Location: Saint Simons Island
Top Things to do in Saint Simons Island
Top 6 Hidden Gems Things to do in Saint Simons Island, Georgia (GA)
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. Christ Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 787 reviews
The Christ Church, Frederica has docents available Tuesday through Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. The churchyard is open to the public from sunrise to sunset Tuesday through Sunday. The church and the grounds are closed to the public on Monday's for maintenance. Bus tours and group tours are available, please call or email the office to set up a group tour. From time to time, the church and churchyard are closed to accommodate funerals and weddings.
Reviewed By CissiK
I absolutely love coming here. The grounds are so peaceful and the historical cemetery behind the church is like stepping back in time. The church has the most beautiful stained glass windows and The Christmas floral decorations both inside and out were outstanding. This is a must see if you're visiting the island.
2. Island Lure Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
This is a vacationing family fun charter fishing business that leaves out of St. Simons and Jekyll isl . We specialize in summertime SHARK trips that are completely safe for all age and skill levels catching sharks from 30 to 150 lbs. We also offer a kids trip package that revolves around the needs of children which is educational as well as fun ( these are my favorite...) Come relax and enjoy fishing with us and make some vacationing memories of a lifetime ...
3. Coastal Backwater Adventures
Overall Ratings
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
4. Fort Frederica National Monument
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4.5 based on 1,112 reviews
This beautiful park was the site of one of the first British colonies.
Reviewed By mekopp - Middletown, United States
I always take my national park passport book with me when I travel. When I realized I was about 20 miles from this site ,we drove to see it and get my stamp. I was so pleased with our visit. First of all , there is a legit introductory movie. I love when historic sites have this because it really does set the stage. When we got outside the visitor center there were people in colonial dress. One asked me if I wanted to make a candle. The blacksmith made and gave us a hook. This site is home to over 5000 artifacts and many of them were on display. It’s really an interesting piece of colonial history. Being from the north, I forget that the south has its share of colonial history as well. This site was beautiful and I could have spent more time here if I wasn’t traveling. The town of Frederica Georgia was also beautiful.
5. The Stables at Frederica,
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Baskin213 - Camp Hill, United States
My husband and I loved getting a different kind of First Tracks on a morning ride this week! We thoroughly enjoyed the first ride of the morning. Our horses were lovely. (My horse was Taladega and my husband called me Ricky Bobby!) Our wrangler, always with an eye on safety, was a delightful young lady. The staff were all very welcoming. And the weather was perfect - warm, sunny, and breezy. The best was the wide open, expansive, pristine beach that revealed itself to us after we passed through a marsh full of fiddler crabs. The ride was a highlight of our trip to Sea Island!
6. Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Find All the St. Simons Tree Spirits Whether you’re traveling with children or exploring without, the St. Simons Tree Spirits should not be missed! Kids will love this unconventional treasure hunt of sorts, and adults will love the hand-carved art that comes with a unique legend! Insider tip: Start your adventure at the Golden Isles Welcome Center on St. Simons Island to pick up a map.
Reviewed By JulieJacknG - Peninsula, United States
We enjoyed the hunt to find all of the tree spirits. Wish there were plaques nearby to talk about the artist or maybe story behind each one. Nice photo ops while we explored the island!
