Saint Simons Island, Georgia Travel Information

A Tropical Paradise: Little St. Simons Island The scenario has been contrived thousands of times: A couple is stranded on a deserted island. Except for the fiddler crabs burrowing in the sand and a gull or two soaring above the dunes, the beach i... Brunswick, GA

Brunswick & the Golden Isles There are 12 barrier islands along the Georgia coastline. A cluster of four of them, listed north to south as Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Jekyll Island, and an interest... Brunswick, GA

Brunswick, Georgia, and the Golden Isles (Sea Island, Saint Simons Island, and Jekyll Island) “The Golden Isles” are a necklace of lush, subtropical barrier islands that serpentine languidly along Georgia’s 120-mile-long Atlantic coast. Several of the principal islands are part of Glynn County... Brunswick, GA

Georgia Coastal Region Campgrounds Georgia enjoys more than 100 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal region is a wonderful combination of breathtaking natural beauty, gentile southern hospitality and history, and mo... Brunswick, GA

Islas de Oro: Golden Isles, GA The Spanish, who explored them looking for precious metals, called them Islas de Oro. Although the explorers didn’t find the gold they were searching for, they did find treasures—the coastal barrier i... Brunswick, GA

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St. Simons Island (Distance: 4.7 mi) St. Simons Island is another barrier island, somewhat developed, but with some good beach and marsh habitat to bird in any season. This may be the best beach roost site, and it is the best place to lo...

Brunswick, GA - Birding - length:unknown

St. Simons Island Ramble (Distance: 6.2 mi) St. Simons Island has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Georgia coast because of its mild climate, rich history, great seafood, wonderful marshes, and seashore. One of Geor...

Brunswick, GA - Road Biking - length:26.4 mi

Jekyll Island (Distance: 6.3 mi) This is one of the best birding spots in Georgia, worth visiting any time of year. The number of species that has been seen here is staggering, and includes rarities from almost every family. The best...

Brunswick, GA - Birding - length:unknown

Jekyll Island Ramble (Distance: 7.1 mi) Excellent for the entire family. The route travels almost exclusively on a bike path around the island. The route is entirely flat and is well away from car traffic, except when crossing some inters...

Brunswick, GA - Road Biking - length:15.9 mi

Jekyll Island Ramble (Distance: 7.1 mi) Jekyll Island is simply one of the best cycling family destinations in Georgia! It is the smallest barrier island but the only one accessible by a causeway and publicly owned. These reasons are partly...

Brunswick, GA - Road Biking - length:19.3 mi

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Frederica Frederica Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7217 yards, par 72 1.6 miles from center of Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Plantation Sea Island Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7058 yards, par 72 2.3 miles from center of Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Seaside Sea Island Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6945 yards, par 70 2.3 miles from center of Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Retreat Retreat Golf Course At St. Simons Island Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6490 yards, par 72 2.7 miles from center of Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Tall Pines Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Public, 9 holes 3253 yards, par 36 3.8 miles from center of Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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