Lisa & Bob’s guidebook
Favorite Spots on SSI and The Golden Isles
Whether you are new to the island, or come back again and again, there are some favorite places the locals love that we'd like you to know about.
Also, SSI and the surrounding area have many festivals and fairs during the year and it would be great if you planned your trip around them. Go to the Golden Isles website to find out about events. https://www.goldenisles.com/events/calendar-of-events/
Go at sunset and enjoy the marina view in a glorious sky background. The food is fabulous, especially the lobster nachos!
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Coastal Kitchen
102 Marina DrGo at sunset and enjoy the marina view in a glorious sky background. The food is fabulous, especially the lobster nachos!
When you visit the Village on SSI, make sure you go to Palm Coast for an outdoor cafe lunch. Food is good and large portions. At night, visit their backyard music and social scene.
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Palm Coast
318 Mallery StWhen you visit the Village on SSI, make sure you go to Palm Coast for an outdoor cafe lunch. Food is good and large portions. At night, visit their backyard music and social scene.
These gourmet burgers are unbelievably good! The meat is ground on site and the burger dressings are unique.
I love the Greek Town Burger with lamb and beef patty, feta and dill yogurt dressing; or the Fungi
Town Beef Burger with mushrooms, sauerkraut, grilled onions and Swiss cheese. Yummmmm!
NYC hotdog and bratwurst also on the menu.
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Certified Burgers and Beverage
44 Midway SqThese gourmet burgers are unbelievably good! The meat is ground on site and the burger dressings are unique.
I love the Greek Town Burger with lamb and beef patty, feta and dill yogurt dressing; or the Fungi
Town Beef Burger with mushrooms, sauerkraut, grilled onions and Swiss cheese. Yummmmm!
NYC hotdog and bratwurst also on the menu.
The best time to visit the Fort is in the Spring or Fall. Take a walk back into history and explore the north end of SSI.
Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and good walking shoes.
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Fort Frederica National Monument
6515 Frederica RdThe best time to visit the Fort is in the Spring or Fall. Take a walk back into history and explore the north end of SSI.
Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and good walking shoes.
Delicious treat! Self serve frozen yogurt with toppings. Of course, samples are given.
There is another location on Frederica Road near the circle.
Fuse Frozen Yogurt
31 Main StDelicious treat! Self serve frozen yogurt with toppings. Of course, samples are given.
There is another location on Frederica Road near the circle.
Unique experience tasting lots of infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar, curated by the resident olive oil sommelier...and then step into the new wine bar for a glass of red or white with a tasty charcuterie board to break up the afternoon.
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Golden Isles Olive Oil Gourmet Market & Wine Bar
1609 Redfern VillageUnique experience tasting lots of infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar, curated by the resident olive oil sommelier...and then step into the new wine bar for a glass of red or white with a tasty charcuterie board to break up the afternoon.
This is why you came to SSI...the magnificent coastal view and beach access. While this part of East Beach doesn't have any facilities (you have to go to Coast Guard Beach for that), the quiet and relaxing atmosphere really helps you be one with the beach. Enjoy.
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Gould's Inlet Public Beach Access
2300 Bruce DrThis is why you came to SSI...the magnificent coastal view and beach access. While this part of East Beach doesn't have any facilities (you have to go to Coast Guard Beach for that), the quiet and relaxing atmosphere really helps you be one with the beach. Enjoy.
Avenue of the Oaks
Canary DriveSouthern Live Oak trees that go on and on. So beautiful.
Take a day trip to Jekyll Island. The Jekyll Ocean Club is centrally located and right on the beach. Have lunch at their restaurant, then walk out onto the sand, and end up taking the walk/bike path to the new Village with island shops. Have Fun!
Jekyll Ocean Club
80 Ocean WayTake a day trip to Jekyll Island. The Jekyll Ocean Club is centrally located and right on the beach. Have lunch at their restaurant, then walk out onto the sand, and end up taking the walk/bike path to the new Village with island shops. Have Fun!
Local catamaran ride to explore the St. Simons area and reasonable rates.
Spirit of St Simons Sailing Charters
Marina DriveLocal catamaran ride to explore the St. Simons area and reasonable rates.
They offer kayak tours daily, nature boat cruises, kayak and powerboat fishing, and stand up paddle boards.
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Southeast Adventure Outfitters
313 Mallery StThey offer kayak tours daily, nature boat cruises, kayak and powerboat fishing, and stand up paddle boards.
Fun waterpark for kids on nearby Jekyll Island.
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Summer Waves Waterpark
210 S Riverview DrFun waterpark for kids on nearby Jekyll Island.
Who doesn't love a drive thru Starbucks with outdoor tables? It's on the way in to the island and a healthy walk from Peachtree Cottage.
Starbucks
2209 Demere RdWho doesn't love a drive thru Starbucks with outdoor tables? It's on the way in to the island and a healthy walk from Peachtree Cottage.
Sea Palms Golf Club
515 N Windward DrGreat golf on the island.
The only Ocean front restaurant on the Island. There are outdoor tables with perfect beach and ocean views. We love going for breakfast or lunch and watch the expletive and dogs walk by.
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ECHO St. Simons
101 Downing StThe only Ocean front restaurant on the Island. There are outdoor tables with perfect beach and ocean views. We love going for breakfast or lunch and watch the expletive and dogs walk by.
This place is special. You will feel like you stepped into a storybook admiring the fields, stables and horses. You can go horseback riding on the beach. Don't miss this even just to admire as you explore the north end.
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The Stables At Frederica
150 Frederica RdThis place is special. You will feel like you stepped into a storybook admiring the fields, stables and horses. You can go horseback riding on the beach. Don't miss this even just to admire as you explore the north end.
Two Friends
295 Redfern VillageRedfern Village
296 Redfern VillageNeptune Park Fun Zone Pool
550 Beachview DrRestoration Imports
Cachettes + Home
Rainy Day Ideas
St. Simons is almost always sunny but...if you catch a rare rainy day, we thought you'd like some ideas to do indoor activities.
Island Cinemas
44 Cinema LnPlenty of movies for a rainy day.
This new museum is appropriately named as it tells a detailed story of the affect World War II had on our coastal community, and the affect the community had on the war. The museum is located at Coast Guard Beach, East Beach, SSI.
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World War II Home Front Museum
4201 1st StThis new museum is appropriately named as it tells a detailed story of the affect World War II had on our coastal community, and the affect the community had on the war. The museum is located at Coast Guard Beach, East Beach, SSI.
The museum and gift shop and a nice place to go to get out of the rain.
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St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum
610 Beachview DrThe museum and gift shop and a nice place to go to get out of the rain.
Food scene
Sal is authentic Italian and has the best pizza. Make sure you go early not to miss this local favorite. Sometimes there is singing and fun, and outdoor eating too.
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Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
3415 Frederica RdSal is authentic Italian and has the best pizza. Make sure you go early not to miss this local favorite. Sometimes there is singing and fun, and outdoor eating too.
Nice local coffee house near the airport. And while you are there stop by next door to Allie Harper boutique.
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Wake Up Coffee Company
Nice local coffee house near the airport. And while you are there stop by next door to Allie Harper boutique.
Georgia Sea Grill
407 Mallery StThe Market at Sea Island
351 Sea Island RdHalyards Restaurant
55 Cinema LnV Pizza - St Simons Island
Porch
549 Ocean Blvdla plancha restaurant
3600 Frederica RdDorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar