Time to Celebrate!
Things To Do
Restaurants
Popular spots nearby include: • The Nest Market ($) – cafe & convenience store • Java Java ($) – coffee & pastries • Vincent's Drugstore & Soda Fountain ($) – burgers, hot dogs, ice cream & milkshakes • Ben & Jerry's ($) – ice cream • Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill ($$) – Japanese cuisine • Salty Dog Cafe ($$) – waterfront view with a wide variety food & drink options • The Ryder Cup Bar ($$$) – sandwiches, salads & lunch/dinner entrees at the Ocean Course • The Players Pub ($$$) – sandwiches, salads & dinner entrees at Cougar Point Clubhouse • The Atlantic Room ($$$$$) – fancy seafood restaurant at The Ocean Course
Freshfields Village
Kiawah is home to a small shopping area within the Freshfields village right before you enter the island. If you're looking for groceries, we suggest stopping on your way in! There is a liquor store and gas station as well.
Bike Rentals
Take advantage of 30 miles of paved bike trails & 10+ miles of beach to ride on.
Golf
Book a tee time at one of Kiawah's highly rated courses: The Ocean Course, Osprey Point, Oak Point, Turtle Point, and Cougar Point. There are also a number of other facilities off the island in the surrounding area (Johns Island, Charleston, etc.).
Angel Oak Tree
A historical site featuring the largest live oak tree east of the Mississippi River. It is an impressive 65 ft tall and 26 ft wide, estimated to be 300-400 years old.
Ocean Course Clubhouse
Kiawah's premier golf course & home of the 2021 PGA Championship. For those not interested in golf, the waterfront restaurant also has great food and views of the ocean.
The Sanctuary
A luxury, oceanfront hotel featuring a spa & several dining/shopping options.
Downtown Charleston
Explore a historic southern city, just 45 minutes from Kiawah Island.
Seabrook Island
Kiawah's direct neighbor on the island. Main attractions are golf and the beach, plus a few shops and restaurants.
Other Activities
Check out all that Kiawah Island & the nearby area has to offer, including kayak/equipment rentals and local events/sight-seeing.