This is The Ultimate Isle of Palms, SC Packing List that covers everything you need for a summer trip to the beautiful beach town in South Carolina.

IOP! The perfect oceanside summer escape along the East Coast of the US. Only 20 minutes outside Charleston, South Carolina you can find this lesser known about beach town.

Visit in the summer for hot and sunny days by the beach. Nice people, a beautiful beach and so much to do.

Generally, roughly a week is a good amount of time to visit the Isle of Palms.

I have been exploring the Isle of Palms almost every summer since I was 14 and still fall in love with it over and over again. Check out my post Why you should visit the IOP this summer here!

In this post, I share with you everything you need for a week in the Isle of Palms, South Carolina in the summertime.

Furthermore, here is your IOP summer packing list checklist!

The Ultimate IOP, SC Packing List:

Clothing:

Bathing suits X5 (lots because you will live in these)
Beach cover-ups
Sundresses
Casual shorts
Athletic shorts
Athletic tops
Tank tops
T-shirts
Sweatpants (for at night)
Sweatshirt
Sweater
1 pair of jeans
Underwear
Socks
Bra
Sports bra

Shoes:

Rainbows (flip flops)
Sneakers
Slippers or slides for the house/hotel
Sandals

Miscellaneous:

Beach towel
Backpack
Fanny pack/purse
Wallet
License
Credit cards
Sunglasses
Hat
Skateboard
Film camera
DSLR camera
GoPro
GoPro Accessories
Headphones
Deck of cards
Pool/beach games

Toiletries:

Sunscreen (the sun is VERY strong in IOP)
After sun lotion
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Face creams
Makeup
Nail polish
Hair products
Brush
Hair tools
Deodorant
Perfume
Medicine

That’s really everything you need!

Especially if you stay at the beach most days you will probably be in a bathing suit for most of the time which makes packing really easy. Hanging out around the hotel or beach house, pretty laid back vibes that don’t require lots of outfits.

Nonetheless, remember that summer (August especially) can get very hot, warm weather is the norm so keep that in mind when packing.

In addition, you can totally get away with only taking a carry-on and backpack with you to IOP. Just think about what kind of activities or you want to do with your time there before you go. Be sure to pack the right outfits for going out at night or any beach toys/games you want to have with you!

Have you visited the Isle of Palms in the summer? Is there anything else you think I should add to this list?

Let me know in the comments below!