Kiawah Island is a popular summer destination. We recommend booking your flights and accommodations early!
Kiawah Island is a popular summer destination. We recommend booking your flights and accommodations early!
For those staying in villas or houses you can arrange for chairs and umbrellas to be delivered to a boardwalk of your choosing.
There are 5 public golf courses on Kiawah Island, including the Ocean Course, which hosted the 2021 PGA Championship. Kiawah Resort guests receive a discount. We recommend booking tee times in advance!
Everyone is welcome to reserve courts at the Roy Barth Tennis Center! They also host clinics and lessons.
Spend the afternoon strolling the shops at Freshfields Village, located at the entrance of the Island. This is also where the supermarket is located.
Kiawah is an amazing place to bike, either on the designated bike paths that run throughout the island or directly on the beach. If you are staying at the Sanctuary, bikes will be made available to you through the hotel. If you are renting a home or villa rental bikes can be delivered to your location from the hotel (kiawahresort.com/recreation/bike-rentals/), Island Bike and Surf Shop (islandbikeandsurf.com), or Seacoast Sports (seacoastsports.com).
Ryder Cup Bar | Spectacular views of The Ocean Course.
The Players' Pub | Perfect place for a fun family dinner.
The Ocean Room | The premier steakhouse on Kiawah Island.
The Atlantic Room | Signature seafood.
Jasmine Porch | Your home for genuine Lowcountry cuisine.
Forty-Eight Wine Bar + Kitchen | Enjoy 48 wines by the glass.
The Coop | Frosé and sandwiches.
High Cotton | A staple of Charleston.
Hall’s Chophouse | Famous steakhouse.
Husk | Fine Lowcountry cuisine and comfort food.
Circa 1886 | Romantic fine dining.
167 Raw | Incredible seafood and some fun dishes.
82 Queen | Adorable courtyard for an outdoor lunch.
FIG | "Food is Good." Classic Charleston fine dining.
Peninsula Grill | Their coconut cake is insane.
Little Jack's | Simple menu. Great smash burgers.
Leon’s Oyster Shop | Cute atmosphere & fried seafood.
Miller's All Day | Very popular spot for breakfast/brunch.
Home Team BBQ | Great southern BBQ.
The Oak Steakhouse | Classic and gorgeous interior.
Magnolia’s | Great space, and classic comfort food.
Xiao Bao Biscuit | Asian fusion, more casual and hip.
Rodney Scott’s BBQ | Famous for whole hog BBQ.
Saltwater Cowboys |Shem Creek. Fun, casual bar food.
Goat.Sheep.Cow | Delicious lunch spot for sandwiches.
Zero George | High-end bar, fun cocktails.
The Cocktail Club | Moody vibe, inventive cocktails.
Bin 152 | Amazing wine, cheese & charcuterie!
Camellia’s | Pink champagne lounge in Hotel Bennett.
The Gin Joint | Fun cocktail spot in a great location.
The Griffon | Fun dive bar covered in dollar bills.
Uptown Social | Jack's old stomping grounds.
Ritual | Clubby rooftop bar.
Sharehouse | Coastal bar, DJ at night.
Republic | Meet the cast of Southern Hospitality.
AC's Bar | Jack used to dance on tables here.
Vendue Rooftop | Rooftop bar with a great atmosphere.
Revelry Rooftop | Rooftop brewery, industrial vibe.
Edmund’s Oast | Multi-location local brewery.
Palmetto Brewing | Incredible beer in an industrial space.