Sunday, August 26

Top 10 Reasons Our Family Loves Wild Dunes


Wild Dunes - Our Family through the YearsPersonally, I like almost any beach, but for our family, there is one in South Carolina that we seem to keep finding ourselves - Wild Dunes.  It is a low-key family resort on the Isle of Palms, which is about 25 minutes away from Charleston.  It has a quiet atmosphere but still offers lots of fun activities for both adults and kids.  There are bike trails around the entire neighborhood, lagoons for fishing, two golf courses, lots of tennis courts, kids' day camps, family excursions, a central pavilion with nightly music, ice cream, and other refreshments, and, most importantly, lots of protected beachfront.  An added plus is the easy access to wonderful food, shopping, and sightseeing in Charleston.  For us, that is an extra special feature since my husband and I were married in that charming southern town :).

We have had several summer vacations in Wild Dunes with our kids and were excited to make it back there this summer along with friends.  It never fails that we always leave with lots of great memories and hopeful anticipation of returning soon!

Here are our Top 10 Reasons Why We Love Wild Dunes --
(click pictures for full view)

1.  Amazing Views from So Many Different Spots within the Resort
Ocean Point 2004
View from Ocean Point home - 2004
Beach Club Villa 2006
View from Beach Club Villa - 2006











Seagrove Villa 2007
View from Seagrove Villa - 2007
Grand Pavilion 2012
View from Grand Pavilion home - 2012

2.  Beautiful Beach for Playing Together
beach play
2004
ocean play
2007


















3.  Plenty of Room for Flying Kites
kite flying
2006
kite flying
2007

kite flying
2007


kite flying
2012


4.  Family Golf at a Great Rate after 5pm
family golf
2006
family golf
2007

5.  Biking Within the Resort is Easy and Fun
family biking
2006
WD bike path
2006













6.  Many Areas for Fishing and Crabbing
Fishing
2004
Fishing
2006
Fishing and Crabbing
Shem Creek - 2012
Fishing and Crabbing
Shem Creek - 2012






























7.  Nightly Music at the Pavilion - and Ice Cream and Bingo and Movies Too
Pavilion dancing
2006

Pavilion bingo
2007

















8.  Exploring with WD Island Adventures Excursions and Kids Camps
Capers Island
Capers Island Eco-Tour - 2007
Kayak tour
Pelican Island Kayak Tour - 2012











 
9.  Encountering All Kinds of Wildlife
Egret
Egret
Alligator
Alligator












Dolphins
Dolphins
Baby Sea Turtle
Baby Sea Turtle heading into ocean













10.  Visiting Charleston! 
SC Aquarium
SC Aquarium - 2004
SC Aquarium
SC Aquarium - 2012















Charleston Pineapple Fountain
Charleston Pineapple Fountain - 2007
Charleston Waterfront Swings
Swinging on Charleston Waterfront - 2007























And I Can't End Without Sharing Some of our Favorite Places to Eat --
(the list keeps growing every year!)

Very Casual
- On the porch overlooking the ocean!
- Morgan Creek Grill at WD - al fresco seafood overlooking water
- Poe's Tavern in Sullivan's Island - burgers are awesome
- Taco Mamacita in Sullivan's Island - great for a quick snack that's out of the ordinary

Casual
- The Lettered Olive at WD - great while kids watch a movie on the lawn
- Station 22 in Sullivan's Island - yummy low-country seafood
- Poogan's Porch in Charleston - love their brunch
- The Vickery in Shem Creek - eclectic menu - used to be in Charleston
- Noisy Oyster in Charleston - lively adult atmosphere in evening

Nice
- 82 Queen in Charleston - delicious Charleston classic experience
- Slightly North of Broad in Charleston - nice lunch atmosphere
- Anson's in Charleston - right off the market area, classic cuisine

Hope to See You There Soon!


1 comment:

  1. So glad to see photos from your family's annual trip, Melanie! Looks like you all take advantage of all there is to do here on the Resort and in the area. Thank you for sharing, these!

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