Golf
Premium golf is available on Kiawah Island. There are five championship courses, and each one offers incredible play and nonstop natural beauty. Fun fact: The Ocean Course is one of only five in the world to have hosted every major PGA event. It will soon host the PGA Championship in 2031.
BEACHES
With 10 miles of pristine shoreline, Kiawah Island is the beach lover’s dream come true. Access the interactive beach access map below and reserve your chairs and umbrellas to ensure a relaxing day in the sun.
Island Beach Services (Beach chair/umbrella rentals on the beach)
Beach Access and Boardwalk Map
Beach Games to Go (Beach chair/umbrella rentals, games, etc.)
BIKING
Thirty miles of paved biking trails await you and your family on Kiawah Island. Pack a picnic lunch, binoculars, a towel, a few bottles of water, and you’ll be ready for an island adventure on two wheels! Head out to destinations including the beach, golf courses, parks, restaurants, and shopping. Or just enjoy a day tooling around the island and enjoying the beautiful landscape. Don’t forget; these trails are pedestrian-friendly, so be sure to look out for those on foot. This is one of the most popular and best ways to enjoy the scenery! Learn more in our Kiawah Island bike guide:
Ultimate Kiawah Island Bike Guide
As a special bonus for our guests, we now offer beach gear credits with the majority of our vacation rentals! This means you will have a credit towards equipment rentals of all kinds — including bikes. Learn more about our partnership with VayK Gear and how to access your credit after you have reserved a property through us.
TENNIS
Kiawah Island has been ranked No. 1 for the best tennis instruction and programming by TennisResortsOnline.com. This means you can play on some of the best courts and improve your game with top instructors. Select from the Roy Barth Tennis Center or West Beach Tennis Center. Between the two areas, you’ll have access to 19 Har-Tru clay courts, three hard courts, and two lighted hard courts.
WATER SPORTS
Skimming on top of the water is such a fun experience, not to mention a workout! Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or surfboard and head out to explore the island waters.
Water Dog Paddle Co. – kayak & stand-up paddleboard specialists (Guided tours + kayak and paddleboard rentals)
Island Beach Services (Kayak and paddleboard rentals, surf lessons/equipment rentals)
Fishing
Fishing excursions are popular for Kiawah Island vacationers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to spend the day out on the water. Whether you want to go onshore fishing or give deep-sea fishing a try, you’re sure to reel in an incredible catch.
Affinity Charleston Fishing Charters
Captain Mike Tucker Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Fishing Charters
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
From beautiful beach to scenic trail rides, the Equestrian Center at Seabrook Island offers horse lovers a wonderful experience. Rides are available for all skill-levels and ages.
NATURE TOURS
The sea islands are home to a diverse array of wildlife! See it all from birds to reptiles to dolphins.