Ultimate Guide to the Kiawah Island Marathon 2019

Ultimate Guide to the Kiawah Island Marathon 2019 If you’re going to push your body to its limits, you might as well do it in a setting that will nourish your soul!  The 42nd Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on December 14th, 2019 at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, with runners […]

Kiawah Island Wildlife Encounters

There are countless reasons to love it here, but for many visitors (and residents like us!) up-close encounters with Kiawah Island wildlife tops the list. Our protected, ecologically diverse island—with its beaches, woodlands and coastal marshes—creates the ideal habitat for a whole range of critters of the sea, earth and sky. Take a look at […]

Kiawah Island Loggerhead Turtles Hatching, Explained 

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Anyone who’s spent significant time on Kiawah Island can tell you how dearly the community holds its loggerhead turtles. There’s a patrol dedicated to them. A restaurant named after them. Along with our dune-frolicking deer, golf-course-wandering alligators, and night-prowling bobcats, they’re one of the island’s beloved natural mascots. The summer is an especially important time […]

Kiawah Island Beach Life: 5 Ways the Living is Easier Here

Boardwalk to the beach at Kiawah Island Rentals with pristine ocean views.

From Maine to Florida, there are a lot of lovable beaches on the East Coast. We might be biased, but we’ll say it anyway: Kiawah Island’s beach truly stands apart from the rest. With bikeable sand, friendly folks, mouthwatering eateries, and natural beauty, the Kiawah experience is one-of-a-kind. Want to find out more? Keep reading […]

Where is Kiawah Island: Your Quick and Easy Beach Getaway

Where is Kiawah Island?

So you’ve just had coffee with a friend who’s raving about her latest Kiawah Island escape. Or maybe you spent the morning drooling over social media photos of Kiawah’s amazing beach, lowcountry charm, and coastal cuisine. Either way—now you can’t stop thinking about your own laid-back week on Kiawah’s shore. But why is this place […]

Marital Bliss: Your Guide to Kiawah Island Weddings

Kiawah Island weddings

Intimate gathering or blowout bash? Live music or DJ? Chocolate cake or vanilla? Anyone who’s planned a wedding knows the choices can seem endless. And one of the first—and maybe toughest—choices you’ll make is where to host the event. If your heart is set on a Kiawah Island wedding, we can make finding the perfect […]

Why Kiawah Island Should be on Your South Carolina Vacations Shortlist

Man fishing on Kiawah Island during his South Carolina vacation

Did you know Conde Nast Traveler readers voted Kiawah Island as the 2017 No. 2 Island in the world, and Charleston, South Carolina as the 2016 No.1 City in the World? With its majestic beach, award-winning golf courses, meandering bike trails, and proximity to Charleston, we’re not surprised the secret’s out about Kiawah Island. As long-time island […]

Kiawah Island Weather Report: What to Know Before You Book

Weather on Kiawah Island

Of course there’s no time quite like summertime on Kiawah Island—but don’t count the other months out! Kiawah Island weather varies from season to season, but with our subtropical climate, you can enjoy the outdoors almost all year long. Our Kiawah Island weather report will clue you in on the best time to book for […]

Beginner’s Guide to the South Carolina Islands

South Carolina Islands

You don’t have to go to the Caribbean to live the “Island Life”— it’s all right here on the the South Carolina islands. Our string of 34 palmetto-studded sea islands range from untamed and secluded to five-star and bustling. While we can’t possibly cover all 34 islands in one blog post, we’ve chosen a representative […]

Don’t Miss These Kiawah Island Events This Summer

summer events in kiawah island

It’s officially time to plan your summer fun. Here’s some good news for those vacationing on our barrier island: Kiawah Island events abound! Best of all, there really is something for everyone, from active adventures to eco-friendly explorations and wildlife encounters the whole family can enjoy. Read on to learn about can’t-miss Kiawah Island events […]