The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Saint Simons Island, Georgia (GA)

August 12, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

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. Wesley United Methodist Church

6520 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-9746 +1 912-634-1412 [email protected] http://www.wesleyssi.org/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Wesley United Methodist Church

2. Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours

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5.0 based on 752 reviews

Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours

Come take the "Best Trolley Tour since August 2013" on Saint Simons Island according to our guests and the locals as they have elected our tour as the BEST! Serving Glynn County since 2011, take a fun historic tour on "William of Orange" the only air conditioned and wheelchair accessible trolley on the island that is locally owned and operated. Visit more of the island and hear more of the history in a 90 minute tour. We go everywhere the other tours go and also into areas the other tours don't take you to share more of the history of the island. Boarding times are 10am and daily Mon. - Sat.. Open 6 days a week. We board in Pier Village at the end of Mallery St by the blue Sunbrellas right next to the Pier on the very south end of the island.

3. A Pane in the Glass

1219 Ocean Blvd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4222 +1 912-634-9008
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

A Pane in the Glass

Reviewed By janesK4470WZ - Jupiter, United States

What a wonderful surprise! This unique shoppe is full of handmade items; from sun catchers and many other stain glass objects, ornaments, jewelry, bar and kitchen accessories-I am so glad I stopped in. There are many hand crafted wood plaques as well, garden ornaments and beautiful one of a kind tote bags. Something for everyone.

4. Misty's Element Massage

1700 Frederica Rd Ste 301 3rd Floor, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2584 +1 912-224-0198 [email protected] http://www.mistyselement.com
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Misty's Element Massage

We are located across at 1700 Frederica Road #301. Take the elevator in the middle of the building to the 3rd floor and go right, we are the second door on the left.

Reviewed By WDCSueSH - Washington DC, United States

I found Misty’s Element through the internet and decided to give it a try while on vacation on St. Simons Island. Am I glad I did! I truly enjoyed and benefited from several high quality reflexology and deep tissue massage treatments by Casey and Tina. Both excellent practitioners, and super skilled in their techniques. Give yourself a treat and book a visit - you will be so happy you did. I went to the Island Professional Park location for my services. I’ll be back!

5. Golden Isles Bracelet Company

215 Mallery St, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4716 +1 912-638-3636 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/goldenislesbraceletco/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Golden Isles Bracelet Company

The little store with a big reputation for fine handcrafted jewelry, Golden Isles Bracelet Co.(GIBCo) is a must see for local jewelry. Located in the Pier Village on Mallery Street for 15 years, GIBCo. is known for keepsake quality and comfort.

Reviewed By Robyn318 - Baxley, United States

The silver jewelry, hand crafted by a local artist makes a lovely keep sake to take home to remember beautiful St. Simons Island. The shop is located in a very small shop which only adds to it's appeal in my opinion. The young lady who waited on us was very pleasant and helpful.

6. Saint Simons Tea Company

215 Mallery St Suite 3, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-4716 +1 912-638-1899 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/saintsimonsteaco/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Saint Simons Tea Company

Reviewed By chrishP7509OZ

On a rainy afternoon we stopped in to look around and we discovered a wonderful teas shop. The selection is very good and the owner took the time to explain all of our questions. We had a wonderful hot cup of tea and enjoyed the conversation. The prices are reasonable too. We had a great experience and discovered a new island treasure.

7. Golden Isles Olive Oil & Wine Bar

306 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2537 +1 912-602-9736 [email protected] http://www.goldenislesoliveoil.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Golden Isles Olive Oil & Wine Bar

Golden Isles Olive Oil provides a unique look into the culinary world of olive oils and vinegars. We sell over 60 flavors of the highest quality EVOO, Infused & Fused Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. Come by and taste these award winning and extraordinary flavors and choose your favorite to take home! Gourmet Food Products, large selection of salts, spices, rubs & marinades, hand made pasta's, delicious sauces, Hunter Cattle Grass-fed meats, olives and antipasto's, local honey, work of local artists & potters, Gifts, Gift Baskets & more. Member & Supporter of Georgia Grown Products. Our Gourmet Market is open 7 days a week and our Wine Bar is open Monday-Saturday.

Reviewed By 2deer - Atlanta, United States

Had a nice lunch on the patio under the trees. My wife and I shared a salad and a sandwich plate. Both were excellent. Flavorful yet not overwhelming and the portion sizes were good. Excellent selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle. We had a leisurely lunch, noshing, reading the paper, drinking wine, and relaxed but good service. The shop has some great gift ideas and a fantastic array of choices for oils and balsamics. Will definitely be back.

8. World War II Home Front Museum

4201 1st St East Beach, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-3902 +1 912-634-7098 http://coastalgeorgiahistory.org
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

World War II Home Front Museum

The World War II Home Front Museum brings to life Coastal Georgia's extraordinary contributions during World War II. Through immersive exhibits and interactive experiences, visitors will learn about blimps on anti-submarine patrol, radar training to direct fighter pilots, building Liberty ships to supply troops overseas, and much more.

Reviewed By X9974QTjeremym - Topeka, United States

This is an amazing museum detailing the history of WWII on the home front and how it affected the area of Brunswick and St. Simon's during World War II. It talks about the merchant ships being torpedoed by German U-Boats and how this area of the United States rallied and built Liberty Ships, and trained WWII radar technicians, aviators etc. It was a refreshing look at the war and how it affected normal citizens. It is situated in the old Coast Guard station

9. St. Simons Trolley Island Tours

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4.5 based on 291 reviews

St. Simons Trolley Island Tours

Since 1993, the St. Simons Trolley Company has conducted the original and definitive tour of St. Simons Island. Exuding Southern charm, Bunny, a genuine Southern Belle and direct descendant of Pocohontas, provides a hilariously funny, yet well informed narrative of life in the Old South. Kevin the King adds his own twist to the stories of southern heritage and is actually funnier than Bunny. With either one, you're guaranteed a professional and highly interesting tour. Tour beautiful St. Simons Island on the oldest and most acclaimed tour on the island. This is the original historical trolley tour, operating for 23 years in nostalgic, vintage 1930's wooden trolleys. The drive-by tour includes 36 points of interest including the highlight of the tour, a WALKING TOUR OF CHRIST CHURCH CHURCHYARD at historic Christ Church (except Mondays). Other sites include the Lighthouse, one of only three working lighthouses in Georgia; Bloody Marsh, site of the famous 1742 battle where the fate of the Southern Colonies was decided; Fort Frederica, the colonial town and fort settled by General James Edward Oglethorpe; and Retreat Plantation, where relics from the slavery era still exist. We speak SOUTHERN! The St. Simons Trolley tour is one of the most acclaimed in the South. To enjoy the island in true southern fashion, join us on the St. Simons Trolley. You will truly enjoy the entertaining and informative narrative of 400 years of island history and folklore as you ride along in the newly refurbished, original, vintage Green Trolley. We also point out the best places to eat, shop, and play. It's the perfect way to see and experience island life, while getting a good overview of the entire island.

10. Glynn Visual Arts

106 Island Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-3780 +1 912-638-8770 http://glynnvisualarts.org
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Glynn Visual Arts

Glynn Visual Arts is a non-profit community arts center founded in 1953. We provide a variety of classes and workshops and our gallery and gift shop features the area's finest artists.

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