Top Things to do in Georgia Coast
Top Hotels in Georgia Coast
- 1. Jekyll Island Club Resort
- 2. River Street Inn
- 3. The Marshall House
- 4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District / Riverfront
- 5. Hyatt Regency Savannah
- 6. Mansion on Forsyth Park
- 7. The Inn at Sea Island
- 8. Perry Lane Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
- 9. Best Western Central Inn
- 10. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
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6 State Parks in Georgia Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
The Georgia Coast offers myriad sights for the visitor, from Savannah's cobblestone streets and charming towns and islands, to historic lighthouses, sand dunes, plantation era sites and the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp. Island hop from Savannah to Cumberland Island. Camp on the Colonial Coast under Spanish moss-draped oaks. Take a riverboat tour of Savannah. Walk with wild horses on Kingsland's beaches. Encounter alligators in the Swamp. Golf among marsh grass. Let the Georgia Coast work its charm.
Restaurants in Georgia Coast
1. Crooked River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
This park provides good fishing, a Native American festival in August and a pleasant setting for hikers and campers.
Reviewed By mpm3 - Jacksonville Beach, United States
Crooked River State Park is a real gem! It has a very large array of facilities in the Georgia pines, spread out along the majestic Crooked River. There is a boat ramp, bait shop, large picnic areas, entertainment facilities, cottages right along the water, RV and tent sites, miniature golf, bike rentals, outdoor fitness equipment, a nature center, and miles of beautiful walking trails. All the facilities were clean and well maintained, and the park rangers and volunteers were friendly and very helpful.
2. Skidaway Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 587 reviews
Located near historic Savannah, this park borders Skidaway narrows, a part of Georgia’s intracoastal waterway. Trails wind through maritime forest and past salt marsh, leading to a boardwalk and observation tower. Visitors can watch for deer, fiddler crabs, raccoon, egrets and other wildlife. A scenic campground is nestled under live oaks and Spanish moss, while groups can enjoy privacy in their own pioneer campgrounds. Open-air picnic shelters and an enclosed group shelter are popular spots for parties, reunions and other celebrations.
Reviewed By necroplague - Forest City, United States
Quite campground with very large sites. Water pressure is good as well as clean power. Will be returning.
3. Wormsloe Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,719 reviews
A breathtaking live oak avenue leads visitors one mile down a colonial road to a vistor center, where they can watch short historical film, tour a museum, and browse a gift shop. A walking trail leads to the 1737 tabby ruins of the oldest remaining structure in the Savannah. Trails meander past scenic marsh views to the Colonial Life Area, where costumed interpreters provide living history demonstrations in the afternoons, weather permitting. Five more miles of nature trails are available for those who are more adventurous.
Reviewed By sayrenas - McDonough, United States
Y’all...Live Oaks give me ALL the heart eyes so when we arrived at Wormsloe to drive down the Avenue of Oaks, I fell in love! The trees themselves are beautiful and made this destination well worth the visit for me; however, we continued to explore and enjoyed further exploration of the tabby ruins and the marsh. We also happened upon a blacksmith demonstration, which was quite interesting to watch. All in all, we would come back and would most definitely recommend this site to others.
4. Fort Morris Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The earthen works protected the port of Sunbury during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and were later used as a Civil War Encampment. Museum has displays of civilian and military life during Georgia's Colonial, Revolutionary and Antebellum past.
Reviewed By S4497CMvickic - Brunswick, United States
Learned a lot about the Sunbury/Midway area and the role it played during Colonial Times. Very nice, though small on-site museum, helpful video and beautiful easily walkable site. We also went to the nearby Sunbury Cemetary from there.
5. Laura S. Walker State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By OnAir24617309430
Love this place, Tranquil, Very well up kept, nice staff and never met an unfriendly visitor. Nice Campground and facilities. Boating, Fishing, Kayaking, Hiking, Bike riding.
6. Ellis Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Ellis Square was the third of 22 squares to be laid out in Savannah, Georgia. Conceived and designed and constructed in 1733, it was named in honor of Henry Ellis, who was the second royal governor of the colony of Georgia. Located on Barnard Street and West Congress Streets, it was home to some of the most notable names of later history, including John C. Fremont, the explorer, pathfinder, one-time Presidential candidate and Union general in the Civil War, who was born at 563 West Bay Street in 1813. The house has long since been demolished. The original City Market was built in Ellis Square in 1763. In the 1850s, a brick building was built to house it and lasted until 1954, when it was demolished. Later, a multi-story parking lot was built over Ellis Square. It marked a watershed moment in Savannah's history because the demolition of the market resulted in the birth of the Savannah preservation movement and the Historic Savannah Foundation. A new city market was built and now houses restaurants, shops, galleries and artist studios. The parking garage was demolished in 2006 and has been replaced with an underground structure, which allowed city officials to turn Ellis Square into a square once again and build a beautiful new park over the underground parking lot. Much to everybody's delight.
