Discover St. Simons Island, Georgia

St. Simons Island, Georgia is a laid-back beach destination with a touch of history and plenty of fun!

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One of Georgia's "Golden Isles," St. Simons gets its casual, beach-town feel from a quaint village full of shops, restaurants and art galleries, as well as its historic landmarks and coastal beauty. The island offers a number of budget-friendly hotel options for a casual getaway. If the large, Oceanside resort is not your speed, try a cozy bed and breakfast or rent a villa for your family vacation.

» TIP: If luxury is what you're looking for, Sea Island, located just past St. Simons, offers the exceptional resort, The Cloisters.

In addition to offering plenty of options for beaching, biking, fishing, sailing and exploring, St. Simons features a village of shops and restaurants as well as an art center for local artists. Other highlights include a few historic sites including the remnants of a British fort and a 200-year old lighthouse.

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Like the other Sea Islands, the St. Simons beach consists of firmly-packed sand which is great for biking and for little feet. Toddlers love the shallow, warm pools left by the outgoing tide. Also like the other Sea Islands, the famed Loggerhead Turtles crawl ashore at night to lay eggs near the dunes.

In contrast to some of the less developed islands - like nearby Jekyll Island and South Carolina's Kiawah Island - the moderate development on St. Simons means many more beach activities are available, such as the popular sport of kite-surfing as well as catamaran and windsurfing rentals.

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With more hotels come more people - so those looking for a beach that feels untouched by humanity may want to look into those less developed islands or explore neighboring Little St. Simons Island or the exclusive Sea Island. Active families and those with teens, however, will find plenty of fun on St. Simons!

Travel to St. Simons Island

By Air:

The closest major airports are Jacksonville (JAX) and Savannah (SAV). JAX is a 90-minute drive from Jekyll Island while SAV is a 60-minute drive. Both airports offer rental car and limousine services.

Brunswick also has a small airport (Brunswick’s Golden Isles Airport) which is served by regular flights of a Delta regional carrier out of Atlanta (ATL).

Private charters can land on-island at the small McKinnon St. Simons Airport, located at 1 Airport Rd. Tel: 912-638-8617.

By Land:

From I-95 take Exit 29 and travel east on U.S. 17 for about 10 miles. Turn right onto the FJ Torras/St. Simons Island Causeway. To get to the Visitor's Center, turn right on Kings Way to Ocean Blvd. after the Causeway. At Mallery Street, turn right to village and public parking.

By Sea:

St. Simons Island can be access by boaters via the Intracoastal Waterway. Boaters can rent slips at the Golden Isles Marina or the Hampton River Club Marina.

St. Simons Island offers a casual sea-side retreat with lots of activities, particularly water sports! If you opt to stay at The Cloister on Sea Island, your luxurious vacation will be one you won't soon forget!

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