Golden Isles of Georgia

Travel Guide

Horton House showing building ruins and heritage elements
Driftwood Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset
Georgia Sea Turtle Center which includes marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum featuring a lighthouse and a house
Georgia Sea Turtle Center featuring a park and heritage elements

Where to stay in Golden Isles of Georgia

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East Beach

East Beach might not have many top sights, but East Beach and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Beach
St. Simons Island which includes a house

Saint Simons Heights

While Saint Simons Heights isn't home to many top sights, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Shops at Sea Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Saint Simons Heights
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King City

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in King City and surrounding area, you can visit Sea Island Golf Club and Saint Simons Island Pier.

King City
St. Simons Island Pier showing general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Downtown St. Simons Island

While visiting Downtown St. Simons Island, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park.

Downtown St. Simons Island
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Druid Oaks

When in Druid Oaks, you can plan a visit to Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Druid Oaks
St. Simons Island Pier showing general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Pier Village

If you're spending some time in Pier Village, Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park are top sights worth seeing.

Pier Village
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

2 out of 5
60 S Beachview Drive, I-95 Exit 29 to US-17, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is €133 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€133
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Good and clean room ocean side"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
Ocean Inn and Suites

Ocean Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
599 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €96 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
€96
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good stay. Just had one incident with someone taking a fall on the sidewalk a few feet from the pool (other side of fence) because there was a place cut out there that had not been filled in. That was tragic as it was near the end of the trip and we had to get some first aid items to wrap the ankle. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Ocean Inn and Suites
Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

2.5 out of 5
2204 Demere Rd, St. Simons Island, GA
The price is €128 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
€128
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (679 reviews)
Surprise
"Very clean! Staff was very friendly. The breakfast was more than I thought it would be. Not far from shopping, restaurants, beach! We will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Very nice condo. Appreciated all the amenities."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews)
Spectacular Views and Friendly Staff
"Our stay at the Ocean Lodge Resort was very pleasant. We were taken back by the view of the ocean from the room's balcony and rooftop terrace. The Housekeeping staff was very warm and friendly and made our stay exceptional. Kudos to Mrs. Star, Mrs. Minnie, Mrs. Dream, the rest of the Housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
Charming Getaway w/ a Kitchenette & Free WiFi - Walk to the Beach

Charming Getaway w/ a Kitchenette & Free WiFi - Walk to the Beach

St. Simons Island
Stay at this apartment in St. Simons Island. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
Sweet Escape!
"A great little treehouse apartment for a quick getaway to St. Simon’s Island. Super quick walk to beach, very clean, shaded and quiet area. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Charming Getaway w/ a Kitchenette & Free WiFi - Walk to the Beach
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach which includes a sunset and general coastal views

Driftwood Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.

Driftwood Beach
Jekyll Island State Park

Jekyll Island State Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Jekyll Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island State Park
St. Simons Island Pier showing a river or creek and a house

Saint Simons Island Pier

Drop a fishing line, spot seabirds or stroll to the end of this picturesque pier and dangle your feet from the edge as you look out over St. Simons Sound.

Saint Simons Island Pier
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

Look out across the Atlantic panorama from the restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters and learn about the Golden Isles’ maritime history at the museum.

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Jekyll Island Golf Club

Jekyll Island Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Jekyll Island Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Jekyll Island such as cycling. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island Golf Club
Great Dunes Park which includes a beach and general coastal views as well as a couple

Great Dunes Park

Beach access, picnic pavilions, local festivals and a scenic network of bike trails make this waterfront park on Jekyll Island a family favorite.

Great Dunes Park

Things to do

Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort

Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort

€350
per adult
Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort
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Jekyll Island featuring flowers and a house

Brunswick

Photo by Lynda Marie

Dock Junction