Southline Collection
THE DESTINATION GUIDES / KI / SI
SEPTEMBER 2026

Kiawah & Seabrook

A little more
Lowcountry.

Beach mornings. Farm-stand finds. A table worth the drive. Two islands, with Johns Island and the river close by.

Explore the favorites

A SOUTHLINE GUIDE / WITH FAVORITES SELECTED BY COASTLINES

Southline-supplied coastal photography
Southline-supplied coastal photography

Know the neighborhood

One guide.
Distinct ways to stay.

Choose for the day you want. Keep the geography clear: a nearby restaurant, a gated community and a hotel facility are not the same kind of access.

01

Kiawah Island

Beach paths, resort golf and The Sanctuary. The location of your home determines the most useful beach route.

02

Seabrook Island

Private-community calm, equestrian experiences and Club recreation for eligible guests.

03

Freshfields & Bohicket

Shared village shopping and marina outings outside the residential gates.

04

Johns Island & Kiawah River

Rosebank Farms, The Dunlin and the restaurants and excursions worth planning beyond the island.

Coastlines — Rituals for life at the waterline

A Southline stay. A Coastlines point of view.

The coast is yours.
The favorites are ours.

Coastlines is Southline’s independent lifestyle and curation partner. From the details of a stay to the places worth discovering, it brings a considered, Charleston-born point of view.

The Coastlines mark identifies a smaller selection within this guide. These are places chosen for their character, the care behind them and the experience they add to a day. They lead each category; more good options follow.

A sense of place.Something that belongs here.
People who care.Craft and thoughtful hospitality.
A reason to return.More than a box to check.

Southline remains your contact for the home, planning and arrangements. A favorite is a recommendation—not a certification or a promise of availability or access.

Rosebank Farms · photography published by KICA
Rosebank Farms · photography published by KICASource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

THE COASTLINES FEATURE / Rosebank Farms

A basket of the season.
A taste of the place.

Rosebank Farms is the stop we would build into a southern-islands stay—not as an errand, but as a small connection to the place you came to enjoy.

The current farm stand at Kiawah River brings together seasonal produce, flowers and provisions. Start with what looks best that day. Bring something home for the table, then let the rest of the afternoon stay open.

Pair it with a booked Coastal Expeditions outing or time at The Dunlin. Each has its own meeting point and reservations; the farm stand itself is not a tour ticket.

Live-fire cooking at Lost Isle
Live-fire cooking at Lost IsleSource

THE COASTLINES EDIT

Beyond the gate,
worth the table.

The places we choose for their food, atmosphere and sense of place. A good meal can be the reason for the outing—or the best part of staying close.

Start with the Coastlines Favorites. Choose the kind of day you are after, then make the experience your own.

Meet the tables →

Eat / KI / SI

A good table. A reason to linger.

16 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Café Eugenia founder · photograph supplied on the café’s website
Café Eugenia founder · photograph supplied on the café’s websiteSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Freshfields / Eat

Café Eugenia

A café, bakery and gourmet market for a leisurely lunch or a very good dinner assembled to take home.

The Coastlines takeFor the morning that turns into lunch—and the thoughtful provisions that make staying in feel like a choice.

Plan it. Browse the day’s prepared foods. Classes and the Sunroom have separate reservations.

209 Farm Lake View, Johns Island

The fire kitchen at Lost Isle · venue photography
The fire kitchen at Lost Isle · venue photographySource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Johns Island / Eat

Lost Isle

Live-fire cooking, open air and a setting that invites the evening to run a little longer.

The Coastlines takeFor an outdoor Johns Island evening where the fire, the trees and the food belong together.

Plan it. Walk-ins only. All seating is outdoors; check the weather. The restaurant does not provide a children’s menu or high chairs.

3338 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

Wild Olive · image from the restaurant’s official site
Wild Olive · image from the restaurant’s official siteSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Johns Island / Eat

Wild Olive

Italian cooking, handmade pasta and an ingredient-led menu that makes a drive beyond the gate worthwhile.

