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Destin vs Kiawah Island

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Destin, FLVSKiawah Island, SC
6Courses5
0Bucket-list courses1
$112Avg green fee$233
$600/nightLodging from$800/night
6Restaurants5
4Bars3
3Late-night bars2
4Activities4
Spring, FallBest seasonSpring, Fall
VPS (15 min)Nearest airportCHS (45 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Destin if you want lower green fees, more course variety, more nightlife, or you're drawn to Southeast golf.

Choose Kiawah Island if you want more bucket-list courses, or you prefer Southeast golf.

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