In fact, we’ve spent many a December day on the beach, sometimes even in the water. St Simons Island was recently voted the number one favorite beach town by Travel and Leisure.
Unbelievable trip with our family of 16 members; this is what the southern east coast looked like to our 17th century ancestors. We cannot wait to return! We’ve pulled up pufferfish, huge sting rays, and even a few shrimp. Heed their admonition about wearing long sleeves and long pants that are coded with permethrin. I’d also add another area I’m calling interior island for hotels that aren’t located within walking distance of the beach or the downtown area called The Village. We did a private charter fishing excursion with Tim through the channels and marshes.
For dinner we started with a great little strawberry salad with gorgonzola.
In some places like East Beach, you still have beach even at high tide. More are being created, so keep checking our post to find out where to find the latest tree spirits of St. Simons Island. The St. Simons Island tides make beach access different depending on where you are. 'Magical' is the word I hear most often used. They offer your standard Holiday Inn extras, a pool, and those amazing cinnamon buns at breakfast. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Come and see for yourself! The room renovations are really nice!
Wonderful people and food galore!
Excursion were good with naturalists (baby eagle’s nest, fishing with Tyler, shelling). Her favorite place to visit is anywhere with her husband and three sons. And the fried shrimp is good too.
Good choice? Read about it here. And you are so right about the wildlife and plants which is made even better by being accompanied by our amazing naturalist. My sister-in-law was married in the chapel. It’s about equal distance to fly commercial into Savannah, Ga., or Jacksonville, Fl. Recently the same folks opened the Jekyll Ocean Club, same great service by the sea. Fort King George in Darien: If you like history, or have little ones that like to play army, take a short drive to Darien Georgia and Fort King George. "They are always willing to pick you up. Superb meals. http://www.goldenisles.com/files/tree_spirit_map_full_page.pdf.
St. Simons is a golfer’s paradise, but since I don’t play golf, I asked my husband about the golf courses on St. Simons Island.
We went for a day trip with a small group from the St Simons Island Sandpipers. REALLY FANTASTIC food!The rooms and lodges were spacious but had a cozy feel. If you look closely, down a side street, just off the main drag, past the tourists dashing about, you might find them. Georgia has several courses, but we played Sea Palms in St. Simons Island. Sue came to Atlanta after finishing the Walt Disney World College Program where she was a tour guide then guest relations hostess (and no she did not moonlight as Snow White). My boys had the.best.time.
Ocean Inn and Suites: The Ocean Inn and Suites is also located across from the lighthouse and a superb location for everything you might want to do on St. Simons, including Neptune Park, which has an outdoor pool, mini-golf and a playground.
3. Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about The Lodge On Little St Simons Island. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Sea Palms also has foot golf, a family friendly way to experience the course using a soccer ball and your foot instead of a club and ball.
Every meal was delicious. St. Simons Island Beach: The St. Simons beach of course is a favorite activity.
Those lights…they were fireflies. I'm so fond of Little St. Simons Island that as soon as I realized this book had been published that I ordered one for myself and one for my sister. Privately owned, Little St. Simons Island has retained the charm and unhurried pace of coastal living.
It’s been newly renovated, so if you are an IHG Rewards Club member vs. a Hilton Rewards (Hampton Inn) member, stay here. Best Places to Live in and Around St. Simons.
Gascoigne Bluff Park: The location of this park frequented by locals was thought to be the first landing area for ships. This page works best with JavaScript. Sue believes anytime is a good time for dessert and there are no bad field trips, just better stories. I too like to eat like a local so I think you should mention Southern Soul BBQ and Sal’s Pizza. I will pass on your kind comments to our Chef.
It’s your standard Hampton Inn rooms, free buffet breakfast and swimming pool.
The course is mostly straight and flat with lots of large trees lining it.
St Simons Island restaurants you have to try. It is located on the ocean, but there really isn’t a beach area. Kings Way is closer to Downtown and the St. Simons Island Pier Village. Excellent staff and service.
We stayed in a room in the Hunting Lodge and it was spacious and quiet.
We appreciate your comments concerning Tyler. You can also find good vacation rentals.
Little St. Simons Island is made up of 11,000 acres of pristine landscapes and natural wonders. 4.
What a unique way to see St. Simons Island and if you go with Kingfisher PaddleVentures, you’ll learn a lot about the ecology of the area while your having fun. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
Neptune Park is located in the Historic Village downtown very close to the St. Simon’s Island Lighthouse and the St. Simon’s Pier. Prior to 365 Atlanta Traveler, Sue published an award winning family travel blog called Field Trips with Sue for eight years, and produced a TV segment with the same name on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. all St. Simons poll results.
Mellow is just another chain restaurant and the last thing I want when I travel is a chain! The hard-packed sand on St. Simons Island is perfect for one of our favorite vacation activities, riding a bike on the beach, or if you prefer, there are miles of bike paths around this coastal Georgia Island.
The rooms are so close to the ocean, you will not find them any closer in Amelia island , Jacksonville Ponte vedra . Hi Barry, Try calling the Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Nearby Brunswick also has daily direct flights via Delta Air Lines to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Moss draped live oaks and golden marshes surround cozy accommodations in six charming cottages for no more than 32 overnight guests. Special kudos to Nate and Ben, who were so kind and informative. A Sustainable Island Paradise. Learn more. I wanted to rent a small economy car but was told it was unavailable. If you don’t hit the ball overly straight bring some extra balls. Take some time on the practice green before teeing off here.
There are also some incredible marsh views and if you are lucky you might see a bald eagle or two.
This summer can’t come soon enough!???? Special kudos to Nate and Ben, who were so kind and informative. Super relaxing and lots of fun. Also, great information is available at the goldenisles.com website! My son didn’t want to get out of the tub, perhaps it was the TV hanging above it. If you’d rather stay on the beach, the Hampton Inn & Suites on nearby Jekyll Island is fairly new and it’s just a short walk through the maritime forest to the beach.
The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island is an ideal getaway for individuals, groups, families, family reunions, retreats and business meetings. Access to the beach is this hotel’s strength.
There are picnic tables and grills located just outside the gates to a children’s playground, although most kids end up climbing on the mother whale and her baby sculpture just as much as the climbing wall. There's no better place than Little St Simons Island during these "crazy corona times"! With everything included, this is the epitome of a great vacation.
It provides a wide range of accommodations, including the Hunting Lodge, Helen House, Michael Cottage, and River Lodge and Cedar House. Naturalists' luxury vacation. Prior to 365 Atlanta Traveler, Sue published an award winning family travel blog called Field Trips with Sue for eight years, and produced a TV segment with the same name on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta. Moss draped live oaks and golden marshes surround cozy accommodations in six charming cottages for no more than 32 overnight guests. Also, is there enough to do on the island to warrant a one-week stay?