Things to Do on Seabrook Island

Seabrook Island is a private, gated barrier island on the South Carolina coast, 25 miles south of Charleston. Beyond the natural beauty, Seabrook Island boasts a vibrant community with top-notch amenities including 3.5 miles of private beach, two championship golf courses, 15 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, beach horseback riding, and direct access to Bohicket Creek. The island offers a compact range of outdoor and Club activities within a single residential community.

Most amenities are tied to the Seabrook Island Club or the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) and are available to property owners, Club members, and registered guests of members or renters. The guide below covers what's available on Seabrook, who has access, and how to book.

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The Best Things to Do on Seabrook Island

• Seabrook Island Golf — Ocean Winds and Crooked Oaks

The Seabrook Island Club operates two private 18-hole championship golf courses: Ocean Winds and Crooked Oaks. Both are 36 holes of Club golf available to members, property owners, and registered guests — they are not open to the general public.

Ocean Winds is a 6,765-yard, par-72 course. It features Atlantic Ocean views and refreshing, challenging ocean breezes. Crooked Oaks is a 6,780-yard, par-72 course that meanders along marshes, maritime forests, and centuries-old live oak trees.

The Seabrook Island Club's full-service golf pro shop is staffed with PGA professionals who are happy to assist with private and group instruction, club rentals, and merchandise.

• Call 843-768-2529 for tee times and additional information.

• Tennis and Pickleball at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club

Not only is Seabrook Island a golfer's paradise, but tennis and pickleball are also on the list of active things to do on Seabrook Island. The Racquet Club is home to the full-service tennis center that boasts 15 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, multiple pickleball courts, a social gathering area, private and group clinics led by certified tennis professionals, and a pro shop stocked with the latest equipment and apparel.

The Seabrook Island Racquet Club hosts the Alan Fleming Open Clay Court State Championship in early October. Call 843-768-7543 for court reservations at the Racquet Club.

• Horseback Riding on the Beach

The Seabrook Island Equestrian Center is one of only a few places on the East Coast where you can enjoy horseback riding on the beach. (Even better, Seabrook Island beaches are known for being stunning.) You can also ride on 3 miles of nature trails through some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.

In addition, the Equestrian Center offers 42 stalls, short and long-term boarding, and Western and English instruction for all ages and skill levels.

• Trail and beach rides on Seabrook Island may be scheduled by calling 843-768-7541.

• Biking for the Whole Family

Biking on Seabrook Island is a family tradition.  It is a great activity that provides fun for the whole group. Whether you prefer to cruise along the beach, explore the roads, or take a quick trip to Bohicket Marina or Freshfields Village, you will enjoy riding in the ocean air. There are plenty of options to secure a quality rental. Surfscooter has a large selection and a well-established history in the Lowcountry. Other area bike rental companies include Alligator Bikes and Island Bike & Surf Shop.

• Explore the Lowcountry Waters

The tidal creeks, salt marshes, and Atlantic Ocean around Seabrook Island are accessible by kayak, paddleboard, or boat.

Bohicket Marina — between Seabrook and Kiawah — is the primary launch point and hosts most of the area's charter operators. Rentals and guided tours below.

Below are just a few of the local vendors offering equipment rentals and private or group tours.

• Bohicket Marina Boat Rentals- Choose from a selection of well-maintained 19' Key West Skiffs. They are perfect for a fun-filled day of fishing, dolphin watching, and sightseeing. Conveniently located in Bohicket Marina.
• Holy City Sailing - Located in Bohicket Marina, Holy City Sailing provides luxury charters for guests of Kiawah and Seabrook Island.
• Lil Darlin Fishing Charters - Captain Lindsay was born and raised in Charleston and has been fishing the Lowcountry her entire life. She knows these waters like the back of her hand and offers fishing, eco and harbor tours.
• Sonny Boy Charters - Also located in Bohicket Marina, Sonny Boy offers great fishing trips, quiet sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and eco-tours of the beautiful Lowcountry. **STAFF favorite!
• WaterDog Paddle Co. - yan and his staff provide morning and sunset paddleboard tours of Bohicket Creek, including all the equipment and training needed. Everyone from novices to experts will enjoy this unique experience paddling "up da creek."
• St. Johns Kayaks - t. Johns offers kayak tours, excursions, and offshore and inshore guided fishing trips on the waterways of Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns, and Wadmalaw Islands. Local guides will supply all the knowledge you need to have a great day on the water.

• Shop and Dine in Style

Shopping also makes the list as one of the best things to do on Seabrook Island. Freshfields Village is a community of boutiques, retail shops, and more at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands.

Just a short bike or car ride away, Freshfields Village has an abundance of enticing retailers. You can do everything from getting a haircut and filling a prescription to grabbing a great bottle of wine or a tasty, afternoon snack.

