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Sea Turtle Season on Seabrook Island

Sea Turtle Season has arrived in the South Carolina Lowcountry! 

Seabrook Island is a private gated resort community with world-class luxury amenities, Audubon-certified championship golf courses, award-winning tennis facilities, and exclusive vacation rentals immersed in tropical landscapes and nestled along the secluded Atlantic coastline. 

Seabrook Island is also a preserved wildlife sanctuary and critical habitat for sea turtles that migrate back to our coastline year after year, make their nests in the dunes, and wait patiently for their baby hatchlings to emerge and join them back in their journey through the ocean. 

Seabrook Island celebrated the first turtle nest of the season on May 10th and a second nest was found only 4 days later, with the mamma turtle still busy laying her eggs and building her nest on the beach. The excitement is real, and with the 2021 season breaking previous nesting records, we’re hoping to see lots of tiny hatchlings on Seabrook Island this season.

Sea Turtle Season

Sea turtle nesting begins in May. Loggerheads are world travelers – they mate in coastal regions and make long migrations swimming thousands of miles during breeding season to lay their eggs back home, where they first hatched. They navigate their way back home by sensing the invisible lines of the Earth’s magnetic field.

The males remain in the ocean and the female swims to shore laying an average of 4 to 5 nests with over 100 eggs at a time. After an incubation period of approximately 55-65 days, the tiny hatchlings begin to emerge, making their first tracks from the sand dunes down to the Atlantic Ocean. The peak time to view sea turtle hatchlings on Seabrook Island usually falls around July and August.

Where to See Loggerhead Sea Turtles on Seabrook Island

Seabrook Island boasts 3.5 miles of wild, tropical and uncrowded beaches, open only to visiting guests and residents of the island. Sea turtle nests are found above the high tide line from Pelican Beach near the mouth of the North Edisto River (top spot for a sunset!) to North Beach and Captain Sam’s Inlet at the Kiawah River. It’s highly likely time spent on the Seabrook Island beaches will result in a rewarding turtle experience. 

The beaches of Seabrook Island are pet-friendly, but your pet is a predator to nesting sea turtles! Please follow the color coded system and beach rules for pets to protect the sea turtles, otherwise your pooch has plenty to look forward to on pet-friendly Seabrook Island!    

Bohicket Marina is only a short drive (or bike ride!) from Seabrook Island with a wide variety of kayak and paddleboard tours, shrimping and fishing charters, dolphin excursions, and eco-adventures in the serene salt water marshes. With a local guide leading the way, getting on the waterways is one of the best ways to experience personal encounters with the wildlife of Seabrook Island. 

Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol

The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol is a volunteer organization that protects and preserves the South Carolina loggerheads sea turtles that visit our beaches. The volunteers patrol the beaches daily during nesting and hatching season identifying, protecting, and taking regular inventory of our local Seabrook Island turtle nests and hatchlings.

In 1978, the loggerhead sea turtle was listed as threatened under the US Federal Endangered Species Act, and these magnificent gentle giants of the ocean are in danger of extinction. During your vacation on Seabrook Island, please help us maintain and preserve Seabrook Island’s wildlife habitat and natural resources and respect the rules. 

If you’re interested in learning more about our local sea turtles, the Sea Turtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor offers a unique and interactive experience of the rescue, rehab and release of South Carolina’s sea turtles. If you’re keen to get involved locally during your stay on Seabrook, the Turtle Patrol always welcomes enthusiastic volunteers.

Turtle Nesting Rules

If you find a sea turtle or eggs, please observe only from a distance. It is against the law to walk on the sand dunes, remove any vegetation, and touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings or nests. Identified nests are marked with a white pole and orange DNR sign.

Avoid digging holes on the beach as you may uncover a nesting site. If the kiddies (or pooch), start digging, please fill ALL holes, unfilled holes can trap the hatchlings. Knock down your creative sandcastles after your beach day too, creating a clear path for the hatchlings to make their way to the ocean.

Artificial lighting disturbs and disorientates the nesting turtles and hatchlings – do not use flashlights, lanterns, or flash photography on the beaches. If you’re staying at the oceanfront, all lights visible from the beach must be turned off between 9pm and 8am from May and October.

Report any unmarked nests, emerging hatchlings, or injured, stranded or sick sea turtles to Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol at 1-843-310-4280.

Leave only footprints behind on our beaches!

Fun & Fascinating Facts about Sea Turtles

  • Loggerheads are the most common of four turtle species in South Carolina, rare green sea turtles, Kemp’s Ridleys and Leatherbacks also nest on the South Carolina coastline.
  • The name Loggerhead comes from the turtle’s massive head and powerful jaw.
  • Loggerhead sea turtles are the most abundant of all sea turtle species in the US, and the most widespread sea turtle species in the world.
  • Loggerheads are the largest of the hard-shell turtles, full size adults reach about 3-4 feet long and weigh approximately 250 pounds.
  • Loggerheads have a long life span of over 50 years.
  • Weather conditions determine the gender of a loggerhead. Warm summer temperatures result in more female hatchlings, cool summers produce more males.
  • Loggerheads confuse plastic bags in the ocean with their favorite food source, a jellyfish! As little as half a gram of ingested plastic can kill a baby sea turtle. Skip the single-use plastic on Seabrook!

Calling all turtle lovers! Stay oceanfront on Seabrook Island and experience the beauty of these majestic creatures making their way to and from the Atlantic Ocean from your private beach boardwalk. Seabrook Exclusives offers a hand-picked collection of 70+ vacation homes and villas with access to the Seabrook Island Club amenities and miles of secluded shoreline for memorable wildlife experiences on the South Carolina coastline.

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Top 10 Reasons to Vacation on Seabrook Island

Savor time with loved ones, bask in the beauty of nature and start vacation traditions of your own on Seabrook Island. On Seabrook Island time moves slower, the lifestyle is good, and you’re guaranteed to go home relaxed, restored, and rejuvenated, but that’s not the only reason to visit Seabrook! 

Here’s our top 10 reasons to put Seabrook Island on the top of your must visit destinations for a memorable vacation, any time of year!

1. PRIVATE, UNCROWDED, TROPICAL BEACHES

Seabrook Island boasts 3.5 miles of private, uncrowded (and dog friendly!) beaches along the Atlantic Coastline, open only to residents and guests on the island. Gentle waves lap the shore, the hard packed sand is perfect for building sandcastles, riding bikes and taking long beach walks, and the beaches on Seabrook Island offer coastal experiences unique to the island.

One of the most unique experiences on Seabrook Island is “strand feeding”. Cap’n Sams Inlet separates Seabrook & Kiawah Island and is one of the few places in the world where you can witness dolphins strand feeding in groups along the tidal creeks and marshes. From May to October, Loggerhead sea turtles make their home on Seabrook Island to nest and then their hatchlings make their way to the Atlantic Ocean so wildlife viewings are a regular occurrence when you walk the pristine shoreline on Seabrook Island.

Seabrook Island is also one of the few places on the east coast where you can ride horses along the beach! Whether you’re an experienced rider, or beginner to the saddle, the Seabrook Equestrian Center has a horseback riding experience for the whole crew.

2. LUXURY RESORT AMENITIES

Seabrook Island has luxury resort amenities for every type of traveler. The Seabrook Island Beach Club boasts two spectacular oceanfront pools and a private beach with loungers, cabanas and ocean views comparable to the Caribbean. Guests can dine oceanfront at Pelican’s Nest, poolside at Cap’n Sams Grill or pick up snacks and drinks from the Seabrook Shoppe. Traveling to Seabrook Island with kids? After one session of activities and adventures at Camp Seabrook, they’ll be begging for more! 

The Seabrook Island Lake House, located near the Racquet Club and Equestrian Center, offers visitors a different view of the island. Nestled on the shoreline of Palmetto Lake, the Lake House features a state of the art fitness center with daily classes, basketball courts and playgrounds, and a scenic lakeside pool and sundeck set in Lowcountry landscapes.

3. WORLD-CLASS GOLF & TENNIS FACILITIES

Seabrook Island has it all! Miles of pristine, dog friendly beaches, luxury oceanfront amenities, and world-class golf and tennis facilities. Seabrook Island is home to two eco-friendly, Audubon-certified golf courses offering 36-holes of unique and challenging play for all skill levels, and both recently renovated by Rees Jones, Inc.

The Ocean Winds Golf Course, designed by Willian Byrd, lies oceanfront on the Atlantic Coastline and the Crooked Oaks Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed course, weaves through the ancient oaks, marshes, maritime forests and Lowcountry landscapes of Seabrook Island. In addition, golfers have a state of the art practice facility with PGA professional instructors at the Seabrook Island Club, and five world-class golf courses on Kiawah Island, including the award-winning Oceans Course ranked one of America’s Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest.

