Bring your own chairs and towels and head out to your closest boardwalk to find Kiawah's wide, calm beach. Or use the link to rent chairs, umbrellas and towels if you would like. They will set up chairs at the boardwalk closest to where you are staying.

You can rent a bike for 1-7 days and it will be delivered to where you are staying. We highly recommended biking around the island on the ample bike paths. It is the best way to get to the beach and to see the island with all it has to offer. There are many other bike companies that offer the same services. These paths are also wonderful for walking, running and enjoying the wildlife.

There are multiple public courses available for guests to play a round or two. Please use the link to see the different courses and reserve a tee time. Kiawah Island Resort offers a discount for these courses if you chose to rent your accommodations from them. A few of the favorites are Osprey Point , Cougar Point and Turtle Point golf courses, and of course there is the famous Ocean Course!

If you are staying through Kiawah Island Resort, you can check out the Night Heron Park and The Sanctuary Hotel pools. There is a kids pool with water fountains and slides as well as an adult pool with lots of lounge chairs. Food and drinks are available poolside.

Kiawah Island Resort offers rentals for bikes as well as kayaks and paddle boards if you want to get on the water. You do not need to be renting from the resort to rent equipment from them. You can go to Mingo Point to rent a kayak for a few hours or request that your kayaks and paddleboards be delivered to your accommodations so you can explore the island from the many public boat landings. There are also lots of places to fish and crab off of public docks and in the surf. The convenience store as you enter the island sells bait and gear you may need to do so.

Kiawah has lots of wildlife to see. Visit the Nature Center at Night Heron Park to see some of the animals on the island and beyond! The Nature Center is a fun biking destination for families and adults young at heart. Night Heron Park also has a playground, soccer field, basketball court and a nine hole frisbee golf course. You can rent frisbee golf equipment inside the Nature Center.

We recommend biking to Marsh Island Park where there is a lookout tower over the marsh! (You may also see some fiddler crabs!)

Breakfast spots:

Signature Gourmet Coffee Shop - at The Sanctuary Hotel, Jasmines Porch at The Sanctuary has an amazing Lowcountry breakfast buffet and savory classics until 11am on Saturday or The Nest at Night Heron Park is another good spot for casual bites!

Lunch & Dinner:

We recommend making dinner reservations in advance :)

The Ryder Cup Bar - at The Ocean Course Clubhouse

Modern pub fare and creative cocktails

The Player's Pub - at Cougar Point Clubhouse

Classic American pub and comfort food

Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House - at Osprey Point Clubhouse

(Kevin's favorite!)

Genuine southern BBQ plus over 60 local and imported beers

Jasmine Porch - at The Sanctuary Hotel

(Alicia's favorite!)

Authentic lowcountry cuisine with live music most nights!

Tomasso - at Turtle Point

Contemporary Italian dishes infused with local lowcountry flavors

The Ocean Room - at The Sanctuary Hotel

Kiawah's premier steakhouse (this will also be the location of Sunday's Farewell Brunch)

The Atlantic Room - at The Ocean Course

Iconic seafood restaurant with emphasis on fresh local catches and amazing views right by the ocean!

There are also lots of great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and quick casual bites in the Freshfields Village (La Tela Pizzeria, Cantina 76, 48 Wine Bar+Kitchen, King Street Grille, Java Java, Café Eugenia)