Our wedding weekend will be held in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, a beautiful island that holds a very special place in both of our hearts. We love this island and the variety of activities and amenities it provides. From the miles of pristine beaches and marshland, incredible dining options, shopping and recreational activities, to world class golf and tennis facilities and so much more, Kiawah has a little something for everyone. We are so excited to share some of our favorite spots with all of you!

Kiawah is home to many amazing golf courses. We suggest getting in a round if you have time. It’s important to reserve tee times in advance as they book quickly. Courses include: The Ocean Course (home of the 2021 PGA Championship), Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, and Oak Point.

Please enjoy the beach while in town! We love to take long walks, runs, or bike on the sand. Through the below link you can call and reserve chairs/umbrellas for the day and they will set them up at the nearest beach access point to your villa with your name on them. When you’re are done you can just leave them and they’ll collect them at the end of the day.

https://islandbeachservices.com/

Kiawah is an amazing place to bike, either on the designated bike paths that run throughout the island or directly on the beach. Below are a few rental options to rent in advance of your stay. 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 Kiawah Resort (kiawahresort.com/recreation/bike-rentals/), Island Bike and Surf Shop (islandbikeandsurf.com), or Seacoast Sports (seacoastsports.com).

In addition to golf, tennis and its beautiful beaches, Kiawah is proud of its natural beauty which is also home to many birds and animals. Take a guided walk to see the egrets, pelicans, herons, piping plovers, and other birds that grace the skies. Beware of the alligators that live in the lagoons. Have fun crabbing in the tidal waters. Go marsh kayaking. Arrange for a fishing charter or boat excursion. Do yoga on the beach. The Resort has a full list of activities available for guests on the island. Look at the Daily Activities section of the Resort website for specific offerings, but be sure to make reservations in advance.

Kiawah is a great destination for tennis. Pickleball is available too. Everyone is welcome to reserve courts at the Roy Barth Tennis Center! These can be booked over the phone (843) 768-2838 or via kiawahresort.com.

There are great restaurants all throughout Kiawah Island. A couple notable ones to mention: Ryder Cup Bar at the Ocean Course clubhouse is a great place to grab a drink or light snack and soak in the gorgeous views on the veranda or back green. Jasmine Porch is great southern restaurant located at the Sanctuary hotel. Turtle Point, Cougar Point and Osprey also offer dining options. Freshfields Village, which is just outside the front gate, has many casual lunch and dinner options such as Co-op, La Tela, 48 Wine Bar, Hege’s, Fuji Sushi and Cantina 76. For your morning coffee, there is Java Java and Starbucks at Freshfields Village, Hemingway’s on Betsy Kerrigan Parkway and, closer to the villas on Kiawah Island, is The Nest Market which has fresh coffee, food offerings from 7am-8pm and a convenience store.

Visit Freshfields Village for great restaurants, wine bars, groceries (Harris Teeter), nail salons, and shopping! Freshfields website has a detailed list of all restaurants, shops, and salons. Freshfields Village is conveniently located just outside the Kiawah main gate.

Charleston is one of our favorite cities. It is about 45 minutes to an hour away from Kiawah, which makes for an easy day or half day trip. Explore Charleston's cobblestone streets, rainbow row, or The Battery. Enjoy a meal at one of its many delicious restaurants, stroll into its world-class art galleries, or shop on King Street. Take a boat ride or walk along the Harbor. Visit Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor or Fort Moultrie in Summerville. See the aquatic wildlife at the South Carolina Aquarium. Take a tour of the Charleston Tea Garden in Wadmalaw Island with acres of tea bushes and production factory.