James Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit James Island
Where to stay in James Island
- Charleston Historic District
- Downtown Charleston
- Cannonborough Elliotborough
- King Street
- Harleston Village

Charleston Historic District
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charleston City Market to Shops at Charleston Place – discover Charleston Historic District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Charleston
Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.

Cannonborough Elliotborough
If you're spending some time in Cannonborough Elliotborough, Upper King Design District and Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum are top sights worth seeing.

King Street
If you're spending some time in King Street, Marion Square and Charleston Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Harleston Village
While visiting Harleston Village, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Square and The Riviera Theater.

The Francis Marion Hotel
"Great location and we got a room on the top floor. The welcome reception was very nice. Property is dated and needs a refresh but for the price was great. I would stay there again"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
"I really enjoyed my stay..very clean staff was very helpful.great location.."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

stayAPT Suites North Charleston
"n/a"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Fire Tower
"We really loved this place. Very nice place!! Close to some of the best restaurants in town! Would stay there and would recommend it to everyone! Thanks for the great accommodation!!"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Wild Dunes Vacation Condos 1&2 Bedrooms
"Liked the walkways with cute shops and boardwalk to beach. Our villa was far away from main area, the dryer, dishwasher, and fridge didn’t work well or at all, and the building quality was terrible (we had floor boards scratched and peeling, molding coming off the wall, lights falling out of the ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Stay near popular James Island attractions
Things to do

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston with Adventure Sightseeing

Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island





