The Coastlines takeFor the dinner you reserve before arriving: generous Italian hospitality, a lively room and a reason to return.

Plan it. The restaurant currently releases reservations 14 days ahead and accepts parties of up to seven. Check the current booking terms.

2867 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

More to Explore

Useful Southline recommendations · A–Z

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

The Atlantic Room

A seafood-led occasion dinner at the Ocean Course clubhouse.

Plan it. Book ahead, check dress guidance and allow time for the drive to Kiawah’s eastern end.

Ocean Course Clubhouse, Kiawah Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Mainland detour / Eat

El Molino Supermarket

A Mexican market and food stop in West Ashley—useful when your route already takes you through that part of Charleston.

Plan it. This is not on Johns Island or at Freshfields. Check the West Ashley location before making a special drive.

1610 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Suite 301, Charleston

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Eat

Hege’s

A French-bistro direction for dinner without a long excursion away from the islands.

Plan it. Reserve an occasion dinner and advise the restaurant of group size and dietary needs.

275 Gardeners Circle, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

Jasmine Porch

Lowcountry cooking at The Sanctuary, with a sense of occasion that need not wait until dinner.

Plan it. Reserve dinner. Confirm breakfast or lunch seating directly; hotel pool access is separate.

The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Eat

La Tela Pizzeria

Wood-fired pizza and pasta for a family supper after a village browse.

Plan it. Walk-in dining; check takeout timing before promising a quick pickup.

133 Village Green Lane, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Johns Island / Eat

Minero

A casual Mexican grill and cantina: tortillas, tacos and a relaxed alternative to a formal dinner.

Plan it. Useful for a family meal on a Johns Island outing. Check reservations and the current menu.

3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

The Nest Market | Café

Coffee, baked goods and picnic provisions near the island’s family-activity hub.

Plan it. Pair with a booked Treehouse activity. A café visit is not a resort pool pass.

Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

The Ocean Room

The Sanctuary’s steakhouse for the evening you choose to dress up and make dinner the occasion.

Plan it. Reserve in advance and review current dress and age guidance. Restaurant entry is not hotel pool access.

The Sanctuary, 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Johns Island / Eat

The Royal Tern

A neighborhood seafood-and-steak dinner with enough polish for a celebration.

Plan it. Reserve ahead. The restaurant’s children’s menu makes it worth considering for a mixed-age group.

3005 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

Ryder Cup Bar

Course-and-ocean views and a casual menu: a natural meeting point for golfers and non-golfers.

Plan it. First come, first served. Allow time to drive to the eastern end; bring your dining/access confirmation.

Ocean Course Clubhouse, Kiawah Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Bohicket / Eat

Salty Dog Café

A relaxed waterfront meal with the marina as its backdrop.

Plan it. First come, first served. Check the current music calendar and leave time for a waterfront pause.

1882 Andell Bluff Boulevard, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Johns Island / Eat

Snow Monkeys

A different flavor for the week: a Johns Island restaurant for Asian-influenced plates and an evening beyond the beach routine.

Plan it. Check the current menu and reservation link. This is the Johns Island restaurant; the phone is its published number.

3297 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Eat

Tomasso at Turtle Point

Italian comfort food and a clubhouse setting suited to dinner after an active day.

Plan it. Confirm the restaurant reservation and gate procedure. A meal does not confer resort pool privileges.

Turtle Point Clubhouse, Kiawah Island

Drink / KI / SI

One more reason to stay a little longer.

3 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Lowcountry tidal landscape · setting photograph, not Linnette’s
Lowcountry tidal landscape · setting photograph, not Linnette’sSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah River / Drink

Linnette’s & its bar

The Dunlin’s restaurant and bar offer a dining-led reason to linger by the river.

The Coastlines takeFor the evening that begins with a cocktail and becomes the dinner you remember.

Plan it. Book dining directly and ask about bar seating. Hotel guest facilities, including pools, are not included with a restaurant visit.

