For those who choose to stay in Charleston, located 25 miles from Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the compact historical downtown area affords easy walking to historic sights, restaurants, bars and boutique shopping.

The streets of downtown Charleston are lined with spectacular historic homes and gardens. Especially inspiring and interesting is The Battery, a paved, public walkway lined with classic Southern mansions, old cannons and plaques. You’re also afforded a stunning view of Fort Sumter, site of the first shots fired in the Civil War.