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
"Charming, easy, and great location. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

The Charleston Place
"Absolute five-star experience. Everything is impeccable, from the room to the dining to the staff. Perfect location in a beautiful city."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Emeline
"Great location , spacious rooms"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

stayAPT Suites North Charleston

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: Fort Sumter Access with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport





















