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Kiawah-Island
, pronounced KEE-a-wah, is a windswept island located just 21 miles south of historic Charleston. It was selected # 3 in the 2003 Conde Naste Reader's Choice Award for Top American Islands. Kiawah Island has over ten miles of beautiful beach and dunes, which provide several important functions. First, they provide storm protection for the upland areas and are a habitat for several species of plant and animal life and a nesting site for sea turtles. There are over 65 ponds or lagoons on Kiawah Island, 18 species of mammals and more than 30 species of reptiles and amphibians, including alligators. Kiawah Island is also full of outdoor recreational opportunities. Things to do include playing golf on one of the island's four award-winning courses or biking on the ten-mile bike path that runs the entire length of the island. Fishing, crabbing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and charter boats for deep-sea fishing are also available. A nature center is located on Kiawah Island and several special events are also held on the island throughout the year. Kiawah Island has five restaurants that offer everything from casual outdoor dining to fine gourmet meals. Groceries, gasoline, health and hardware items are available at the island's General Store, and other shops offer gifts, clothing, jewelry, sports equipment, souvenirs and personal items. The city of Charleston, with over 300 years of history, art and culture, is just a short drive from Kiawah Island and offers even more sightseeing opportunities for those visiting the area.
Surrounding areas: Seabrook Island, South Carolina (5.4 mi), Wadmalaws Island, South Carolina (6.4 mi), Johns Island, South Carolina (7.3 mi), Folly Beach, South Carolina (9.0 mi), Edisto Island, South Carolina (12.5 mi), James Island, South Carolina (12.6 mi), Charleston, South Carolina (14.7 mi)
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Kiawah Island Vacation Rentals
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Kiawah Island Hotels and Resorts
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| Holiday Inn Folly Beach | One Center St | Folly Beach, SC | 9.0 mi. | (843) 588-6464 | | Econo Lodge | 2237 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 571-1880 | | Hawthorn Suites Charleston | 2455 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 225-4411 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1943 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 402-8300 | | Intown Suites Charleston Southwest | 2236 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 763-8031 | | Motel 6 | 2058 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 556-5144 | | Town And Country Inn | 2008 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 12.9 mi. | (843) 571-1000 | | Hampton Inn & Suites-Charleston/West Ashley | 678 Citadel Haven Dr | Charleston, SC | 13.0 mi. | (843) 573-1200 | | Best Western Inn | 1540 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 13.1 mi. | (843) 571-6100 | | Sleep Inn-charleston | 1524 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 13.1 mi. | (843) 556-6959 | | Holiday Inn-riverview | 301 Savannah Hwy | Charleston, SC | 13.9 mi. | (843) 556-7100 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 35 Lockwood Dr | Charleston, SC | 14.2 mi. | (843) 722-7229 | | Comfort Inn Riverview | 144 Bee St | Charleston, SC | 14.3 mi. | (843) 577-2224 | | Best Western Charleston Downtown | 250 Spring St | Charleston, SC | 14.4 mi. | (843) 722-4000 | | Charleston Riverview Hotel | 170 Lockwood Dr | Charleston, SC | 14.4 mi. | (843) 723-3000 | | Elliott House Inn | 78 Queen St | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 723-1855 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 7670 Northwood Blvd | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 553-1600 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 8975 Elms Center Rd | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 569-3200 | | La Quinta Inn | 2499 Ln Quinta Ln | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 797-8181 | | La Quinta Riverview | 11 Ashley Pointe Dr | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 556-5200 | | Mills House Hotel | 115 Meeting St | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 577-2400 | | Quality Charleston | 5225 N Arco Ln | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 747-7300 | | Ramada Charleston | 7401 Northwood Blvd | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 572-2200 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 90 Ripley Pt Dr | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 571-7979 | | Spring Hill Suites By Marriott | 98 Ripley Pt Dr | Charleston, SC | 14.7 mi. | (843) 571-1711 | | Charleston Place | 130 Market St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 724-8110 | | Days Inn Historic District | 155 Meeting St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 722-8411 | | Fulton Lane Inn | 202 King St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 720-2600 | | Kings Courtyard Inn | 198 King St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 723-7000 | | Meeting Street Inn | 173 Meeting St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (800) 842-8022 | | Queen Victoria Inn | 208 King St | Charleston, SC | 14.8 mi. | (843) 720-2944 | | King Charles Inn Best Western | 237 