About Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island, South Carolina - Charleston's Beachfront Paradise
Kiawah Island is a resort community that combines exclusive style with relaxed island living. Picture a place where tradition, tranquility, and true respect for nature create an exceptional lifestyle for individuals seeking luxury real estate for a primary residence or vacation home.
Located just 30 minutes south of historic Charleston, Kiawah Island is a sun-washed barrier island that offers both sophistication and simplicity. On Kiawah, you cane dine in a five-star luxury restaurant or enjoy a simple picnic on the beach. You can accept the challenge of seven legendary golf courses or relax to the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. And best of all, you will be surrounded by a landscape of serene tidal marshes, lush maritime forests, and a ten-mile ribbon of pristine beach. There's little wonder as to why Kiawah Island was awarded as a top island in the United States:
Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S. (2nd)
— Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2021
Top Islands in the Continental U.S.
— Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021
Top 10 Beaches in America (9th)
— Dr. Stephen Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), 2021
Distance from Surrounding Airports
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston International): | 33 miles |
Johns Island, SC (JZI-Charleston Executive) | 15 miles |
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH-Hilton Head Island): | 110 miles |
Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah International): | 115 miles |
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach International): | 118 miles |
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan): | 132 miles |
Florence, SC (FLO-Florence Regional): | 159 miles |
Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte Douglas International): | 230 miles |
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville Spartanburg): | 235 miles |