If tennis is your game, the Seabrook Island Racquet Club is consistently voted one of the “Top 25 US Tennis Resorts” by Tennis Magazine, with state of the art facilities, 15 professionally maintained clay courts including four night courts, a porch for viewers, and tennis camps and programs throughout the year.

4. NATURE TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Visiting Seabrook Island is like stepping back in time. Live Oaks and towering Palmettos line the pathways, dolphins frolic in the waterways, rustic trails wind through the old dunes and forests with an abundance of birdlife and wildlife, and scenic overlooks offer spectacular views of the untouched natural coastline of Seabrook Island.

Whatever your idea of adventure, you’ll find it here on Seabrook Island. From fishing & shrimping charters, guided eco-tours, and self-guided kayak and SUP adventures on the waterways, to pirate cruises for the kids or romantic sunset sails for just the two of you, there’s not shortage of tours and activities to experience the wildlife sanctuary of Seabrook Island.

5. PATIO DINING & LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE

The South Carolina coastline is known for its flavorful Lowcountry cuisine, fresh southern seafood, and world-famous Oyster Roasts! The options for eating out on Seabrook Island are endless – dine oceanfront at the Beach Club, on the fairways at the Seabrook Island Club, overlooking the creek at Bohicket Marina, or on a pet-friendly patio at Freshfields Village.

If you prefer to dine in, our Seabrook Island vacation rentals offer modern kitchens, fully equipped with all the essentials for a home-cooked meal or BBQ cookout – or order to go and have your favorite Lowcountry meal delivered to you in the comfort of home.

6. OPEN-AIR SHOPPING MARKETS

Freshfields Village is an open-air shopping market that serves Seabrook & Kiawah Island, located near the main entrance to the island and easily accessible on Seabrook Island’s network of bike paths. Freshfields Village has over 30 stores (including a grocery store for your vacation essentials), a diverse selection of restaurants with outdoor patios for your pooch, salons & spas, and seasonal farmers markets for fresh seafood, local farm produce, and gifts and souvenirs unique to Seabrook Island.

7. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

Seabrook Island is a family-friendly vacation destination with old-fashioned fun for the whole family. You’ll find fun festive events throughout the year at Freshfields Village, traditional Oyster Roasts at Mingo Point, seasonal fun for the whole family at the Beach Club and Lake House, and loads of family fun on nearby Kiawah Island.

8. CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CHARMING CHARLESTON

Seabrook Island offers visitors the best of both worlds – the natural beauty of the South Carolina sea islands and the urban vibe of historic Charleston, only 25 miles from Seabrook Island. Charleston abounds in Lowcountry charm with cobblestone streets, jasmine scented alleyways and gardens, sidewalk cafes, and an abundance of attractions for visitors to explore alone, or on one of Charleston’s many sightseeing tours. Consistently voted the No. 1 City in the USA, Charleston is worthy of a time slot on your Seabrook Island vacation itinerary.  

9. AN ISLAND ESCAPE IN EASY REACH

Seabrook Island is an easy road-trip or flight into Charleston International Airport, only 30 miles from Seabrook Island. With over 30 daily non-stop flights from 37 US cities, including LA, Seattle and Denver on the west coast, easy transportation to Seabrook Island, and beautiful bike paths to get around the island, there’s no reason Seabrook Island is not the #1 travel destination on your bucket list!

10. LUXURY SEABROOK ISLAND BEACH HOMES & VILLAS

Finding your dream vacation home on Seabrook Island is easy! Our portfolio of Seabrook Island vacation rentals include luxury accommodations for every type of traveler. From beachfront villas, coastal cottages and golf course retreats to magnificent pet-friendly, oceanfront homes, your dream vacation home awaits on Seabrook Island, SC.

Please note: A Seabrook Island Club Amenity Card is required to access all resort amenities, dining and sports facilities including the Lake House. If the property you’re viewing includes the amenity card access in your reservation it will be clearly advertised in the unit description – if the property does not include the amenity fee, you can purchase an Amenity Card separately to access the Seabrook Island Club facilities.

Browse our portfolio online or contact our local vacation specialists at (843) 768-0808 to help you plan your Seabrook Island vacation experience today. There’s a reason to visit Seabrook Island in any season!

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Seabrook Island Dog Friendly Vacation Guide

Taking a family vacation should not require leaving your furry family members behind! Seabrook Island is a pup’s paradise – a dog friendly destination where pups can shop & dine with their favorite humans, embark on tail wagging outdoor adventures, and play on one of the top dog friendly beaches on the South Carolina coastline all year round – yes, your water-loving pups are welcome even in peak season!

Our guide to a dog friendly vacation on Seabrook Island has all you need to plan the perfect beach vacation on South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast for the whole family, including your beloved companion

SEABROOK ISLAND LEASH LAWS

One of the top attractions for pet-lovers to Seabrook Island is the local rules for dogs! Your furry family member is welcome across the island (leashed and under your command!), and the beautiful beaches on Seabrook Island are dog-friendly year-round.

Seabrook Island is a pristinely preserved wildlife sanctuary and critical habitat for nesting loggerhead sea turtles and threatened piping plovers, who view your beloved companion as a predator. A clear, color coded system is in place restricting access in designated areas protected for wildlife, nesting and dolphin stranding on Seabrook Island.

  • Red Restricted Zone: The Red Zone is from Boardwalk 1 at the Oyster Catcher Community Center north to Captain Sams Inlet (a top spot for viewing dolphin’s strand feeding). Your pets are not permitted at any time, on or off leash.
  • Yellow Limited Restricted Zone: The Yellow Zone is from Boardwalk 9 at Pelican Watch to the Edisto River and up to Privateer Creek. Your pets may play year round on the beach but must be leashed at all times.
  • Green General Beach Area: This is the fun zone as the stretch of beach between the Pelican Watch boardwalk and Oyster Catcher boardwalk is the place for pets to play on Seabrook, year-round! In peak season (April 1 – September 30) pets must be leashed from 10:00AM to 5:00PM to respect other beach-goers, off-peak (October 1 – March 31) Your dog is free to roam, catch sand balls and play in the ocean.  

Regardless of the rules in place, please help us to maintain and protect the wildlife sanctuary on Seabrook Island. Keep your pet in close voice command, leashed around nesting grounds, off the protected dunes, and close by around the Seabrook Island lagoons and lakes as your dog may encounter an alligator basking in the sun. Seabrook Island is one of the few places on the east coast where you can horseback ride on the beach – please leash up if you come across riders enjoying one of the most unique experiences on Seabrook Island!

The beaches on Seabrook are patrolled regularly by Beach Patrol and letting your dog loose at the wrong time, or in the wrong place, will result in a hefty fine!

THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR PET ON SEABROOK ISLAND

Beach Day & Ocean Play: Now you know where your pup can play, pack a beach bag and head to Seabrook Island’s pet friendly Atlantic shoreline. Your pup will love exploring on sunrise strolls, frolicking in the gentle waves, digging in the soft sand, and lounging in the warm Lowcountry sunshine.

If you’re venturing to nearby Kiawah Island, Beachwalker Park is a fun place for pups to play. Kiawah Island leash laws require your pup to be on a leash in season (March 16 to October 31), with freedom to explore the shoreline off-leash out of season (November 1 to March 15).  

Water Adventures with your Pup: If your water loving pup is keen for more than ocean adventures on the shoreline, it’s time to get on the water. While many local outfitters in Seabrook Island prefer no pets on public water tours and activities, booking a private fishing charter, dolphin tour or kayak adventure will give your pup the chance to experience the serene waterways and natural beauty of Seabrook Island.

Shopping & Spa Days: Pets are part of the family at Freshfields Village! You’ll find plenty of stores that welcome leashed pets for shopping (look for the pet-friendly decals)) with tasty treats for your shopping companion, outdoor water bowls, and pet-loving staff. Stop by the award-winning Dolittle’s for pet treats, toys, goodie bags, or indulge your pup in an after beach rinse off at Dolittle’s Dog Wash!

Pooch-Friendly Patio Dining: Freshfields Village is also the place to go for pooch-friendly patios on Seabrook Island – the pet-friendly decals will let you know where to find a seat with Fido. A few of our favorite outdoor patios in Freshfields are King Street Grille for beers & burgers, Cantina 76 for award-winning Mexican, Fuji for authentic sushi, and Ladles for fresh homemade soup.

If you’re looking to party with your pup, the Tattooed Moose is a funky tavern on the road to Charleston with famous duck fat fries, happy hour six days a week, live music on weekends & Wednesdays, lazy Sunday brunches and a pet-friendly porch.

Picnic & Play on Village Green: The Village Green at Freshfields Village is a hub of activity year-round with classic car parades, family festivals, enticing farmers markets, and open-air music events that all welcome your well-behaved and leashed travel buddy. Pack a picnic, people watch and enjoy the top events on Seabrook Island with your pup alongside.   

