James Island Travel Guide
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Visit James Island

Emeline
Hotel is in a great location and easy to walk to local attractions. Upon arrival we were notified of a wedding being held below our window and that the music would stop @ 10 pm. While it did stop at the promised time, it was not the peaceful and relaxing overnight stay we would have preferred.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

The Ryder Hotel
Great stay with my daughter to visit College of Charleston. Location was perfect for walking to everything.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Francis Marion Hotel
Great location, friendly staff and just made the trip perfect!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

stayAPT Suites North Charleston
The area felt safe and secure. The room was clean. The staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Iris Charleston
The room was fabulous! My only complaint would be the parking situation. My car was 1 inch too big to park at the hotel carousel, so we had to park at a nearby parking garage. That ended up being very expensive!! And I was afraid to walk back to the hotel from the parking garage by myself in the ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

The Palmetto House
Clean, spacious, accommodating to my family of 5. We enjoyed that it was not directly on king street but close enough for us. If you like to walk this is your place !
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

McLeod Plantation Historic Site
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at McLeod Plantation Historic Site during your trip to Charleston.
Sunrise Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunrise Park Beach during your trip to Charleston?
James Island County Park
James Island County Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Battery Number 5 Marker
You can find out about the history of Charleston with a stop at Battery Number 5 Marker. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and churches.
Splash Zone Waterpark
Bring the children to Splash Zone Waterpark and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Charleston. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Charleston Municipal Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Charleston at Charleston Municipal Golf Course.
Things to do

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston


