Want to get your kid away from their gaming device? A coast vacation is just the ticket! According to some studies, the average American child spends more than seven hours a day in front of a screen. At the same time, studies show that children who spend time in nature improve their health and creative-thinking skills. That makes Kiawah Island a perfect place for a family vacation.
Of course, Kiawah Island beaches are the major attraction. Beachwalker Park offers 11 miles of pristine beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Bohicket River. The park also provides a picnic area, barbecue grills, boardwalk, restrooms, showers, and beach rentals. Or book an oceanfront property where the beach is steps away.
Riding bikes is another favorite activity, and provides a great way to explore the Island. Alligator Bikes delivers and picks up right at your door. Kiawah Island’s 30 miles of bike trails connect the natural attractions and offer a chance to burn off energy and have fun.
Few things beat a day spent on the water. That feeling gets amplified when you see dolphins in the wild. Captain Jack’s Kiawah Sailing & Dolphin Watching and St. Johns Kayaks & Boat Tours are two charter companies that offer dolphin trips.
Is it really a summer vacation if the kids aren’t fishing and crabbing? Kiawah Island provides ample opportunities to get a line in the water with offshore and inshore fishing charters. But you can also find a spot while keeping your feet onshore. Beachwalker Park is popular for surf fishing. The Night Heron Pond and Bass Pond Fishing Dock are great for creek and pond fishing. Or grab a line, swoop net and raw chicken for bait, and do some crabbing in the local inlets.
Enjoy something sweet at Vincent’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain in Freshfields Village. Sit at the counter and watch the soda jerks make old-fashioned egg creams, malts, sundaes, banana splits, and other decadent treats.
Get out on the water with a kayak or paddleboard. Several outfitters on the Island rent kayaks or provide tours. Tidal Trails has offered guided nature tours since 1997, catering to kayakers of all ages and experience levels.
Have an old-fashioned game night at your vacation property with a deck of cards or a board game. Many of our properties provide spacious, open layouts where the family can spend quality time together.
Book now to make family memories that don’t involve screen time.