Golden Isles of Georgia, GA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Golden Isles of Georgia

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East Beach

While East Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East Beach and Bloody Marsh Battle Site.

East Beach
St. Simons Island which includes a house

Saint Simons Heights

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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
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

Though King City might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sea Island Golf Club and Saint Simons Island Pier.

King City
St. Simons Island Pier which includes 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

While Druid Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Druid Oaks
St. Simons Island Pier which includes 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 ￥19,856 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥19,856
￥22,973 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Love this hotel!!!! Better signage on how to get from room 227 to the lobby and breakfast would be great. That maze is ridiculous. But otherwise our stay was great as always"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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

Jekyll Island Club Resort

4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is ￥30,842 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥30,842
￥42,214 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I liked the comfortable feel of the property. I did not like the staff much. They don't have welcoming personalities. They weren't rude but I didn't feel welcomed by them."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Jekyll Island Club Resort
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 ￥19,687 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥19,687
￥27,966 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,004 reviews)
Relaxed and Peaceful
"We had a great stay. We’ve been here before and love the relaxed vibe. Last year the restaurant wasn’t open yet, and what a great addition to the property! All of the staff at the restaurant were kind and accommodating. We are already planning our return for this peaceful little area again."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG
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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 Aug 1, 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 business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
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 Jul 27, 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

Saint Simons Island
Stay at this vacation home in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and World War II ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Tight parking; great walking
"Great walking access to the beach, only couple of blocks away. Vehicle access to property is best if compact vehicles only. It is true, parking for two, but…if two vehicles, turning around to get back out is somewhat challenging. I submitted a few suggestions to help improve stay for next visitors, ..."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Driftwood Beach

4.5/5(336 reviews)

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

Driftwood Beach
Bike ride in the historic district

Jekyll Island State Park

4.5/5(278 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities like biking in Jekyll Island. Wander 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

4.5/5(338 reviews)

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 showing a lighthouse and a house

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

4.5/5(200 reviews)

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
Sunset over the marsh from the Jekyll Island Club.

Jekyll Island Golf Club

4.5/5(80 reviews)

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

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

Great Dunes Park

4.5/5(127 reviews)

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

Cities near Golden Isles of Georgia

Jekyll Island which includes a garden as well as a small group of people

Jekyll Island

Sea Island

Sea Island

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum showing a lighthouse and a house

St. Simons Island

Jekyll Island showing flowers and a house

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