Kiawah Island is a barrier island which is surrounded by pristine beaches and acres of salt marshes leading to the Kiawah River. In addition, the island boasts maritime forests and freshwater lagoons. Due to the varied habitat, the island has a very diverse array of wildlife and vegetation which offers its residents and visitors the ability to view many land creatures, marine animals and impressive natural structures.
To experience the island’s habitat through the numerous options of nature activities is truly seeing nature at its finest. Imagine a kayak tour with one of the island’s naturalists and seeing a dolphin first hand? It’s an experience you and your family will cherish forever. Estate homes and rentals offered by Akers and Ellis Kiawah Island Real Estate.
The island’s forests and beaches provide a rich habitat for many wildlife species. You are likely to see bobcats, river otters, ospreys, white tailed deer, alligators, and loggerhead turtles and while exploring the island’s nature trails, open water and shorelines. Its said there are still cougar on the island, although I’ve never seen ont. As for alternate activities, Kiawah also offers 7 golf courses plus a golf academy to improve your game.
It is one of the premier activities on the island and offers both challenging and forgiving courses for both novice and expert golfers, Additionally, there is top notch tennis, 10 miles of beach to run and ride your bike on and over 30 miles of bike and jogging trails.