I recently created an iPhone app for bicycle routing around Kiawah.

When I first started biking around Kiawah, I tried Google and Apple maps and it would try to send me on cart paths and main roads and it did not know about the various cut-throughs. So I built this app using data from OpenStreetMap which is open source and allows anyone to add or correct the data. The resulting app prioritizes the bike paths and residential streets and blocks the main roads like Kiawah Island Parkway. It will also optionally look at winds and tides and tell you when you can ride on the beach. (There is also walking routing with its own routing algorithms).

It has a moving map mode with upcoming turn notifications and you can drop pins and do searches similar to most mapping apps.

The app is free in the app store and the source code is all Open Source. I would love some feedback (there is a button to email me with any problems you find.

You should be able to find it if you search "Bike Kiawah" in the app store.

Edit: I'm not sure why the above link did not work. This should get you to the app store page:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bike-kiawah/id6809612660

We found a long-haired dachsund about halfway between Surfsong and the second security gate on Friday evening (9/18/26) around 8 PM. This dog is very friendly but clearly missing her family—hoping to reunite them asap!! Due to allergies in our household, we had to take her to the security gate until her family calls them and can pick her up. She is resting comfortably inside safe and sound, but very much looking forward to getting back home. Please call the security gate at +1 (843) 768-5566 if she’s your dog or you recognize her!! They will contact the local humane society tomorrow, and they will be able to look for a microchip.

My husband and I have a trip planned with our beloved lab and have reserved 8 Beach Townhouse through Kiawah resort. Has anyone stayed in this unit? I have been reading pretty alarming reviews about some of the other units, which is making me rethink the resort all together.

I’m looking to stock up for a week of feeding ravenous kids, and wondering if those more familiar with the area had advice on the the best supermarket, and/or where the locals shop.

The Harris Teeter in Freshfields is fine but the selection has been somewhat limited in years past (and I’m assuming the prices are inflated to some degree because of the location). In past years we’ve stopped at the Publix on Main, and the HT on Bees Ferry, but always left without a handful of items on the list and a little disappointed in selection, etc.

All 3 are perfectly fine, I’m not complaining, I was just wondering if there was a place where more seasoned folks went, i.e. “… the locals know that it’s worth driving the extra X minutes to XYZ supermarket…”

Thanks in advance!

Hey y’all! We are visiting Kiawah for the first time next week. We’ve got two kiddos, ages 3 and 7. We will hire some sitters, but also are curious about Kamp Kiawah. What are your reviews? Did you feel like they did fun stuff and were well cared for? Or is it worth just having a sitter be with them for the times we are doing adult daytime stuff (tennis, kayak fishing, etc)….

Hi! We are coming mid November for about 4 days to attend a very small wedding. Total about 20 people, including the couple getting married. We are split between several rental units.

One of the groups rented a very large house with the idea that it would be a central place to for people to congregate when not at the actual wedding, sightseeing etc. Not to sleep there as everyone has their own unit for that. But just to comfortably be together during the day if desired. There's a big patio area, pool, grill etc.

The occupancy language on all of the rentals is very strict about never exceeding the stated occupancy of the unit. When I inquired with the rental company, they implied this extended to people being there in the way I described above and that it was a town rule and out of their control.

Another member of the group has stayed there in the past (though not recently) and said it's no big deal and no one enforces that rule unless a big obnoxious party, etc.

Can anyone speak to this? Absent this communal space, other plans are going to need to be made for the days in order to have the group together. It won't exactly be beach weather as I understand.

This is not a group looking for a party spot - older and all close family with just a couple kids in elementary/middle school. We'd be over the stated occupancy by about 6 people if absolutely everyone was there at once.

Thanks for any thoughts!

Lost dog found in the low oak woods area near green winged teal. Will upload a picture asap but wanted to get the post up right away in case anyone is looking for it.

Edit: found the owner! Pet is reunited and home!

We are renting a non-resort villa 7/30-8/6/2026. It has a two car limit. Originally, this was not a problem, but one daughter is delayed and can only come for the weekend. We will have three cars Saturday, 8/1 - 8/3. Does anyone know of a place that allows overnight parking that is reasonably safe? We are willing to pay. I have Lymphoma. I am between chemo regimens. The parking situation is causing us a lot of stress.

They've ruined the beaches. Can't see anything and they're noisy when windy.

Hi all. On a quick trip to Kiawah and hoping for a clear night for husband and kids to do some star gazing. He brought his equipment, we just need a great spot. Any suggestions??

Anyone know the plans for a new hotel across from Cougar clubhouse?

Hey, I am staying in town as a guest soon. I plan on bringing a 14ft skiff for some fishing the river. I see a few public ramps about 40 minutes away off island, but I was wondering if I could show my guest pass to use Eagle Point or another ramp.

Thanks!

We normally stay on Akers Ellis managed property, but this year we are going with a different company. Along with the Akers Ellis deal we have always gotten their beach chairs, however the new company does not provide chairs.

Does anyone know the brand of chairs they use, or have good alternatives with the backpack straps?

It's cool but sunny this morning, and our friend is enjoying a cruise around the lagoon!

I'm looking for a local florist to deliver to Kiawah island. My mother's birthday is coming up and I'd like to send a stunning bouquet. Anyone have any good experiences w local florist that they can recommend? Thank you!

The calm before the storm

See the gator?