Meeting St | Charleston, SC | 14.9 mi. | (843) 723-7451 | | Planters Inn | 112 N Market St | Charleston, SC | 14.9 mi. | (800) 845-7082 | | Renaissance Charleston Hotel | 68 Wentworth St | Charleston, SC | 14.9 mi. | (843) 534-0300 | | Andrew Pinckney Inn | 40 Pinckney St | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 937-8800 | | Doubletree Guest Suites | 181 Church St | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 577-2644 | | Harbor View Inn | 2 Vendue Range | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 853-8439 | | Indigo Inn | 1 Maiden Ln | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 577-5900 | | Lodge Alley Inn | 195 E Bay St | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 722-1611 | | Vendue Inn | 19 Vendue Range | Charleston, SC | 15.0 mi. | (843) 577-7970 |
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| Brasington House B & B | 328 E Bay St | Charleston, SC | 15.3 mi. | (843) 722-1274 |
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Kiawah Island Weather & Climate
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Mid-point, along the coastline of South Carolina, has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid and winters are mild. The area receives a significant amount of rainfall year-round. Summer is the wettest season with almost half the annual precipitation occurring during this time. Thunderstorms are possible in the spring and summer. Winters are short with occasional rain. Snow flurries are possible in the winter, but rare. Hurricanes are a major threat to this area during the summer and early fall. The most notable one in recent history was Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Plenty of warning is generally given to residents prior to hurricanes, giving them time to prepare.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
42°F |
3.62 in. |
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| February |
59°F |
44°F |
2.62 in. |
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| March |
65°F |
51°F |
3.83 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
58°F |
2.44 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
67°F |
2.77 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
73°F |
4.96 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
77°F |
5.50 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
76°F |
6.54 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
72°F |
6.13 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
61°F |
3.02 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
53°F |
2.18 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
45°F |
2.78 in. |
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Kiawah Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Charleston Executive airport (JZI) located about 7 miles northeast of Kiawah Island in Charleston, South Carolina, the Lowcountry Regional airport (RBW) located approximately 38 miles northwest of Kiawah Island in Walterboro, South Carolina, the Georgetown County airport (GGE) located roughly 65 miles northeast of Kiawah Island in Georgetown, South Carolina, the Savannah Hilton Head International airport (SAV) located around 73 miles west of Kiawah Island in Savannah, Georgia, the Allendale County airport (88J) located about 73 miles northwest of Kiawah Island in Allendale, South Carolina, and finally the Orangeburg Municipal airport (OGB) located approximately 74 miles northwest of Kiawah Island in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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Kiawah Island Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Folly Beach Pier | Folly Beach | SC | 9.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Myrtle Waves Water Park | Myrtle Beach | SC | 101.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Links at Stono Ferry | Hollywood | SC | 12.3 mi. | | | City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course | Charleston | SC | 14.4 mi. | | | Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club | Charleston | SC | 14.4 mi. | | | Coosaw Creek Country Club | North Charleston | SC | 18.0 mi. | | | Golf Club at Wescott Plantation | North Charleston | SC | 18.0 mi. | | | Charleston National Country Club | Mount Pleasant | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Dunes West Golf Club | Mount Pleasant | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Patriots Point Golf Links | Mount Pleasant | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | RiverTowne Country Club | Mount Pleasant | SC | 18.1 mi. | | | Eagle Landing Golf Club | Hanahan | SC | 21.2 mi. | | | Crowfield Golf & Country Club | Goose Creek | SC | 25.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Edisto Beach State Park | | SC | 15.1 mi. | | | USS Yorktown State Park | | SC | 16.5 mi. | | | Hunting Island State Park | | SC | 27.8 mi. | | | Givhans Ferry State Park | | SC | 33.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Edisto Island Historic Society Museum | Edisto Island | SC | 11.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston | SC | 14.7 mi. | (Art) | | Charleston Museum | Charleston | SC | 14.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Island | SC | 79.8 mi. | | | St. Catherine's Wildlife Conservation Center | Midway | GA | 96.3 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 110.8 mi. | |
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