Category Archives: Beaches

Oct 19

Finding Relaxation on Vacation

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on October 19, 2012. No Comments

As many Americans continue to sustain the mentality of using their limited time off from work for a “See it all, see it fast,” vacation, we have inadvertently misplaced a core aspect of the original endeavor of vacationing-relaxation. Luckily, for … Read More

Oct 4

2011 Belk Ad shot on The Ocean Course (and adjacent beach)

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 4, 2012. No Comments

Check out this Belk department store ad shot on No. 18 of The Ocean Course back in 2011 and on the adjacent beach.  Believe it or not, it was blowing 35 mph that day… Father’s Day 2011 from Concentrated on … Read More

Aug 29

Porpoises vs. Dolphins

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on August 29, 2012. No Comments

One of the best parts of being a naturalist is that moment when we first spot a dolphin swimming towards our tour in the Kiawah River. Whether it is during a kayaking or motorboat excursion, our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins steal … Read More

Aug 20

Top 10 Reasons Kids Love Kiawah Vacations!!

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on August 20, 2012. No Comments

1.      The events are fun for everyone!! From toddlers to teens there are endless activities for children of all ages. You can sing songs and swim at Kamp Kiawah, take an art lesson in the afternoon, compete in … Read More

Jul 26

Nature Never Fails to Amaze: Leatherback Update

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on July 26, 2012. No Comments

On April 17, 2012 a Leatherback Sea Turtle, measuring 5’11” from flipper to flipper, crawled up onto our beach to lay her eggs. Every year, 100 to 250 Loggerhead Sea Turtle nests are laid on Kiawah, but a Leatherback nesting was … Read More

Jul 10

Kiawah’s Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on July 10, 2012. No Comments

After a long wait, the excitement of Kiawah’s Leatherback Sea Turtle nest has come to an end.  For the past several weeks, the Nature Center was in quite a buzz with this being only the second Leatherback nest on Kiawah in … Read More

Jul 10

Best Island-you be the judge

Posted by Mike Vegis on July 10, 2012. No Comments

The two most prestigious travel magazines have made their picks of the best island.  What do you think?  Travel + Leisure vs. Conde Nast Traveler: Top Islands in Continental U.S. and Canada (not including Hawaii) Rank ’11 Name Score 1 … Read More

Jun 21

Refreshing Summer Drinks!

Posted by Nicole Leaf on June 21, 2012. No Comments

  Its summer time and we are finding ways to beat the heat! Try this ideal wholesome summer healthy beverage option at home or visit Beaches & Cream at The Sanctuary during your vacation on Kiawah Island. Today we are … Read More

Jun 21

Birds and Barbecue

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on June 21, 2012. No Comments

As if the freshly roasted oysters, Lowcountry mac & cheese, sweet Southern corn bread and steaks fresh off the wood fired grill at the Mingo Point Oyster Roasts are not enough, evenings at our Oyster Roasts also provide some of … Read More

Jun 14

More Jelly?

Posted by Kiawah Island Recreation on June 14, 2012. No Comments

Jellyfish often take a back seat to sharks within the trepidatious imagination of beach goers along the coast. Yet these creatures are some of the oldest, most fascinating and incredibly complicated creatures that occur on the shores of South Carolina. … Read More