Kiawah Island Beach Travel Guide

Kiawah Island Beach Travel Guide

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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)

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Kiawah Island Beach Travel Tips

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 island. Read More

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Hotels

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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from: $155

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

12 Kiawah Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Distance: 2.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Traveler Rating
4.6 out of 5
4.6 out of 5
8 reviews

Seabrook Island Resort, ResortQuest

1001 Landfall Way
Seabrook Island, SC

Distance: 4.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Attractions

Beachwalker County Park

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Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455

Distance: 2.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This park offers public access to the beautiful beachfront of Kiawah Island. Lifeguards watch over... Read More
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Charleston Tea Plantation

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6617 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina 29487 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Attention tea connoisseurs! This is the only working tea plantation in the United States; you can... Read More
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Luxury Spa

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The Sanctuary
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Nestled inside The Sanctuary in... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Kiawah Island

Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport 176.9 map Flight Deals to JAX
Charlotte Douglas Airport 186.9 map Flight Deals to CLT
Raleigh/Durham Airport 236.8 map Flight Deals to RDU

Other Smaller Airports near Kiawah Island

Distance (mi.)
Charleston AFB Municipal Airport 20.3 map Flight Deals to CHS
Hilton Head Airport 45.0 map
Hilton Head/Savannah Airport 73.0 map Flight Deals to SAV

Flight Deals to Kiawah Island

Originating From
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX) $145
Kansas City (MKC) to Jacksonville (JAX) $145
Manchester (MHT) to Jacksonville (JAX) $158
Providence (PVD) to Jacksonville (JAX) $163
Buffalo (BUF) to Jacksonville (JAX) $163

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Kiawah Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $130

Private 2 bedroom Cottage w/Community pool & wifi

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Screened porch, Swimming Pool, Wireless Internet Access