6000 Kiawah River Drive, Johns Island

Kiawah River-area landscape · setting photograph, not the bar
Kiawah River-area landscape · setting photograph, not the barSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah River / Drink

Willet Room at The Dunlin

The Dunlin’s lobby bar for cocktails, a lighter bite and an unhurried change of scene.

The Coastlines takeFor a drink that feels like part of an afternoon by the river—not just something ordered before dinner.

Plan it. Confirm service and parking with The Dunlin. This is Kiawah River on Johns Island, outside Kiawah’s resort gates.

6000 Kiawah River Drive, Johns Island

More to Explore

Useful Southline recommendations · A–Z

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Drink

FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen

A wine-focused stop with a full kitchen for a slower village evening.

Plan it. Reserve through the current venue link; arrange the ride home before a wine-focused night.

547 Freshfields Drive, Johns Island

Shop / KI / SI

Something local. Something to keep.

6 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Kiawah coastal landscape · setting photograph, not the shop
Kiawah coastal landscape · setting photograph, not the shopSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah / Shop

Elizabeth East

Women’s clothing and accessories inside The Sanctuary—a polished browsing stop in the hotel’s retail wing.

The Coastlines takeFor a considered holiday purchase, paired with time to enjoy the hotel’s public spaces.

Plan it. Confirm shop hours and gate access. Shopping does not grant use of the hotel’s pools or fitness center.

The Sanctuary retail wing, 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island

Rosebank Farms · photography published by KICA
Rosebank Farms · photography published by KICASource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah River / Shop

Rosebank Farms

Seasonal produce, flowers and market finds: a stop that can change what you decide to cook tonight.

The Coastlines takeFor a real connection to Johns Island. Bring home what looks good today, rather than arriving with an inflexible shopping list.

Plan it. The current stand is on Kiawah River Drive—not an older Betsy Kerrison Parkway address. Selection changes with the season.

5018 Kiawah River Drive, Johns Island

More to Explore

Useful Southline recommendations · A–Z

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Shop

Freshfields Village

The shared village for Kiawah and Seabrook: shops, cafés, everyday essentials and a central green.

Plan it. Outside both residential gates. Seasonal markets and music belong in the What’s On tab; check dates instead of relying on last year’s schedule.

165 Village Green Lane, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Shop

Indigo Books

An independent bookshop for a beach read, a children’s choice or a local story.

Plan it. Ask a bookseller for one recommendation; pair with Café Eugenia rather than treating the village as a rushed errand.

Freshfields Village, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Shop

SeaCoast Sports & Outfitters

Outdoor clothing, gear and rental enquiries for time on the coast.

Plan it. Confirm equipment availability and delivery area for the exact activity and address.

585 Freshfields Drive, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Shop

Vincent’s Drug Store & Soda Fountain

A practical pharmacy stop with the pleasure of an old-fashioned soda fountain.

Plan it. Fountain and pharmacy hours may differ. Medication questions go directly to the pharmacist.

110 Planted Row Lane, Johns Island

Wellness / KI / SI

Make room for a quieter hour.

2 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Lowcountry river landscape · setting photograph, not the spa
Lowcountry river landscape · setting photograph, not the spaSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah River / Wellness

Aster Spa at The Dunlin

A booked spa appointment at The Dunlin offers a quieter pause in a week of beach and family time.

The Coastlines takeFor time that belongs to you, with the river setting as part of the escape.

Plan it. Day-guest appointments are offered subject to availability. Ask exactly which facilities accompany your treatment; a booking is not a general hotel pool pass.

6000 Kiawah River Drive, Johns Island

The Spa at The Sanctuary · official spa photograph
The Spa at The Sanctuary · official spa photographSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah / Wellness

The Spa at The Sanctuary

A dedicated spa setting within The Sanctuary for treatments and time away from the daily schedule.

The Coastlines takeFor a deliberately unhurried appointment—not another activity to squeeze between reservations.

Plan it. Non-resort guests currently join a waitlist and may be contacted 1–2 days before the requested date. Announced closure: January 3–24, 2027. Confirm directly.

