Things To Do
EAT: Ryder Cup Bar at The Ocean Course
Great spot for lunch overlooking the famous golf course.
EAT AND SHOP: Freshfields Village
Check out Freshfields Village right off the island for great food and shopping. Our favorite dinner restaurants are Hege's (French), La Tele Pizzeria, or 48 Wine Bar (wine on tap!). For lunch we recommend Cafe Eugenia (sit down lunch or great pre-made to-go meals) or the Co-Op (sandwiches and salads). For coffee we recommend Java Java. There is also a grocery store as well as hair and nail salon in Freshfields.
EAT: Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner! Even if you don't eat there, we recommend checking out the historic Sanctuary Hotel (and only hotel on the island). They have a great bar with a cozy fireplace and a few cute shops within the hotel.
EAT: Cherrywood BBQ at Osprey Point Golf Course
BBQ spot overlooking Osprey Golf Course. Look out for the alligators in the pond!
EAT: The Players' Pub at Cougar Point
Great for lunch or dinner.
TO-GO FOOD: Night Heron Park
Great spot for basic groceries, coffee and to-go sandwiches. Enjoy your food out on the porch or stroll through Night Heron Park.
GOLF: Recommended Courses to Play
There are 15 courses within a 15-mile radius of Kiawah Island, 9 of which are public courses. We recommend reserving a tee-time as soon as possible as they book quickly. Recommended courses on Kiawah: Ocean Course (ranked one of the top golf courses in the country), Cougar Point, Osprey, and Turtle Point.
Go to the Beach
Don't forget to check out the beach while you are in Kiawah! Kiawah has 9 miles of coastline.