Paddleboarding in the Golden Isles is one of the most peaceful — and scenic — ways to explore Georgia’s coast. With calm tidal creeks, winding marsh trails, and gentle river currents, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) offers a unique vantage point to experience the natural beauty of St. Simons Island…
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Little St. Simons Island is one of the wildest places on the Eastern Seaboard. Accessible only by boat from Hampton River Marina on St. Simons Island’s north end, the 11,000-acre barrier island is a nature sanctuary that fosters extraordinary wildlife, particularly of the feathered kind. Privately…
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With the holidays around the corner, you might look at your shopping list and wonder “where can I find something unique and personal?” Our advice? Make a quick trip to the Golden Isles, and in addition to browsing through many of the independent galleries, boutiques and stores, you can enjoy a quiet…
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Why Fish in the Golden Isles? There Are Plenty of Reasons, Starting With These Five While the Florida shores and both Carolina coasts garner a great deal of attention from the fishing world, the Golden Isles continue to be a world-class saltwater fishing destination — it's just that fewer people…
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When it comes to a historical past, the Golden Isles is not short on stories. Home to the Bloody Marsh battle site, a National Historic Landmark District and an iconic working lighthouse, people from all over flock to the Georgia coast to learn about what life was like in days gone by. In addition…
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We are excited to announce a new addition to the Golden Isles website, a live webcam feed in the Pier Village on St. Simons Island! You can see the sun set daily, cargo ships passing by the pier and palm trees waving in the warm coastal breeze. The webcam features views of the St. Simons Lighthouse…
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From the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, there is no other sea turtle more widely distributed than the loggerhead sea turtle. But don’t let this fact fool you into thinking they are a common sight. Like many sea turtles, loggerheads are increasingly rare and considered…
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Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the marshlands that Sidney Lanier praised in his famous poem “The Marshes of Glynn,” Sea Island is a world apart. And by that, we don’t mean just scenic beauty. The Cloister at Sea Island and The Lodge at Sea Island and have been rated AAA Five Diamond and…
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The Golden Isles' largest barrier island, St. Simons Island, has a knack for captivating travelers with a variety of things to do while on vacation, including golf, fishing, beaches, history and family fun. These pursuits of adventure result in an interesting nexus of past and present. Fill your day…
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Spending a few days in the Golden Isles? Use this list of things to do on Jekyll Island to guide your stay on the southernmost island of the Golden Isles. Jekyll Island is defined by its abundance of recreational activities and natural beauty. Visitors of all ages savor plenty of things do to—with…
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