1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island

Do / KI / SI

Give the day a good story.

5 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Coastal Expeditions · Kiawah River outpost photograph
Coastal Expeditions · Kiawah River outpost photographSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Kiawah River / Do

Coastal Expeditions · Kiawah River

Naturalist-led boat and paddle outings give the marsh, tides and wildlife a story of their own.

The Coastlines takeFor seeing the coast at a different scale: creek bends, birds and the questions a good naturalist can answer.

Plan it. The outpost near The Dunlin is on Johns Island, not behind Kiawah’s gate. Confirm launch, ages, weather terms and the right outing for your group. Wildlife is never guaranteed.

3050 Southerly Way, Johns Island; confirm your departure point

Seabrook Island Equestrian Center · guided beach ride
Seabrook Island Equestrian Center · guided beach rideSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Seabrook / Do

Seabrook Island Equestrian Center

Guided beach and trail experiences, plus pony rides, offer a memorable way to see the island.

The Coastlines takeFor an island memory beyond a beach chair. Let the equestrian team match the ride to the rider.

Plan it. Book by phone and arrange gate entry. The beginner beach ride currently starts at age 12; pony rides serve ages 7 and under. Tide, weight and ability restrictions apply.

2313 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island

More to Explore

Useful Southline recommendations · A–Z

MORE TO EXPLORE

Johns Island / Do

Angel Oak Park

A quiet pause beneath a remarkable live oak. Pair it with a Johns Island lunch or a farm-stand visit.

Plan it. Check opening and holiday closures. Stay in permitted areas and protect the tree; this is not a climbing stop.

3688 Angel Oak Road, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Bohicket / Do

Bohicket Marina & boat rentals

Make a boat outing the day’s anchor: ask about self-drive rentals, captained trips or a family-friendly charter.

Plan it. Specify ages, experience and outing length. Confirm the exact operator, check-in, fuel, weather terms and boating requirements. Membership products differ from one-day rentals.

1880 Andell Bluff Boulevard, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Kiawah / Do

The Treehouse Activity Center

Bowling, art, nature programming and indoor activities give a beach week a useful change of pace.

Plan it. Reserve the specific activity and confirm ages and gate access. Participation does not include resort pools.

Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island

Services / KI / SI

Less to carry. More to enjoy.

5 places · Coastlines Favorites first

Coastlines Favorites

Selected with a point of view · A–Z

Carolina Salt · beach-equipment photograph from its official site
Carolina Salt · beach-equipment photograph from its official siteSource
COASTLINES
FAVORITE

Both islands / Services

Carolina Salt

Chairs, umbrellas, bikes, boards and family gear make the packing list lighter.

The Coastlines takeFor fewer things in the car and more time enjoying the coast.

Plan it. Confirm your address, delivery minimum, access and setup rights. Surf lessons and camps are separate bookings: verify the actual lesson beach, age and conditions.

Delivery to the approved home or beach access

More to Explore

Useful Southline recommendations · A–Z

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Services

Harris Teeter · Village Market

The full-grocery stop for the southern islands: stock the kitchen once, then leave room for market discoveries.

Plan it. Coordinate any delivery with Southline’s gate and home-access instructions.

515 Freshfields Drive, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Both islands / Services

Seaside Baby Gear

Baby and toddler equipment rental can simplify a family arrival.

Plan it. Confirm item specifications, setup, delivery and sanitation with the provider. Availability is not automatic with a Southline reservation.

Delivery service; confirm the exact address

MORE TO EXPLORE

Freshfields / Services

The Station

Fuel, convenience supplies and a deli stop near the village.

Plan it. Check food-service hours separately from fuel availability.

225 Freshfields Drive, Johns Island

MORE TO EXPLORE

Both islands / Services

Surfscooter Bike Rentals

Bike rentals for exploring at a gentler pace, with sizes and attachments selected for the group.

Plan it. Reserve helmets and children’s equipment. Use authorized paths; golf-course cart paths are not public bike routes.

