Do you want stagfwring views, gorgeous back grounds, jellyfish and shells? Then Driftwood beach may…read morebe your perfect spot. Pay your $10 per car fee to get onto Jekyll Island, qnd drive 4 miles north. Enjoy the 1950's - to modern home styles, as the drive is a beautiful one. There is street parking, but only on the left side of the street and only about 14 parking spots. The walk to the beach is easy to moderate while walking thru soft sand, until the beach, where ancient trees lay on their sides, and roots make for a gorgeous view. The day we were here, the beach was littered with the bodies of cannon ball jellyfish, which are surprisingly solid, so watch your feet. Enjoy the temperate water of the Atlantic ocean and the bright South Ga Sun for a perfect afternoon.

Driftwood Beach is pure coastal magic…read more I stopped here during a short business trip to Jekyll Island, and I honestly fell in love with this place. The beach gets its name from the incredible collection of weathered trees and driftwood scattered along the shoreline, creating the most dreamy, almost storybook-like scenery. Jekyll Island has such a fascinating history, and this area is a beautiful reminder of how nature and time continue to shape the island. What was once a thriving forest has gradually transformed into this unique coastal landscape due to erosion and changing shorelines. Walking along the beach surrounded by these beautiful, sculptural trees felt so peaceful and surreal. Add in the friendly locals, Southern charm, and laid-back island atmosphere, and I completely understood why Jekyll Island has such a special charm. I came for business, but Jekyll Island quickly became one of those unexpected places I'll remember long after the trip is over. Driftwood Beach was definitely one of my favorite stops, and I'm already looking forward to coming back.

Super convenient free parking with easy access to bathrooms, shower, and even a play park! The…read morebeach is a short walk over a bridge or two depending which walkway you take. It's a vast open beach with no shade and it's beautiful! Unfortunately for us when we went the wind was so incredibly wicked it was like an getting assaulted by the beach the second we walked onto open sand and it whisked my sons bucket down the shoreline which was tricky to get back lol so we didn't last long lol if the weather was better I imagine we could spend a day there. Bring a lunch and when you're ready go shower clean up eat and let the kids play at the park!

This is actually a free access point to the beach that is open until after dark (but not…read moreindefinitely). It has some facilities and there are picnic tables, but this is also the kind of island that has a lot of mosquitos so I would be heading towards the beach. This area has some inland water that is apparently permanent enough that they've put pontoon bridges over it, which is kind of cool. The beach here is a little bit wider than on other nearby areas, so the tide is not forcing you to literally sit on a dune and you can walk around the surf fishers. So it is a decent ocean beach, if still on the crowded side.

We loved our time here! Parking was ample. The fenced in play area was large and very entertaining…read morefor all of my kiddos. It was busy with kids and parents mostly stayed to the sideline letting kids make friends and have a blast. There are loads of shaded picnic tables right next to the park where you can sit or bring lunch to eat at! The squirrels are very friendly and the birds come up to you almost like they expect a due for sitting under their tree, haha! Very clean and safe. There are public restrooms at the brick building across the sidewalk on the side of the picnic tables towards the parking. For public restrooms they're not bad! A quick straight stroll (2 blocks or so) to get ice cream and go out to eat or shop around! Great location.

Adjacent to the Saint Simons Island lighthouse at the southern end of the island, this large park…read morehas a fun zone pool, a lovely walking path at waterside, a large fishing pier and a playground, with a dozen or so benches scattered about, most of which are in shade and all have a great view. When it's not being used freely by all sorts of visitors and tourists, the park gets set up for different events throughout the year, including for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and music festivals. Enjoy the view of the Saint Simons Sound. The big widget is the recovery ship that is cutting up the Golden Ray, a car transporter that capsized a few years back. Great spot. Parking can be a challenge during the busier times but there are plenty of bike racks. [Review 15742 overall - 424 in Georgia - 1246 of 2021.]

A Special Visitor at the St. Simons Pier This Morning…read more MoonPie and I were at the pier this morning when an angler accidentally caught a sea turtle. Thankfully, the turtle was handled carefully, the hook was removed, and it was released back into the ocean where it belongs. It swam away strong, which was mighty good to see. You never know what you'll witness at the St. Simons Pier. One minute MoonPie is visiting with everybody walking by, and the next minute we're watching a sea turtle get a second chance. Just another memorable morning on St. Simons Island. Have you ever seen a sea turtle near the pier? #StSimonsIsland #SaintSimonsIslandOnMyMind #StSimonsPier #SeaTurtle #MoonPie #GeorgiaCoast #IslandLife

A lovely spot to grab some pictures! We came to this area of the island to do some shopping and…read morestrolled down to look out over the ocean. It's a really great spot to go fishing or sit and chill. Lots of people, but it's still calm. I loved being able to take pictures with the lighthouse and soak in the sunshine. Make sure you stroll down this way!

