Saint Simons Island
Food scene
A casual family friendly restaurant in the Village that serves the local catch of the day, oysters, American fare along with a full bar.
53 locals recommend
The Half Shell SSI
504 Beachview DrA casual family friendly restaurant in the Village that serves the local catch of the day, oysters, American fare along with a full bar.
Certified Burgers and Beverage
44 Midway SqGreat classic burgers
Groceries
Harris Teeter is located right when you enter the island. It’s best to stock up before heading to the townhome. They have a great selection of organic and local produce.
50 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
600 Sea Island RdHarris Teeter is located right when you enter the island. It’s best to stock up before heading to the townhome. They have a great selection of organic and local produce.
Shopping
Uncle Don’s has local produce, jams, jellies, desserts. There are also artist and antique booths in the back.
7 locals recommend
Uncle Don's Local Market
1610 Frederica RdUncle Don’s has local produce, jams, jellies, desserts. There are also artist and antique booths in the back.
Great shopping area with a bookstore, coffee, gourmet market, and restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Redfern Village
296 Redfern VillageGreat shopping area with a bookstore, coffee, gourmet market, and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids. About 630 British troops were stationed at the fort.
99 locals recommend
Fort Frederica National Monument
6515 Frederica RdFort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids. About 630 British troops were stationed at the fort.
A perfect spot for photography, walking, laying on the beach, SUP, fishing, and surfing.
15 locals recommend
Gould's Inlet Public Beach Access
2300 Bruce DrA perfect spot for photography, walking, laying on the beach, SUP, fishing, and surfing.
A great public beach access with bathrooms, a parking lot, and a playground.
29 locals recommend
Massengale Park
1350 Ocean BlvdA great public beach access with bathrooms, a parking lot, and a playground.
Entertainment
Water park with lifeguarded pools, water slides & sun loungers offering swimming lessons & classes.
550 Beachview Dr
550 Beach View DriveWater park with lifeguarded pools, water slides & sun loungers offering swimming lessons & classes.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Saint Simons Island and biking
Bring or rent a bike. Saint Simons has 20 miles of paved bike paths. One of the best experiences is exploring the island by bike.