St Simons Island Beaches
St. Simons Island has glorious beaches that can stretch out for hundreds of yards at low tide. Coast Cottages is located at the largest part of the St. Simons beaches, just south of East Beach and the old Coast Guard Station. This is the finest beach on the island. Our high tide has ample beach for body surfing and our low tide expands the beach to couple of hundred yards wide.

St Simons Island Golf
If not for the beach, golf would be king on St. Simons Island and the surrounding area. St. Simons Island is home to three golf clubs on the Island and 234 holes of golf in the immediate area.  

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Bike Rentals and Bicycling on St Simons Island
This is one of our favorite family activities. Paved trails take you from Coast Cottages to the center of town or to the pier. Some homes have bicycles, but additional bikes can be rented five minutes by foot from Coast Cottages at Ocean Motion or in town at Monkey Wrench.  Visit www.oceanmotion.biz or call Monkey Wrench at 912.634.5551.

Dining and Restaurants on St Simons Island
St. Simons Islands has many wonderful places for seafood, casual and fine dining, but our favorite fine dining restaurant on the island is Halyards. Halyards, winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, can be found online at www.halyardsrestaurant.com.

St Simons Island Fishing
You can get your rod and bait at St. Simons Bait and Tackle near the pier – a five minute ride from Atlantus – and drop line at the pier or you can charter a boat with Captain TJ Cheek for in shore or off shore fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Redfish, Sea Bass, Whiting, Flounder, Tarpon, Shark and King Mackerel. We highly recommend Captain Cheek at Coastal Georgia Charter Fishing, located at Golden Isles Marina, as the best fishing guide on St. Simons Island. For more information, visit Captain Cheek at www.charterfish.com.

Horse Drawn Carriage Tours of St. Simons and Jekyll Island
Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company provides horseback riding on the beaches of St. Simons and Jekyll Island, as well as horse drawn carriage tours of historic Jekyll Island. Available for weddings, summer horse camp, riding lessons and boarding.

Sailboats on St Simons
On the beach, under the gold umbrella, just a three-minute walk from Atlantus, Barry’s Beach Service rents catamarans, sailboats, kayaks, boogie boards and windsurfing boards. Sailboat rides and lessons are also available.   Visit www.oceanmotion.biz for more information.

Fort Frederica, St. Simons Lighthouse and Christ Church
Built in 1736, 1807 (initially) and the 1700s, respectively, these island treasures provide an historical perspective of colonial and Civil War era Georgia. 

St Simons Maps and Historical Sites
Check out our interactive online map of St Simons Island with information on local St Simons Island historic sites and monuments, including the infamous St Simons Island Lighthouse, Avenue of Oaks, Bloody Marsh Battle Site, and Gascoigne Bluff. All recommended sites during your visit to the island.

St Simons Accommodations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Condos, Bed and Breakfasts
We've compiled the best places to stay on St Simons Island, with everything from luxury resort hotels to inviting bed and breakfast inns, oceanfront condos, vacation rental homes, and more.

St Simons Kayaking, Canoeing, Tours, & Outdoor Adventure
The best way to get up close and personal with the natural beauty and wildlife habitats that make St. Simons such a wonderful place. And of course there are trolley tours, ghost tours, dolphin tours, canoeing, kayaking and much more to do on St. Simons Island! The outdoors were made for Exploring and St Simons is a nature-lover's paradise.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Located on a Georgia barrier island of unusual natural beauty just a few miles from St. Simons, this historic hotel is a Victorian treasure. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1978, it has been designated a Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Originally a hunting retreat for the nation's wealthy elite, the hotel today is a unique resort with architectural character and a charming historic ambience.

The Pier Village
Located on the south end of the Island, this is a popular destination and the social hub of the Island. Here you'll find expansive views of the ocean around you, as well as the St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum, Neptune Park with its oceanside pool and facilities, miniature golf course, playground, and an oak shaded picnic area, fishing pier, public library and theatre.

The Marshes of Glynn
Made famous by poet Sidney Lanier, these natural treasures are the first thing you'll see as you cross the marshes approaching St. Simons Island. The birthplace of much of our sea life, a kayak or canoe trip offers you the best way to experience the area's natural beauty.

St. Simons Blog and Social Discussion
Read what others are saying and doing on St. Simons, or login with your Facebook account and join the discussion. You can find out about current events, where the locals go, where are the best places to eat, or just ask a question and get the conversation started.

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Weddings on St. Simons Island
With its natural beauty, expansive beaches, and plentiful ameneties, St. Simons or Jekyll Island are great places to get married. For more traditional wedding venues, there's Christ Church Episcopal or the historic Lovely Lane Chapel at Epworth by The Sea to name but a few. Or for more casual affairs, an oceanfront lawn setting or on the beach itself can make your unforgettable day truly special.




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