Golden Isles of Georgia, GA

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Horton House featuring building ruins and heritage elements
Driftwood Beach featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views
Georgia Sea Turtle Center showing interior views and marine life as well as a small group of people
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum showing a lighthouse and a house
Georgia Sea Turtle Center featuring heritage elements and a garden

Where to stay in Golden Isles of Georgia

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East Beach

While East Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East Beach and Bloody Marsh Battle Site.

East Beach
Looking up the marsh as sun sets.

East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East Beach and Massengale Park are top sights worth seeing.

East End
St. Simons Island which includes a house

Saint Simons Heights

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

While Saint Simons Heights isn't home to many top sights, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Shops at Sea Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Saint Simons Heights
The Avenue of Oaks. Planted in 1826 to provide an entrance to what was than a prosperous cotton plantation known as Retreat Plantation they now line the entrance road to a private community and golf course.

King City

Though King City might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sea Island Golf Club and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.

King City
St. Simons Island Pier which includes general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Downtown St. Simons Island

While Downtown St. Simons Island might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Sea Island Golf Club.

Downtown St. Simons Island
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Beach Village

Beach Village might not have many top sights, but Jekyll Island State Park and Great Dunes Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Village
Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

2.5 out of 5
700 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
$84 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$101 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff super friendly and helpful. Lawns were gorgeous.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island
The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

4 out of 5
110 Ocean Way Jekyll Island GA
$158 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$185 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Great staff and a wonderful place to visit

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island

3 out of 5
101 OCEAN WAY Jekyll Island GA
$98 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$116 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Staff was great, recommend the best food and made sure we had breakfast before we left. Just an amazing trip, location and people.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
The room was clean and had everything we needed. The set up was good. The staff was excellant at answering questions and quick at addressing any problems we had. The location of our condo was great.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (338 reviews)
POSITIVE: Close to beach/unique decor/safe sheltered parking/comfortable beds/nice balcony/ NEGATIVE:First bedroom AC not working properly/Elevator out of service/couch cushions looked stained OVERALL: would stay there again

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate

The Sea Gate

4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island GA
Book a stay at this beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Demere Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (602 reviews)
Very nice. Enjoyed our time here. Good balcony. Close to beach! Covered parking. Elevator. Kitchen utensils sparse. Will come back.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

The Sea Gate
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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