Kiawah Island Beach Vacations: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

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(183 mi.)

Kiawah Resort Ocean Golf Course in Kiawah Island, South Carolina

The Kiawah Resort Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, South Carolina (courtesy, South Carolina Convention and Visitors Bureau)

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Kiawah Island Beach Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

Spy loggerhead turtles nesting along the island's beaches.
Although it's been called one of America's most romantic beaches, parents shouldn't overlook Kiawah, a great family vacation spot.
Beachwalker County Park is open to the public and has restroom facilities, lifeguards, and parking.
Book a cottage, resort, or rental home—Kiawah has only one hotel.

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Hotels

from: $435

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - Hotel

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One Sanctuary Beach Drive
Kiawah Island29455

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Hilton Head Beach

1 Chamber Drive
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926

Distance: 46.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hilton Head Island has 14 miles of beaches, making the Island one of the most popular family... Read More

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Dolphin Cruises

Broad Creek Marina, Marshland Road
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926

Distance: 46.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Dolphin Adventure Nature Cruise offers rides with Sonny C Charters aboard the 21-passenger S. S.... Read More

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Coastal Scuba

1903 Hwy. 17
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582

Distance: 115.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: South Carolina's coastal waters harbor more than a dozen reefs and wrecks popular with new and pro... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Kiawah Island

	Distance (mi.)
Jacksonville International Airport	176.9map
Charlotte Douglas Airport	186.9map
Raleigh/Durham Airport	236.8map

Other Smaller Airports near Kiawah Island

	Distance (mi.)
Charleston AFB Municipal Airport	20.3map
Hilton Head Airport	45.0map
Hilton Head/Savannah Airport	73.0map

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Flight Deals to Kiawah Island

Originating	From
Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$146
Baltimore (BWI) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$179
Lynchburg (LYH) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$226
Providence (PVD) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$245
Detroit (DTT) to Jacksonville (JAX)	$248

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