St. Simons Island Beaches

The beaches of St. Simons Island take you back to a time when nature's beauty was undisturbed and miles of pristine coastline was your own personal treasure to enjoy. Development is still moderate and it is possible to get away from it all and explore the sandy seashore and natural setting much as it was many years ago. Low tide exposes sand bars and tidal pools along the beach that the kids always enjoy playing in. Kitesurfing is a popular attraction, as is bicycling, sandsculpting, and just plain lying in the sun!

Shrimp boats dot the Atlantic horizon, while outdoor adventure-seekers populate the catamarans, windsurfers, and kayaks closer in to shore. Dolphins are not uncommon here and many varieties of sea birds and sea turtles can be spotted along the St. Simons Island beaches.


Marshes

The marshlands of St. Simons Island begin to lose their summer green color by late Fall of each year. By mid-winter, the grasses have turned dormant and are almost completely brown. Spring rains and warmer temperatures will bring the marshes alive as Mother Nature begins her cycle anew.

The salt marshes of the St. Simons Island and Georgia's Golden Isles also contribute to the area's multi-million dollar seafood industry and play a vital role in the local economy. The radiant energy from plentiful sunshine and the nutrients from the area rivers are soaked up by the marsh and area grasslands, which makes for a natural habitat that is a perfect home for shrimp, fish, oysters and crabs. The salt marshes also provide a home to critters like otters, raccoons, marsh wren and rabbits. The marshes also provide a natural buffer from strong storms and winds, protecting the fragile coastline and sand dunes along the beaches.