Spring Dog Pool Party: If you’re visiting Seabrook in Spring, we’ve got the pawfect event for you! Bring your pooch along for an afternoon of playtime at the Spring Dog Pool Party in the outdoor pool at the Seabrook Island Lake House. A Seabrook Island amenity card, dog food donation, and playful pup is all that’s required.

Charleston Tea Garden: The nearby Charleston Tea Garden is the only tea garden in North America and the only destination in the US where tea is grown commercially. Your pooch is a welcome visitor at this top Charleston attraction and while they may not join you on the trolley tours, leashed pets may sniff around the grounds or join you sipping tea on a rocking chair on the front porch.

Explore Historic Charleston: Charleston is one of the top dog-friendly cities in the US! Bringing your pet to Seabrook Island will not stop you exploring the charming attractions of nearby Charleston. You and your dog can shop on historic King Street, explore the waterfront, gardens and nature trails, and even dine at Charleston’s famous Poogan’s Porch.

PET-FRIENDLY VACATION RENTALS BY SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES

Our portfolio of luxury Seabrook Island vacation rentals includes a wide selection of pet friendly vacation rentals in Seabrook Island’s most desirable villa complexes, as well as private oceanfront and golf view homes with amenities for the whole family, including your beloved pup!

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Top 8 Ways To Experience Seabrook Island

Only 25 miles from historic Charleston lies a small, secluded, and private barrier island and exclusive oceanfront community immersed in natural beauty, old world charm, warm southern hospitality, and a calming coastal way of life – Welcome to Seabrook Island!

Seabrook Island is a vacation destination that delivers a true island escape with over 2,200 acres of serene Lowcountry splendor, 3.5-miles of tropical Atlantic Coast beaches, dolphin tours, wildlife encounters & eco-adventures, and world-class resort amenities & award-winning sports facilities at the Seabrook Island Club. 

Join us as we tour the top island attractions, share our favorite island activities, and discover the best things to do in and around Seabrook Island – winter, spring, summer, or fall!

1. Seabrook Island Beach Club

  • Start your day with freshly brewed craft coffee and baked breakfast pastries at the Osprey Café – it’s also a great spot to stock up on treats and drinks for a day on the private beach at Seabrook Island Beach Club.
  • Stop by the Seabrook Shoppe next door for all your summer beachwear, pool toys, sunscreen and branded Seabrook Island swag. The Seabrook Shoppe also offers a selection of to-go snacks and drinks for your beach day.
  • Plan a pool day! The Seabrook Island Beach Club boasts two sparkling oceanfront pools, expansive sunbathing decks, complimentary towel services for guest convenience, and poolside dining with a casual grill menu and full-service bar at Cap’n Sam’s Grill.

If you haven’t yet switched to island time, the private sandy beach at the Beach Club will do it instantly! Shaded cabanas, umbrellas and sun loungers line the shores, gentle waters are perfect for ocean play, and you’re steps from the luxury resort amenities and oceanfront dining at the Beach Club. While the Beach Club pools are only open seasonally – the private beach can be enjoyed year round.

  • The oceanfront Pelican’s Nest offers guests the ultimate coastal dining experience with fresh seafood, a full-service open-air bar, live music on the summer weekends, exceptional dolphin spotting, and the best sundowner views on Seabrook. The Pelican’s Nest restaurant & bar are casual (cover ups and footwear required!), and no reservations required.
  • Visiting Seabrook Island with kids? Camp Seabrook is located on the Ocean Terrace at the Seabrook Island Beach Club with daily kids activities, nature adventures and sports workshops for kids ages 4 to 10. The Beach Club also hosts weekly family bonfire nights and fun pool events through the summer season.

2. Seabrook Island Lake House

  • The Seabrook Island Lake House is nestled mid-island offering guests a complete change of scenery from the oceanfront Beach Club pools. The Lake House swimming pool overlooks Palmetto Lake with five swimming lanes, a zero entry water play area for children, and a large sun deck with shaded cabanas and sun loungers.
  • Planning to stay fit on vacation? The Lake House features an indoor lap pool and state of the art fitness center with personal trainers and daily fitness classes – from gentle Pilates, yoga or water aerobics to energizing Zumba dance classes or golf fitness classes to prepare you for Seabrook’s challenging golf courses.
  •  Bring the kids to the Lake House too! Aside from the kiddies pool area, there’s a playground for the little ones, and the older kids (and dad!) can practice their shooting drills on the basketball court.
  • Take a stroll through the woods on the Lake House Nature Trail. The trail starts near the Lake House playground and weaves through the maritime forest to join the bike path on Seabrook Island Road. A path leads off the trail for a scenic walk around Palmetto Lake.

3. Seabrook Island Golf, Tennis & Pickleball

  • Seabrook Island is a golfer’s paradise with 36 holes of championship golf on two unique Audubon-certified golf courses, both with US Kids Courses for family play. The Ocean Winds Golf Course and Crooked Oaks Golf Course offer two uniquely different layouts with oceanfront play, marshes, creeks and ponds, an abundance of wildlife, and challenging coastal breezes.

Begin your Seabrook Island golf vacation honing your golf skills at Seabrook Island’s state-of the art practice facility with a 40,000 sq ft practice tee, 2 large putting greens, 5 target greens, and a short game practice tee with 3 bunkers, a short fairway, and a 3,000 sq ft green.

  • If you’re a beginner to the game of golf (or keen to up your game), Seabrook Island Club offers PGA led coaching sessions with professional private instruction, seasonal programs, and junior coaching sessions for kids as young as 5.
  • End your round of play in the 19th hole bar at the Bohicket Lounge, around the fire pits on the golf verandah, or watching the sunset over the Atlantic on the Seaview Terrace at the Island Club House.  

It’s time for tennis! The award-winning Seabrook Island Racquet Club is open for year round play with 15 professionally maintained, top-quality Har-Tru courts, including 4 lighted courts for nighttime play. If you’re the only player in your group, the Racquet Club has seasonal round robins, matchmaking services, and computerized ball machines for solo play.

  • Improve your game and learn from the best on Seabrook Island! The Seabrook Island Racquet Club offers year-round social, competitive and instructional tennis programs for players of all levels to improve their game and have fun with fellow tennis lovers.
  • Learn to play Pickleball on Seabrook Island. Pickleball is America’s fastest growing game, and the Seabrook Racquet Club has 2 lighted pickleball courts with lessons, equipment and all you need to learn and play pickleball, a fun mix of tennis, badminton and ping-pong!

4. Explore Seabrook Island – On Land

  • All Seabrook Island beaches are private and offer not only quintessential beach days, but a wild untouched beauty for spectacular wildlife viewing with deer in the seagrass, nesting turtles, frolicking dolphins, and beautiful birdlife. From the calm, family-friendly waters of Pelican Beach to the wilder shores of North Beach, Seabrook Island has a stretch of sand (and activity!) for every beach-goer.

Take a beach stroll along the Atlantic shoreline to watch a sunrise at North Beach, the first place the sun touches on Seabrook Island. Build a sandcastle, beachcomb for shells and coastal treasures, and watch for wildlife, extra active in the early dawn hours.

  • The Edisto River inlet at the southern tip of Seabrook is teeming with marine life and is a prime spot for surf fishing on Seabrook Island (a saltwater fishing license is required). The tidal creek dock near Creekwatch Villas is another top spot for fishing, or you’ll find plenty of pristine shallow waters to cast a line on Seabrook. For the ultimate fishing experience on Seabrook Island, book a guided fishing charter.
  • Crabbing is a favorite pastime on Seabrook Island, fun for the whole family – and stone crabs and blue crabs are a delicious catch for dinner! Throw a net from the banks of a tidal creek, or head to the crabbing docks on Cap’n Sams Road. Creekwatch Villas are an idyllic basecamp for nature activities on the waterways.
  • May-October is sea turtle season on the South Carolina coastline and visitors to Seabrook Island can witness the majestic loggerhead sea turtles gliding through the waters and nesting in the dunes along the coastline and near the mouth of the Edisto River. Please stay off the dunes and do not disturb.

There are few places in the world you can witness dolphins strand feeding – Seabrook Island is one of them! Seabrook has a resident dolphin pod that frequent Cap’n Sam’s Inlet on the northern tip of Seabrook allowing visitors a unique experience to watch the dolphins actively strand feeding from the shoreline. Three hours after low tide is prime time for strand feeding.

  • The award-winning Seabrook Equestrian Center offers private and group riding lessons (English & Western!), gentle pony rides for the kids, and trail rides through the tidal creeks, marshlands and lush maritime forests. They also offer boarding services if you’re traveling with a horse to Seabrook Island.

Seabrook Island is one of the few places on the east coast where you can horseback ride on the beach! The Equestrian Center has easy walking beach rides for beginners or advanced riders can gallop through the waves along the shoreline of North Beach. It’s a unique Seabrook Island experience not to be missed.

You can bike everywhere on Seabrook Island and it’s truly the best way to get a feel for the island! Rent a bike (delivered right to your vacation rental!) and cruise the beaches and bike paths though Seabrook’s Lowcountry landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Bike paths connect Seabrook’s top amenities – the golf courses and Island Club, Beach Club, Lake House, Equestrian Center, Racquet Club and Freshfields Village.

  • Take the kids on a nature walk along the Old Drake Nature Trail near the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center. The trail is easy with benches along the way, towering pines for shade, and scenic marsh views. Little bird watchers will have lots of opportunity to spot Seabrook Island’s birdlife.
  • For a quiet coastal walk on Seabrook Island, the Bobcat Dune Nature Walk leads from the Seabrook Island Community Center in North Beach along a sunny boardwalk with coastal views, ocean breezes, and on to the shores of North Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The Six Ladies Nature Trail (across the street from Bobcat Dune) is the most rugged nature trail on Seabrook Island winding through forests, traversing ancient dunes, and leading to a lookout with views of Captain Sam’s Creek and the vast sea island marshlands. Pack a picnic to refuel and enjoy at the lookout and bring your camera and binoculars for awesome birdwatching and wildlife viewing. (You never want to leave them behind on Seabrook!)
  • The Hidden Oaks Trail is the most popular nature trail on the island, bordering Camp St. Christopher near the Seabrook Island Beach Club. The trail is easy (with steps to negotiate the steep sections) and leads through the oaks to a small lagoon with lots of wildlife and birdlife. Look out for the Kissing Tree, a beautiful live oak with a kissing mouth at the back of the tree.
  • A Lightning Bugz low speed vehicle (4-seater & 6-seater options) is a fun way for the whole family to buzz about the island golf-cart style. Unlike normal golf cart rentals, Lightning Bugz are licensed for night driving on Seabrook Island too!
  • Watch a vivid island sunset from Pelican Beach (aka Sunset Beach), While Seabrook Island’s oceanfront restaurants offer front row seats to a Seabrook sunset, there’s nothing like packing a picnic and ending your day island style – toes in the sand, waves lapping the shore, and picture perfect sunset views.

5. Explore Seabrook Island – On the Water

  • Seabrook Island has 3.5-miles of Atlantic coastline with wide sandy beaches, soft waves, and gentle currents for ocean play. You’ll be sharing the ocean with our local friendly dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles and beautiful marine life.  

A dolphin watching eco-tour is the best way to encounter these friendly (and super intelligent!) mammals in their natural habitat. You’ll find a wide choice of dolphin encounters on Seabrook Island ranging from family-friendly adventures to romantic sunset cruises.

  • Seabrook Island has guided on the water eco-adventures for all ages. Learn to kayak and SUP or head out with an experienced tour guide to explore the salt marsh estuaries, tidal creeks, and Lowcountry waterways while learning about Seabrook Island’s history, wildlife and diverse ecosystems. Keep your eyes peeled for the rare Piebald Deer, regularly spotted on Seabrook Island.

Prefer to adventure alone? Bring your own SUP or kayak to Seabrook or rent one locally. There are plenty of places to get on the water with light currents for newbies and spectacular opportunities for wildlife viewing on Seabrook. Top spots for kayaking and SUPing are Cap’n Sam’s Spit, Bohicket Creek, Kiawah River, Deveaux Bank Heritage Preserve (only accessible by SUP, kayak or boat) and the vast Atlantic Ocean.

  • End your day with a sunset sail on Seabrook Island – champagne in hand, the sounds of nature, dolphins frolicking alongside, Lowcountry scenery and an abundance of wildlife along the banks of the North Edisto River – a picture perfect sunset cruise on Seabrook.
  • For the ultimate serene and secluded sunset on Seabrook, book a sunset paddle tour and adventure with friends and family along the scenic creeks and salt marshes. Sunset is the best time to spot dolphins!

6. Eating & Drinking on Seabrook Island

  • Explore a wide variety of dining options at Freshfields Village with sushi bars, sports bars & grills, pizzerias, upscale French bistros, and a setting for every occasion and a plate for every palette.

The FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen in Freshfields Village has wine bingo, elegant wine pairing events and daily wine tastings with an added touch of techno! Pick up a WineStation SmartCard and work your way around the amazing WineStations with a selection of 48 wines, three pour sizes, and loads of fun!

  • Bourbon more your style? Kiawah Spirits in Freshfields Village has a wide selection of small batch bourbon and ryes, single malt scotches and exclusive barrel selects, with barrel select tastings every Friday and Saturday, from 3:00PM – 9:00PM.
  • Spin on a classic swivel stool and sip on an old-fashioned soda float or vacation Sundae at Vincent’s Drug Store & Soda Fountain in Freshfields Village. It’s old-school, cool, and a must on your Seabrook vacation!
  • Looking for live music on Seabrook Island! Every Thursday from 6:00-8:00PM you’ll find vacationers and locals sipping sundowners, savoring light plates, and unwinding to live jazz at the Porch Bar overlooking the lake at Freshfields Village.

Savor the flavors of the Lowcountry! You’ll find fresh oysters year-round on Seabrook Island! Winter is the prime season for traditional oyster roast events and if you’re visiting Seabrook in summer – the Mingo Point Oyster Roast is a Seabrook Island event that visitors return for year after year.

  • Another favorite pastime on Seabrook Island is to watch the boats come in and out the marina at Bohicket Marina from the open deck at the famous Salty Dog Café. The sundowners are cold, the seafood is fresh, the atmosphere is great (live weekend music in the summer!), and the sunsets over Bohicket Creek are perfect.
  • Avid foodies need to explore the amazing culinary scene in historic Charleston. Charleston offers everything from creative food trucks and food artisans at farmers markets to intimate outdoor courtyards, trendy culinary hot spots, and classy award-winning restaurants.

7. Health, Wellness & Retail Therapy

The open-air shopping market at Freshfields Village offers the ultimate retail therapy on Seabrook Island, with a selection of high-end boutiques and stores, loads of eateries to rest your feet and refuel, and fun shopping events like Sip & Shop, and Sidewalk Saturdays. Stop by the Village Market to stock up on your vacation essentials.

  • Art lovers will find endless tranquil settings on Seabrook to paint a picture or can book a private or group art lesson with a local artist at the Patricia Reno Huff Gallery & Art Studio in Freshfields Village.
  • Go home with Seabrook Island swag! The Seabrook Shoppe at the Beach Club and Island Mercantile in Freshfields Village are well-stocked with a fun selection of branded swag including clothing, toys, ornaments, gifts and souvenirs.  
  • Fancy something a little more personal? You can create your own personalized scent, design your own label and take home a customized candle, scent diffuser, room spray, or even body products at Freshfields Village Palmetto Scent Studio. Walk-ins welcome!

A Seabrook Island vacation gives you ample opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and return home restored, but a little pampering is always nice. The Synergy Day Spa overlooks the waterfront at Bohicket Marina in a perfect setting for a deep tissue or hot stone massage after a day of outdoor activities on Seabrook.  

  •  For an exclusive spa experience, go all out on an indulgent spa treatment or full day of pampering at The Spa at the Sanctuary on Kiawah Island, a luxury Forbes Five-Star spa for a complete escape.

8. Seabrook Island Events

  • Shag dancing was born on the beaches of South Carolina and is the state’s official dance! If you’re visiting Seabrook Island in Spring, you can dust off your shag swag or learn the Carolina Swag at Freshfields Village spring Shag Night on the Dock.
  • You don’t have to love cars to enjoy Freshfields Village monthly Cars & Coffee on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Java Java, and view a collection of antique, vintage and classic cars on the Village Green.
  • Freshfields Village comes alive in the summer months with weekly Music on the Village Green. Bring your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic (or pick up to-go from a Freshfields Village restaurant) and spend an evening under the stars with live music, dancing and loads of family fun!

The best thing to do on Seabrook Island is book your stay with Seabrook Exclusives! Our selection of Seabrook Island vacation homes, villas and cottages are scattered throughout the island with a choice of ocean views, wooded views, or golf course views of Seabrook Island’s tranquil fairways. If you’re traveling to Seabrook with your pet, we’ve got you covered too!

Reserve your amenity card. A Seabrook Island Club Amenity Card is required to access all Club (golf, tennis, dining, and facilities) and SIPOA Lake House facilities. While most of our Seabrook Island vacation rentals include amenity cards, there are a few that don’t. This is advertised clearly in the property description. If an amenity card is not included, please contact our team to purchase a card to ensure you have access to the world-class amenities at Seabrook Island Club during your stay.

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Top 11 Local Restaurants in Freshfields Village

Seabrook Island is a small barrier island and private gated community with 3.5 miles of pristine pet-friendly beaches, ancient maritime forests, vast marshlands teeming with wildlife, and a luxurious lifestyle that sets it apart from other beach destinations.

