Its high time you added this Lowcountry destination to your beach bucket list.

Here, nature reigns supreme.

Here are eight things to do in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Kiawah Island

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The family-friendly event is held on major holidays and on Monday nights throughout the summer.

It feels like a hidden gem thanks to its wide, unspoiled expanses of sand.

you might reserve them through the resort or bring your own.

Kiawah Island Club Ocean Palms Beach Access

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Between 30 miles ofpaved trailsand 10 miles of hard-packed beach, there’s no shortage of routes to explore.

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Five state-of-the-artgolf coursesare open to the public.

For avid fans of the sport, the Ocean Course alone makes Kiawah worth the trip.

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island

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Host to multiple PGA Championships, the 18-hole course is not for the faint of heart.

Try Cougar Point for marsh views and a slightly less technical experience.

kiawahresort.com; 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455; 800-654-2924

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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