Kiawah Island Beaches

Kiawah Island boasts over 10 miles of beaches and sand dunes which provides storm protection, natural habitat for plants and animals, nesting habitat for sea turtles, and recreational opportunities for residents and guests.

Kiawah Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina?(843) 768-2395 or (843) 795-4386

Kiawah Beachwalker Park, located on Kiawah Island, offers a wide sandy front beach with a large designated swimming area. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally.

•        Dressing areas

•        Outdoor showers

•        Restrooms

•        Boardwalks

•        Picnic area with grills

•        Snack bar (seasonal)

•        Beach chair & umbrella rentals

Ocean swimming is popular April through October. Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and surf kayaks are available for rental. Kiawah Inn and Shipwatch guests can call 768-6097 or ext. 6097. All other villa guests can call 768-6098 or ext. 6098

Turtle Point Pool is located in East Beach Village adjacent to the Turtle Point pro shop. A 60ft. pool with a maximum depth of 4 1/2 ft. and a wading pool for children. Swimming lessons are available for all ages and abilities, for reservations please call 768-2121 ext. 4056. A daily or weekly charge may apply and is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Night Heron Park Pool is the Resort’s largest pool complex, offering a 25m pool, lap lanes, and a wading pool. A daily or weekly charge may apply and is open from 9 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Inn Pool Complex is reserved for Kiawah Island Resort guests and offers an “adult only” pool, a family pool, and a wading pool. Complimentary towel service is available. Pool hours are 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

This facility is unsupervised and children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent.

Beach Rules

•        No littering

•        Dogs must be on a leash at all times from March 16 to October 31 except east of the Beach Club & west of Beachwalker Park. From November 1 to March 15, dogs can be unleashed for the entirety of the beach so long as the animal is under voice control. Please leash your pets after dark and don’t let them go into the dunes.

•        Please clean up after your pet. Mutt-Mitts are available at most boardwalks.

•        Overnight storage of beach equipment (e.g. chairs, umbrellas, etc.) is prohibited.

•        No fires or fireworks.

•        No overnight sleeping or public nudity.

•        Do not disturb, harm, harass or otherwise disturb any sea turtle (including eggs and hatchlings), marine mammals or any sea bird (including eggs and young). Beached or stranded sea turtles, whales or dolphins should be reported to the Town (843-768-9166).