St. Simons Island Activities
Get ready to have fun! Read on for some awesome things to do when visiting St. Simons Island.
Family:
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Walking, bike riding, building sandcastles and collecting sea shells and sand dollars on the beach are a wonderful way to enjoy the day.
- A 2 hour cruise on the Lady Jane Shrimp boat is so much fun; bring the camera!
- Explore the lighthouse, Pier, trendy shops and Neptune Park Fun Zone in the Village, just one mile from the Resort.
- Other favorite activities are Fort Frederica National Monument, a Dolphin Cruise, kayaking through the marshlands and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Water:
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The Resort offers 5 ocean front swimming pools including an indoor pool and hot tub.
- A cruise on the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat, kayaking the marshlands or a dolphin cruise are fun and memorable ways to experience the unique ecosystem that surrounds St Simons Island.
- Fishing is excellent either onshore, offshore, in the surf or on the island Pier. Boat rentals and charters are available at the island marina 4 miles from the Resort.
- The Emerald Princess Casino combines a pleasure cruise with Vegas style gambling!
Sports & Recreation:
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The King and Prince Golf Course is a challenging layout that has been called the best marsh front course on the East Coast. The course is open for Resort guests and public play. 1-912-634-0255
- The Resort offers 2 complimentary Har-Tru Tennis Courts and lessons are available from our pro for a fee.
- The Resort offers a complimentary Exercise Facility with treadmills, elliptical machines and free weights.
- Bike-riding is very popular on St Simons Island and there are miles of trails to explore, or just ride on the beach!
- Kayaking through the marsh is as close as you can get to nature. Southeast Adventures have excellent guides and offers various daily tours.
- Other recreational activities include skeet shooting at a private club, horseback riding, sail boat rentals, miniature golf and so much more. 1-912-638-3631
Historical Sites & Tours:
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Fort Frederica National Monument was established in 1736 and preserves the archeological remnants of this British fort.
- The St. Simons Lighthouse in the Village offers panoramic views of the Golden Isles, as well as a museum and gift shop.
- The Coastal Maritime Museum is housed in a former US Coast Guard Station and is on the National Register of Historic Places (as is our Resort).
Shopping:
- The Island has well over a hundred gift shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries and antique stores.
- Popular shopping areas are the Pier Village, one mile from the Resort and Redfern Village.
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