RESORT & ACTIVITY GUIDE
We look forward to welcoming you home to Timbers Kiawah, where the lifestyle is relaxed and the flavor is pure South Carolina Lowcountry. Timbers Kiawah is home to a mix of extraordinary activities, luxurious amenities and down-to-earth comforts. Our concierges are as passionate as they are knowledgeable. Through them you will live like a local and come to know and treasure the best beach spots, fishing holes, golf courses and more. Please enjoy this guide as your quick introduction to life at Timbers Kiawah. Pick the activities that excite you most and your personal concierge will curate a custom itinerary so you and your family can start vacationing from the moment you arrive.
RESORT AMENITIES
THE BEACH CLUB
Exclusive to Owners, the Beach Club consists of dedicated beach services and adventure equipment, including surf and paddleboards, an oceanfront pool and hot tub, and alfresco bar and grill. And whether you decide to spend your days relaxing by the shimmering pool or hitting the beach by boogie board, our staff is standing by with chair-side lunch service so you don’t have to lift a finger to keep enjoying your day.
CLUBHOUSE
The Clubhouse is the perfect gathering place when unwinding is on the agenda. Enjoy daily coffee and light breakfast offerings and meet with friends to discuss the day’s adventures. This room also hosts on-property events.
FITNESS CENTER
Open seven days a week and located in the Clubhouse building, our fitness center features state-of the-art Technogym equipment, complete with a Peloton bike and a full cardio and strength training program that emphasizes functional fitness and kinetic movements. Outdoor health and wellness classes are also available by season including beachside yoga, fitness classes and more.
BEACH CLUB GRILL
With a seasonally-inspired menu true to the Lowcountry, indulge in the flavors of the south from a peach BBQ pulled pork sandwich to flounder ceviche. Lunch is served daily at the Beach Club from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the bar is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BIKE FLEET One of the most memorable and special family activities on Kiawah is touring the island by bicycle. With ten miles of beach and 30 miles of trails to explore, you’ll see Kiawah through a new perspective on two wheels. Owners enjoy free and exclusive access to the club’s fleet of more than 100 beach cruisers for adults and kids.
TIMBERS TYKES ROOM
Outfitted with beanbags, TV and games, the Timbers Tykes Room is a favorite of our littlest guests, providing a fun play space for children eight and under. The chalkboard wall offers children a canvas to create their most imaginative masterpieces. The cubbies are filled with storybooks, coloring books, games and toys, and there is always something fun playing on the multi-media big screen.
KIAWAH ISLAND ACTIVITIES
KIAWAH ISLAND NATURE PROGRAM Kiawah Island is famous for its pristine natural beauty and wildlife. The Nature Center is a great first stop on the island. Naturalists and staff are available to direct you on various activities, tours and programs during your visit. Some of our favorite activities to get in touch with nature include the Junior Naturalist Program, baby reptile classes for young explorers and naturalist led bicycle tours for the whole family. The Nature Program also offers resources to learn about Kiawah’s unique mixture of maritime forests, dunes and flora and fauna.
GOLF
It’s no surprise that Kiawah Island is a bucket list destination among golfers. Home to several championships including the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 2012 PGA championship and the upcoming 2021 PGA championship, Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers five distinct and fabled courses: The Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Oak Point, and Cougar Point. The courses are also designed by legendary architects including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and more, and appeal to scratch golfers and beginners alike.
TENNIS
The Kiawah Island tennis experience is not to be missed. The recipient of several awards for best tennis resort in the world, Kiawah Island features two complete tennis complexes, the Roy Barth Tennis Center and West Beach Tennis Club, consisting of 24 courts collectively across the nine-mile island. Programs for adults and juniors are offered daily, including instructional mini-camps, roundrobins and private lessons.
BIKING
Enjoy complimentary use of our signature Timbers Kiawah bicycles to cruise the island’s ten-mile beach or 30 miles of paved pathways. Our favorite route is the onemile stretch from Timbers Kiawah to Captain Sam’s Inlet for dolphin spotting. There are also plenty of places to rest and refuel. Your personal concierge will be happy to point out recommended trails and rest stops.
WATER ACTIVITIES Named the happiest seaside town by Coastal Living, Kiawah Island provides endless adventures on the water. Spend a day on the ocean, paddle boarding along the beach or deep sea fishing. Try kayaking along the Kiawah River or crabbing off the tidal creeks. Or perhaps you enjoy spotting for wildlife along the marshes or rivers. Regardless of your preferred adventure, our team is here to help you navigate the options and arrange your perfect day.
SURF CAMP
Designed for kids, this camp teaches the fundamentals of surfing including board handling, positioning, paddling, and pop up techniques, as well as surfing etiquette, marine biology and water safety. Beach games and team building are included.
KIAWAH ISLAND ACTIVITIES
S PA
Relax, rejuvenate and focus on your personal health and wellness with a visit to any of Kiawah’s top-rated spas. From a full spa day to single spa services, signature treatments and services are available including massage, facials, salon and fitness.
