Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn

Yet another fun, new beach activity sponsored by the nice folks at the IOP Recreation Department.... and it's right nearby our Isle of Palms vacation rentals!

It’s a social walk along the ocean, as ocean life experts share educational tid-bits.

Here’s how new Recreation Director Karrie Ferrell describes it: “Salt air, soothing waves, sunshine, and friends!  What a wonderful way to get moving in the morning and prepare for the day. The Recreation Department is so excited to offer this no cost program for all. As we stroll along our beautiful Isle of Palms beach, the instructor will provide" information about the sea life we encounter on the journey.

The Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn is happening the second Thursday morning of the month at 7:30 a.m., right on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  They started out just offering it for a couple months, but due to popular demand, they've expanded it from May through November. 

Here's the scoop: 

• 7:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month from May through November.  For 2026, that's May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th in 2026  -  plus a special extra one on October 1st! (see below)...
• Meet at the beach at the 25th Avenue beach access;
• Strolls are open to both residents and visitors alike and for all fitness levels;
• It lasts for approximately one hour.
• Move at your own pace;
• Rain dates are one day later;
• It’s absolutely free!
• Here's what's coming up:

• Thursday, October 1, 7:30am: IOP Dock Life Above & Below
  • Takes place at IOP Marina Public Dock, with a special ribbon cutting at 8:30 for the new Eco-Education interpretive nature signs
    • presented by Barrier Island Eco Tours, Turtle Island Team, Holy City Birding
• Thursday, October 8, 7:30am: Surf Fishing from the Sand
  • Barrier Island Eco Tours
• Thursday, November 12, 7:30am: Whales
  • Barrier Island Eco Tours