Wild Dunes-Port O' Call (TRI-050)

Photo by Carly Hill Wild Dunes-Port O’Call is a private access point for the Port O’Call villas located on the far east side of the island. The access point is made of flat sand. There are trash cans available along the beach, and showers next to the pool in the center of the villas. If you’re staying at Port O’Call villas, this is a great spot to spend time at the beach! Isle of Palms was originally inhabited by the Sewee Tribe, who were supposedly some of the first natives to greet the English colonists. It was named “Isle of Palms” when J.S. Lawrence bought the island in 1899. The island was developed in the 20th century to have resorts, hotels, and even an amusement park! Isle of Palms is an excellent spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and surfing. Boat, bicycle, and roller skate rentals are available for transportation around the island. Visitors will find metered parking on Ocean Boulevard. For any street parking, be mindful that all four wheels must be off the road. When on the beach, fill any holes you dig, do not disturb sea turtles nests or the dunes, do not litter or bring alcohol, glass bottles, single-use plastics, polystyrene, or motorized vehicles on the beach. Dogs are allowed off leash from April 1-September 14 5AM-9AM and September 15-March 31 4PM-10AM. Look out for common wildlife such as brown pelicans, ospreys, laughing gulls, dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and crabs along the beach! If you want to know more about the history of IOP, visit https://www.iop.net/about-island.