Golden Isles of Georgia

Travel Guide

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

Saint Simons Heights

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
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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 Saint Simons Island Pier.

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

Downtown St. Simons Island

While visiting Downtown St. Simons Island, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park.

Downtown St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island Pier featuring general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Pier Village

If you're spending some time in Pier Village, Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park are top sights worth seeing.

Pier Village
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Druid Oaks

While Druid Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Druid Oaks
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island

2 out of 5
60 S Beachview Drive, I-95 Exit 29 to US-17, Jekyll Island, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $181 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
CA $181
CA $210 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & 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 helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Our hotel stay was amazing. Great location and we enjoyed having beach access on the property. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
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
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

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Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG

3 out of 5
701 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is CA $180 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $180
CA $257 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and Indian ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Loved the location. The reception service wasn't very friendly. The hotel has limitted option for restaurants around for diner. We went at 8 pm for dinner as they said restaurant closes at 9 pm and they had a waiting list and weren't accepting more customers. For breakfast they suggested go early ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island by IHG
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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
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Ocean Lodge Resort

Ocean Lodge Resort

4 out of 5
935 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
"Great customer service. Beautiful resort and roo."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons

Saint Simons Island
Stay at this vacation home in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Driftwood Beach and World War II ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"Incredible location. Easy walk to the beach, beautiful neighborhood. The house is small but it got the job done! Wonderful experience, we hope to be back soon!"

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

East Beach Bungalow • Dog Friendly • Best Deal on St. Simons
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach featuring a sunset and general coastal views

Driftwood Beach

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.

Driftwood Beach
Jekyll Island State Park

Jekyll Island State Park

Enjoy a trip to Jekyll Island State Park and popular activities like biking in Jekyll Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island State Park
St. Simons Island Pier showing a river or creek and a house

Saint Simons Island Pier

Drop a fishing line, spot seabirds or stroll to the end of this picturesque pier and dangle your feet from the edge as you look out over St. Simons Sound.

Saint Simons Island Pier
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

Look out across the Atlantic panorama from the restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters and learn about the Golden Isles’ maritime history at the museum.

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Jekyll Island Golf Club

Jekyll Island Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Jekyll Island Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Jekyll Island such as biking. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Jekyll Island Golf Club
Great Dunes Park showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a couple

Great Dunes Park

Beach access, picnic pavilions, local festivals and a scenic network of bike trails make this waterfront park on Jekyll Island a family favorite.

Great Dunes Park

Cities near Golden Isles of Georgia

Jekyll Island showing a park as well as a small group of people

Jekyll Island

Sea Island

Sea Island

St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island

Jekyll Island showing flowers and a house

Brunswick