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Golden Isles
Nestled on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, lie four beautiful barrier islands named Best U.S. Islands By Travel + Leisure ®-St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island--and the mainland city of Historic Brunswick. Pristine stretches of marshland, punctuated by small islands known as hammocks, define the breathtaking landscape and create the appearance of a continuous stretch of land.
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Travel + Leisure ® has named the Golden Isles as the #1 Best U.S. Islands for the second year in a row in the 2024 World's Best Awards! This is the tenth consecutive year the Golden Isles has made the list of World's Best Islands, also taking first place in 2023 and 2020. The Golden…
An Insider’s Guide to Exploring the St. Simons Island Pier Village
The St. Simons Island Pier Village is a popular Golden Isles destination to spend time among both locals and visitors. Nestled next to…
Can't-Miss Fall Food Festivals
In the Golden Isles, we don’t just eat to live, we live to eat. Any true Southerner will wholeheartedly agree that food is more…
Best New Things To Do in Downtown Brunswick
Historic Downtown Brunswick shines as a mainland port city with beautiful historic buildings, city streets and squares still bearing…
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St. Simons Island
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 winding island streets, creating a picture-perfect image worthy of a Faulkner tale.
Sea Island
Reached by a causeway from St. Simons Island, Sea Island is an internationally acclaimed resort.
Little St. Simons Island
Accessible only by boat from Hampton River Marina on St. Simons Island’s north end, Little St. Simons Island is a privately owned, 11,000-acre barrier island resort.
Jekyll Island
The southernmost island of the Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is one of the most popular islands for those who visit coastal Georgia.
Brunswick
The mainland port city of Historic Downtown Brunswick is laid out in a formal grid similar to Savannah's, with city streets and squares still bearing their colonial names.
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Around the Golden Isles
Imagine yourself right here in the Golden Isles! Take in the sweeping views of Great Dunes Beach and pan your way northwards towards St. Simons Island. Experience the coast of Golden Isles and embark on a visit one step closer to reality.
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Annual Events & Festivals
With festivals and events unique to the Golden Isles occurring every year, many loyal travelers keep coming back to this beautiful coastal setting.
Signature Winter Events
Author Talk – Wanda Morris
- October 15, 2024
Beach Yoga
- October 15, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Author Talk – Wanda Morris
- October 15, 2024
Beach Yoga
- October 15, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Bingo Night at Village Inn and Pub
- October 15, 2024
Faith Chapel Tours
- October 15, 2024
Landmark Historic Trolley Tour
- October 15, 2024
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World's Best Islands
The Golden Isles has been named #1 World's Best Islands in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. Discover what makes the Golden Isles the best of the best.
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