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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What to do and see in Georgia Coast, Georgia Coast: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Golden Isles of Georgia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Nestled along stretches of sand dunes and salt marshes, these four beautiful barrier islands – St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island – and their historic mainland city, Brunswick, offer breathtaking landscapes, vast stretches of beaches, and an inherent tranquility felt immediately upon arrival. This is perhaps the best-kept secret on the East Coast; This is the Golden Isles.
Reviewed By CRM52 - Lavonia, United States
If you haven't visited the Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island area....you are missing out completely. The beauty, history and wonderful places to eat and stay are epic. Each area/island is unique and wonderful. Go visit and enjoy. Just spent 4 days at Jekyll Island's campground...get location, park, people.
2. Jekyll Island Trail System
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By MtnFlyer78
We always ride bicycles on our visits. Its an easy ride with most of the trails pretty level and on the trails you get to see a lot more than can be seen from the roads. A good portion is shaded so it isn't too hot. Early morning rides are the most enjoyable to us.
3. Okefenokee Swamp Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 542 reviews
Located in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the Okefenokee Swamp Park is a convenient point of entry and a magnificent show-window for the "Land of the Trembling Earth." The park's lily-decked water trails, with their miraculously reflective waters mirroring the overhanging beauty, lead to all points in this vast wilderness of islands, lakes, jungles, forest and prairies. Boat tours on original Indian waterways, wilderness walkways, Pioneer Island and native animals in their own habitat, all combine to weave a spell of pioneer American life. Headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Mary's Rivers, Okefenokee is a National Wildlife Refuge which covers nearly a half million acres.
Reviewed By DippingDot - Bluffton, United States
My husband and I visited Okefenokee NWR with friends on Feb. 8 and 9. There are a number of ways to enjoy the swamp. On our first day, we took a two - hour sunset boat ride from 5 to 7 PM. We saw birds, alligators and wonderful swamp scenery in the early evening and a glorious sunset over the waterways. Our guide from Okefenokee Adventures was extremely knowledgable about birds, alligators, plants and the history of the swamp. The reflections of the trees on the smooth water and the Spanish Moss hanging from the trees was like a painting. The next day (after an overnight in Kingsland) we walked the Chesser Island Boardwalk looking for birds. At the end of the Boardwalk is an observation tower from which we saw spectacular scenery and Sandhill Cranes feeding and later flying. The boardwalk is well constructed, wide and easy to walk. The total distance to the tower and back is 1 1/2 miles. After visiting the tower we stopped at the Chesser Island Homestead, a house and farm, where families lived in the 1800s. The docent there gave us a history of the homestead and of the families that lived in the swamp. The Bolt Visitor Center has a small shop and a film about the swamp. Okefenokee Adventures also has a small snack shop and store. They offer kayak and canoe tours along with their boat tours. We had a great visit to the Okefenokee and look forward to another visit in the spring.
4. 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.
5. Frederica Park
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Hog Hammock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
An African-American community and a preserved historic village on Sapelo Island.
