Charlotte & Matt
Things To Do in Kiawah
Places to Eat
Groceries can be purchased at Harris Teeter in Freshfields village at the entrance onto the Island. Eating Out: On your way into Kiawah (4384 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy) there are food trucks at Rosebank Farms. The maineline food truck has great seafood, onion rings and lobster rolls. There is also a Taco truck with amazing $3 tacos (my favorite is the barbacoa). At Freshfields Village: La Tela - Italian Forty-Eight Wine Bar Java Java - coffee shop (great sandwich) Ben & Jerrys Vincent’s Drug Store for milkshakes!! If you go to Charleston - so many good restaurants - these are just a few FIG Magnolias Cru Cafe Bar Normandy Lewis BBQ The Darling - great oyster bar with fabulous happy hour! The Ordinary
Biking
Kiawah is an amazing place to bike, either on the designated bike paths throughout the island or directly on the beach. It is one of our favorite activities and we highly recommend it. Below are a few rental options if you do not bring your own. 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 from the Kiawah Resort, rent bikes directly from Kiawah (1-800-654-2924) since they will offer a discount. If you are staying at the Andell Inn, rent from Seacoast Sports (1-843-768-8486) located directly in Freshfields Village.
Golf
There are many courses on the Island. Anyone staying at The Sanctuary or renting through the Kiawah Resort will receive a discount. For those wanting to book a tee time at one of the 5 championship courses, please contact the resort directly.
Beach
Relax on Kiawah's 10 miles of beach. They are hard enough to run or bike on if you so desire and the weather is still pleasant in October. You can access the beach at the public entrance near East Beach, or park at the Ocean course and walk around. The stretch of beach between the beach club and ocean course (turn right from the ocean course) is dog friendly year round. Beach chair and umbrella rentals are available through Island Beach Resorts. They will deliver and set up at the boardwalk closest to where you're staying.
Tennis
For those interested in playing tennis or pickle ball or playing in clinics, contact Roy Barth Tennis Center
Boating, Sunset Cruises or Tubing
Kayak and Paddle Board Tours - Chances are you will see dolphins! Reserve on-line with Tidal Trails. You can reserve through Tidal Trails or call Duanne Lapp directly--he’s awesome--843-247-2662 or 843-768-5680. Fun option--have them take you to Charleston for lunch or dinner--take a pedicab from the harbour to downtown and walk around and then have lunch or dinner and Uber back to the Island Sailing with Holy City Sailing--we haven’t tried but supposed to be great also Dolphin Strand Feeding - Captain Sam’s Spit at Beachwalker Park
Yoga
Goat Yoga at The Goatery - beautiful property just a little before you get to Kiawah Stacey Abbatista (843) 513-9363 - Private yoga instructor who will come to the house or meet you for a class on the beach--she’s awesome! Lauren Vega (304) 975-5255; vegalauren6@gmail.com - also does private yoga and other exercise classes but we have not used her yet
Spas Etc
Sanctuary Spa - beautiful full service spa at The Sanctuary Hotel is open to non-hotel guests as well. Urban Nirvana Spa and Salon at Freshfields Village--seperate locations for spa services and hair Synergy Day Spa--on nearby Seabrook Island (other side of the traffic circle from Kiawah) -- much less expensive than The Sanctuary. People recommend Susie.