Johns Island Vacation Activities

Johns Island and James Island are two of the Sea Islands near Charleston, South Carolina. The Ashley and Stono Rivers separate these islands from peninsular downtown Charleston.

Fort Sumter is located on an island just off the eastern tip of James Island and was the site of the first battle of the Civil War. Bombardment of Fort Sumter was started from Fort Johnson, which was located on the eastern portion of James Island.
Johns Island is home to “The Angel Oak”, a 1400-year-old Southern live oak tree.

Being areas that are steeped in history and surrounded by so much water you can imagine the wealth of activities that can be found on the islands and in nearby Charleston. Just to mention a few, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, great Restaurants and shopping

Johns Island Local Businesses

Mistress Charters:

Providing deep sea fishing charters and top of the line tackle in Charleston, South Carolina for a fishing experience that you will never forget. You will be fishing for Tuna, Dolphin (mahi mahi), Wahoo, Marlin, Sailfish and much more. Our charter boat, the "Laff-A-Lot", is a customized 48' Ocean Yacht Sport fisher. She provides a great ride and excellent fishing stability. Captain Frank Thornhill, born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, has run several sportfishing boats and been fishing in the creeks and offshore of the Lowcountry his entire life. We offer half-day offshore fishing to full day Gulf Stream deep sea fishing trips and will supply everything you'll need for your charter, most importantly a low pressure, fun, and memorable experience. We also clean and bag your catch at the end of the day.
Land a Big One: www.fishmistress.com

Deep Sea Fishing Charters Charleston, SC

Wallace Sailing Charters:

Come Boating or Sailing while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, or Charleston, South Carolina. We have the best spot in the entire Grand Strand and Georgetown area for sailing. You and your family can have the sailing yacht for any length of time or days. Our unigue boat tours are relaxing, exciting, and full of surprises, such as a dolphin swimming alongside the boat, bird watching, or just simply tanning, with the wind blowing through your hair! We are available for weddings, dinner cruises, sunset sails and any other special occasion. We also offer sailing lessons, cruises to your own private beach and much more, all near Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC! All of our boat cruises are special and customized just for you and no one else. Call Captain Dave at (843) 902-6999
Set Sail at: www.wallacesailingcharters.com

Sailing Charters Georgetown, South Carolina

Charleston Kayak Company:

Charleston Kayak Company is a small kayak outfitter and boat tour operator specializing in creating unique and memorable on water experiences for their guests. Let our professional Guides and USCG certified master captains show you the real low-country. Offerings include regularly scheduled guided nature kayak tours and rentals, private guided tours, group events, and boat charters. Daily kayaking tour options depart from Folly Beach, Mt Pleasant/Sullivan's Island, and from historic Middleton Place. Boat charters are available daily on a spacious 24ft Carolina Skiff for dolphin watching cruises, sunrise / sunset cruises, and Morris Island Lighthouse trips.
Paddle over: www.charlestonkayakcompany.com

Kayaking in Folly Beach, SC

Welcome to Charleston's Blue Hour... A Charleston Water Tour:

There are many ways for you to enjoy our Charleston boat tours from the couples getaway and small party to family or intimate weekend trips! The 48' Californian yacht boasts three luxurious staterooms, a salon with an entertainment center and a spacious aft deck for entertaining. The flybridge is ideal for sightseeing and sun pads on the bow for sunbathers. The Blue Hour is felixble and proud to offer a number of Charleston boat tours to our guests and The Blue Hour is more than just a Charleston boat tour venue. We also provide bed and breakfast, charters such as corporate outings, harbor / sunset cruises, weddings, sightseeing, nature tours and golfing expeditions to Kiawah Island, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, along with fine dining along the coast and much more!
Go to: www.bbonthesea.com

Bed and Breakfast in Mount Pleasant, SC

Airplane Tours:

With over 25 years of safe flying experience in the Charleston, SC area, we offer private airplane tours which can make your vacation or special occasion "really special". You won't believe how beautiful the Lowcountry is until you see it from a birds eye view with an Aerial sightseeing tour. We have four standard packages available or you can request a custom tour if you have specific sights that you want to see around the Charleston area. Make sure to bring several rolls of film!! Heck, you can even bring along a picnic lunch and your favorite beverage, this is your private SEE ALL AERIAL TOUR. And be sure to ask about our Romantic Sunset flights.
Take off at: www.flyinghighovercharleston.com

Flying over Charleston, SC

Capt. Jack's Sailing & Dolphin Watching:

Charter your own private, affordable sailing yacht while you vacation near Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island or Charleston, South Carolina. Offering a variety of trips including our very popular Private Island Picnic Shelling Adventure, day sailing charters, family fishing trips, sunset sails and dolphin watching trips. A majestic Low Country Sunset Sail is the perfect way to relax after a day at the beach, a round of golf at Kiawah Island or a hard day of shopping in Charleston, South Carolina. If you enjoy nature, the Palmetto Tide specializes in personalized dolphin eco tours and this is probably the best place on the East Coast to see dolphin. Enjoy dolphins playing along side while your skipper shares the local sailing lore and natural history of this area. Make your reservation early to set sail aboard the Palmetto Tide. (843) 343-1772.
set sail at: www.kiawahsailing.com