Delivery to your confirmed rental address

A few well-chosen days

Keep one hour
unclaimed.

Use these as starting points, not a rigid itinerary. Adjust for weather, opening days, the group’s pace and the access included with your home.

The farm-and-river day

MorningRosebank Farms Choose produce and flowers for the house. Keep a cooler handy for perishables.

MiddayCoastal Expeditions Take a pre-booked Kiawah River outing, using the launch on your confirmation.

EveningYour table, or The Dunlin Cook what caught your eye at the stand, or reserve Linnette’s and make dinner the outing.

The Seabrook day

MorningA ride to remember Reserve the equestrian experience suited to the rider—not only the photograph you liked.

AfternoonBeach or your included pool Use the home’s confirmed access. A Club pool and the Lake House are different plans.

EveningBohicket or Freshfields Choose a marina meal or a village dinner, leaving room for a repeated favorite.

Kiawah, at your own pace

MorningGolf, racquets or the beach Pick one anchor activity and book it with the appropriate access.

AfternoonThe Sanctuary or Freshfields Browse Elizabeth East or pick up a book and a café lunch.

EveningBeyond the gate Reserve Wild Olive, or make a weather-friendly walk-in plan for Lost Isle.

BEACHES / GATES / POOLS / EVERYDAY DETAILS

Know what opens.
Know what’s included.

A little clarity before arrival protects the best part of the stay. Choose the island below; never borrow another home’s amenity assumptions.

Checked September 21, 2026. These are practical summaries of official guidance. Posted rules, current provider terms and your reservation’s written inclusions control.

THE DETAILS / KI / SI

Kiawah Island

Your gate pass gets you to your home. It does not open every pool, private club or hotel facility.

Arrive with the right pass

Send Southline the names and vehicles requested in your arrival instructions. Use the stated gate and display the issued pass. Dining, golf and activity visitors should arrange entry with that provider; a Seabrook pass is not a Kiawah pass.

Official details

Pools: ask for the exact name

Use only the private or neighborhood pool listed with your home. Night Heron and West Beach resort pool benefits are tied to qualifying resort stays; Sanctuary hotel pools have separate restrictions. A Southline reservation, meal or tee time does not automatically include any of them.

Official details

The Sandcastle is not a renter amenity

KICA’s Sandcastle facilities are not available to renters. Do not plan to buy a renter pass or borrow an owner’s access. Use the pool and fitness arrangements specifically confirmed for your home.

Official details

Fitness and racquets are separate enquiries

Ask Southline about your home’s actual gym privileges. Book resort tennis, pickleball and lessons directly, confirming non-resort eligibility and fees. A spa treatment is not general hotel fitness or pool admission.

Official details

25 mph, unless posted otherwise

Keep to posted limits and park in the home’s allocated spaces. Do not use roadside shoulders or a neighbor’s drive as overflow parking. KICA restricts private golf carts, low-speed vehicles, mopeds and motorcycles; do not import an IOP rental-cart plan into Kiawah.

Official details

A beach route that fits your group

Southline’s arrival guide identifies your permitted boardwalk. Ask about stairs, distance and beach carts. Kiawah Beachwalker Park, 8 Beachwalker Drive, is the public alternative with parking, restrooms and seasonal lifeguard/accessibility services. Call 843-762-9964 for current facilities.

Official details

Keep Captain Sams Inlet out of the swim plan

Kiawah prohibits swimming or wading in Captain Sams Inlet. Use designated dune crossings, fill holes and remove gear nightly. No glass, metal shovels, prohibited plastics or drones. E-bikes are not permitted on the beach.

Official details

Turtles, lights and fires

May–October: turn off beach-visible exterior lighting from 9 p.m. to dawn. Protect nests and wildlife. No do-it-yourself beach bonfire; fires need Town authorization. Mingo Point is a separately booked resort event, not permission to light a fire near your home.

Official details

Dogs: the zone matters

Outside special zones, leash March 1–October 15. October 16–February 28 allows controlled off-leash use dawn–dusk, with a leash at night. Critical habitat excludes dogs; the designated Dog Use Area has separate rules. Beachwalker Park requires a leash. Read the official zone map first.

