James Island
Located between downtown Charleston and the sandy shores of Folly Beach, James Island primarily remained farmland until the 1960s, when businesses and homes slowly began to emerge. Today, it is a city in its own right and a convenient and popular place to live in Charleston. This prime location allows residents to quickly escape to Folly Beach and still less than a ten minute drive from downtown. There is something for everyone on James Island.
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This beautiful 643-acre park is a great place for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing and crabbing, a water park, miles of trails, a dog park, picnic spots and a climbing wall. Each December, the park transforms into a holiday wonderland with an Annual Festival of Lights.
On the island’s northern edge, next to the James Island Yacht Club, prominent homes overlook Charleston harbor, and in Riverland Terrace, a mix of cottages, bungalows and traditional Lowcountry homes share views of the Wappoo Cut and Intracoastal Waterway.
This private country club on James Island is one of the oldest in the country, and is believed by some to be the birthplace of golf in America.
Off the beaten path, an extensive mix of residential neighborhoods and subdivisions with homes, townhomes, condominiums and apartments serve a diverse population that range from young professionals to families and longtime residents.
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