Situated at the crossroads to Seabrook & Kiawah Island, Freshfields Village is a charming open-air village with tons of local charm featuring a wide selection of shops, spas, local services, and top-notch restaurants and cafes for foodies to feast. Whether it’s a grab and go to picnic on the Village Green, a quick coffee to refuel after a bike ride, wine tastings with the girls, dining with your pooch, or sophisticated fine dining on southern classics, Freshfields Village is a foodies paradise for both local’s and visitors alike!

**The restaurants on Seabrook Island are highly seasonal so please be aware of changes in hours of operation. An amenity card is required for all on-island dining and no credit cards are accepted – amenity card charges only.

1. CAFE EUGENIA

209 Farm Lake View, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 974-3869
Tuesday – Sunday | 8 AM to 6 PM
Indoor & Outdoor Seating 
*Reservations not required

Breakfast, Lunch & Charcuterie Boards

Named after Kiawah Island’s historic Eugenia Avenue, Café Eugenia is a casual café and gourmet market with a wonderful selection of cheeses, meats, salads, and sandwiches with a Mediterranean flair. There’s a small selection of indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for any day of the week, no matter the weather,

Local’s Tip: Choose to-go for a picnic in the park or a take-home meal, their charcuterie boards and takeaway specials are unbeatable!

2. CANTINA 76

219 Farm Lake View, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 737-4607
Sunday, Monday, Thursday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Friday & Saturday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Happy Hour | Sep 3 – Mar 31 | Monday – Friday 4 PM to 7 PM
Indoor & Outdoor Seating
*Reservations not required

Cantina 76 Mexican & Margarita Menu

Cantina 76 is an award-winning taqueria and bar with a casual upbeat vibe, a Mexican-inspired menu, and the best made to order margaritas in town! The space features family-friendly indoor seating, a bar area, and a large outdoor patio that welcomes dogs.

3. THE CO-OP FROSE & EATERY

109 Gardners Circle, Johns Island, SC

Phone: (843) 718-2403
Open Daily | 8 AM to 6 PM 
*Reservations not required

Co-Op Frose Menu

The Co-Op is a casual eatery with breakfasts, signature sandwiches, salads, quick meals for the kiddos, and world-famous house-made frosé, a delicious frozen blended rosé wine. Diners have a limited selection of indoor seating and a pet-friendly patio for outdoor dining.

4. HEGE’S RESTAURANT

275 Gardners Circle, Johns Island, SC

Phone: (843) 768-0035
Tuesday – Saturday | 5 PM to 8:30 PM – Friday 9 PM
Indoor & Outdoor Seating
*Reservations essential

Dinner Menu | Wine List | Catering Menu

Hege’s is a classic and casual French bistro with an inviting atmosphere, contemporary cuisine covering seafood, steak, and Lowcountry classics, and an extensive list of spirits, cocktails, beers, and wines from around the world. Hege’s is open only for dinner with a cozy courtyard that welcomes well-behaved dogs.

Local’s Tip: Be prepared, reservations are essential here!

5. FORTYEIGHT WINE BAR & KITCHEN

547 Freshfields Dr, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 768-2245
Open Daily | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Open Sunday | 12 PM to 9:30 PM
*Reservations recommended

Food & Drink Menu

Wine is the highlight at Freshfields Village FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen. FortyEight features 48 rotating wines by the glass for tastings, 840 wines by the bottle, a selection of 48 craft beers, a full cocktail bar, and a menu of small plates and charcuterie platters to pair. The Wine Station Smart Card system makes it easy to sip your way around the store or sign up for a dining package with a personal sommelier. 

6. FUJI SUSHI BAR & GRILL

205 Farm Lake View, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 996-4898
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM 
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM
*Reservations recommended

Fuji Freshfields Menu

For authentic Japanese cuisine and innovative Asian fusion, head to Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill for dining indoors or outside on the pet-friendly patio. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu features a wide selection of signature sushi rolls, traditional hibachi entrees, and a full bar with wine, beer, and sake.

7. JAVA JAVA

375 Gardners Circle, Johns Island, SC

Phone: (843) 243-0222
Open Daily | 7 AM to 3 PM
*Reservations not required

Coffee, Smoothies, Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Java Java is an independently owned coffee shop open daily for award-winning King Bean coffees, fresh fruit smoothies, home-baked sweet treats, breakfasts, and light lunches. There’s limited seating indoors and plenty of tables on the pet-friendly patio.

Local’s Tip: Java Java is surrounded by a parade of classic cars on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Don’t miss it!

8. KING STREET GRILLE

679 Freshfields Village Dr, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 768-5444
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM 
*Reservations not required

Food Menu | Drinks & Beers

Voted Charleston’s best sports bar for 7 years running, the King Street Grille has “great food, great food, and a great atmosphere.” The upscale sports bar and grille is locally owned and operated with a diverse menu, a wide selection of wine and beer, signature cocktails, happy hour specials, and TVs everywhere to catch a sports game or tournament.

Local’s Tip: Bring Fido here! They have a pet friendly patio.

9. THE PORCH BAR & GRILL

300 Farm Lake View Rd, Kiawah Island

Phone: (843) 793-6050
Open Daily | 4 PM to Close
Live Jazz | Thursday 6 PM to 8 PM
*Reservations not required

Seasonal Porch Bar Menu

Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, light share plates, and the smooth sounds of live jazz overlooking Andell Lake at Freshfields Village. Situated at the Andell Inn, the Porch Bar features an elegant indoor bar area and porch seating for lakeside dining and gorgeous sunset views.

Local’s Tip: Thursday night is jazz night, every week!

10. LA TELA PIZZERIA

133 Village Green Lane, Kiawah Island, SC

Phone: (843) 768-1951
Tuesday – Thursday | 5 PM to 10 PM 
Friday & Saturday | 11 AM to 3 PM
*Reservations not required

Pizzeria Menu

A taste of traditional Italy awaits at La Tela Pizzeria, a family owned eatery specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas, house made pastas, and traditional Italian dishes all from scratch. The open kitchen with views of the pizza oven and pasta machine adds to the charm of this local favorite, or dine outdoors on the shaded pet-friendly patio. 

11. VINCENT’S DRUG STORE & SODA FOUNTAIN

110 Planted Row Lane, Johns Island, SC

Phone: (843) 243-0007
Monday – Friday | 9 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday | 9 AM to 2 PM

Vincent’s Soda Fountain Menu

Old-school foodies will love Vincent’s Drug Store & Soda Fountain at Freshfields Village. Step inside, take a seat on a classic swivel stool, and make memories the old fashioned way with a PB&J, hot dog, or burger paired with a hot fudge sundae, banana split, ice-cream soda, or fizzy root beer float.

Local’s Tip: This place is a hit with kids of all ages, and kids at heart!

Find a Foodie Kitchen with Seabrook Exclusives 

Our selection of private Seabrook Island vacation homes will indeed have the chef in your crew clicking “Book Now” before you blink! From gourmet kitchens to whip up your favorite family feasts with ease to stylish outdoor entertainment areas with built-in BBQs for backyard Lowcountry boils, our homes are equipped for foodie families of all sizes! All you need to do is hop on your bike, shop the Lowcountry farmers markets for fresh produce, and savor the flavors of Lowcountry cuisine from the comfort of home. Ready to book? Browse our collection of Seabrook Island rentals online or call our vacation specialists today at (843) 768-0808

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7 Reasons To Spend The Holidays On Seabrook Island 

Seabrook Island Coastline

Come and embrace the holiday season on Seabrook Island, a private, pet-friendly paradise where sunny shores, serene landscapes, and stress-free days in nature redefine your seasonal celebrations. Unlike the traditional winter scenes in many parts of the country, this coastal haven promises a winter holiday filled with warm weather, beach bonfires, delectable seafood feasts, and a multitude of festive holiday events. If you need a change of pace, consider planning an easy day trip to Charleston, where the city’s vibrant charm adds a delightful twist to your holiday experience. 

Join us as we explore 7 reasons why Seabrook Island should be your chosen destination for this year’s festive season.

1. Warm Weather Beach Days

While much of the country is shivering with cold, the coastal islands of South Carolina promise a different kind of winter experience. South Carolina’s Seabrook Island embraces visitors with mild temperatures and consistent sunshine in the winter months, offering a welcoming escape from the cold. Over the holidays, expect lows around 400F and highs up into the mid-60s, perfect temperatures for outdoor activities and winter beach days. The water may be too chilly for a swim, around 600F, but the beaches are wide open for kite flying, beachcombing, sandcastle building, beach walks, or simply laying on a cozy blanket with a good book, soaking in the soothing ocean views and rhythmic sounds of the waves. The perfect recipe for a serene holiday escape.

