Golden Isles of Georgia, GA

Travel Guide

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
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 East Beach 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 Saint Simons Island Pier.

King City
St. Simons Island Pier which includes 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
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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
St. Simons Island Pier which includes 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
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Jekyll Island Club Resort
4 out of 5
371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA
The price is AED 1,025 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
AED 1,025
AED 1,323 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"After a 35 year lapse returning to Jekyll island Club was a real treat. Only suggestions. Additional dining options for a more formal dining would be helpful. Housekeeping needs to be nudged. Apparently new arrivals get priority over extended stay but 3:00 in the afternoon is a bit late for cleaning. ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Jekyll Island Club Resort
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
The price is AED 621 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 621
AED 714 total
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the location, amenities and staff for attention to guests. A bit of refreshing or updating on areas that are worn and dated would help the appearance."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
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 AED 705 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED 705
AED 928 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 Saint Simons ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"If you want to get away with by the pool, beach, hot tub, swing looking at beach. This is your place. Also has two different dining options. Very quiet. Night walks on the beach you might even see the deer. Also wanting a beach view all the rooms are......"

Reviewed on 3 June 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! (993 reviews)
"Beautyfull surroundings"

Reviewed on 2 June 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 beach aparthotel in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (296 reviews)
"We had a great time! Our room was beautiful and comfortable and close to everything! The rooftop bar was great also!"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Ocean Lodge Resort
The Sea Gate
The Sea Gate
4 out of 5
1015 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in St. Simons Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Saint Simons Island Pier and Driftwood ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)
"Easy check in and check out. Very clean, bed comfortable. Good bathroom and shower. Nice balcony with view of the ocean. Short walk to beach. Just a personal thought: earth tone colors are not beachy."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

The Sea Gate
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Popular places to visit

Driftwood Beach featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Driftwood Beach

4.5/5(336 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Driftwood Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Jekyll Island. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

Driftwood Beach
St. Simons Island Pier which includes a river or creek and a house

Saint Simons Island Pier

4.5/5(338 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in St. Simons Island with a trip to Saint Simons Island Pier. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Saint Simons Island Pier
Bike ride in the historic district

Jekyll Island State Park

4.5/5(278 reviews)

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 Lighthouse Museum showing a lighthouse and a house

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

4.5/5(200 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Simons Lighthouse Museum in St. Simons Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Sunset over the marsh from the Jekyll Island Club.

Jekyll Island Golf Club

4.5/5(80 reviews)

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 featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

Great Dunes Park

4.5/5(127 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Great Dunes Park and enjoy the biking trails in Jekyll Island. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the golf courses.

Great Dunes Park