Golden Isles of Georgia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Horton House showing a ruin and heritage elements
Driftwood Beach showing general coastal views, a sunset and a sandy beach
Georgia Sea Turtle Center which includes interior views and marine life as well as a small group of people
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum featuring a lighthouse and a house
Georgia Sea Turtle Center showing heritage elements and a park

Where to stay in Golden Isles of Georgia

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East Beach

East Beach might not have many top sights, but East Beach and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Beach
St. Simons Island featuring a house

Saint Simons Heights

While Saint Simons Heights isn't home to many top sights, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Shops at Sea Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Saint Simons Heights
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King City

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in King City and surrounding area, you can visit Sea Island Golf Club and Saint Simons Island Pier.

King City
St. Simons Island Pier featuring general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Downtown St. Simons Island

While visiting Downtown St. Simons Island, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park.

Downtown St. Simons Island
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Druid Oaks

When in Druid Oaks, you can plan a visit to Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Druid Oaks
St. Simons Island Pier featuring general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Pier Village

If you're spending some time in Pier Village, Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park are top sights worth seeing.

Pier Village
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

2 out of 5
60 S Beachview Drive, I-95 Exit 29 to US-17, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is £118 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£118
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Days Inn is "old school" which is perfect for the beach. Pool was great, rooms clean, staff helpful. Only suggestion I would make is to install "webbing" on the beach access walkway. Sand is brutally hot. Webbing would be a plus.Thank you for a very nice stay!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island Club Resort

Jekyll Island Club Resort

4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is £215 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£215
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the comfortable feel of the property. I did not like the staff much. They don't have welcoming personalities. They weren't rude but I didn't feel welcomed by them."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Jekyll Island Club Resort
Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

3 out of 5
701 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is £143 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£143
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Indian ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG
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Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Beds were very comfortable. Water pressure was a little low but other than that everything was great"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here- the room was decent we had tybee presidential suite- however there was no coffee pot in room despite having keuring cups and sugar- we called and asked for coffee pot one was promptly brought to our room- but it didn't work- so they brought up another one which ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Stay at this holiday home in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and World War II Home ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Tight parking; great walking
"Great walking access to the beach, only couple of blocks away. Vehicle access to property is best if compact vehicles only. It is true, parking for two, but…if two vehicles, turning around to get back out is somewhat challenging. I submitted a few suggestions to help improve stay for next visitors, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach showing general coastal views and a sunset

Driftwood Beach

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.

Driftwood Beach
Jekyll Island State Park

Jekyll Island State Park

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Jekyll Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island State Park
St. Simons Island Pier showing a house and a river or creek

Saint Simons Island Pier

Drop a fishing line, spot seabirds or stroll to the end of this picturesque pier and dangle your feet from the edge as you look out over St. Simons Sound.

Saint Simons Island Pier
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

Look out across the Atlantic panorama from the restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters and learn about the Golden Isles’ maritime history at the museum.

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Jekyll Island Golf Club

Jekyll Island Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Jekyll Island Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Jekyll Island such as cycling. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island Golf Club
Great Dunes Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

Great Dunes Park

Beach access, picnic pavilions, local festivals and a scenic network of bike trails make this waterfront park on Jekyll Island a family favorite.

Great Dunes Park

Cities near Golden Isles of Georgia

Jekyll Island featuring a garden as well as a small group of people

Jekyll Island

Savannah which includes food

Townsend

Sea Island

Sea Island

St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island