Location: Saint Simons Island
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Enveloped by expansive beaches, moss-draped oaks, and salt marshes, Saint Simons Island, part of the Golden Isles chain near Brunswick, is a nearly 18 square mile island, once dominated by rice and cotton plantations. Today, it’s a recreation wonderland with superb championship golf courses, miles of bicycle paths, great fishing, historic sites, and excellent restaurants. If you love golf, you’ll love Saint Simons Island, which is home to the 18-hole King and Prince Golf Course and 27-hole Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort. Nearby are 234 more holes of golf at popular spots like the 63-hole Jekyll Island Golf Club and 36-hole Sea Island Golf Club. Anglers have lots of opportunities to fish in the rivers, tidal creeks, sounds and the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find charters and guides at the Golden Isles Marina, and you can also fish off the St. Simons Island Pier and surf cast on stretches of beach on the island’s north end. For such a compact island, Saint Simons is brimming with historic sites. Don’t miss the Saint Simons Lighthouse, where you can climb the 129 steps for a magnificent view of the island; the Fort Frederica National Monument, which has remnants of the British fort built in the 1700s; and the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where the Spanish defeated the British in 1742.
Restaurants in Saint Simons Island
1. The Georgia Fishing Company
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
St. Simons Island charter fishing trips with Capt. TJ Cheek takes you to the best fishing in the Golden Isles of Georgia. We service St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Jekyll Island. For your convenience, we offer five boats in house ranging from inshore flats boats to offshore center consoles. We can also arrange other boats for large groups. Kids and families are always welcomed and our goals are your goals whether you are a pro or a beginner. Tight lines!
2. Kingfisher Paddleventures
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
We offer stand-up paddleboard (SUP), kayak, and walking ecotours on St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and the rest of the Golden Isles! We meet customers at the launch area or trailhead for their tour, including the beach or other public access points. The details of each tour vary, depending on the tides and seasonal conditions, so we contact each customer to verify meeting places and times. Golden Isles Paddle Company prides itself on the quality of its service, and we take the time to ensure that your experience becomes a cherished memory. We never over-book excursions, we always think of your safety, and we strive to provide the best service available. We look forward to taking you out on the water or hiking with you! See ya soon!
3. Classic Air Ventures
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Take a nostalgic flight for two passengers, in a 1940 open-cockpit Waco UPF-7 biplane. Flights range from 10 minutes to an hour, from $120 to $460. Our most popular flight is our 30 minute flight, at $280, which includes St Simon's Island, Jekyll Island and Little Cumberland Island, where you may spot wild horses, turtles or sharks.
4. Turtle Tides Paddleboards and Kayaks
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
We are a team of experienced guides and we are offering the Bay of Fundy private minivans shore excursions departing from and returning to Marco Polo cruise terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. We will take you to the best places along the coast and you will return to the ship on time.
5. Wilco Aviation Services Inc
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Wilco is the premier leisure flight operator in The Golden Isles. Wilco Aviation offers tour programs ranging from a short tour above the beach area and Saint Simons village to the wild horse tour above Cumberland Island. Wilco also offers individualized helicopter flights for special occasions ranging from romantic proposal flights to hunting and agricultural adventures. Call us today!
6. Coastal Backwater Adventures
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5.0 based on 134 reviews
Welcome to Coastal Backwater Adventures. Experience the best of the Golden Isles by water and drive your own personal Catamaran known as a CraigCat. These boats are quick and performance driven like a go cart on water. Imagine rounding a corner and coming face to face with the cannons of Fort Frederica. The Golden Isles has an abundance of wildlife including dolphins, alligators and many species. Driver 16 yrs of age with license