KAMP KIAWAH
Does your child have a sense of adventure? If so, Kamp Kiawah is the place for them. Day programs are available for kids ages 8-15, with adventures ranging from kayaking, cast netting, motorboat trips, paddle boarding, bike scavenger hunts, tennis, archery and more.
FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE Located less than three miles from Timbers Kiawah, Freshfields Village is an outdoor town-center with shopping, dining, grocery and service establishments. It’s known for its fun and vibrant atmosphere, stylish boutiques, contemporary food options and familyfriendly events. Speak to your concierge for a full list of shops, restaurants, events and more.
FISHING
The Lowcountry is known for its unique coastal inlets that various species of fish call home. Whether you’ve never held a rod or are an experienced fly fisherman, fishing Kiawah is a Lowcountry tradition the whole family can enjoy. Our experienced boat captains and fishing guides are available for tours and charters.
CHARLESTON Why do we love Charleston? Let us count the ways. Rated the No. 1 city in America by Travel + Leisure, Charleston is best known for its historical beauty, secret gardens, steeple-rich skyline and rich history. Plus, with sunny, 76 degree weather in November and an exploding food and wine scene that is internationally recognized, it’s easy to understand why Charleston is the gem of the south. Speak with your personal concierge for custom day itineraries, restaurant recommendations and bookings.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES • Catch a show at the Charleston Music Hall or North Charleston Performing Arts Center • Tour a historic plantation like Boone Hall or Magnolia • Attend a Charleston Riverdogs baseball game, South Carolina Stingrays hockey game or Charleston Battery soccer game • Taste your way through Deep Water Vineyard’s nine wines on Wadmalaw Island • Tour local brewery Low Tide on Johns Island • Visit Angel Oak, a 500-year-old tree on Johns Island • Check out historic McLeod Plantation
E V E N T S + F E S T I VA L S
APRIL + MAY
JANUARY, FEBRUARY + MARCH • • • • • • • •
Lowcountry Oyster Festival, January Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, February Charleston Fashion Week, March The Charleston Food & Wine Festival, March Festival of Houses & Gardens, March-April Kiawah Comedy Weekend, January Gourmet & Grapes, February Volvo Car Open, March-April
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SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER
JUNE, JULY + AUGUST • • • • • •
Oyster roasts at Mingo Point on Kiawah Friday night Music on the Green at Freshfields Village Monday Farmer’s Markets at Freshfields Village Wednesday outdoor movies at Freshfields Village Summer Concert Series at the Sanctuary Grape Stomping Festival, August
NOVE MBER + DECEMBER • • • • • •
Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day Party in the Park, day after Thanksgiving Kiawah Triathlon & Marathon, December Charleston Parade of Boats, December Santa’s Grand Arrival, December Charleston Holiday Market, December
Blues by the Sea Festival, April Cooper River Bridge Run, April Piccolo Festival on Kiawah, May Charleston Spoleto Festival, May Cars on Kiawah, May
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Weekend of Jazz, annually in fall Charleston Restaurant Week, September Charleston Beer Week, September Kiawah Kids Triathalon, September Boone Hall Fright Nights, October Taste of Charleston
ONGOING EVENTS
• First Friday Art Walk • 2nd Sunday on King Street • Charleston Farmer’s Market
DINING
KIAWAH ISLAND
• Timbers Kiawah Beach Club • The Atlantic Room at the Ocean Course • The Ocean Room at the Sanctuary Hotel • Ryder Cup Bar at the Ocean Course Clubhouse • Jasmine Porch at the Sanctuary • Loggerhead Grill at the Sanctuary • Tomasso at Turtle Point • Cherrywood BBQ & Alehouse at Osprey Point
BOHICKET MARINA
• Lokal Seabar • Fischer’s Sports Pub and Grill • The Ice Cream Boat and Breakfast
OUR FAVORITES IN CHARLESTON
• Fig • Husk • Fulton5 • The Macintosh • SNOB (Slightly North Of • Poogan’s Porch Broad) • Millars All Day • Halls Chophouse • Amen Street • The Darling Oyster Bar • Charleston Grill • Hominy Grill • Cru Cafe • Magnolias
FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE
• Hege’s • Fuji Sushi & Grill • La Tela Pizzeria • 48 Wine Bar • Cantina 76 Mexican Grill • King Street Grille • Ladles Soups
• Java Java • Vincent’s Drug Store Café • The Station at Freshfields • Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
JOHNS ISLAND
• Wild Olive • Fat Hen • Tattooed Moose • Baker & The Farmer • The Southern General • Seanachai Irish Pub • Sunrise Bistro • Blackbird Farms & Market
• Crave BBQ Smokehouse • Kava Café & Artisan Lunch • Stono Market & Tomato Shed • Roadside Seafood