A barrier island with a maritime forest, flora and fauna-rich maritime habitat, and one of the best southern beaches hands-down, Kiawah Island has something to offer for every traveler.

Whether you’re looking for toes-in-the-sand tranquility, bicycling adventures, or afternoons on the court or green, find your happy place on our stretch of sand in South Carolina. See why generations of families have made Kiawah Island their go-to getaway.

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The Best Southern Beach for Biking

Ever wished to explore the best southern beaches by bike? In addition to the 30-plus miles of paved bike paths on Kiawah Island, there’s a 10-mile-long stretch of pristine, bike-able beach fringed with flat, hard-packed sand.

Not sure which trail to take off on first? Check out our guide to choosing from the best trails on Kiawah Island.

Here’s the best part: when you stay with Kiawah Island Getaways, you can opt to have bikes and gear waiting for the whole family upon your arrival. Reserve your bikes here.

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Tranquility at Every Turn

Fully, thoughtfully planned for relaxation from the get-go and brimming with peaceful nooks amid natural beauty, this island was named for the Kiawah Indians, who inhabited it prior to the 1670 arrival of the English in South Carolina.

But its storied past — think reformed pirates, affluent plantation owners, enterprising lumbermen and Kuwaiti investors — has given way to a place that lets you escape the outside world and leave the stresses of daily life far, far behind.

Here, the beach affords a respite, one where you can curl up with a good book under an umbrella, build sandcastles or enjoy a picnic as the water laps the shoreline. And the sunsets? Well, they’re legendary.

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World-Class Golf

After sunning and swimming on one of the best southern beaches, you may look for additional ways to pass downtime. Our advice? Hit the green: Kiawah Island offers its share of championship golf, including two private and five public courses.

When you’re looking for a challenge, look no further than The Ocean Course. Only the fourth course to have hosted each of the PGA of America’s major championships, it’s slotted to welcome the 2021 PGA Championship. It’s been suggested that no other golf course in the world outside of Ireland and United Kingdom and Ireland is as impacted by wind. Players can experience an 8-club difference on holes based on the direction and strength of the wind.

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Tennis, Tennis and More Tennis

Featuring one of the world’s top tennis resorts, Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers expert instruction and programming for both novices and pros. With a tennis complex in West Beach and another one in East Beach, guests of Kiawah Island Getaways will always be close to a court.

The former features nine Har-Tru clay courts (one lighted), a trio of hard courts (one lighted), and a zoned practice court outfitted with a ball machine and automated retrieval. Meanwhile, the latter sports 10 Har-Tru clay courts and two lighted hard courts.

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Breezy Accommodations at One of the Best Southern Beaches

Whatever your preference, soaking up the sunshine is a guarantee, given the beautiful shoreline and myriad ways it can be enjoyed. That said, you’ll find ample ways to appreciate the scenery beyond simply kicking back.

After a day of excitement, settle in to a home all to yourself just a stone’s throw from Kiawah Island beaches. Choose from penthouses with sweeping ocean views, quaint cottages surrounded by marsh, and beachfront villas brimming with upscale southern charm when you explore our Kiawah Island accommodations.

Jeanette and Shawn

Jeanette and Shawn

Founders of Kiawah Island Getaways, a luxury vacation rental company with over 20 years of experience serving guests on Kiawah. See our 5 star reviews here and our availability here. Book your rental today!

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Kiawah Island Getaways offers a small handpicked collection of the most comfortable rentals on Kiawah Island. See our 100+ 5 star Google reviews here.

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