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Isle of Palms

A family-friendly barrier island near Charleston with a county park, playground, and gentle surf — the county lot is paid by the car and the metered side streets fill on hot weekends.

Isle of Palms, South Carolina · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms is a paid or ticketed family beach in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Isle of Palms

County park paid lot + metered streets. BeachMap shows Isle of Palms's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Isle of Palms is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. Tap Isle of Palms on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Isle of Palms: FAQ

Is there parking at Isle of Palms?
County park paid lot + metered streets. BeachMap shows Isle of Palms's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Isle of Palms free?
No — Isle of Palms is ticketed or paid (County park paid lot + metered streets).
What's at Isle of Palms?
Isle of Palms has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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