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Celebrate the Red, White and Blue at The Sanctuary
Bring your family and friends to celebrate America’s Independence on the scenic oceanfront Terrace Lawn at The Sanctuary. Indulge in fantastic food and classic cold festive drinks while enjoying our All American Band. Children will be able to participate in our fun filled activities and games that will be provided leading up to the fireworks held on the beach promptly at 9:40pm. All are invited to join in the evening events. Reservations required; community style seating. Contact Leisure Services (843) 768-6253. Cost: Adults $48; Children $24 Location: The Sanctuary Terrace…
Find out more »Kiawah’s Annual Turkey Trot: 2014
Ready for the Turkey Trot? Kiawah Island is hosting their annual fun run/walk on the beach on Thanksgiving morning! Get your workout before the turkey eating and football watching. The race offers a one-mile walk or a one to three mile run on the beach for families, beginners or competitive runners. Registration begins at 8am on the beach at the Sanctuary Beach Access (just west of the Sanctuary Hotel). The race begins promptly at 8:30am. All participants receive a raffle…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Family Sand Sculpting
Bring your sand tools and creativity out to the beach for the family sand sculpting competition! Categories will include best holiday theme and most creative. Entry is complimentary. The competition will take place just west of the Sanctuary Hotel Beach Access point. Judging begins promptly at 2:45pm. Limited toys will be available for rent. We'd love to see your sculptures! Upload your pictures on Twitter or Instagram while you're out on the beach and mention us!
Find out more »One Mile Beach Run on Kiawah
Join everyone the night before the marathon for a glow-in-the dark beach fun run! Registration starts at 5pm and the race will start at 5:30pm near the Sanctuary beach access. Participants will run for a half mile towards west beach before turning around. Along the way enjoy the glow of necklaces, bracelets, mouth pieces and more! There will also be a post-race raffle with many prizes and as an added bound, your registration includes an entry into the drawing. Ages…
Find out more »Sandcastle Wars! Battle of the Kiawah Beach
Join your fellow warriors at the Sanctuary Beach Access to build your own fort and see who will be the last standing! Fort building will begin promptly at 12pm and the battle will commence at 1:15pm. Each team will be given all fort building supplies, water balloons, and a designated space. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative fort and most sturdy. Cost: $15 per fort. Maximum of 5 people per fort and 10 teams per event. Reservations are required…
Find out more »Sunrise Yoga on the Beach
Start your Easter Sunday with yoga on the beach near the Sanctuary Beach access! You will have a gorgeous view of the sun rising over the beach during a slower paced vinyasa class designed to wake you up, increase strength and flexibility, and leave you ready to take on the day. No yoga experience necessary. Event cost: $20 per person. Advanced reservations are required for this event. Call (843) 768-6001 for more information and to reserve your spot!
Find out more »Sand Sculpting Contest – Easter Edition
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. Ready for the Easter edition of Kiawah's sand sculpting contest? We sure are! Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and best Easter themed sand sculptures. We suggest your bring your own sand tools as there will only be a limited amount of sand toys available for rent at the Sanctuary Beach Access. Admission is complimentary.
Find out more »Yoga on the Beach
Start your day on Tuesday, May 24 with yoga on Kiawah's beautiful beach! No previous yoga experience is required with this beginner to intermediate level class. Instructors will focus on breathing to calm the mind while building strength and flexibility. There's no need to bring a yoga mat as they are provided. Where? The Sanctuary Hotel's beach access. $18 per person. Attendees must be 13 years or older. Call the Resort directly for times and to make your reservation: (843) 768-6001 *Reservations…
Find out more »Sand Castle Wars: Battle of the Kiawah Beach
One of our favorite times of the week! Build your fort on the beach and battle against friendly competition. Fort building begins at 2:00pm and the battle starts promptly at 2:50pm. Each team will be given for building supplies, water balloons and a designated space. The team with the least damaged for at the end of the battle wins! $12 per fort with a maximum of 5 people per fort. Reservations Required. Please call (843) 768-6001 for more information and to…
Find out more »Moonlight Yoga on the Beach
Relax and rejuvenate at the end of your fun-filled day with a session of yoga on the beach in front of The Sanctuary! No yoga experience is needed for this slow paced yoga class that will focus on breath, body and saluting the moon. $20 per person. Reservations are required. Please call the Kiawah Island Golf Resort directly for more information and to make your reservation: (843) 768-6001. Times vary by date: Monday, June 20: 8:45pm Tuesday, July 19: 9:00pm…
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