Downtown St. Simons Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Neptune Park St Simon Island
Neptune Park St Simon Island
St. Simons Island Pier showing general coastal views
Saint Simons Island Pier showing wildflowers
St. Simons Island Pier featuring a bridge and a river or creek as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

St Simons Island Lighthouse alongside Neptune Park at Twilight

Neptune Park

Enjoy an outing to Neptune Park during your stay in St. Simons Island. Wander the beaches and marina while you're in the area.

Neptune Park

Activities

Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
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Our pick of the best Downtown St. Simons Island Hotel Deals

Queens Court

Queens Court

2.5 out of 5
437 Kings Way St. Simons Island GA
The price is NZ$177 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$177
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (816 reviews)
Our room was beautiful, and the hotel is right next to the pier and the seaside park. We were very happy with the facility and the location.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Queens Court
Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

Village Inn and Pub - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
500 Mallery St St. Simons Island GA
Stay at this inn in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (404 reviews)
Room was clean and well appointed, whole facility was cute and charming, however the walls are paper thin. Could hear absolutely everything from the guests upstairs and the staff who seemed to enter the supply closet near my room the half a dozen times they got items from it before 9am. Not worth ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

4 out of 5
110 Ocean Way Jekyll Island GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$339 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$339
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent service. Great spot as close to everything.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort
Jekyll Island Club Resort

Jekyll Island Club Resort

4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is NZ$409 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$409
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Steeped in history and well preserved. Wonderful, friendly service. Beautiful!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Jekyll Island Club Resort
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

2 out of 5
60 S Beachview Drive Jekyll Island GA
The price is NZ$181 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$181
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
All was wonderful. Beautiful views and tasty breakfast. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
700 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
The price is NZ$176 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$176
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean room, and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay and will stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown St. Simons Island

The Saint Simons Island Village Pier in the Early Morning, Georgia

Pier Village

While there might not be top attractions in Pier Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Sea Island Golf Club.

Pier Village
The Avenue of Oaks. Planted in 1826 to provide an entrance to what was than a prosperous cotton plantation known as Retreat Plantation they now line the entrance road to a private community and golf course.

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 St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.

King City
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Kings Terrace

While Kings Terrace may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sea Island Golf Club and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.

Kings Terrace
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East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Massengale Park.

East End
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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
Sea Oats in the dunes at East Beach as viewed from the surf, St Simons Island, GA

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

Downtown St. Simons Island Travel Guide

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