2. Seek Solace From Seasonal Stress

Speaking of serenity, Seabrook Island is shielded by the privacy of its gated community and offers the ultimate opportunity to retreat to calm amidst the holiday chaos! Here, you’ll find no bright lights or bustling crowds, only pristine beaches, enchanting maritime forests, and free-roaming wildlife. It’s a destination where you can truly seek solace from seasonal stress and connect with the peace that only nature can provide. 

That doesn’t mean you’ll be bored! Seek solace hiking and biking the island’s nature trails, teeing off on Seabrook’s Audubon-certified golf courses, horseback riding on the beach, paddling the waterways, mastering the art of pickleball, or having fun reconnecting as a family with games, movie nights, and holiday feasts in your coastal holiday home.

3. It’s Seafood Season

While it’s always seafood season on the South Carolina coastline, the best oyster harvests happen in the winter when the water is cooler. Imagine leisurely waterfront meals of succulent shrimp fresh from the Atlantic, tender blue crab plucked from the pristine tidal marshes, and Bluefin Tuna caught at their peak of flavor. Keen to catch your own? Winter is a great time to book a guided Lowcountry fishing charter!

For the ultimate holiday highlight, indulge in a traditional Lowcountry oyster roast. For a seafood extravaganza local to Seabrook Island, we suggest the world-famous Salty Dog Café at Bohicket Marina for a casual setting, the Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary for authentic Lowcountry charm, or The Atlantic Room at The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s signature seafood restaurant. Our guide on Where to Eat Oysters on Seabrook Island has all the local scoop!

4. Beach Bonfires & S’mores

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays on Seabrook Island with a heartwarming beach bonfire experience. Step out from your oceanfront vacation rental and create cherished memories of storytelling, stargazing, and roasting s’mores over crackling flames as the waves gently lap the shore. While you’re guaranteed a good time, remember to respect the rules to preserve the island’s fragile ecosystem – leave only footprints and take away only memories. 

To make this magic happen, you’ll need to secure a permit from the Seabrook Island Security Gatehouse. It’s a simple process, and well worth it! Click HERE for a Beach Fire Permit Application.  

5. Holiday Fun at Freshfields Village

Just a leisurely bike ride from Seabrook Island, Freshfields Village is the hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment for Kiawah & Seabrook, and the beating heart of holiday joy! This charming village offers a delightful holiday event calendar with strolling carolers, live music, and fun family festivities that capture the true spirit of the season. Kids can deliver their wish lists to Santa on the Village Green, families gather under the stars for outdoor movie nights, and holiday shoppers find themselves in retail heaven with a diverse selection of boutique shops, galleries, and markets to pick up Christmas gifts. 

When it’s time to dish out festive feasts, Freshfields Village has everything from old-fashioned soda fountains and mouthwatering burgers to fine French bistros with southern-inspired cuisine. Whether it’s a joyful family reunion or a cozy couples’ escape, Freshfields Village offers endless opportunities to make your holidays memorable.

6. Holiday Happenings In Charleston!

The Holy City comes alive with hundreds of holiday happenings that promise to capture your festive spirit. From cozy carriage tours and harbor cruises highlighting Charleston’s top attractions to festivals of lights, magical holiday markets, and Christmas shopping on King Street, Charleston offers a multitude of enchanting experiences easily enjoyed on a day trip from Seabrook Island. 

With Charleston’s holiday attractions only a scenic drive away, your vacation home on Seabrook Island provides a peaceful coastal haven to recharge after your city adventures.

7. Lowcountry-Inspired Coastal Holiday Homes

Your coastal home for the holidays awaits with Seabrook Exclusives – a holiday home inspired by the surrounding Lowcountry landscapes, adorned with luxury amenities for an unforgettable holiday, and a stone’s throw from the exclusive resort amenities reserved for Seabrook Island residents and guests. 

Whether you choose to revel in the lush fairways of Seabrook’s golf courses, immerse yourself in the tranquility of Lowcountry marshes, or soak up sea breezes and ocean views on Seabrook’s shoreline, our exclusive collection of luxury rentals offers an irresistible reason to spend the holidays on Seabrook Island. Seeking a longer snowbird escape? Our monthly rentals offer the perfect opportunity to extend your winter stay on Seabrook Island.

WHERE TO STAY ON SEABROOK ISLAND

Our selection of private vacation homes and island villa rentals are located in the most desirable communities on Seabrook Island, giving guests the option to customize their Seabrook Island vacation – a weekend in nature, a beach retreat, a golf getaway, tennis weekend or a romantic weekend in seclusion. Stay steps from the ocean and Seabrook Island Beach Club, on the fairways of the Ocean Winds and Crooked Oaks Golf Course, waterfront on Bohicket Marina, near the Equestrian Center and Racquet Club, or in a tranquil Lowcountry setting overlooking Captain Sams Creek.

Contact our team at Seabrook Exclusives to plan your vacation to Seabrook Island, a coastal paradise waiting to be discovered!

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Where To Eat Oysters On Seabrook Island

The South Carolina coastline is not only famous for its miles of beautiful barrier islands and sandy beaches, warm weather, outdoor activities, and southern charm. Tons of people visit the area to savor classic southern seafood, waterfront marsh-to-table dining, and the tasty tradition of Lowcountry Oyster Roasts. 

Oysters may be an acquired taste, but they are a luxurious Lowcountry delicacy that appeal to many diners whether slurped raw, grilled, steamed, or roasted. The long-standing, Lowcountry tradition of oyster roasts dates back to the 1800s when notable fishermen held grand open-air cookouts celebrating the fresh oyster harvest, a well-loved tradition still celebrated on the islands today. 

OYSTER HARVEST & ROASTING SEASON

Thanks to a prime location along the lush South Carolina coastline, oysters can be enjoyed year-round on Seabrook Island. The freshly harvested Lowcountry oysters are particularly flavorful and best served in the colder months, or as legend says in the months ending in the letter R. 

October to May is the peak season for clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting as well as a prime time to savor the traditional taste of the Lowcountry with marsh-to-table dining and some of the best oyster events and festivals in the world.

OYSTER BARS NEAR SEABROOK

The Ocean Room

The Sanctuary Hotel 
Phone: (843) 683-1234

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday | 5:30 PM to 9 PM
*Reservations required

Dinner | Beverage

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers an unparalleled oyster dining experience. Savor the fresh flavors of Champagne Mignonette oysters in the award-winning Ocean Room.

The Atlantic Room

Ocean Course Clubhouse, 1000 Ocean Course Dr.
Phone: (843) 266-4085

Hours:
Daily Dinner | 5:30 PM to 9 PM
*Reservations required

Indoor Seating Only

Dinner | Children | Dessert | Beverage

The Atlantic Room is Kiawah Island’s signature waterfront seafood restaurant overlooking the lush fairways of the Ocean Course and the Atlantic Ocean. From fresh-baked oysters to start to their signature Seafood Stew, the emphasis is on the freshest ingredients and a true taste of the season. End your meal with a nightcap at the Ryder Cup Bar overlooking the 18th green of the famed Ocean Course.

The Salty Dog

Bohicket Marina Market, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd, Johns Island, SC 
Phone: (843) 952-7335

Hours:
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM 
*Reservations not required

Lunch | Dinner | Kid Menu 

The Salty Dog Café is on the Bohicket Marina waterfront on Seabrook Island and serves up fresh seafood in a casual setting with live music and front-row seats to a spectacular Seabrook Island sunset. End your evening with delicious shakes and sundaes from the Salty Dog Ice Cream Shop or fireside s’mores and hot cocoa every Friday night through the festive season.

Bowens Island Restaurant

1870 Bowens Island Rd, Charleston, SC
Phone: (843) 795-2757

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
*Reservations not required

Oysters & Seafood | Drinks

Located between James Island and Folly Beach, Bowens Island Restaurant has been hosting oyster roasts since the 1940s and is a firm favorite with island locals and visitors to the South Carolina coastline. The laid-back seafood shed has a timeless appeal, outstanding seafood, and unbeatable sunsets over the Folly River and marshlands. A unique Lowcountry oyster experience!

Bohemian Bull

1531 Folly Rd, James Island, SC
Phone: (843) 225-1817

Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 11 AM to 11 PM
Friday – Saturday | 11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM
*Reservations not required

Menu | Brunch | Cocktails & Bourbon

In the same neighborhood, you’ll find Bohemian Bull, a casual tavern and beer garden with craft beers and cocktails, live music, and all-you-can-eat oyster roasts every 3rd Thursday (November to February). Bring the whole family for fresh local oysters, harvested in their own backyard and steamed over outdoor firepits.

CHARLESTON OYSTER BARS

If you’re taking a day trip to Charleston we suggest the Royal Tern Raw Bar in the heart of John Island or head to historic downtown Charleston for endless seafood restaurants and oyster bars. Sample Rockefeller oysters at Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oysters, Seabrook oysters at the Darling Raw Oyster Bar, deep-fried oyster po’boy at Rappahannock, or an oyster roast at the eclectic Pearlz Oyster Bar.

