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Located on the southeast Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, St. Simons Island is both a seaside resort and residential community. It is the largest of Georgia's renowned Golden Isles (along with Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and privately owned Little St. Simons Island).
Welcome to St. Simons Island and the Golden Isles! In 2022, St. Simons Island was ranked among Travel + Leisure's World's Best Islands in the Continental U.S., and U.S. News' 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Georgia, as well as 15 Most Romantic Small Towns in the United States.
The largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island lies across the immortalized Marshes of Glynn, made famous by poet Sidney Lanier. Moss-draped oaks line the winding island streets, creating a picture-perfect image worthy of a Faulkner tale.
Mar 2, 2024 · Along the coast of Georgia, at the center of the state’s gentle curve inward, is St. Simons Island, an easygoing spot where massive, moss-covered oaks shade winding roads and miles of pristine beachfront unspool along the Atlantic.
- Things to Do. Beaches. Whether a peaceful sunrise walk, a sunny afternoon building sandcastles, or stargazing at nighttime, St. Simons' beaches are a must-see.
- Places to Stay. King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. The historic King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort has rooms with ocean views, patios and balconies. They also have multi-room houses and villas, five oceanfront pools, two tennis courts, massages, a golf course and a restaurant with the island's only oceanfront dining.
- Places to Eat. For such a small island, there is no shortage of delicious places to eat on St. Simons Island. Georgia Sea Grill. Georgia Sea Grill opened in 1997 near the pier and is known for its seafood.
- Events. There's always something going on in St. Simons Island. Georgia Sea Islands Festival. The Georgia Sea Islands Festival in June celebrates the African American musical traditions, crafts and food of the barrier islands.
Welcome to St. Simons Island, GA! As the Golden Isles’ largest barrier island and home to the famous “Marshes of Glynn,” St. Simons is known far and wide for its sandy lanes, its oaks heavy with Spanish moss, and as the setting of poet Syndey Lanier’s 1875 “Marshes of Glynn.”.
St. Simons Island, Georgia, was recently voted the number one favorite beach town by Travel and Leisure. Now the entire country knows what I’ve known for more than 20 years — St. Simons is the perfect mix of seaside fun and small town charm.
