Spend the Holidays on Isle of Palms

Charleston shines this season with dazzling displays across the Lowcountry. From drive-through spectacles to candlelit gardens, this guide maps the best lights, key dates, and easy ways to pair it all with an Isle of Palms stay.

Charleston’s holiday markets sparkle with local gifts, live music, and sweet treats. Use this guide for dates, tips, and pairing market days with a cozy Isle of Palms stay.

Staying in a vacation home on the Isle of Palms probably conjures up classic images of strolling along the sand, sunbathing, playing beach volleyball or boogie boarding the waves.  The typical summer vacay vibe.

But if you come to the Lowcountry in the autumn season,...

Charleston is known for its fantastic climate… warm, balmy temps in the summer. Spring is fabulous, and fall is, too - warm, but without as much humidity. So when word gets out that there’s snow falling in Charleston, it’s BIG NEWS. Seeing the white stuff is pretty darn exciting for us locals, and it sure is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit.

There are so many great options for taking in the holiday lights around the Isle of Palms and Charleston. Some are professional installations - world-class ones, even - that draw locals and tourists alike, some from many states away. I’ll share a couple of the absolute best in the Lowcountry.

Get ready for a festive, bright, and magical time when packing for your vacation to Isle of Palms, SC this Holiday season!

As we wish each other a Happy New Year, this is the perfect time to consider the value of each and every moment we are given. Consider celebrating the new year with an Isle of Palms vacation!

Find out more on the best ways to celebrate the New Year in Isle of Palms!