Kiawah Island Map South Carolina | On & Off Resort
Kiawah Island is South Carolina’s beautiful, relaxing coastal oasis on the east coast of the United States, conveniently placed in Charleston county within an hour of the small city and airport. The resort is a special place for couples or family getaways and of course, golf trips at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. I created this Kiawah Island map to make planning your vacation and navigating around the island easier.
Kiawah Island Map on Google Maps
You can access the topographic map below, either via this blog or by clicking the little button on the top right of the map which will open the map within Google Maps where you’ll be able to interact with the map and/or save it to your phone.
A Note on Kiawah Island Access:
What you can and can’t access on the island depends on whether you are staying at The Sanctuary resort or a resort vacation rental, which is the island resort, or off site. You’ll be able to get through the Kiawah Island gate, which you can find on the map above, if you have a reservation for either the hotel, a tee time on a golf course or a reservation for dinner, but once you’re in the gates you will only be able to access certain amenities.
The restaurants and golf courses are always available to offsite guests with a reservation. The resort pools are for resort guests only, along with kayak rentals, resort events, etc. If you have questions about what you will or will not be able to access, you can reach out to the resort at (877) 683-1234.
Important Places • Kiawah Island Map
Below I highlight some of the key spots on the Kiawah Island map, to help you understand the layout of the island.
Kiawah Island Webcam
Use this Kiawah Island webcam to check out the beach and weather before you go, or just for fun!
Kiawah Island’s Resort Gate
The Kiawah Island Golf Resort is fenced in, and in order to get inside you’ll need a reservation somewhere at the resort, whether that’s for a hotel stay, golf tee time or restaurant reservation. I put a border on the Kiawah Island map which shows where the resort extends to.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
The Sanctuary at Kiawah is the island’s sprawling resort, and if you’re looking for a luxury vacation on the island, this is your spot. You’ll have access to everything on the island including the oceanfront pool, multiple other pools, resort events, activities and resort rentals, golf discounts and priority on reservations around the island.
Kiawah Island Ocean Course at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, and depending on the day’s winds, can also be among the most difficult. It is for sure the best of the best Kiawah island golf courses, and if you can swing it and can get a reservation before they’re gone, you don’t want to miss a round at this once-in-a-lifetime course.
The second best Kiawah Island golf course is the Cougar Point golf course, which is where my husband and I golfed the last time we were on Kiawah. It’s another beautifully maintained course for a slightly lower price point. You can read my Cougar Point review here.
Kiawah Island Beachwalker Park
You’ll see just outside the resort gate on the Kiawah Island map is the gorgeous Beachwalker Park, offering the only public beach access on the Island. Consider having a beach day here, or take advantage of the packed sand which is perfect for long walks and bike rides to explore the island and its wildlife.
Fresh Fields Village
Fresh Fields Village is a shopping hub just outside of the Kiawah Island gate, where you’ll also find some restaurants and lots of events annually.
Heron Nature Center
Focused on preserving the area’s natural habitat, the Heron Nature Center is a great activity for families with children or any nature lovers. It is located within the Night Heron park.
Kiawah River
You’ll see on the Kiawah Island map that the island is surrounded by natural bodies of water and local wildlife, part of which is on the Kiawah River. Fish on the Kiawah River Inlet or witness the amazing strand fishing at Captain Sam’s Inlet, which is one of the only places in the world you can see this.
Night Heron Park
Night Heron Park is home to one of The Sanctuary’s pools, the Kiawah Island Nature Center, walking and biking trails, events, a few casual restaurants and plenty of local wildlife to observe. Resort and golf club guests are the only ones who can access the pool, while most other areas of the park are open to the public.
If you’re staying on the resort, Kiawah Island Golf Resort also has an excellent interactive map to use here, although it mainly focuses on resort attractions.
Don’t forget to save this Kiawah Island map to use during your trip! If you haven’t booked accommodations yet, make sure to check out my guide to Where to Stay On Kiawah Island. Enjoy your relaxing Kiawah Island getaway!
Lauren Kessel is the owner and author for the Inspired Luxury Traveler blog. Lauren is passionate about travel and finding the absolute best experiences and destinations, from adventure travel to luxury travel and beyond. After earning her degree in Tourism, planning countless vacations for herself and others, and visiting over 12 countries and 30 states, she is sharing her knowledge and love of travel.
Lauren believes travel is an important way to learn about the different cultures, ultimately leading to more understanding and peace throughout the world.
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