Golden Isles of Georgia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Horton House which includes a ruin and heritage elements
Driftwood Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset
Georgia Sea Turtle Center which includes interior views and marine life as well as a small group of people
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum which includes a house and a lighthouse
Georgia Sea Turtle Center which includes a garden 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 showing 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 featuring 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 featuring 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 NZ$264 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$264
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! (1,007 reviews)
casual
"Was what I had expected clean and simple"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

3 out of 5
701 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is NZ$322 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$322
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Indian ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"From the moment my wife and I stepped into the lobby of the Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere was inviting, and Kimberly at the front desk set the tone for the entire stay. She greeted us with a big smile, made check-in a breeze, and happily ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG
The Inn by Sea Island

The Inn by Sea Island

3.5 out of 5
100 Salt Marsh Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
The price is NZ$281 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$281
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (981 reviews)
"Beautiful, quiet well decorated hotel. The check in staff is wonderful and so was the breakfast!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Inn by Sea 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! (1,027 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Beds were very comfortable. Water pressure was a little low but other than that everything was great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 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! (310 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here- the room was decent we had tybee presidential suite- however there was no coffee pot in room despite having keuring cups and sugar- we called and asked for coffee pot one was promptly brought to our room- but it didn't work- so they brought up another one which ..."

Reviewed on 27 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

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

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 which includes 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

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St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island