St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island is one of the most charming and friendly places on earth! St. Simons offers some of the best shopping and dining options on the Southern Coast as well as a natural beauty that encourages quiet reflection. Beneath the draping moss and arms of the giant live oaks that line our roads and pathways, an Island of residents, part-timers and visitors are happy to be spending their time in this special place.

We hope your days with us will be picture postcard perfect. And remember the old saying, "Once you get St. Simons sand in your shoes, you will return to the Island again and again!" Have a wonderful stay!

The Marshes of Glynn Your first glimpse of St. Simons Island is across the celebrated Marshes of Glynn, made famous by Poet Sidney Lanier. Called "the nursery of the sea," these natural treasures are the birthplace of much of our sea life. The Pier Village anchors the south end of the Island. The St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum, Neptune Park with its oceanside playground, an oak shaded picnic area, fishing pier, miniature golf course, public library and community theatre all are located in "The Village". This is also the location of the St. Simons Visitors Center, open daily 9am-5pm.

The St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum of Coastal History The St. Simons Lighthouse is one of the most accessible lighthouses in the country. It is one of only five surviving light towers in Georgia. The Museum contains exhibits on the history of the St. Simons Lighthouse and the way of life of a turn-of-the-century lighthouse keeper and his family. The Museum is open 10-5, Mon-Sat; 1:30-5 Sun.

Christ Church, Frederica Christ Church is the second oldest Episcopal church in Georgia and the third oldest in the country. In the 1740's Reverends John and Charles Wesley accompanied Gen. Oglethorpe to Georgia as Anglican priests and in 1820 the first Christ Church was built. The churchyard grounds are spectacular, especially in the springtime. The cemetery is the resting place of many of the Island's earliest and most notable residents.

The Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Frederica offers a unique look into the lives of Georgia's founder, James Edward Oglethorpe and his colony established on St. Simons Island in 1736. Today the monument is an archaeological site preserved and maintained by the National Park Service. Visitors can tour the ruins of the town where each foundation has been researched and identified. Located on Frederica Road just north of Christ Church, park grounds are open daily 8am-5pm with extended hours in the summer.