Top Things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia
Top Hotels in Golden Isles of Georgia
- 1. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 2. The Beachview Club
- 3. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 4. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse
- 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brunswick/Golden Isles
- 6. Ocean Lodge Resort
- 7. The Inn at Sea Island
- 8. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
- 9. Seafarer Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick
What to do and see in Golden Isles of Georgia, Georgia Coast: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Golden Isles of Georgia, Georgia including Golden Isles of Georgia, Jekyll Island Trail System, Wheels, Glory Beach, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Howard Coffin Park, Frederica Park, Driftwood Beach, Blythe Island Regional Park, Wesley Memorial & Gardens.
Restaurants in Golden Isles of Georgia
1. Golden Isles of Georgia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Nestled along stretches of sand dunes and salt marshes, these four beautiful barrier islands – St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island – and their historic mainland city, Brunswick, offer breathtaking landscapes, vast stretches of beaches, and an inherent tranquility felt immediately upon arrival. This is perhaps the best-kept secret on the East Coast; This is the Golden Isles.
Reviewed By CRM52 - Lavonia, United States
If you haven't visited the Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island area....you are missing out completely. The beauty, history and wonderful places to eat and stay are epic. Each area/island is unique and wonderful. Go visit and enjoy. Just spent 4 days at Jekyll Island's campground...get location, park, people.
2. Jekyll Island Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By MtnFlyer78
We always ride bicycles on our visits. Its an easy ride with most of the trails pretty level and on the trails you get to see a lot more than can be seen from the roads. A good portion is shaded so it isn't too hot. Early morning rides are the most enjoyable to us.
3. Wheels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 104em
Matthew at Wheels did a great job explaining the sights of the island and making sure we were comfortable with the Bikes. He was knowledgable about the Island and the surrounding area. The bikes were in good shape and renting them was a pleasant part of our day! Thanks again!
4. Glory Beach
5. Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,223 reviews
Reviewed By 159BarryD159 - Frankfurt, Germany
Although small, it is very enjoyable and educational and is definitely worth a visit if you are on Jekyll Island. The staff are wonderful and tolerate numerous questions. Be sure to be there for the "Meet the patients" or turtle feeding demonstrations, as they are something special and heart-warming to know that some injured turtles are being so well-cared for until they can be returned to the sea.
6. Howard Coffin Park
7. Frederica Park
8. Driftwood Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,897 reviews
Reviewed By NJSparky2
One of the most picturesque beaches on the coast. Be sure to bring your camera and visit at both low and high tide to capture some truly spectacular shots.
9. Blythe Island Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By NJSparky2
Beautiful, picturesque regional campground. It's quite obvious the local citizens and government take great pride in "their" park. This is a local very quiet campground that is filled with fisherman with boats. The $44 a night included full hook up, 30/50 amp with cable. The sites were spacious, shady, private, and had more than enough room for everyone and all their water toys. The marina and bait shop, complete with lift and ramp, is the definite main attraction here. Many campers were busy fishing and crabbing from the docks and obviously truly enjoying the best that Georgia has to offer. In addition to the tidal waters, there is also a freshwater lake that includes a swimming beach which is probably jammed packed with locals in the summer. The only drawback would be the ever present Georgia Gnats and the occasional whiff of the Brunswick Paper Plant but both weren't enough of a deterrent to keep us from visiting again.
10. Wesley Memorial & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By MarnetteS - Webster, United States
After being cooped up during Covid, we were ready to take a trip. We chose St. Simon's Island, a comfortable three-hour drive from Hilton Head Island, for its sightseeing opportunities. Among the historic monuments was the Wesley Gardens on Frederica Road. We stopped there after first visiting historic Christ Episcopal Church just down the road. The Wesley Gardens are named after brothers John and Charles Wesley who founded the Methodist religion. There is a turn-off from Frederica Road to park; the area is small but probably not many cars will turn up at the same time. The gardens are meticulously maintained. The imposing 18-foot Celtic cross just inside the gate is wondrous. It weighs 15 tons cut from granite in Elberton, GA. Charles Wesley was General Oglethorpe's Secretary of Indian Affairs. He is also famous for writing over 6,000 hymns. The garden is situated on two acres and filled with native trees and plants. It was a pleasant walk around the cross; benches provide a place to sit and rest in this beautifully landscaped retreat. It would be especially lovely in the spring with blooming azaleas. The Wesley Methodist Church is adjacent to the gardens. Bells toll on the half and hour.
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