Isle of Palms Marina is a full-service waterfront hub on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, offering boat rentals, fishing charters, and easy access to the region's barrier islands and tidal creeks.
Isle of Palms Marina sits on the sheltered western edge of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, where the barrier island meets the Intracoastal Waterway. The marina has long served as the primary launching point for recreational boaters and anglers exploring the network of tidal creeks, salt marshes, and open sounds that define this stretch of the South Carolina coast.
From the docks, visitors can head out on fishing charters targeting inshore species like redfish, speckled trout, and flounder, or set off on kayaking tours through the winding marsh corridors where herons and egrets feed at low tide. Dolphin sightings along this corridor are frequent and reliably delightful.
A short boat ride brings you to the pristine shores of Capers Island, South Carolina, an undeveloped heritage preserve where loggerhead sea turtles nest and wild beach stretches uninterrupted for miles. The surrounding waters also reward those who simply want to anchor and swim.
The marina's central location makes it a practical and scenic base for experiencing the Lowcountry at its most authentic, combining natural beauty with genuine maritime character.
Visit during the early morning hours when the tidal creeks are calm and dolphin sightings along the Intracoastal Waterway are most common.
Try a guided fishing charter departing from the marina to target redfish and flounder in the surrounding estuaries.
Bring sunscreen and polarized sunglasses — the glare off the water can be intense even on overcast Lowcountry days.
Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the narrow tidal creeks and marshes that larger vessels cannot reach.
Plan a trip to nearby Capers Island, an undeveloped barrier island accessible by boat and ideal for shelling and birding.
Fish tidal creeks and salt marshes with a private guide
Discover marine life, crab traps, and Capers Island with a naturalist guide
Explore tidal creeks, marine life, and Capers Island’s beach and freshwater ponds
Search for dolphins and explore Capers Island at sunset
Hand-line crab on Capers Island, explore the beach, and finish with a fresh crab boil