St. Simons Island, GA is home to incredible beaches, golfing, charter fishing, spas and salons, and a variety of restaurants, entertaining events and amusement for everyone. The unspoiled beauty of St. Simons and its distinctively charming beach lifestyle that's unhurried and underdeveloped are what make it so exceptional. In 2014, St. Simons Island was voted America's #1 Favorite Intimate Town as well as America's #1 Favorite Seashore Town by Travel Leisure Magazine. Come see what the remainder of the nation is really welcome to the best of the Island lifestyle, and excited about!
Both the community and also the isle are commonly considered to be one location, known only as "St. Simons Island", or locally as "The Island". Here you will find some of Georgia's finest- that is the St. Simons Island homes for sale. They're both beautiful and affordable.
St. Simons Island is one of Georgia's famous Golden Isles (along with Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and privately owned Little St. Simons Island). It's also the biggest of the Golden Isles. After being cultivated by English colonists for cotton and rice plantations worked by large populations of African slaves, who created the unique Gullah culture, the island since the early 20th century has been developed as a resort community. A lot of the island stays marsh or woodland. It has many seasonal residents, along with a continuous base of year round residents.
Both the community and also the isle are commonly considered to be one location, known only as "St. Simons Island", or locally as "The Island". Here you will find some of Georgia's finest- that is the St. Simons Island homes for sale. They're both beautiful and affordable.
St. Simons Island is one of Georgia's famous Golden Isles (along with Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and privately owned Little St. Simons Island). It's also the biggest of the Golden Isles. After being cultivated by English colonists for cotton and rice plantations worked by large populations of African slaves, who created the unique Gullah culture, the island since the early 20th century has been developed as a resort community. A lot of the island stays marsh or woodland. It has many seasonal residents, along with a continuous base of year round residents.
America's Favourite Shore Towns
Number one is St. Simons Island, GA! Lined with live oaks and white sand, the biggest of Georgia's Golden Isles won the beach-town contest for offering a triple danger of serenity, southern charm, and affordability. It is not hard to get resort rates here under $200 a night. St. Simons also scored well with readers for its great picnicking areas, events like the 4th of July Sun Holiday, and for romance.
St. Simons Island has many amazing areas for seafood, casual and fine dining. A few favorites include ECHO Oceanfront Restuarant at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Decoy Bar & Grill, ZuZu's in the Pier Village, Frederica House, Southern Soul BBQ, along with the notorious Sal's Neighborhood Pizzeria for real Italian food and the best pizza you have ever tasted.
The largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island lies across the immortalized Marshes of Glynn, made famous by poet Sidney Lanier. Moss-draped oaks line the wandering island streets, developing a picture-perfect image worthy of a Faulkner story. The island's villages provide a unique and charming choice of shops, plus a number of restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual outdoor fare. Visitors and residents alike appreciate participating in a bit outdoor recreation at Neptune Park and its particular Fun Zone, which includes a public pool, miniature golf as well as a fishing pier and cooling down.
St. Simons Island is scattered with especial historic sites and attractions, from the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum--a working lighthouse built in 1872--to the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where, in July 1742, British and Scottish soldiers shielding colonial Georgia defeated a larger Spanish force in a battle that helped end Spanish incursions outside Florida. Fort Frederica National Monument, which preserves archaeological remnants of the local British colony and its defense against Spain, and historic Christ Church, Frederica--one of the oldest churches in Georgia, with worship held continuously since 1736--are found on the island's north end. Toward the southern point, the Maritime Center, in the restored U.S. Coast Guard Station, provides fascinating glimpses of the place's natural evolution, while emphasizing some of its marine and military history.
Year round warm weather in the Golden Isles allows visitors to relish various outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, biking, golfing, or relaxing on East Beach. Visitors can tour the historic sites in the island on a variety of transportation alternatives.
Number one is St. Simons Island, GA! Lined with live oaks and white sand, the biggest of Georgia's Golden Isles won the beach-town contest for offering a triple danger of serenity, southern charm, and affordability. It is not hard to get resort rates here under $200 a night. St. Simons also scored well with readers for its great picnicking areas, events like the 4th of July Sun Holiday, and for romance.
St. Simons Island has many amazing areas for seafood, casual and fine dining. A few favorites include ECHO Oceanfront Restuarant at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Decoy Bar & Grill, ZuZu's in the Pier Village, Frederica House, Southern Soul BBQ, along with the notorious Sal's Neighborhood Pizzeria for real Italian food and the best pizza you have ever tasted.
The largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island lies across the immortalized Marshes of Glynn, made famous by poet Sidney Lanier. Moss-draped oaks line the wandering island streets, developing a picture-perfect image worthy of a Faulkner story. The island's villages provide a unique and charming choice of shops, plus a number of restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual outdoor fare. Visitors and residents alike appreciate participating in a bit outdoor recreation at Neptune Park and its particular Fun Zone, which includes a public pool, miniature golf as well as a fishing pier and cooling down.
St. Simons Island is scattered with especial historic sites and attractions, from the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum--a working lighthouse built in 1872--to the Bloody Marsh Battle Site, where, in July 1742, British and Scottish soldiers shielding colonial Georgia defeated a larger Spanish force in a battle that helped end Spanish incursions outside Florida. Fort Frederica National Monument, which preserves archaeological remnants of the local British colony and its defense against Spain, and historic Christ Church, Frederica--one of the oldest churches in Georgia, with worship held continuously since 1736--are found on the island's north end. Toward the southern point, the Maritime Center, in the restored U.S. Coast Guard Station, provides fascinating glimpses of the place's natural evolution, while emphasizing some of its marine and military history.
Year round warm weather in the Golden Isles allows visitors to relish various outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, biking, golfing, or relaxing on East Beach. Visitors can tour the historic sites in the island on a variety of transportation alternatives.