Marshlands and sandy beaches characterize four barrier islands dotted with art galleries and museums that highlight the history of the Georgia Coast.
Visit the Golden Isles of Georgia for a combination of natural and cultural wonders off the mainland city of Brunswick. Sea Island, Jekyll Island, St. Simons and Little St. Simons Island feature world-class golf courses and historic performance venues. Stroll along beaches and enjoy famous Southern hospitality at fantastic hotels and restaurants.
The largest island is St. Simons, a hub for fishing, kayaking and biking. Cast a line from the Gould’s Inlet fishing pier. St. Simons Island Beach or East Beach is great for kite boarding and biking along hard-packed sand. Nearby is Pier Village, the island’s shopping and dining center. Visit the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the oceanside pool at Neptune Park.
Ferry from St. Simon Island’s Hampton River Marina to Little St. Simons Island, with a resort with cottages dating back to the early 1900s. This peaceful destination offers kayaking, hiking through maritime forest and strolling on the remote beach to collect shells.
If you golf, enjoy Sea Island’s three championship courses at Sea Island Golf Club. The Seaside Course showcases sweeping views while the Plantation Course crosses through the marshland. Find plenty more to do within this privately owned resort community at the Sea Island Beach Club, the Yacht Club and Tennis Center.
Explore miles of coastline on Jekyll Island. Driftwood Beach was once a maritime forest, leaving the sand lined with photogenic weathered branches. Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to learn about these fascinating creatures and admire gallery exhibits. Thrill the kids with a trip to Summer Waves Water Park for the high-speed Pirate’s Passage slide and a lazy river called Turtle Creek.
Historic Brunswick is the mainland port city with picturesque squares and fine seafood restaurants. Explore Old Town Brunswick, with the Historic Ritz Theatre as a highlight.
Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport and access the beautiful Golden Isles of Georgia via bridges, causeways or boat tours. Drive to Brunswick in 1 hour from Jacksonville, Florida, or 1.5 hours from Savannah.
