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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!
