Out and About at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

of a destination put you off! Because while Kiawah Island in South Carolina might not have
been top of your ‘let’s go play golf in America’ wish list, the experts at A Golfing Experience
If you’ve got a yearning to get away from it all and really feel like you’re immersed in nature,
this destination is truly one of the most beautiful places to play golf in America. The
landscape takes in sweeping beaches, rolling sand dunes, lush marshlands and tranquil
wooded forests, as well as the five (yes, five!) magnificent courses on which to showcase
your game. Kiawah provides a wealth of opportunities to get out into nature and enjoy a
Getting out and about on a kayak or paddleboard can get you to some wonderful places
here. You can hire single or tandem kayaks and head out with or without a guide to explore
the surrounding ocean and salt marshes. The range of guided paddle tours are highly
recommended and include options like Twilight Paddling, Marsh Kayaking and Tidal Trip and
Dip (all around two hours long). If this is something you’ve always wanted to try, there’s truly
no better place to do it than the marshlands of the Kiawah River or the gentle surrounding
One of the most popular activities (apart from golf of course!) is an inspiring eco-tour of the
inlets on a specially-built boat to enjoy a close encounter with the Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins that make their homes amongst the creeks and marshes. The dolphins can be seen
in abundance, both in the surrounding ocean and the inland waterways, and boat tours with
There are plenty of other ways to get to know the huge array of wildlife on the island as well.
How does an Alligator Adventure sound? This guided (and safe) activity is an amazing way
to observe and learn more about the largest reptile in North America. You’ll travel around
their island habitats with a naturalist to see them in action in ponds and creeks, and find out
If you fancy something a little less bold, Birding for Beginners is a superb introduction to the
basics of – you guessed it – birding. On a relaxing walking tour, you’ll stroll through a range
of habitats and learn all about the local avian inhabitants.