The area has a substantial amount of parking and decent facilities. Cover from sun is minimal. It…read moredoesn't cost anything to park here and there's no gate. The beach had two significant problems going for it: first, the tides run right up to the dunes so it's hard to go anywhere at high tide, and second the surf fishers make it tough to walk. I ran into a line in the dark where I could even see that a pole had been set up. It boggles my mind that these things are legal in places where people walk and swim. The beach itself was a decent quality, if not world-beating affair. It was just more crowded and less easy to enjoy than I'd hoped.

Awesome beach to bring your dog to. Be mindful that they're not allowed between Memorial Day and…read moreLabor Day from 9am-6pm. Other than that, you can bring your dog and they can be off leash. My dog had a BLAST! It's always awesome when my dog can roam freely. Very clean bathrooms and tons of showers to wash off, even low enough for the dog. Ample parking, but this beach gets PACKED! Probably one of the most packed beaches I've been to in the golden isles. Everyone was nice and friendly, and my dog had tons of dog friends to play with.

100% support this business fantastic tour. The tour guide was very personable very patient very…read moreknowledgeable. I would do this all the time if I lived there.

Took the Marsh and Shark tooth Beach tour. Used a Tandem Kayak with my wife. Claire was our tour…read moreguide. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. The tide was low, so we were unable to paddle up the creek. We got stuck near the entrance to the creek and Claire waded into the water to pull us out. Spent the extra time watching the manatees which were quite active.

We had a chance to visit Great Dunes Park a couple of weekends ago. This is definitely the beach to…read morecheck out if you want to avoid the crowds at Tybee Beach or even Hilton Head, although it will require about an hour or so drive south from Savannah and similarly, north from Jacksonville. They also charge a toll to get into the beach community with state residents paying I believe six dollars or so and out of state residents paying closer to 10. However, it's definitely worth it as there is plenty of parking along the entire island beach strip, including a really great fishing pier at the end of the island that also has a bait and tackle shop located within the park. We found the beach to be clean, the facilities to be well kept, and more importantly, not overly crowded. The beach here is well traveled, however so this is not soft, supple sand, but much more hard packed, which allows for running, bike riding and recreational activities in general. There were several families fishing in the same vicinity of other families playing in the water which could present a bit of concern with regard to potential hooks and fishing tackle in the surf, but it didn't seem to bother anybody. This is definitely going to be our go to beach for the foreseeable near future.

Amazing beach on Jekyll. The bathrooms are always clean, and the pavilion area is perfect for…read morefamily activities. There's also a place to rinse off and a water fountain. We love to get here early to find a good spot, but be mindful that the beach can get busy during peak season. Either way, this beach never feels super packed, and is one of my favorites in the region. Love that it's dog friendly, just be mindful of the on and off leash times that coincide with peak season.

Walked in walked out no masks required at all. Staff not wearing anything but hey they have a…read morepacking tape barrier around the counter Patrons not wearing masks at all. Stay away

The guide was outstanding, knowledgeable about the marsh, very eco-friendly. The staff at the store…read morewas helpful and welcoming. I do kayaking trips wherever I go, this was a 10 out of 10 experience.

I am SO disappointed Marriott Bonvoy has put this company's listings on the Marriott website for…read moreplaces to stay on Saint Simons Island. I feel TERRIBLE I was duped and now, I see these TERRIBLE reviews and am so, so sorry I trusted Marriott to vet who they allow on their website. I have not even gotten to the property yet and have had someone named Alex emailing me, acting like I have to pay for the pool to be heated all 6 days, when they list it as $75 per night. I want the last 3 nights heated but have to FIGHT FOR IT. This company's listings should NOT BE ANYWHERE on Marriott Bonvoy's website for places to stay on Saint Simon's Island. I have never been there before, neither have my adult sisters and my nieces, and THIS is what my first experience is so far?? TERRIBLE

First off the VRBO website glitched booked us twice. When I tried to cancel 1 they said I they…read morewould only give us half our money back which cost us an extra $600. We stayed at 18 Silver ave. #5. We were supposed to have pool access but we didn't. The condo was not maintained very well. Cabinet doors above microwave were coming off the hinges and crooked, the top part of the microwave cover was falling off, the shower walls needed some serious grouting and chalking (can only imagine the mold behind the walls), the bathroom had only 1 light fixture cover, the fridge had no light, I slept on the pull out bed but it had no sheets or blanket