advanced cardiovascular
and weight training equipment is
available.
Agent Information
C. Scott Layton
Beachside Real Estate
cscottlayton@comcast.netBORN IN NORTH CAROLINA AND GROWING UP IN SOUTH CAROLINA....GUESS THAT MAKES A CAROLINA BOY!!
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