Royal Tern Raw Bar

3005 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC
Phone: (843) 718-3434

Hours:
Monday – Saturday | 5 PM to 9 PM 
*Reservations recommended

Menu:
Dinner | Kids | Desserts & Digestifs | Beers & Cocktails | Wine

The Oyster Shed at Leon’s

698 King St, Charleston, SC
Phone: (843) 531-6500

Hours:
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM
*Reservations recommended


Menu:
Food | Beverage | Wine

The Darling Oyster Bar

513 King St, Charleston, SC
Phone: (843) 641-0821

Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 4 PM to 10 PM
Friday – Saturday | 4 PM to 11 PM 
Sunday | 11 AM to 10 PM
*Reservations recommended

Menu:
Main | Brunch | Raw Bar | Dessert | Drinks

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

701 E Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Phone: (843) 576-4693

Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 11 AM to 8:30 PM 
Friday – Saturday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sunday | 11 AM to 8:30 PM
Weekday Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
*Reservations recommended

Menu:
Oyster Bar Menu

Pearlz Oyster Bar

153 E Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Phone: (843) 577-5755

Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 2 PM to 9 PM
Friday | 2 PM to 10 PM
Saturday | 12 PM to 10 PM
Sunday | 12 PM to 9 PM
Weekday Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
*Reservations recommended

Menu:
Menu | Chef’s Specials | Happy Hour | Beverages | Kids

THROW YOUR OWN OYSTER ROAST

Oyster beds line the banks of the Kiawah River between Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island which are easily accessible during the low tide. A fishing license is required and available locally at tackle stores covering all your fishing activities including crabbing, clamming, shrimping, and oystering.
Start a new tradition of your own, purchase your oyster roasting tools, roll up your sleeves, and host your own oyster roast with friends and family. Buy a bushel of oysters at a local seafood market or harvest, shuck, season, and roast your own oysters for a backyard oyster roast in the comfort of your Seabrook Island vacation home.

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Best Family Friendly Holiday Events On Seabrook Island

Looking for family-friendly events on Seabrook Island? Create lifelong memories and new family traditions on the beautiful barrier islands on the shores of South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the spirit of the holiday season abounds on Seabrook Island where holiday charm and the best of the Lowcountry awaits, only a 30 minute drive from Charleston, SC!

It’s time to deck the halls, soak up the sunny island weather on miles of beautiful beaches, tee off on oceanfront golf courses, explore miles of family-friendly trails, overindulge in holiday food and enjoy fun family-friendly festivities at the best holiday events on Seabrook Island. 

1. Aquarium Aglow

Charleston, SC
Date: November 21st through December 30th, 2024
Time: 5:30pm to 9pm
Admission: Click HERE!

Aquarium Aglow is a unique holiday light experience at the South Carolina Aquarium in nearby Charleston. Whether you’re looking for a rainy indoor activity or spending the day exploring the streets of historic Charleston, Aquarium Aglow offers a one-of-a-kind sensory experience for the whole family with thousands of magical holiday lights. 

2. Holiday Festival of Lights

James Island, SC
Date: November 15th to December 31st, 2024
Time: Nightly 5:30pm to 10pm
Admission: Click HERE!

The Holiday Festival of Lights is a top nighttime attraction and one of Charleston’s favorite events during the holiday season. James Island transforms to a magical winter wonderland with three miles of over 750 fantastical light displays (an estimated 2 million lights!) ranging from Rudolph and Santa Clause to an Amazing Dancing Light Display. Take a driving tour then stop for a visit at Santa’s Village with festive train rides, an old-fashioned carousel, an enchanted walking trail, marshmallow roasting pits and festive food stands. The festival ends with a spectacular display of fireworks on New Year’s Eve and is not to be missed.    

3. First Friday Christmas Market

James Island, SC
Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024

The First Friday Christmas Market takes place at the Town Market on James Island early in the holiday season with fresh local produce, arts and crafts, food trucks, tasty, sweet treats and a free movie on the big screen at dusk. If you’re visiting Seabrook Island later in the season, the Charleston Farmers Market and Sea Island Farmers Market on Johns Island are open year-round on Saturdays with holiday crafts and delicious local fresh produce to restock your vacation supplies. 

4. Freshfields Village

Kiawah Island, SC
Date: December 2024

Freshfields Village is a charming open-air shopping destination with a wide array of eateries, salons and spas for a Christmas spoil, festive holiday events and the best shopping near Seabrook Island. Grab coffee and breakfast and browse the cool cars at the monthly Cars & Coffee on the Village Green, drop your wish list in Santa’s Mailbox near the Christmas trees and catch up on last-minute Christmas shopping at the Sidewalk Saturday sales and events.   

5. The Nutcracker

College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, Charleston, SC
Date & Time: December 14th 2024  | 2 PM & 6 PM 
Date & Time: December 15th 2024 | 1 PM & 5 PM
Admission: Click HERE!

This beloved ballet holiday tradition brings the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker to life in the stunning setting of the historic Sottile Theatre in Charleston. From the magical Land of Sweets to the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, this classic captivates audiences of all ages. Live Stream tickets are available to watch from the comfort of your home for the holidays!

6. Gullah Christmas Concert

Boone Hall Plantation
Date: December 11th, 2024
Admission: Click HERE!

Celebrate the season with a unique cultural experience at A Gullah Christmas Concert at Boone Hall Plantation. This holiday event showcases the vibrant culture, traditions, and heritage of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee people through storytelling, heartfelt performances, and soulful songs by The Plantation Singers, one of the South’s most acclaimed Gullah acapella groups.

7. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner

Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Date: December 24thand 25th, 2024
Call for Reservations: (800) 654-2924

Eat, drink and be merry with a festive Christmas feast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at the luxury Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Indulge in The Feast of the Seven Fishes at Tomasso at Turtle Point, southern BBQ at the Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House, fresh seafood and Lowcountry holiday favorites in The Ocean Room or a grand Christmas buffet on the Jasmine Porch. Reservations essential. 

8. Bonfire, Music & Smores

Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Date: December 30th, 2024
Time: 5:00pm to 7pm

Start the New Year’s Eve celebrations early! Spend time with family and friends around a fire while enjoying lawn games and indulging in a s’more or two. Live music will be provided by Flash Mob.

S’more packs available for purchase at $5 for a pack of 4. A limited amount of picnic table seating available, beach chairs or blankets recommended. Schedule subject to change.

Also, come and check out Archery Tag! This is a fast paced game that involves aim, accuracy, teamwork, strategy, and FUN! $5/game, $20/unlimited play. For ages 8+.

9. New Year’s Eve Family Celebration

Night Heron Park at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Date: December 31st, 2024
Time: 5:30pm to 9pm
Admission: Free

Let the countdown begin with live entertainment, jumping castles, lawn games and tasty roasted oysters or BBQ chicken at the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Night Heron Park. This fun, family-friendly NYE celebration ends at 9pm with a grand finale of fireworks. Ring in the New Year with friends and family from your oceanfront island retreat or venture out and discover legendary hot spots on a night out on the town in Charleston. 

10. New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Date: January 1st, 2025
Time: 11:45am to 12:45pm
Admission: Free

Plunge into the New Year at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Polar Bear Plunge. Come and celebrate new beginnings with us as we gather on Kiawah’s beach, just in front of the Sanctuary Hotel, to take a dip into The Atlantic. All participants must bring their own towel to this event.

This event is complimentary, no reservations are required.

11. New Year’s Day 5k 

Sanctuary Beach
Date: January 1st, 2025
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Admission: Free

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than a beach fun run! This one mile or 5k run/walk will begin at the Sanctuary Beach Access and head towards The Ocean Course. Please bring your own water bottle.

This event is complimentary, no reservations are required. Schedule is subject to change.

12. Kid’s Night Out: New Year’s Eve Bash 

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Date: January 1st, 2025
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission: Reservations are required, please call 843.768.6001

Ring in the New Year with Camp Kiawah! Enjoy some mini golf at the festival, splash around at the Sanctuary indoor pool, make crafts and so much more! Drop off is at the Night Heron Pavilion and pick up is located at the Sanctuary’s indoor pool. For ages 5-12.

The Kid’s Night Out programs provide everything needed for an exciting and adventurous experience for young vacationers and local residents. Dinner is included.

Pricing:
Governor’s Club: $102
KIGR Guests and KICA Members: $120
Standard Price: $140

Seabrook Island Vacation Rentals

Experience the true spirit of Christmas and make Seabrook Island your home for the holidays this festive season! Seabrook Exclusives boasts over 40 years on the island with a premier portfolio of luxury Seabrook Island vacation rentals and local vacation specialists to personalize your island experience. Book direct or call our team on (843) 768-0808 today to begin your holiday season on South Carolina’s scenic barrier islands.  

