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Do you have Georgia on your head this summer?
As beautiful as Savannah is to visit his timeless European flair, nobody likes to look for the same with crowds.
Georgia has some of the best hidden gems in America, but one charming islandhideaway was mentioned by US News & World Report as the Most undervalued destination in the US
About halfway through Savannah and the State Line of Florida is an extensive barrier island with kilometers of pristine beaches to enjoy the hordes of holidaymakers that you would find in more regular outings.
St. Simon’s Island: Georgia’s Serene Summer Retreat
There is no competitive with Savannah. Whether it is picturesque paved streets of days gone by, old inns, award -winning dishes or the favorite baseball team of social media, the Savannah Bananas, St. Simon’s cannot compete.
That said, you could easily suspect St. Simon’s as a “mini savanna” with his southern charm, infectious hospitality and historical elegance.
But the real claim for fame for St. Simon’s this summer is the off-path profession. Although he is called the most underrated destination of America, as well as The best beach city in Southern Living‘You will not find the same level of busy streets or coasts on this relaxed island.
East Beach is the place to be
There is no doubt that East Beach is the most popular thing about St. Simon, but in recent weeks beachgoers have been so impressed by this piece of paradise, Google reviews were flooded with comments such as “Best Beach in St. Simon’s” and “Hidden gem”.
Even during the busy Memorial Day -weekend, a staple for beach meetings in the US, there is no mention of unbearable crowds – exactly the opposite, actually.
Both visitors and the locals like to take their dog with you and let Fido run free. Although dogs are not allowed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.
A stone’s throw from East Beach is the fascinating Second World War Home Front MuseumHolding the equally impressive reviews and giving tourists a small sample size of the 300-plus-year history of the island.
If a stay on the beach wants to be there The beach club in St. Simons For spacious holiday homes instead of traditional hotel rooms.
Visitors to East Beach are enthusiastic about making long walks on the beach, especially to start and end their day. If you need a lunch break, Barrier Island Brewing is within walking distance to take a cold on a damp Georgia day and the Beer cheese dip Is to die for!
East Beach is the place to be, but if you are the type as I like to discover the lesser-known, then view these 3 Hush-Hush-places that almost no visitors know:
- Gould’s inlet
- Gascoigne Bluff Park
- Wyley Street Public Beach
Where to stay in St. Simon’s Island
Holiday rental are not everyone’s jam, but who can deny sea areas, cozy houses and historic inns?
St. Simon’s may be small, but it flows with comfortable accommodations that match every preference.
For high-end resorts you want to pronounce the following 4 stays:
- Sea island of Resort
- The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club
- Ocean Lodge Resort
- King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
For cozy houses you want to view the following 2 stays:
- The Gray Owl Inn (only adults!)
- The Houses Lodge
For historical inns you want to view these 2 stays:
- Dorp Inn and Pub
- Saint Simons Inn by the lighthouse
The lighthouse referred to above is the most indispensable attraction of the city, the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum With admission that only costs $ 12 per person.
Here come: fly to Savannah or Jacksonville?
Although he is far in Georgia, St. Simon’s is actually a bit closer to Jacksonville, Florida Dan Savannah’s airport.
Of course, taking the winding back roads through the picturesque south is always an option, but there are abundant flights to both Savannah and Jacksonville.
St. Simons Island is about 80 miles away from Savannah (SAV), compared to about 70 miles from Jacksonville (Jax).
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