Official details

THE DETAILS / KI / SI

Seabrook Island

Separate the vehicle pass, the Lake House credential and private Club privileges. They answer three different questions.

Vehicle passes: $40 per car per booking

SIPOA currently charges $40 per rental vehicle pass for stays of 1–179 nights. The owner or rental manager is billed; check your Southline confirmation for whether it is included or itemized. It is not automatically another $40 to pay at the gate.

Official details

Pass pickup comes before the gate

Follow your Southline instructions for the remote pass office at 1900 Seabrook Island Road. A SymLiv QR code must be exchanged for the displayed vehicle pass; it is not itself a gate pass. Confirm current hours and after-hours pickup before arrival.

Official details

Lake House / SIPOA

Renters need the proper amenity credential for Lake House access. Indoor pool and fitness use may incur separate charges. The outdoor pool, gym and classes do not all have identical inclusions. Lake House: 843-725-1580.

Official details

Seabrook Island Club / Beach Club

Golf, racquets, Club dining and oceanfront Beach Club pools require qualifying Club guest privileges. Your home must offer the applicable access. A vehicle pass or Lake House credential does not establish it. Ask Southline before reserving.

Official details

Arrange the credential in advance

Allow at least 48 hours. The Amenity Office is at 1101 Landfall Way; call 843-768-3942. Digital QR issuance is currently free; a printed card is $10 and a replacement $20. Facility use, Club access and activity fees remain separate.

Official details

Beach accesses, not shortcuts

Use your home’s authorized boardwalk. SIPOA identifies accessible parking/ramp arrangements at Boardwalks 1 and 9; call Security at 843-768-6641 about the required access. Not every boardwalk has restrooms, showers or lifeguards.

Official details

Captain Sams: enjoy it from shore

Our recommendation is not to swim in the inlet. Town rules prohibit swimming/wading from two hours before until two hours after low tide, and whenever dolphins are present. Never attempt to cross the inlet to Kiawah.

Official details

Quiet roads, controlled vehicle access

The island limit is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. Passes and parking allowances are vehicle-specific. Ordinary golf carts are prohibited; qualifying registered/insured LSVs need SIPOA authorization and count toward the home’s vehicle allowance. No LSV use on beach or paths.

Official details

Dogs, wildlife and evening fires

Use the Town’s dog-zone map. Red zone: no dogs. Yellow zone: leash always. Green zone: leash 10 a.m.–5 p.m. April–September; effective control applies at other permitted times. October–March green-zone off-leash use still requires control. A beach fire needs prior SIPOA approval and must follow its permit.

Official details

Southline / here to help

The practical
finishing touches.

Use the guest-support contact in your booking confirmation for the home and a stay in progress. For emergencies, call 911 first.

Southline, close to the work

IOP office: 1022 Carolina Boulevard, Isle of Palms. Our Kiawah-area office is coming soon; location to be announced. Use the guest-support number in your reservation and contact us before visiting.

Southline preview site

An easy arrival list

Pre-book correctly sized bikes, baby gear and any special equipment. Ask Southline about a chef, groceries, transport or a celebration; scope, availability and separate charges are agreed before booking.

Plan Your Stay preview

For children—and a wet afternoon

Try the Treehouse with a booked session, a Freshfields book-and-café outing, or a pony ride when conditions suit. Beach rides are age-restricted; younger siblings need their own appropriate plan.

Official details

Emergency & beach contacts

Call 911 first for an emergency and give the exact address/access. Kiawah Beach Patrol: 843-518-2880. Seabrook Security: 843-768-6641. Security or Southline is not a substitute for emergency services.

Official details

Weather & tide are part of the plan

Check National Weather Service Charleston beach conditions. Use the tide station relevant to the outing and follow the operator’s guidance. Avoid inlet swimming and keep children actively supervised.

