Nestled between Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach, James Island is the perfect place to live if you love the city vibe but want to stay close enough to the beach to stick your toes in the sand every once in a while. Check out some of my top 5 favorite things about James Island and why it’s one of the most popular places to live in the Charleston area:

The Food – James Island has some of the best food in the Charleston area. It’s hard to name all of the great restaurants, but some of my favorites are Zia Taqueria, Barberitos, The Mustard Seed, Black Bean Co., and the Bohemian Bull. James Island County Park – I love taking my dogs out to the off-leash dog park at James Island County Park. The 643-acre park also has various picnic spots, trails for walking, running and biking, Splash Zone Waterpark, disc golf course, kayak and pedal boat rentals, and a campground with 124 sites and 10 vacation cottages. The park also has seasonal events which include: The Holiday Festival of Lights, Lowcountry Cajun Festival, Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series, and more! Minutes away from Folly Beach – If you’re a self-proclaimed beach bum then James Island is definitely the place for you. Located just minutes away from Folly Beach, you’ll definitely spend a good chunk of your year relaxing on the sand. Wild Blue Ropes – Charleston’s first aerial ropes course is a great activity to do with your family, friends, or even co-workers for corporate outings. The amazing new course sits 35 feet off the ground and offers over 70 challenge features. The course is open from 9am to 8pm on weekdays and weekends. Charleston Municipal Golf Course – If there’s one thing you’ve got to do when you get to Charleston, it’s play golf! This 18-hole golfer-friendly course can easily be played in less than 4 hours and has 6 sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels. The course is located at 2110 Maybank Highway on James Island and is open until 4pm on weekends and weekdays.

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