Reviewed By SScottTours
Read this review for the ultimate Sapelo insider's information. First & foremost, as an off-the-beaten-path type traveler, permit me to say that Lucy is The Ultimate Sapelo Information Specialist as a 26-year resident and former manager of The Reynolds Mansion. Her hubby Captain Mikeis an engaging fellow but Lucy is THE hostess with the mostess. This is priceless on an island where there isn't much direction otherwise so DO NOT underestimate the value of her as a resource. You find most AirBnB properties on Sapelo are impartial and "you're on your own" sort of places. This is a plus in some cases elsewhere but for the price, location plus Lucy's knowledge, it's really a hard value to put a price on or pass up. Lucy does a whole wonderful sit-down introduction on the apartment, safety features and goes over the island map with you. Plus, you get a CAR with the rental that generally she picks you up in at the docking hour. Mike rents most of the cars and if you want to upgrade you can do that but we had no issues with the rugged Isuzu Rodeo. We cannot emphasize enough that this is a major advantage on the island for getting one's bearings, for little trips to the store, or dock for a picnic, beaches, or just when you're tired of walking or cycling. It breaks up everything so nicely. And take note! Golf carts cannot go certain places where island vehicles can and golf carts, nor vehicles are permitted up most of the North end of the island where a lot of very cool stuff that you'll want to see is. Truth be told, in some respects, this is a "younger" person's adventure going up the North end. You'll find that you will be required to bike it and or walk it and this is NO easy task! We did nearly 50 miles of walking in 3 days both for the exercise and partly because unless you have a semi-serious mountain bike, it is very unlikely you will get to the North end on your own outside of a guided tour. For the history buff, it is well worth it, but the roads after rain are particularly prohibitive for general beach bikes (which Lucy & Mike have) and we recommend 2-3 pairs of walking shoes as some portion of the muddy areas are impassable by bike alone. We broke the North end up into 2 days on foot. Doing Raccoon Point one day, and the Western half the 2nd day that includes multiple tabby ruins sites, The Chocolate Plantation & mysterious Shell Rings. You could really justify a whole day or 2 days just to that end of the island if you wanted to track down the old duck ponds or wander off the paths as we were inclined. This is also the greater wildlife area for certain. We saw gators, otters, tons of armadillos, a wonderful pack of the elusive wild pig piglets, hawks, American Bald Eagles and sighted the wild cattle from a distance. We do recommend the day tour with JR Grovner or his father who come from the oldest descendants of the island. Sans a tour, of particular value is Lucy's library of books that range from great Sapelo history annals to those for wildlife & plant life enthusiasts. The library is part of the apartment. Lastly, let's talk about all-important cuisine. Lucy includes in her AirBnB description the phone numbers of several island cooks. There is Lula's Kitchen near Lucy & Mike's home & is worth eyeballing but is more sporadic during the offseason but if you smell her cooking, go around and knock. We were honored to have Mary Bailey cook for us and she delivered a fantastic feast of fresh flounder, shrimp & grits, biscuits, veggies, pumpkin pie, the works! Her island counterpart, Sharon (Shu-rohn) Grovner brought us meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, homemade mini-pies, peas, bread and was amazing too. As these women work hard all day and have to go off the island for ingredients, we opted to tip more than double their asking price which was entirely worth it to us. Oh, near Lucy's is the only island store and has limited morning, early afternoon hours. They have some basics, water, canned goods, ice cream, shrimp, oils, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, beer & wine, but lacks in other supplies. So you MUST pack for your stay. There's a simple, but dandy kitchen in Lucy's place. The island post office is also close but closes early afternoon but be sure to swing by to get their Sapelo Island stamps as a souvenir! Lastly, Lucy & Mike live below in what you realize is their take on a kind of colonial-era tabby house. They live a fairly quiet lifestyle so you don't hear them much but they're always a phone call or knock away for any needs. As we arrived on a Sunday, they invited us to church with them at The First African Church of 1866 and it was the perfect start to our visit. The choir was amazing, Pastor Banks very uplifting and it was an honor to be introduced as guests and recognized by such a historic congregation. If you're on Sapelo on a Sunday, do not miss this opportunity. They don't seem to mind photos & video but don't forget to tythe to the church. This is perhaps the greatest closing thought we can offer and what we mean is spend everywhere you can on this island and think of how you can spend with the locals while there. For all of its virtues, it is in many ways dwindling and in an hour of great cultural & economic suffering. While the world hopes this is only temporary and a cycle or long arc to a boom or new era of prosperity, Sapelo is still at risk. This is not really the message the islanders put out there but its something that becomes quickly apparent with one's advance research and also while there. But a beautiful beginning to adding your energy to the island is by landing at Lucy's Place first and foremost. We realize now being gone that her smile at the dock was like the whole island smiling to greet us too and made everything all the more indelible and endearing. We can't wait to encounter it again.
9. Forsyth Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,758 reviews
Reviewed By Wavluvr - Fredericksburg, United States
Fantastic for walking, running, or strolling to take in sights of historic properties, huge trees draped with Spanish moss, the fragrant gardens, refreshing fountain, or just people watch. We brought a picnic and enjoyed the day, tossed around a football, blew bubbles, and admired the many dogs. Impressed to see so many people outdoors being social, folks doing a great job cleaning up after themselves and their pets, groups of people or individuals creating art, exercising, getting some sun, etc. We were fortunate to stay nearby and took advantage every chance we got to enjoy Forsyth. Beautiful!
10. 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.
