Kiawah Island is the ultimate beach-and-golf combo. The Ocean Course, perennially ranked top-10 in the world and host of the 2021 PGA Championship, is the headliner, but four other resort courses offer variety for every handicap. Rent a massive beach house, play world-class golf by day, and listen to the waves at night.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Kiawah Island — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, FallCHS (45 min drive)<10k population
Ocean Course clubhouse restaurant. Fine dining with panoramic Atlantic views. The splurge dinner.
4.6 stars
Tomasso
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italian
Upscale Italian at the Sanctuary Hotel. Handmade pastas, great wine list.
4.5 stars
The Ryder Cup Bar
$$
casual
Ocean Course 19th hole. Burgers, sandwiches, and cold beer after your round with ocean views.
4.3 stars
Husk
$$
southern
Sean Brock's farm-to-table Southern icon in downtown Charleston. Worth the 45-minute drive for one big dinner.
4.4 stars
Jasmine Porch
$$$$
steakhouse
Sanctuary Hotel's fine dining — prime cuts, local seafood, and lowcountry sides with ocean views. The TDF steakhouse dinner.
4.5 stars
Nightlife
The Ryder Cup Bar
patio
Post-round beers overlooking the 18th of the Ocean Course and the Atlantic. Walkable from resort lodging.
The Loggerhead Bar
Late Night
cocktail
Sanctuary Hotel lobby bar. Craft cocktails in a sophisticated beach resort setting. Walkable from Sanctuary and beach houses.
The Sandcastle Lounge
Late Night
sports bar
Casual resort bar at West Beach Village with TVs, live music nights, and late-night drinks. The group hangout spot.
Activities
Kiawah Island Nature Tour
hiking2-3 hours$30-$50/pp
Guided nature tour through maritime forest and beach with Kiawah Conservancy naturalists — alligators, dolphins, and shorebirds. The perfect arrival day group activity.
Kiawah Island Kayak & Paddleboard
kayaking2-3 hours$50-$85/pp
Guided kayak tours through salt marshes. Dolphins, birds, and stunning lowcountry scenery.
Bohicket Marina Fishing Charter
fishinghalf day$125-$250/pp
Inshore and offshore charters out of Bohicket Marina. Redfish, flounder, and shark.
Kiawah Beach Bike Tour
mountain biking2-3 hours$25-$45/pp
30+ miles of paved bike trails across the island. Rent bikes and explore at your own pace.
