St. Simons Island Guidebook
Breakfast/Brunch Spots
The perfect breakfast spot in the village. Don't miss the Breakfast Buffet! Great place to take kids. Indoor and Outdoor Seating.
21 locals recommend
Sandcastle Café
117 Mallery StThe perfect breakfast spot in the village. Don't miss the Breakfast Buffet! Great place to take kids. Indoor and Outdoor Seating.
Breakfast/Brunch Spot in the village. Classic breakfast with some unique options. There isn't a ton of seating, so you may want to get there early on weekends!
59 locals recommend
Palmer's Village Café
223 Mallery StBreakfast/Brunch Spot in the village. Classic breakfast with some unique options. There isn't a ton of seating, so you may want to get there early on weekends!
Perfect place for a grab and go breakfast on the way to the beach! The bagels are delicious! You can order ahead on their app and pick up for a quicker process!
6 locals recommend
Sandy Bottom Bagels
242 Retreat VillagePerfect place for a grab and go breakfast on the way to the beach! The bagels are delicious! You can order ahead on their app and pick up for a quicker process!
An absolute must visit. Whether its for breakfast or for sweet treats. They have a good selection of biscuits and sweet pastries for breakfast and all sorts of other yummy snacks for any time of the day! We recommend the cinnamon roll and some "pork pops" at breakfast and peanut butter cookies any time!
9 locals recommend
Sweet Mama's
98 Retreat VillageAn absolute must visit. Whether its for breakfast or for sweet treats. They have a good selection of biscuits and sweet pastries for breakfast and all sorts of other yummy snacks for any time of the day! We recommend the cinnamon roll and some "pork pops" at breakfast and peanut butter cookies any time!
Cafe Frederica
110 Sylvan BlvdWe recommend the blueberry pancakes!
Food scene
Great local spot for fresh seafood. We recommend the shrimp and grits!
80 locals recommend
Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar Grill
1217 Ocean BlvdGreat local spot for fresh seafood. We recommend the shrimp and grits!
The Crab Trap
1209 Ocean BlvdGreat place for a nice family dinner!
Great southern food! Located in the pier village. We recommend the shrimp and grits and a key lime pie martini.
33 locals recommend
Barbara Jean's
214 Mallery StGreat southern food! Located in the pier village. We recommend the shrimp and grits and a key lime pie martini.
Great fresh seafood and oysters! There is usually a wait, so you may want to get to this spot a little early.
53 locals recommend
The Half Shell SSI
504 Beachview DrGreat fresh seafood and oysters! There is usually a wait, so you may want to get to this spot a little early.
Great casual spot for a snack after a long day at the beach or riding bikes. Grab ice cream and milkshakes! Perfect place to take kids for a treat.
13 locals recommend
Zuzu's
119 Mallory CirGreat casual spot for a snack after a long day at the beach or riding bikes. Grab ice cream and milkshakes! Perfect place to take kids for a treat.
Casual, good views, indoor/outdoor seating, full bar. Great place to hang out for a while. We recommend the crab cake BLT or a rice bowl!
36 locals recommend
Fiddlers
410 Arnold RdCasual, good views, indoor/outdoor seating, full bar. Great place to hang out for a while. We recommend the crab cake BLT or a rice bowl!
Porch
549 Ocean BlvdGood vibes. Good drinks. Hot Chicken.
Del Sur Artisan Eats
321 Mallery StGreat place for a nice dinner out or date night.
Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
3415 Frederica RdPizza joint-don't miss it!
Can't miss spot. Delicious BBQ and sides. We recommend a rack of ribs and mac n cheese.
91 locals recommend
Southern Soul Barbeque
2020 Demere RdCan't miss spot. Delicious BBQ and sides. We recommend a rack of ribs and mac n cheese.
Fancy Q Sushi Bar and Grill
3350 Cypress Mill RdGreat Sushi and Hibachi.
It might be tempting to skip the Italian food at the beach and opt for seafood, but we recommend checking this spot out! Especially great for a date night.
8 locals recommend
Nazzaro's Italian Cuisine
196 Retreat VillageIt might be tempting to skip the Italian food at the beach and opt for seafood, but we recommend checking this spot out! Especially great for a date night.
Bennie's Red Barn
5514 Frederica RdGreat local steak house! Take the whole fam!
Frosty’s Griddle and Shake
501 Mallery StStop in for an ice cream or post-beach snack!
Sightseeing
St. Simons Lighthouse
618 Mallery StClimb to the top for an amazing view!
If you're into history, this is a fun spot with a ton of historical monuments and learning opportunities.
99 locals recommend
Fort Frederica National Monument
6515 Frederica RdIf you're into history, this is a fun spot with a ton of historical monuments and learning opportunities.
Saint Simons Pier
100 Mallery StTake a stroll on the pier, or rent a pole and catch something!
Christ Church Episcopal
6329 Frederica Rdbeautiful, historic church
World War II Home Front Museum
4201 1st StPier Village Market
215 Mallery StCentral to SSI. Find shops, eateries, and more!
Epworth By The Sea United Methodist
100 Arthur J Moore DrBeautiful property for sight seeing
Monkeywrench Bicycle Services
1708 Frederica RdRent Bikes for riding around the Island!
A must visit, especially with kids! Worth the trip and the day parking pass to go over to Jekyll.
48 locals recommend
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center
214 Stable RdA must visit, especially with kids! Worth the trip and the day parking pass to go over to Jekyll.
Jekyll Island Club Resort
371 Riverview Dr
Driftwood Beach
On Jekyll Island
Beach Accesses
East Beach
4202 Bruce DrMassengale Park
1350 Ocean BlvdEasy Parking, public bathrooms, and playground
9th Street Public Beach Access
5th Street Public Beach Access
11th Street Public Beach Access
704 Beach View DriveGould's Inlet Public Beach Access
2300 Bruce DrWylie Street Public Beach Access
101 Wylly StreetHamilton Street Public Beach Access
Bars
Brogen's
200 Pier AlleyMurphy's Tavern
415 Mallery StRafters
315 Mallery StNora's At The Pier
115 Mallery StZiggy Mahoney's
210 Retreat VillageThe Tree Bar at Bennie's
5514 Frederica RoadGnat's Landing
310 Redfern VillageBubba Garcia's Mexican Cantina
200 Redfern VillagePalm Coast
318 Mallery StGolf Courses
Sea Palms Golf Club
515 N Windward DrOak Grove Island Golf Club
126 Clipper BayJekyll Island Golf Club
322 Captain Wylly RdSeaside Golf Course
100 Retreat AvenueOcean Forest Golf Club
200 Ocean RoadBrunswick Country Club
4041 Darien HwyTraveler advice
Don't miss
St. Simons Tree Spirits
There are faces or "tree spirits" carved in trees all over the island! It feels like a scavenger hunt to find all the carvings...find a map at the welcome center.
Getting around
Driving to the Beach
When driving to the beach accesses, East Beach/Coast Guard Beach and Massengale Park are the easiest places to park for beach access!
Book before you go
Fishing Charter
There are several deep sea fishing charters to choose from! It's a great way to experience the Golden Isles.
Don't miss
Island Time Takeout
If you're looking for meal delivery, and aren't having any luck with some of the more well known food delivery apps-try Island time takeout. They deliver local restaurants to your door!