James Island

James Island may refer to:

  • James Island (The Gambia), a World Heritage island in The Gambia
  • James Island (British Columbia), an island in Haro Strait off Sidney, BC near Vancouver Island
  • James Island (Galápagos), another name for Santiago Island (Galápagos)
  • James Island (Maryland), an island in Chesapeake Bay
  • James Island (South Carolina), an island near Charleston, South Carolina
  • James Island (San Juan Islands), one of the San Juan Islands in Washington
  • James Island (Washington), near La Push, Washington
  • James Island (Chile)

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