This sculpture of a whale with her calf is located just outside the fun zone pool in Neptune Park…read more It is very clearly labeled not to be climbed on but some boy decided he needed to show off to his buddies. Fortunately, he managed not to fall off and hurt humself. The large concrete artwork is a North Atlantic Right Whale and the plaque nearby indicates that in February 1984, an expedition from St. Simons Island discovered a calving ground nearby. The caption indicates that the sculpture was installed in 1995. Check it out. [Review 15741 overall - 423 in Georgia - 1245 of 2021.]

Friendly staff, clean, aesthetic, organized library. It's not a huge library, but they have great…read moreprograms, and an adjacent used bookstore. Very conveniently located near the SSI lighthouse and Neptune Park. I needed to print something while visiting and was able to do so for $0.25/page. No Glynn County library card required, and using their computer plus Word on the desktop was a cinch; seamlessly printed to common computer and printing was perfect.

The library seems big from the outside but compared to what I'm used to it's small. However, don't…read morebe fooled by the size. This library works with an interloan system with about 200 other libraries and you can pretty much get ANY book even if it's not in this library. The librarians are very friendly and helpful The children have their own little section but it's very limited. I like to request the books I"m interested in online and they notify me via email when book has arrived. I love the system... I'm happy!

When lighthouses were essential, the operators and their families would live within the lighthous…read more Visiting the St. Simons lighthouse gives you an insight on the family's daily life, and the fact that this was a comfortable and well equipped home. There is also a nice shop attached for mementos from your visit.

This was a fun way to spend a hour or so and get a lot of history of the island. They actually let…read moreyou go up the lighthouse steps (129 stairs) so you can experience the life of keeper. It's a spiraling staircase that has some landings along the way so you can rest or stretch. But it's the coming down that is a little harder. The spiraling stairs are more disorienting coming down, so take your time. After that there are a few rooms of pertinent information and then they have four rooms upstairs that show what life was life back then. Each room was recreated with artifacts of the time period...and there was a little interactive tablets that explain the different items in the room. A definite stop if you're visiting the island.

Beautiful place! Plenty of delicious food choices. The beach is great with nice hard packed sand…read moreperfect for bike riding. Be aware when the tide comes in it comes WAY up. Be prepared to re-locate your chair! And like any beach.. the winds can be strong and sustained. No major store chains... no Alvin's Island.. There's more independent businesses which gives a nice variety. Love the architecture of all the homes. We spent an entire afternoon just driving around. The trees have all the moss hanging. Pricing for lodging and food are typical vacation escalated. Wouldn't mind staying permanently some day.

St Simon's has lots of shopping , dining, walkable , family friendly, a nice pier for fishing ,…read morelighthouse tours, museum tours, we have walked everywhere. It's been so nice peaceful and relaxing. They have hand dipped ice cream

Absolutely gorgeous island! Tons of shops and restaurants. Understandably crowded. There were a few…read moreshops that didn't feel super welcoming (looking at you 'I hate liberals') but we enjoyed the beautiful weather and the breeze. The lighthouse is a workout but worth the views. We saw dolphins swimming and were able to view the entire island. The attached museum was also very interesting.

Amazingly outgoing staff who ensured my family enjoyed our short weekend on Saint Simons Island by…read morerecommending family-friendly adventures and restaurants! The retail shop has a great assortment of local gifts too; everything from puzzles to ornaments to local photography and artwork.

The whole time we were there no one came to clean our room. The room was clean and spacious but…read morethat was about all

Loved this hotel!! Great suites with mini kitchen and full size refrigerators. The bed is really…read morecomfortable with really nice pillows. Staff is also super friendly and helpful. The beach is only a few minutes walking.

Great selection of top quality art in a large variety of media. One artist was available to speak…read moreto about her art that she was showing. Another cashier was also available to talk to. They also had books from local authors. The prices were very reasonable for smaller pieces of art. (Doesn't carry art supplies.)

Jekyll Island Arts Association is housed in historic Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District on…read moreJekyll Island. The JIAA hosts art festivals and other events throughout the year, in addition to offering classes in a variety of art mediums. They have a pottery guild on the basement level, a store on the first floor, and classes upstairs. JIAA's store offers art created by its members, and they completely empty and restock the gallery every few months. There are dozens of artists' work on display; paintings, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery, even origami. It is so inspiring to walk through and look at everything. Prices range from as little as $5 or $10 for a crafty item, all the way up to the thousands for large paintings. Most of the art pays homage to the Golden Isles region, which makes it a special place to find a one-of-a-kind souvenir. I bought pottery pieces at the JIAA spring festival 2023, and a painting in Jan 2024. I smile every time I see these pieces in my home. JIAA members run the store, and often there is a member at a demonstration table working on their art during store hours, which is a very cool touch. Many members are retirees who live on the island and bring artistic experiences from all over the world, so for an arts center, this place draws from a diverse pool of talent, and a caucus of expertise. In other words, this place is beautifully appointed and well run!

A great cultural addition to SSI, Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) fulfills multiple roles for the community…read moreand provides community for its artists and aspiring artists. They offer classes across a variety of visual art mediums throughout the year. They offer a children's summer camp as well. On site they have an artists' store filled with handmade original works. GVA also does outreach in the community, providing free art crafts for local kids. They host outdoor markets on SSI at certain times of the year. We visited the store at Christmas time and found very interesting, beautiful original art items. Prices were higher on average than the Jekyll Goodyear Artists' shop, and there wasn't as much in the store but otherwise similar to that local artists' shop and definitely worth a visit. Staff (or volunteers?) were very friendly and helpful. I'm happy to have finally visited and I'd like to check out their classes and summer camp when we visit for a longer stay.