Official details

A private arrival card, not public access codes

Keep your home’s gate instructions, named pool, beach route, parking limit and support number in the private arrival guide. Public area information cannot grant property-specific access.

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GOLF / TENNIS / PICKLEBALL

Choose the course.
Know the access.

Kiawah’s five resort courses can be booked by the public. Kiawah Island Club and Seabrook Island Club are private and require qualifying privileges.

Golf landscape · Southline-supplied photography
Golf landscape · Southline-supplied photography

Kiawah Island Golf Resort · public resort courses

CourseDesignerHolesAccess
The Ocean CoursePete Dye18Public resort · reserve
Turtle PointJack Nicklaus18Public resort · reserve
Osprey PointTom Fazio18Public resort · reserve
Cougar PointGary Player18Public resort · reserve
Oak PointClyde Johnston18Public resort · Johns Island

Oak Point is off-island on Johns Island. Confirm the course address, fee, equipment, walking/caddie requirements and weather policy. A tee time is not a resort pool pass.

Course information & booking

Kiawah Island Club · private

CourseDesignerHolesAccess
CassiqueTom Watson18Private Club
The River CourseTom Fazio18Private Club

For members and eligible guests under Club rules. A resort tee-time booking or Kiawah rental address does not create private Club access.

Course information & booking

Seabrook Island Club · private

CourseDesignerHolesAccess
Crooked OaksRobert Trent Jones Sr.18Private Club
Ocean WindsWillard Byrd18Private Club

Both courses are private. Confirm the home’s Club privileges, amenity credential, guest booking window and fees. The Club currently allows guest bookings up to three days ahead, with rental play from noon; morning times are member-only.

Course information & booking

Kiawah tennis & pickleball

Request a clinic, lesson or court reservation suited to your group. Confirm availability for independently managed rental guests; do not assume hotel or package benefits.

Official details

Seabrook racquet sports

Club eligibility, reservations and charges apply. Ask the Amenity Office to confirm your access, then book the appropriate court or instruction.

Official details

The game is only
part of the day.

Make a reservation suited to your group and leave enough time for arrival, equipment and the right clubhouse. Keep pool, gym and private Club privileges separate from the activity booking.

WHAT’S ON / BUILT INTO YOUR GUIDE

Good timing.
Something to look forward to.

A market on the green. A riverside evening. A band worth staying out for. Choose the official calendar, then the date that fits your stay.

This is a calendar directory, not a live ticket feed. Availability, ages, guest eligibility and weather conditions are confirmed with each organizer.

Markets & music

Freshfields Village

Seasonal farmers markets, music, family activities and village gatherings. Check the actual date and season; a summer market is not a year-round weekly promise.

Open current calendar

Food & evenings

Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ

A ticketed riverside resort gathering, offered on selected dates. Book from the official calendar; confirm guest eligibility, transport and the weather plan.

Open current calendar

Food & evenings

Café Eugenia classes & gatherings

Look for cooking, floral, wine or other classes and reserve the actual session. A café visit and a ticketed class are different bookings.

Open current calendar

Family & outdoors

Kiawah resort activities

Use the official daily calendar for naturalist walks, Treehouse sessions, holiday events and age-specific programming. Confirm non-resort access.

Open current calendar

Family & outdoors

The Dunlin experiences

Browse river-side experiences and seasonal gatherings. Confirm which offerings accept day visitors and what needs advance booking.

Open current calendar

Markets & music

Bohicket Marina

Check waterfront happenings and charter departures before pairing an outing with dinner. Provider times and event calendars are separate.

Open current calendar

Family & outdoors

Seabrook Club & Lake House

Use the appropriate Club or SIPOA calendar and your actual guest eligibility. A listed program may be member-only or carry an additional fee.

Open current calendar

Beyond the islands

A Charleston day or evening

Check the official city calendar for theatre, exhibitions and seasonal festivals, then plan a realistic trip and return ride.

Open current calendar

The local calendar.
Your own pace.

Plan around the event you actually want to attend. Book access and transport where needed, then leave room to enjoy the home before and afterward.