Our homes greet you with our book of recommended activities, information and more. Below are a few snippets of some of our favorite things to do………..if you want our opinion!

 

We would be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have. Please call us at 912.996.3516 or email us at info@stsimonsbeachrentals.com.

 

The Beach
St. Simons Island has glorious beaches that can stretch out for hundreds of yards at low tide, depending on where you rent on the island. For example,  Coast Cottages is located at the largest part of the St. Simons beaches, just south of East Beach and the old Coast Guard Station.  This is the finest beach on the island. Our high tide has ample beach for body surfing and our low tide expands the beach to couple of hundred yards wide.   

 

 

Golf
If not for the beach, golf would be king on St. Simons Island and the surrounding area.  We have three golf clubs on the island and 234 holes of golf in the immediate area.  

 

Tennis

Semi-private clay courts are available to our guests at Sea Palms Resort and on the public courts on Mallery Street near the pier. Contact Sea Palms for reservations at 800.841.6268 andwww.seapalms.com.

 

Bicycles
This is one of our favorite family activities.  Paved trails take you from the center of town to the pier.  Some homes have bicycles, but additional bikes can be rented at Monkey Wrench at 912.634.5551 and  www.monkeywrenchbicycles.com.  They deliver and pick up too!

 

Horseback Riding and Carriages
Trotting on horseback on the beach at sunset is a beautiful thing!  Beginners or experienced riders can trot or ramble on Driftwood Beach and along island trails from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM by making reservations at 912.635.9500  with Three Oaks Carriage and Trail Company and  www.threeoakscarriageandtrail.com.   

 

Dining
St. Simons Islands has many wonderful places for seafood, casual and fine dining, but our favorite fine dining restaurant on the island is Halyards.

Halyards, winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, is proud to offer our guests a complimentary bottle of wine, up to $45 in value, with dinner.  We include this gift certificate in your arrival basket.  For reservations call  912.638.9100 or online at www.halyardsrestaurant.com.

 

Fishing

You can get your rod and bait at St. Simons Bait and Tackle near the pier and drop your line at the pier or you can charter a boat with Captain Richie Lott for in shore or off shore fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Redfish, Sea Bass, Whiting, Flounder, Tarpon, Shark and King Mackerel.

 

Neptune Park at The Lighthouse

BRAND NEW!  Just opened Memorial Day 2010, Neptune Park is located near the pier and lighthouse. They have a fantastic pool, playgrounds and a Putt Putt Golf Course. For information, call 912.279.3720 or see www.glynncounty.org/funzone.

 

Sailboats, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas
On the beach, under the gold umbrella, just a three-minute walk south from Coast Cottages, Barry’s Beach Service rents beach chairs, umbrellas, catamarans, sailboats, kayaks, boogie boards and windsurfing boards. Sailboat rides and lessons are also available.   Visit www.oceanmotion.bizfor more information.

 

Yamaha Waverunner Rentals
Offered by Coastal Water Sports at Island Dive Center within the Golden Isles Marina.  These water motorbikes can seat Dad and two kids.  Reservations are available at 912.638.7245.

 

Scuba Diving
While few think of Coastal Georgia when they think of scuba, visibility increases to 75 feet a few miles off shore. Wreck diving on the 441’ Liberty Ship is greeted by angelfish, barracuda and loggerhead turtles. Gray’s Reef, 17 miles off Sapelo Island, is one of only twelve National Marine Sanctuaries. Lessons leading to PADI certification are also available.  Call Judy at Island Dive Center at 912.638.6590 for more information.

 

Demere Skate Board Park
Pronounced "Demery" and opened in 2009, this skate board park is located at 1219 Demere Road near the Village. The design is geared toward younger skaters, but there are a variety of intermediate elements that will keep better skaters entertained as well.

 

Summer Waves Water Park
Located on Jekyll Island and a twenty-minute ride from Atlantus. Ride the wave pool, cruise the slides or relax in the pool from May 10 to September 7.  For more information call 912.635.2074 or click on www.summerwaves.com.

 

Casino Cruises
The Emerald Princess offers roulette, blackjack, poker, craps, 130 slot machines and dinner for guests 18 and older! She sets sail from downtown Brunswick. Visit www.emeraldprincesscasino.com or call 888.842.0115 for more information.  

 

Christ Church
Located on the northern end of the island, the first church was built in 1820, partially destroyed by Union troups during the Civil War and then rebuilt in 1884. For information call 912.638.8683 and see www.christchurchfrederica.org.

 

Fort Frederica

Tour the archeological remnants of a British military outpost built in 1736 by Georgia founder General James Oglethorpe. The museum store carries colonial toys and children's books. Open daily from 9a - 5p. Call 912.638.3639 and see nps.gov/fofr for more information.

 

St. Simons Light House

Near the village and pier, there is a museum at the base and you can climb its 129 steps. For information call 913.638.4666 and see www.saintsimonslighthouse.org.

 

And of course there are trolley tours, ghost tours, dolphin tours, kayaking and much more to do on St. Simons Island!

 

And that's just a snippet!

 

For other fun things to do and services you might find helpful, please visit these links:

Trolley Tours -  www.stsimonstours.com