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Kiawah Resort Ocean Golf Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
The Kiawah Resort Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina (courtesy, South Carolina Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Kiawah Island Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Spy loggerhead turtles nesting along the island's beaches.
  • Although it's been called one of America's most romantic beaches, parents shouldn't overlook Kiawah, a great family vacation spot.
  • Beachwalker County Park is open to the public and has restroom facilities, lifeguards, and parking.
  • Book a cottage, resort, or rental home—Kiawah has only one hotel.

Kiawah Island Overview

This eco-sensitive private residential and resort community sprawls across 10,000 acres located 21 miles south of Charleston. Named for the Kiawah Indians who inhabited the islands in the 17th century, it today consists of two resort villages: East Beach and West Beach. The community fronts a lovely 10-mile stretch of Atlantic beach; magnolias, live oaks, pine forests, and acres of marsh characterize the...

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Hotels

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The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 0.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort
12 Kiawah Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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ResortQuest Rentals at Kiawah Island
115 Freshfields Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 3.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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Beachwalker County Park
Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455
Distance: 2.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This park offers public access to the beautiful... Read More
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Charleston Tea Plantation
6617 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina 29487 Map
Distance: 6.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Attention tea connoisseurs! This is the only... Read More
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The Sanctuary
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455
Distance: 0.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Nestled inside ... Read More
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Kiawah Island Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Coffee Maker, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Toaster
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Beautiful East Beach Villa
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Microwave, Sauna, Swimming Pool, TV
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Lovely Scenic View Villa
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Microwave, Sauna, Swimming Pool, TV
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