Golden Isles of Georgia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 featuring 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 ฿4,381 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,381
฿5,069 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The only problem we experienced was the hotel staff in the mornings would keep coming in our room asking to clean when we said no the first time and also had the do not disturb sign on the door. They didnt knock just opened our door 3 or 4 times ."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 ฿6,784 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,784
฿9,285 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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)
"Awesome!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 ฿4,219 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,219
฿6,031 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Indian ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The property itself was well maintained and the access to bikes for a couple hours a day was very nice. The two negative things... The order window to the restaurant was closed with a note to go inside. Other hotels we have stayed at in the area provided a nice order window that you could access ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Restaurant was amazing, great food and service! View and location of our one bedroom was great even with the beach updates happening."

Reviewed on 7 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 business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
"The food and service at the rooftop Terrace Restaurant and room service were very, very good. Sorry they don't serve breakfast now. Would love to have seen what they did with that! Our suite was large and comfortable. We had a great stay."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Everything was pretty much within walking distance."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Sea Gate
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach showing general coastal views and a sunset

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 showing a house and a river or creek

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 general coastal views and a sandy beach 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

Things to do

Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort

Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort

฿13,088
per adult
Private Professional Golfing Experience in Sea Island Resort
Black Car Service Jacksonville Airport to Sea Island, GA Resorts

Luxury Car Transfer Jacksonville Airport to Resorts at Sea Island

฿7,501
per traveller
Luxury Car Transfer Jacksonville Airport to Resorts at Sea Island
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Cities near Golden Isles of Georgia

Jekyll Island which includes flowers and a house

Brunswick