Charleston Area Neighborhoods Charleston The centerpiece of the Charleston area is the City of Charleston with its historic neighborhoods and downtown business and shopping areas. Real estate on the peninsula is highly sought after and life in downtown Charleston has its own charm and style. Mount Pleasant Once a bedroom community for downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant has evolved into a fast growing, upscale town with an identity all its own. Life in Mount Pleasant is family centered with a multitude of activities available for the family as well as for singles and professionals. Upscale neighborhoods, waterfront property, a dynamic business environment and plenty of water for boating make Mount Pleasant a hot destination. Isle Of Palms/Sullivans Island The Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island are the two residential barrier islands on the east side of the Cooper River. Island living, boating, fishing, family activities, and of course beaches, beaches, beaches! Daniel Island Home of the Family Circle Tennis Championships and a plethora of new, upscale neighborhoods along with the Charleston Battery Blackbaud Stadium make Daniel Island another sought after address in the Charleston area. A fast growing island with a healthy business environment. West Ashley So named because this area is west of the Ashley River. A mix of old and new neighborhoods along with a great deal of shopping areas including Citadel Mall. James lsland/ Folly Beach James Island and Folly Beach are fast growing areas west of the peninsula of Charleston. James Island is an older area in the middle of a new spurt of growth fueled by the growth of the Charleston area as a whole. Folly Beach is a barrier island which too is growing and which offers a wonderful island lifestyle. Johns Island Rural Lowcountry living at its best. Moss draped Oaks, lush landscape and a feeling of being in a different world. Johns Island lies between the James Island and the Kiawah island area. Kiawah/Seabrook Islands Kiawah and Seabrook Islands are a half hour drive from the peninsula and they offer a mix of resort and residential living. Upscale and breathtakingly beautiful. North Charleston The City Of North Charleston is home to the Hunley Submarine and the North Charleston Coliseum. This area is a mix of residential, business, and shopping areas with a mix of neighborhoods. Summerville Summerville is a half hour north of Charleston with a more rural atmosphere, though the area is growing fast.