What to do and see in Saint Simons Island, Georgia (GA): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

August 3, 2021 Alida England

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

6329 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-5812 +1 912-638-8683 [email protected] http://ccfssi.org
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Christ Church

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. Turtle Tides Paddleboards and Kayaks

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Turtle Tides Paddleboards and Kayaks

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.

3. SouthEast Adventure Outfitters

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SouthEast Adventure Outfitters

SouthEast Adventure Outfitters has been providing high-quality kayak tours and outdoor experiences since 1994. We offer kayak and boat tours everyday for anyone, from 2 hours to multi-days. We explore the Golden Isles of St. Simons, the Marshes of Glynn, the Altamaha and Satilla Rivers,Cumberland, Sapelo, and Blackbeard Islands, and more! SouthEast Adventure also has two retail locations to serve all of your outdoor needs. If it floats and it's fun, we like it!

4. Kingfisher Paddleventures

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Kingfisher Paddleventures

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!

5. Saint Simons Colonial Island Trolley Tours

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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.

6. Coastal Backwater Adventures

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Coastal Backwater Adventures

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

7. Fort Frederica National Monument

Off Frederica Rd. just past Christ Episcopal Church St. Simons Island, Saint Simons Island, GA +1 912-638-3639 http://www.nps.gov/fofr/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
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Fort Frederica National Monument

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.

8. St. Simons Trolley Island Tours

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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.

9. Fishing Pier

Saint Simons Island, GA
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Fishing Pier

Reviewed By gmg1948

The Village Pier on St. Simons Island is buzzing with activity ranging from crabbing to fishing to gawking at the huge capsized boat (Golden Ray) on it’s side in the channel between St. Simons and Jekyll Islands. A great place to people-watch and enjoy winter warmth and gentle breezes.

10. Lighthouse Trolleys Land & Sea Tours

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Lighthouse Trolleys Land & Sea Tours

Lighthouse Trolleys Land & Sea Tours is the only tour company where you can see St. Simons & Jekyll Island, Georgia by land and sea. Board upon our fleet of Dolphin and Fishing boats for a cruise. Depart on our Trolley/Buses for sightseeing and history tours. We operate year-round. Private boat, trolley trips, and shuttles available. Wedding events, family reunions, corporate shuttles. We do it all serving our local community for over 50 years. Locally owned and operated by Cap Fendig and family. Our boats are coast guard certified vessels. We offer - Dolphin Tours and Sunset Cruises departing from Morningstar Marianas - Sighting Trolley/Bus Tours of both Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island - Ghost Tours for both Jekyll Island and St. Simons Islands - Inshore Fishing Charters - Shark Fishing Charters - Private Tours and Transportation/Shuttles Available.

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