Location: Saint Simons Island
Top Things to do in Saint Simons Island
What to do and see in Saint Simons Island, Georgia (GA): The Best Shopping
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. Wild & Personal Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
"Where the locals play." Tucked away behind the live oaks is a collection of local shops, restaurants, and businesses. Stop by for an hour, stop by for a day - there is plenty to do and see in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island, GA.
2. A Pane in the Glass
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
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.
3. Golden Isles Bracelet Company
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
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.
4. G.J. Ford Bookshop
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
5. Saint Simons Tea Company
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
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.
6. Golden Isles Olive Oil & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
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.
7. Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Co
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
When you walk into a Go Fish location we hope you are transported into a world full of art, joy, and rarity. You will find jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings that we design and manufacture ourselves; along with some of your favorite basics to round out our collections. We know that you love the unique and different. Our desire is to provide that through our handcrafted goods.
Reviewed By susanpA3165GG
Great experience at Go Fish! We were staying at an RV resort in Brunswick. Took our small car that we tow behind the RV to SSI. Found a large unique fish made of driftwood at Go Fish. Katie, our salesgirl, was very helpful but there was no way it would fit in our car. Then Katie suggested calling Kirk, the owner. Kirk came and got the fish and delivered it to our RV. Thank you Kirk for your thoughtfulness and kindness. A great store and extremely accommodating. We will be back! Bob and Susan - Leonardtown, Md.
8. Keep It Sweet
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Keep it Sweet is a Sweets Shop on beautiful St. Simons Island in Redfern Village. (We are the first shop on the corner!)We specialize in gourmet chocolates, most notably for our collection of truffles.In addition, we offer barrel candy, Gourmet Jelly Belly's ice cream, milk shakes, malted shakes and specialty ice cream sundaes.Keep It Sweet is a fun treat for all ages. You don't have to be a kid to want to come back. Please come and see us while you are in town.
9. Glynn Visual Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
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.
