IslandVibesIOP.com 15 stations, making this area a nice alternative to beach walking. There was a palpable, almost indescribable energy surrounding the large group of dogs assembled at the beach access at 23rd Avenue on the morning of our cover photo shoot – a playful spirit combined with quiet appreciation and stark happiness and joy. FEATURE Pups in paradise, Cont. From Page 14 Photos by Cooper River Photography. Local Experts, Exceptional Homes. Your trusted guide to coastal living 411 Pelican Flight Drive, Dewees Island 5 BD | 4 Full & 2 Half BA | 5,002 Sq Ft 6 4th Avenue, Isle of Palms 5 BD | 4 BA | 3,496 Sq Ft Christy Humphries, REALTOR® (843) 610-8228 chumphries@dunesproperties.com $2,775,000 $3,125,000 dunesproperties.com Nobody knows the Charleston Coast better.® Real Estate: (800) 476-8444 Vacation Rentals: (888) 250-8730 Jennifer O’Brien, REALTOR® (610) 283-0867 jobrien@dunesproperties.com May and Pepper Pots. There were too many dogs and stories to count, each one as special and endearing as the next. People and their best friends enjoying the island and the beach and mingling and interacting while making the most of the time allotted to be free from being leashed. Rescued, purebred, mutt – each dog had their own story about how he or she came to be a beach pup, but one theme rang out–gratitude. The vibe amongst the dogs and owners alike during off-leash hours is light and friendly. From island residents to locals from over the Connector to vacationers, people echoed the sentiment of how thankful they were for the dog-friendly atmosphere on the Isle of Palms beaches and especially for the freedom off-leash hours provides. Not every municipality is dog-friendly and not every beach allows dogs, let alone dogs off-leash. It became abundantly clear that the Isle of Palms is a standout in that regard. During our brief time on the beach in the early morning hours we were fortunate enough to see groups of friends meeting to let their dogs play together, strangers conversing about the joy that comes from running freely on the beach and swimming in the ocean, and visitors from all around the Lowcountry who regularly make the trek to experience the incredible atmosphere of our dog-friendly coast. Not only are the Isle of Palms beaches dog-friendly, many of the restaurants here are too. Coconut Joe’s offers a dog-friendly rooftop deck and lower patio as well as a dedicated dog menu. The Dinghy, Smuggler’s Island Eats and Sea Biscuit Café offer dog-friendly covered patios while Lawrence’s Seafood Company offers a dog-friendly outdoor area and specialized dog menu. Islander 71 Fish House features an expansive dog-friendly outdoor pavilion, and The Outpost keeps water bowls filled with fresh water for their canine patrons. For another off-leash opportunity, locals and visitors alike appreciate the Isle of Palms Recreation Department Bark Park. This community recreation area hosts a welcome respite for dogs to play off-leash in two separate areas – one for large and one for small dogs. The space features pet and human drinking fountains and multiple waste
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