High
Compliments
Connect With Us
Stay in touch with the
Golden Isles before, during,
and after your trip. Sign up
for our newsletter, watch
our live webcams, and share
photos with #goldenisles for
the chance to be featured!
Goldenisles.com
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Don’t just take our word
for it — accolades abound
from top travel media
about our area.
WELCOME
C
radled on the southern part of Georgia’s scenic coastline is a
pocket of paradise where serene, natural beauty blends with
history and hospitality. Here, four barrier islands
and the adjoining mainland combine as one of the most
captivating places you will ever discover.
Best Islands in the
Continental U.S.
America’s
Most Romantic Town
America’s
Favorite Beach Town
®
VISITOR GUIDE
Beautiful marshlands surround the area. Sandy beaches stretch on for
miles. World-class golf is everywhere, with hundreds of holes ensconced
within the Golden Isles’ breathtaking views. Historic landmarks, museums,
and art galleries present the legacies of the area, while quaint bed-and-
breakfast inns to five-star resorts showcase unrivaled Southern hospitality.
An easy escape from the Southeast’s largest cities, this region is wild with
possibilities.
Welcome to the enchanting Golden Isles of Georgia. We look forward to
seeing you here soon.
Neptune Park on St. Simons
Island features a public
pool, water park, and picnic
area, and is adjacent to the
Lighthouse and Pier Village.
Cover photo taken by
Empire Sky.
Best Islands in the U.S.
Best U.S. Islands
for Family Vacations
The Cloister at Sea Island
The Georgian Room
at Sea Island
The Lodge at Sea Island
The Spa at Sea Island
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 About the Golden Isles
12 Beach Information
15 Tree Spirits
16 Calendar of Events
17 Creative Activities
18 Outdoor Activities
24 Area History
30 African-American History
32 Eugenia Price’s Story
34 Whale of a Tale
36 Dining
48 Golf
52 Tours
60 Shopping
65 Weddings
71 Groups & Meetings
72 Accommodations
89 Relocation
95 Planning Your Visit
Most Romantic
Roadtrips
Best Dolphin
Sighting Destinations in
North America
Best Coastal Small Towns
Best Warm Weather Getaway
Writer & Editor MARCIE KICKLIGHTER Assistant Editors KELLY SMITH, CHANDLER DURDEN
Photographers MARK DURANT, BEN GALLAND, JOHN KRIVEC, JOE LOEHLE, BROOKE ROBERTS, TOM SWEENEY
Publishing Partner: FIREBRAND MEDIA CEO: STEVE ZEPEZAUER
Creative Director: PAUL GRAFF Production Manager: TINA LEYDECKER
The Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information presented in the guide but
assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Copyright 2020 GICVB. Printed in USA. All rights reserved.
Goldenisles.com
1