Kiawah Island
United States · South CarolinaUS
Island in South Carolina, United States
Kiawah is a sea island, or barrier island, on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina, it is a seasonal beach and golf community. It is home to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, with vacation houses and condos, beaches, golf courses, and other resort-like amenities. As of the 2020 census, Kiawah Island's full-time population was 2,013, up from 1,163 at the 2000 census. During the busy season, the population increases to over 10,000. The island is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Alternative spellings and variants of the name itself include "Kiawa", "Kittiwar", and "Kittiwah". The island, has a per capita income of $47,782, the fifth highest in South Carolina.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,013
- Coordinates
- 32.608, -80.085
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island — a village in South Carolina, United States — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 2,013. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, sports and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kiawah Island
Nature in Kiawah Island
(2)Kiawah Island records Islands and Wildlife under nature. All of it is drawn from Kiawah Island's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Kiawah Island
(2)On the sports side, Kiawah Island offers Golf and Tennis. All of it is drawn from Kiawah Island's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Kiawah Island
(1)Looking for water sports? Kiawah Island has Sailboats. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kiawah Island.
Best time to visit Kiawah Island
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Kiawah Island is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in South Carolina and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Kiawah Island that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kiawah Island known for?
- Kiawah Island, in South Carolina, United States, is best known for nature, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,013 residents.
- What can you do in Kiawah Island?
- Recorded activities in Kiawah Island include Islands, Wildlife, Golf, Tennis and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kiawah Island?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Kiawah Island located?
- Kiawah Island is located in South Carolina, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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