kiawah & scabrook islands

A lot has changed since KIAWAH ISLAND Golf Resort opened with oceanfront rooms for less than $50 a night. It’s now home to one of the best golf courses in the world, not to mention the five-star Sanctuary hotel. The island had previously been used for cattle ranching and cotton and indigo farming before it was passed through the hands of prominent Charleston families like the Gibbeses and Vanderhorsts, and later saw the skyrocket of development in the mid-1970s with the emergence of a residential resort community. SEABROOK, to the north, is a private community, but the Bohicket Marina and Seabrook Equestrian Center are open to the public, along with barely touched beaches. Freshfields Village is the entry point to these sea islands, and a destination in its own right.

EAT + DRINK
TRIED & TRUE

CANTINA 76

Inventive tacos like chicken pesto and surf and turf are filled with South Carolina produce at the Freshfields Village location of this local favorite. cantina76.com

CHERRYWOOD BBQ & ALE HOUSE

Look for Southern barbecue burgers and baby back ribs plus mac and cheese and barbecue nachos here. Patio seats offer views of the course. kiawahresort.com

THE CO-OP

With their newest location on Kiawah, the Co-Op brings its famous frosé and hearty breakfast and lunch bites to Freshfields Village.thecoopsi.com

FORTYEIGHT WINE BAR & KITCHEN

Though named for its 48 wines by the glass, we know it for its top-notch wine pairing dinners and its fully stocked retail space. fortyeightwinebar.com

HEGE'S RESTAURANT

This classic French bistro puts out classy plates like escargot, mussels, and pork rillettes. There's also an extensive wine list. hegesrestaurantsc.com

JASMINE PORCH

Located in the Sanctuary, this is the tried-and-true spot for down-home cooking on Kiawah Island. Enjoy refined Lowcountry classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner-the shrimp and grits is available all day. kiawahresort.com

THE PLAYERS' PUB