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Kiawah Island
Walking along this 10-mile (16 km) stretch of undisturbed Atlantic beach, guests find it hard to believe that the City of Charleston is a mere 21 miles (34 km) away. The island abounds in natural beauty, from endless acres of marsh to thick forests of pines, magnolias and massive live oaks. Whether you stay at the oceanfront Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf
Resort or a privately owned home, villa or cottage, you'll be a short distance from the challenge of championship golf, award-winning tennis, an assortment of specialty shops and one of the finest stretches of white sand beach on the East Coast! You'll enjoy especially memorable dining, from a Lowcountry oyster roast and barbecue to an opulent Sunday brunch at the Innís Jasmine Porch restaurant. Like the beach itself, the opportunities to enjoy this beautiful island seem endless. In fact, the Travel Channel called Kiawah's beach one of the nation's "Top Ten."
Kiawah Island Golf Resort has achieved the lofty designation of top golf resort in the United States. The top resort ranking was announced in the cover story of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine's September 2006 issue. The magazine's comprehensive reader's poll for 2006 asked readers to rate hundreds of properties throughout the world.
In addition to Travel + Leisure Golf's top resort ranking, The Ocean Course, site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, the 2007 Senior PGA Championship and 2012 PGA Championship, moved up to number three in GOLF magazine's 2006 list of the "Top 100 You Can Play." The prestigious compilation of the finest public-access courses in the U.S is published every two years. Kiawah's renowned links-style course moved up from the eighth position in 2004 and is now behind only Pacific Dunes and Pebble Beach.
If you're a golfer, you'll have an unequaled selection of award-winning courses on which to test your skill: Oak Point by Clyde Johnston, Turtle Point by Jack Nicklaus, Cougar Point by Gary Player, Osprey Point by Tom Fazio, and the famed Ocean Course by Pete Dye. The Ocean Course was the site of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches, 1997 World Cup of Golf, and most recently, the inaugural UBS Warburg Cup in November 2001. These three prestigious events rank among golfers premier international competitions. The 2007 Senior PGA Championship and 2012 PGA Championship, moved up to number three in GOLF magazine's 2006 list of the "Top 100 You Can Play." The prestigious compilation of the finest public-access courses in the U.S is published every two years. Kiawah's renowned links-style course moved up from the eighth position in 2004 and is now behind only Pacific Dunes and Pebble Beach. Kiawah's tennis facilities were recently ranked #5 by Tennis Magazine in its ratings of the Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts.
Night Heron Park is home to Kiawah Island Resortís highly-acclaimed recreation program. Along with 21 acres (8.5 ha) of playing fields, picnic areas, and a pool complex, a number of supervised and nature-oriented participatory activities are planned throughout the summer months and holidays for children of all ages, teens and families.
Throughout the island you'll find that the staff is friendly and the accommodations are outstanding. Along with room service, there are many advantages to staying at the Inn. You'll have superb access to the restaurants, lounges, shopping, a pool complex and sports facilities. Others may prefer the privacy of furnished villas, which are conveniently located throughout the island. These villas feature all the comforts of home, such as fully equipped kitchens, a washer/dryer, living/dining area and offer one to four bedrooms. Come discover Kiawah Island during your stay in the Lowcountry. You'll find it to be the perfect vacation spot for a day, a week, or a lifetime.
Kiawah Island is a private community with access limited to property owners and guests of the resort or rental agencies. Public access to the beach is available at Beachwalker County Park, located on the west end of the island.
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