Welcome to St. Simons Island! Whether you’ve visited the area many times, or are considering vacationing here for the first time, we’re pleased to welcome you.
Garden & Gun magazine calls St. Simons Island the “quintessential Southern beach town” and the Golf Channel online says the pace of life here “moves with all the urgency of swaying moss.” If you have relaxation on the agenda, St. Simons Island delivers.
With significant sites like Christ Church, Fort Frederica and the lighthouse, history is woven into the fabric of the Island. With beautiful beaches, miles of bicycle paths, fertile fishing waters and mild weather, being outdoors is a way of life. And our unique shops and restaurants celebrate every aspect of Island life.
Explore this area of the website for sample itineraries, historic sites, family activities, and even dining tips from our resident experts. After seeing all that St. Simons Island has to offer, you’ll see why Conde Nast Traveler readers ranked St. Simons Island #5 on the “Top 10 Islands the United States” in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Visitors to St. Simons Island often report how the drive over the bridge starts the journey into a different pace of life. With views of the marsh and waterways, your mood changes with the scenery. And once on St. Simons, island living begins. We look forward to welcoming you to the Island soon!