Georgia Beaches
Brunswick beach
A nurturing revitalization and restoration program for the state’s second highest concentration of historic structures. A bustling waterfront, home to shrimp boats, cruise lines, casino ships, marina, and vessels from around the world. The charms of Old Town Brunswick with its Victorian commercial buildings, grand residential homes, historic banquet and reception facilities, and delightful bed and breakfast inns. Streets of quaint shops, restaurants, art galleries and antique dealers. Cultural and historic festivals, performances and special events. And an atmosphere that’s warm and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Cumberland Island
Thousands of visitors annually leave St Mary’s by ferry and travel to the Cumberland Island National Seashore. The Seashore is not a glittery destination, but is preferred by those who like their vacations in nature. Cumberland Island is just over seventeen miles in length and contains over fifty miles of nature trails, many remote beaches and birding opportunities. You can also visit the historical site of the First African Baptist Church on the north end of the island, plus the Plum Orchard Mansion. There are many camping sites located throughout the island if you want to pack in to your site. The quiet beauty of the Island can be enjoyed while hunting, fishing and stargazing away from the city lights
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a barrier island on Georgia’s coast – midway between Jacksonville, Fla. and Savannah, Ga. Accessible by car just minutes from I-95, Jekyll Island offers a variety of amenities, including 10 miles of beach, four golf courses, a 250-acre Historic Landmark District, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Summer Waves Water Park, tennis center, an array of lodging options including hotels, cottages and campgrounds. Owned by the State of Georgia, and managed by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, Jekyll Island has had development limited to just 35 percent of its available land area. This unique aspect of Jekyll Island serves to preserve the critical barrier island ecosystem, and provide guests with a unique escape from the crowds and complications of other beach resort destinations. Please visit www.jekyllisland.com.
Savannah beach
The beach is never over run with people,and has all the accesses for day and night leisure and entertainment. Activities are year around.
St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island captivates visitors with remarkable beauty and fascinating history. Lovely beaches, 99 holes of golf, acres of tennis courts, miles of bike trails, and countless shops and restaurants. Historic remnants of bygone eras, including the St. Simons Island Lighthouse (a working lighthouse in operation since 1872) the Bloody Marsh, Fort Frederica National Monument, historic Christ Church, and the sites of antebellum plantations dot the Island. Treasures are found ‘round every bend on this, the largest of the Golden Isles.
Tybee Island
Tybee Island, Georgia is located 20 minutes from Georgia’s First City, Savannah. It is a barrier island that has 5 miles of beautiful beaches and gives tourists the opportunity to bask in the sun surrounded by oat-covered sand dunes, and spend the day people-watching and playing in the Atlantic Ocean. When tourists visit these east coast beaches Tybee Island, Georgia, is the first site they generally visit. The Tybee Lighthouse, which was built to provide light for maritime shipping. Tourists can climb to the top of the lighthouse and hear about Tybee Island history and buy souvenirs for the entire family.