Bohicket Marina Village is another popular location that features casual dining, local boutiques, and the best sunset views in our area.

There are succulent restaurants on Seabrook Island. Try the Seabrook Island Club's Pelican’s Nest or Bohicket Lounge for a relaxed meal. The Club's Palmetto Room provides a fine dining experience for special occasions. You can even have a nightcap at the Locker Room Lounge, which offers a full bar and light fare.

There are plenty of non-club venues when you venture outside the gated area of Seabrook Island. You will find dining options in Bohicket Marina and Freshfields Village.

What Seabrook Island Residents Actually Do

The activities above are what visitors see. For year-round property owners, the island runs on a different rhythm. Club members use their amenity card for daily routines: morning coffee at the Osprey Café, walks on the beach before the tide changes, standing tee times at Ocean Winds or Crooked Oaks, Friday-night dinners at Pelican's Nest, and weekend golf cart runs to Freshfields Village for groceries.

The island's social calendar is heavy from March through November — the Alan Fleming Open in October, Turtle Patrol nesting season from May to October, holiday events at the Beach Club, and a consistent schedule of wine dinners, member mixers, and charity events through the Seabrook Island Club and SIPOA.

Residents also have access to Lake House fitness classes, the Equestrian Center for regular lessons or boarding, and Club membership tiers for neighbors who don't play golf.

Most Seabrook residents describe the lifestyle as small-town, outdoors, and quiet — and report they know most of their immediate neighbors within a year of moving in. That's the distinction between Seabrook and larger resort-style communities: it functions as a neighborhood first and a resort second.

Frequently Asked Questions — Things to Do on Seabrook Island

• What are the best things to do on Seabrook Island?

Seabrook Island offers 3.5 miles of private beaches, two championship golf courses at the Seabrook Island Club (Ocean Winds and Crooked Oaks), horseback riding on the beach at the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center, 15 Har-Tru clay tennis courts and pickleball at the Racquet Club, kayaking and paddleboarding on Bohicket Creek, and boating from Bohicket Marina. Freshfields Village offers shopping and dining just outside the island gates.

• Is Seabrook Island open to the public?

No. Seabrook Island is a private, gated community accessible only to property owners, Club members, their guests, and guests renting a home on the island. Day passes are not available.

• Is Seabrook Island family friendly?

Yes. The island is known for quiet, family-oriented vacations and residential living. The Lake House features a zero-entry outdoor pool, the Beach Club offers two oceanfront saltwater pools, and the uncrowded beaches are ideal for shelling, swimming, and watching for dolphins. The Equestrian Center offers riding lessons for all ages.

• Can you horseback ride on the beach at Seabrook Island?

Yes. The Seabrook Island Equestrian Center is one of the few locations on the East Coast where guests can horseback ride on the beach. The Center also offers three miles of nature trails, 42 stalls with short and long-term boarding, and Western and English instruction. Trail and beach rides can be scheduled by calling 843-768-7541.

• What golf courses are on Seabrook Island?

The Seabrook Island Club operates two private 18-hole championship courses: Ocean Winds (par 72, 6,765 yards) features Atlantic Ocean views, and Crooked Oaks (par 72, 6,780 yards) runs through marshes, maritime forests, and live oak groves. Both are available to Club members, property owners, and registered guests.

• What is there to do at Bohicket Marina?

Bohicket Marina sits between Seabrook and Kiawah Islands and serves both. Visitors can rent boats, book fishing charters with operators like Sonny Boy Charters, take sailing excursions with Holy City Sailing, paddleboard with WaterDog Paddle Co., or dine at waterfront restaurants. The marina hosts seasonal events and is a popular sunset destination.

• What activities can Seabrook Island property owners access at the Club?

Property owners with Club membership have access to two golf courses, the Racquet Club (15 Har-Tru clay courts, pickleball), the Seabrook Island Beach Club (two oceanfront saltwater pools, Pelican's Nest dining), the Equestrian Center, the Lake House fitness facility through SIPOA, and a full calendar of social events. Membership structures and amenity access vary — a PHE agent can walk through the specifics for any Seabrook property.

Thinking About Seabrook Island?

Pam Harrington Exclusives has been selling on Seabrook Island since 1978. If you're weighing a move or second home, we can walk you through neighborhoods, Club membership, and the practical realities of living on a private island.

About Pam Harrington Exclusives

Pam Harrington Exclusives is an independent, women-owned, MLS-affiliated luxury real estate brokerage founded in 1978 and specializing in Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, and Johns Island, South Carolina.

The firm has completed more than $2 billion in cumulative sales and is based at 4341 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455. Phone: 843.768.3635.