Jackie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Arrive early, bring a couple of chairs and a carafe of coffee to catch the sunrise.
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Gould's Inlet Public Beach Access
2300 Bruce DrArrive early, bring a couple of chairs and a carafe of coffee to catch the sunrise.
Coast Guard Station - Public Beach Access #27
Parque Massengale
1350 Ocean BlvdPublic Beach Access
Historic Lighthouse within walking distance of the Pier.
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St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum
610 Beachview DrHistoric Lighthouse within walking distance of the Pier.
Spend a day on Jekyll. $8 parking pass collected as you cross the bridge.
Rent bikes, visit the Sea Turtle Sanctuary, Driftwood Beach and Trolley Tour of the historic district.
Several restaurants are located on the island, we like Zachary’s for the river view.
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Jekyll Island
Spend a day on Jekyll. $8 parking pass collected as you cross the bridge.
Rent bikes, visit the Sea Turtle Sanctuary, Driftwood Beach and Trolley Tour of the historic district.
Several restaurants are located on the island, we like Zachary’s for the river view.
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
113 St Marys St WHave lunch or dinner on the water at Skippers or Spartina Grill.
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Darien
Have lunch or dinner on the water at Skippers or Spartina Grill.
Playa Driftwood
Beautiful, especially at sunset
Interesting exhibits about Georgia’s vibrant sea turtle population. Also a hospital for injured turtles.
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The Georgia Sea Turtle Center
214 Stable RdInteresting exhibits about Georgia’s vibrant sea turtle population. Also a hospital for injured turtles.
Restaurants and Shopping
The original downtown of Saint Simons Island.
Restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, lively bar scene. ( but it’s Saint Simons, we roll up the sidewalks at 9:30!)
Pier with view to Jekyll Island and the lighthouse
Saint Simons Pier
100 Mallery StNice shopping center with an excellent bookstore, coffee, several local casual restaurants.
Good parking.
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Redfern Village
296 Redfern VillageNice shopping center with an excellent bookstore, coffee, several local casual restaurants.
Good parking.
Food scene
Great local seafood.
No reservations, to avoid a
long wait go before 5 or after 8:30.
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Fiddlers
410 Arnold RdGreat local seafood.
No reservations, to avoid a
long wait go before 5 or after 8:30.
Certified Burgers and Beverage
44 Midway SqBarrier Island Brewing
1226 Ocean BlvdThe Crab Trap
1209 Ocean BlvdGood local seafood.
Great local seafood. Across the street from Barrier Island and the Crab Trap.
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Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar Grill
1217 Ocean BlvdGreat local seafood. Across the street from Barrier Island and the Crab Trap.
Excellent food. Located near the Pier.
No reservations
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The Half Shell SSI
504 Beachview DrExcellent food. Located near the Pier.
No reservations
Casual restaurant that is a local favorite.
Close to the house.
Call for reservations.
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Frederica House Restaurant
3611 Frederica RdCasual restaurant that is a local favorite.
Close to the house.
Call for reservations.
A must visit!
Fantastic BBQ. Order at the counter and sit outside.
Also great for takeout.
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Southern Soul Barbeque
2020 Demere RdA must visit!
Fantastic BBQ. Order at the counter and sit outside.
Also great for takeout.
Great local diner for breakfast or lunch. Locate close to the house.
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Chubs Diner SSI
203 Edwards Plaza PEGreat local diner for breakfast or lunch. Locate close to the house.
Dinner and Bar with music on the weekends.
Bennies has been open for over 50 years. The food is good, and the TreeHouse bar on the weekends has live outdoor music.
A hole in the wall but a Saint Simons Tradition.
Bennie's Red Barn
5514 Frederica RdReid's Apothecary
1618 Newcastle StExcellent smart casual, music in the small bar on weekends.
Wood fired pizzas and an interesting menu.
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Ember
70 Retreat VillageExcellent smart casual, music in the small bar on weekends.
Wood fired pizzas and an interesting menu.
Fine Dining
Chic oyster bar and restaurant located close to the house. Call for reservations
Expensive Special Occasion, excellent food and service.
Advance reservations required.
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Delaney's Bistro
3415 Frederica RdExpensive Special Occasion, excellent food and service.
Advance reservations required.
Georgia Sea Grill
407 Mallery StTramici Restaurant
75 Cinema LnUpscale Italian. Requires reservations in summer
Halyards Restaurant
55 Cinema LnQuiet and excellent food. Not inexpensive!
Bike Rental
Pedego Electric Bikes St. Simons
3600 Frederica RdConsejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
By Bike
Saint Simons has an excellent network of paved bike paths.
Cómo moverse
Bike Rental
Local Bike rental companies