Neptune Park
Located on Beachview Drive in St. Simons'
Pier Village district,
Neptune Park is an oceanfront public park that families flock to each night during warm weather months. Neptune Park features picnic tables under stately oak trees, a children's playground, a miniature golf course, swimming pool, lots of benches for relaxing by the sea, a fishing pier, and a bandstand where events are held throughout the year. Call
912.265.0620 or visit the
Neptune Park web page for more information.
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
First constructed in 1807 by James Gould on Couper's Point, this towering, 104 foot lighthouse was reconstructed in 1872 on the same site to replace the original which was destroyed by retreating Confederate forces in 1862. A beautifully restored 1872 lighthouse keeper's home complements the lighthouse. Located at 101 12th Street, near
Neptune Park in the
Pier Village. Call
912.638.4666 or visit the
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum web page for more information and hours of operation.
The Pier Village
Located on the south end of the Island, this is a popular destination and the social hub of the Island, with plenty of
restaurants,
shops, and
entertainment options. 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, public library and theatre. And of course the
St. Simons Pier on the waterfront causeway overlooking
Jekyll Island across the way and the port of
Brunswick just around the way. The
Pier is always bustling with activity, and you can cast a line or a crab trap here or just sit back and enjoy the show.