The resort islands of Kiawah and Seabrook, just east of Charleston, are home to many miles of unspoiled beaches, along with more than 160 scenic holes of championship golf. Kiawah offers Ryder Cup-level challenge in the famed Pete Dye Ocean Course, plus courses by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

Seabrook Island offers 36 spectacular holes on its two courses, which are Audubon Society-certified bird sanctuaries. The island is gated and privately owned, but the golf courses are accessible if you’re a resort guest.