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Best Fall Events Near Seabrook Island, SC

Fall is America’s favorite season and the best time of year to visit the barrier islands of South Carolina on the idyllic Atlantic Coastline. The beauty of the changing fall leaves, no more summer crowds, coastal temperatures and miles of pristine and peaceful sandy beaches await on Seabrook Island, South Carolina.  

This beautiful barrier island is only a short, scenic drive from Charleston and offer visitors the perfect balance of laid-back island living close to the cityscapes and urban charm of historic Charleston. In addition to the beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses and outdoor activities in the extraordinary natural landscapes, Seabrook Island offers fabulous, family-friendly fall events with harvest festivals, haunted houses, foot stompin’ live music and scrumptious southern BBQ.

Here’s our top pick of Seabrook Island fall festivals and events to consider when planning your vacation to South Carolina’s scenic barrier islands.

1. Oktoberfest


WHEN: September 22nd, 2024

TIME: 11:30AM – 10:00PM

LOCATION:
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC

Get ready to raise your steins! Oktoberfest is coming to Frothy Beard Brewing to celebrate the autumn season! Enjoy some festive food specials, compete in our stein hoisting competition, and sip on our Oktoberfest Märzen, hefeweizen, or Kölsch in your very own Frothy beer stein. Plus, the Polka All Stars will be here from 2:30PM – 5:00PM Prost!

2. Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze


WHEN: September 27th – October 27th, 2024

LOCATION:
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
Mt Pleasant, SC

SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click HERE!

Travel along country roads through canopies of ancient oaks draped in Spanish Moss to Boone Hall Plantation for one of the largest fall festivals in South Carolina. Wind your way through a corn maze, play with the critters at the petting zoos, go on a haunted hayride and pick the perfect pumpkin for carving jack-o-lantern.  

DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday September 27 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday September 29 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday September 30 – 10am-5pm

Friday October 4 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday October 5 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday October 6 – 10am-5pm

Friday October 11 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday October 12 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday October 13 – 10am-5pm

Friday October 18 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday October 19 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday October 20 – 10am-5pm

Friday October 25 – 10AM-5PM
Saturday October 26 – 10AM-5PM
Sunday October 27 – 10am-5pm

Included with Admission:

  • Family Friendly Halloween Tractor Tour
  • GIANT 8-Acre Corn Maze
  • All American Petting Zoo
  • All American Pig Races
  • Two of SC’s Largest Jump Pillows
  • Inflatable Giant Slide and Obstacle Course
  • Swings, Spiders and Slides, Oh My!
    (Farm Play Structures & Equipment)
  • Live, Interactive HoneyBee Exhibit
  • Rubber Duck Races
  • Farm Football
  • Ask a Farmer Interactive Series
  • Homegrown Stage Live Performances

Additional Fee Required:

  • Pony rides
  • Face Painting & Body Art

Local’s Tip: There will be pumpkins for sale by the pound from our pumpkin patch area, take one home to your vacation rental, and have fun with the kiddos!

3. Boone Hall Plantation Fright Night


WHEN: September 21st – November 27th, 2024

LOCATION:
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road
Mt Pleasant, SC

EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click HERE!

If you’re traveling with kids 6 and older, purchase a ScreamPass or VIP Fear Pass for hours of fun on Halloween Fright Night at the Boone Hall Plantation, South Carolina’s largest haunted event. Three terrifying attractions await: the haunted Fallen Oaks Motel, evil destruction at Tiny’s Toy Factory Anarchy and real-life horror on the Sinister Cinema Haunted Hayride. Kids ages 6 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

4. 2024 Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship Tournament


WHEN: October 2nd – 6th, 2024

LOCATION:
Seabrook Island Racquet Club
3772 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455

EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click HERE!

Named South Carolina Adult Tournament of the Year, the Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship is a National Level-3/ITF Tournament (Ages 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) and a USTA National Level-1/ITF Mixed Doubles Tournament (Ages 40, 50, 60, 70, 80) is in it’s 40th year. Held on Seabrook Island, this event attracts over 340 senior tennis players from more than 26 states & Washington DC to compete in this annual event. The gracious hospitality of Lowcountry residents and sponsoring businesses provide an atmosphere and experience that attracts participants time and time again to our tournament.

5. Legare Farms Pumpkin Patch


LOCATION:
2620 Hanscombe Point Road
Johns Island, SC

ACTIVITIES & ADMISSION: Click HERE!

Legare Farms is located closer to Kiawah & Seabrook on Johns Island. The farm offers free admission to the Farm Animals Barnyard and Kids Playground with fall-themed activities at an extra cost including late night pumpkin picking by torch light, fun hayrides and horse rides, entry to a gem mine and making your own scarecrow at the Scarecrow factory. 

6. Fall Tours of Charleston Piazzas & Gardens


WHEN: October 9th – November 2nd, 2024

LOCATION: Downtown Charleston, SC

EVENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS: Click HERE!

Charleston is spectacularly beautiful in the fall season and cooler temps make it perfect for a unique walking tour through the historic streets of Charleston. Learn the fascinating stories of Charleston’s historical events while touring the antebellum homes, enchanting gardens, intimate piazzas and historic churches on a fall tour of Charleston. 

HOUSE AND GARDENS TOURS

Each Saturday from 2 – 5 PM, guests have the opportunity to experience some of Charleston’s exceptional homes and gardens. Enjoy going from site to site at your leisure, where volunteer docents are stationed to interpret the history, architecture, and gardens. Each tour includes a unique set of 6-8 properties and features a variety of interiors and exteriors.

PRICE: $75 PSC Members | $100 Non-Members

INSIDER’S HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE TOURS

Insider’s History & Architecture Tours take guests inside some of Charleston’s finest buildings, seldom open to the public. These tours are led by noted professionals such as architects, historians, and preservation experts with in-depth interpretation focused on Charleston’s unique architectural styles, preservation ethic, and interior design. Each tour includes a unique set of 3 – 4 properties with refreshments and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

PRICE: $150 for PSC Members | $200 Non-Members* (includes 1-yr PSC Membership)

INSIDER’S GARDEN TOURS

Insider’s Garden tours are designed for garden enthusiasts and are led by notable professionals such as landscape architects, garden designers, and horticulturalists. In addition to visiting some of the city’s most beautiful private gardens, guests will also learn about subjects ranging from the latest gardening trends to Charleston’s vast horticultural history, and its diverse flora and fauna. Each tour includes a unique set of 4-5 gardens and lasts approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.

PRICE: $150 for PSC Members | $200 Non-Members* (includes 1-yr PSC Membership)

SPECIALTY WALKING TOURS

Explore the streets of Charleston while learning more about the historical events, people, and cultures that have shaped our city. PSC walking tours are designed and led by professional, certified tour guides and scholars. Offerings change from day to day. Walking tours last approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.

PRICE: $40 per person unless otherwise noted

VIEW ALL TOURS

Now in its 47th year, this year’s Fall Tours offerings are designed to maximize the educational experience for guests while minimizing impacts in the historic district. Join us as we venture into the city’s storied streets, landscapes, and buildings.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL

7. Johns Island Harvest Festival


WHEN: November 2nd, 2024

TIME: 11:00AM – 5:00PM

LOCATION:
Johns Island County Park
2662 Mullet Hall Road
Johns Island, SC 29455

PRICE: Buy Tickets HERE!

Come on out to Johns Island County Park for foot-stompin’ live music, pumpkin decorating, kids crafts, hayrides, and more! Feast on Southern delights like finger-lickin’ Carolina barbeque, kettle korn, and all of your favorite festival foods! Once you’ve eaten your fill, head on over to the crafters market for some great for holiday shopping! 

8. Riverfront Revival


WHEN: October 11th – 12th, 2024

TIME: Music Begins at 12:00PM Each Day

LOCATION:
North Charleston Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405

PRICE: Buy Tickets HERE!

Curated by Darius Rucker, of Hootie and The Blowfish, and produced by a seasoned team, Riverfront Revival will be a love letter to country music and to South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The two-day festival will be loaded with unforgettable live music, engaging culture and delicious tastes inspired by the region’s unique foodways. Guests will leave feeling revived – deep in their souls – about the music, the location, and the community.

LINE-UP:
Hootie & The Blowfish
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Revivalists
Jamey Johnson
Collective Soul
Arrested Development
Paul Cauthen
Hailey Whitters
Sister Hazel
Southall
Shane Profitt
Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge
Gritty Flyright
Brady Smith
July Moon
Elizabeth Covington

Seabrook Island Vacation Rentals

Our Seabrook Exclusives vacation rentals are perfect for your family to enjoy the top rentals on Seabrook Island, true southern hospitality and the best fall festivals near Charleston!

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