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Welcome to Charleston's Sea Islands
Kiawah River is located on the southern edge of Johns Island, SC, across from Kiawah Island. Meet water everywhere. Johns Island is surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, the Stono River, the Kiawah River and Bohicket Creek. Johns Island is located in Charleston County, South Carolina and is the states largest island. It is the fourth-largest island on the US east coast. Johns Island is 84 square miles, with a population of 21,800 people.
The historic city of Charleston is a short drive from our home at Kiawah River. Charleston has received much acclaim for its history, charm and glamour. Ask for our "Official Guide to Charleston" when you visit Kiawah River and experience Charleston like a local.
Explore what the area has to offer with this list of possibilities:
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
Trail riding and equestrian events on 738 acres adjacent to Kiawah River.
https://www.ccprc.com/54/Mullet-Hall-Equestrian-CenterFreshfields Village
More than 10 cafes and restaurants and 30 shops including clothing boutiques, an outdoors outfitter, wineshop, spa, and grocery.
https://www.freshfieldsvillage.comBohicket Marina & Market
Boat slips and boat rentals, fishing charters, shopping, and waterfront restaurants.
https://bohicket.com/Angel Oak Park
Massive live oak tree over 300 years old, with sprawling limbs and a picnic area.
https://www.angeloaktree.comHoly Spirit Catholic Church
Catholic church built in 1939, mass held Monday through Friday.
https://holyspiritsc.orgKiawah Beachwalker Park
Public swimming beach just outside the gates of Kiawah Resort with seasonal lifeguards, snack bar, and umbrella and chair rentals.
https://www.ccprc.com/1411/Kiawah-Beachwalker-ParkJohns Island Presbyterian Church
Historic church that has been part of the Johns Island community for over 300 years.
https://www.jipc.orgMinero
Minero's well known, James Beard award-winning chef brings in a crowd, as do the fresh salsas, handmade chips and tortillas, and reasonable prices.
https://minerojohnsisland.com/Wild Olive Restaurant
Wine and Italian fare made with local produce and seafood.
https://wildolive.com/Oak Point Golf Course
18 hole course, part of Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
https://kiawahresort.com/golf/oak-point-golf-courseKiawah Island Golf Resort
90 holes at five courses and a PGA Championship host.
https://www.kiawahresort.comSeabrook Island Equestrian Center
Full service equestrian center features beach rides and guided trail tours.
https://www.seabrookisland.com/equestrian-centerCharleston Tea Garden
Tours and tastings at the only tea garden in North America.
https://charlestonteagarden.com/Charleston’s King Street
Shopping and downtown restaurants in our beautiful, historic city that’s repeatedly ranked by travelers as a top U.S. (and world!) destination
https://www.charlestonsfinest.com/sc/exclusking.htmMarion Square Farmers Market
Located in Marion Square in the heart of Historic District in Downtown Charleston, SC, the Charleston Farmers Market is open each Saturday, from April through the end of November, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Charleston Farmers Market is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry farmers, growers, prepared/packaged food, artisans, crafters, live performers and community groups and activities.
www.charlestonfarmersmarket.com/South Carolina Aquarium
Overlooking the Charleston Harbor, the Aquarium connects you with nearly 5,000 amazing animals as you learn how to protect them.
https://scaquarium.org/Joseph P Riley Jr Park
Home of the Charleston Riverdogs (minor league baseball team), with spectacular views of the Ashley River and marshes to first-class views of the action on the field, enjoy your special event at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
https://rileyparkevents.com/Fort Sumter
Learn about where the American Civil War began and Fort Sumter's role from park rangers and visitors.
https://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htmMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
Ashley River plantation established in 1676 and open for touring of the romantic gardens of camellias and native flora and fauna.
https://www.magnoliaplantation.comMiddleton Place
Plantation house museum, stableyard, and landscaped gardens with blooms year-round.
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