Ocean Park on Kiawah Island

Ocean Park occupies Kiawah Island's easternmost tip — the farthest point from the mainland on an already private, gated island. The neighborhood sits within Vanderhorst Plantation behind Kiawah's second set of privacy gates, and its position at the island's far end defines its character: large homesites, a mile-long interior ribbon park, and layered views of the marsh, the Kiawah River, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Ocean Course.

The community debuted in June 2012, just ahead of the PGA Championship at the adjacent Ocean Course. The championship returned to the Ocean Course in 2021, and Kiawah is scheduled to host again in 2031. For buyers who want proximity to one of the world's most celebrated golf courses, Ocean Park is as close as it gets on the island.

PHE represents buyers and sellers of resale homes and homesites in Ocean Park. Contact our team for current availability and market context.
 

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Where is Ocean Park on Kiawah Island?

Ocean Park sits behind Kiawah Island's second set of privacy gates, on the island's easternmost tip within Vanderhorst Plantation. The Ocean Course runs along its southern edge; the Kiawah River borders its northern reaches; and the Atlantic lies beyond the dunes. The result is a layered view profile — marsh, river, ocean, and fairways — that's uncommon even by Kiawah's standards.

The neighborhood is reached by continuing through the second gate past East Beach Village, following Governor's / Ocean Course Drive to its most remote residential point. The distance from the main gate and the double-gate access give Ocean Park a degree of seclusion that distinguishes it from the island's more active resort villages.

Ocean Park's Ribbon Park and Trails

The community was designed around its parklands. A mile-long interior ribbon park runs through Ocean Park, connecting residents to three park areas with trails, open meadows, playgrounds, and a treehouse. Most homes have direct access to green space, and the walking and biking paths connect to Kiawah's broader trail network.

Native vegetation and grand live oaks are preserved as organizing elements of the neighborhood — the design reflects Kiawah Island's broader approach to environmental stewardship, in which natural features shape development rather than the reverse.

The Marsh House

Marsh House is Ocean Park's community gathering spot, set on the neighborhood's wide southern marsh with views of the marsh and the Ocean Course tree line. The structure features an infinity pool, cocktail bar, grill, firepit, and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces for eating, drinking, and relaxing.

Marsh House is available to Ocean Park property owners and to Kiawah Island Club Members with qualifying properties. Homeowners in Marsh Walk — the sub-neighborhood immediately adjacent to Marsh House — have the most convenient access.

Homes and Homesites in Ocean Park

Homes in Ocean Park are almost entirely custom-built. Architectural standards require designs to harmonize with the surrounding environment — materials, colors, and landscaping that work with the marshland and maritime forest setting rather than against it.

The neighborhood includes a range of single-family homes and undeveloped homesites, with views varying by location: marsh and river to the north, ocean and golf-course views along the southern edge. Contact our team for current listings, recent comparable sales, and market context for the neighborhood.

Kiawah Island Club Membership in Ocean Park

Some Ocean Park properties are listed with the opportunity to purchase a Kiawah Island Club membership alongside the home — Golf, Sports, or Social tier, depending on the specific property. If membership is available with a listing, it will be noted. Properties listed without a membership offering cannot have one added after the sale.

Club membership availability on any given resale should be confirmed with your PHE agent. For a full overview of the Kiawah Island Club's membership tiers, initiation costs, and what's included at each level, see our Kiawah Island Club membership guide.

Ocean Park property owners who hold a Kiawah Island Club membership have convenient access to Marsh House — the Club's gathering space on the southern marsh — and to The Beach Club, the Club's oceanfront facility with dining, pool access, and direct beach access.

The crown jewel of the Kiawah Island Club experience is where members can enjoy oceanfront dining, resort-style pools, and direct access to Kiawah's world-renowned ten miles of private beach.

For Ocean Park homeowners who are Club members, these two destinations alone speak to the exceptional lifestyle that comes with living on Kiawah Island.