Sullivan's Island
A charming community that proves good things come in small packages
Home to magnificent wildlife and 10 miles of protected shores, Kiawah Island remains an unspoiled sanctuary. Here, the world is your oyster; spend the day soaking up the sun on a private beach, tee off on a championship seaside course or retreat to an award-winning resort.
Things To Do
Where to Stay
While there are no hotels on Sullivan’s, the peaceful island offers an exclusive selection of vacation houses for guests in search of a longer stay.
Sullivan's Island House Rentals
Sullivan’s Island’s vacation rentals are overseen by two local, family-owned companies, offering a wide portfolio of beautiful beach and marsh-front properties. With condominiums, cottages, and homes ranging from one to ten bedrooms, the perfect oasis for your group awaits.
Dining
A warm welcome onto the island, Middle Street boasts a slew of beloved restaurants and family-friendly locales, perfect for al fresco dining.
The Longboard
Originally born on St. John, USVI. Seafood-focused and serving fresh, light & healthy fares and creative cocktails inspired by coastal regions around the globe.
Home Team BBQ - Sullivan's Island
With 3 locations serving award-winning barbecue, ever-evolving bar offerings, a family-friendly atmosphere, catering & live entertainment, it’s easy to root for Home Team BBQ!
MEX 1 Coastal Cantina - Sullivan's Island
Mexican restaurant inspired by the Baja Peninsula. Mex 1 offers flavorful food, freshly squeezed drinks and a vibrant atmosphere featuring weekly live music and specials.
Sullivan's Fish Camp
Sullivan’s Fish Camp is a casual and family-friendly spot serving dayboat seafood, and frozen cocktails in a laid-back setting just steps from the beaches of Sullivan’s Island
Sullivan's Island History
Sullivan’s Island is more than a lovely vacation spot—it’s one of Charleston’s most storied shores, with history dating back to the country’s origins. One of the beach’s key sites, Fort Moultrie held strong in Revolutionary and Civil War battles, and now exists as an educational National Monument. The island has a special literary connection as well. Author Edgar Allan Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie from November 1827 to December 1828 and used Sullivan's Island as the setting for his famous short story, The Gold Bug. Today, the Edgar Allan Poe Library at Battery Gadsden pays tribute to the famed writer.
Wild Wonders
Sullivan’s Island offers a rich ecosystem for a host of native plants and animals. The island’s beaches, marshlands, and maritime forests are home to a slew of species—loggerhead sea turtles, dolphins, marsh hens, ospreys and more—as well as lush vegetation that supports this biodiversity and offers a natural protective barrier against beach erosion and hurricane surges.