Beach
Shelling at Gould's Inlet
Low tide at the north end, early. Free, and consistently the best shelling on the island.
St. Simons Island
On the Water
The water is the reason you came. Here is how to actually get on it.
Beach
Boat tours
Boat tours $$
Dolphin watching tours
Bottlenose dolphins work these waters year-round. Late afternoon trips are the calmest and the best for photographs.
Boat tours $$$
Sunset sailing
Two hours out of the marina, timed for the light. Bring a jacket — it turns cool on the water.
Fishing
Fishing $$$
Inshore fishing charters
Redfish, trout and flounder in the creeks. Half-day trips suit families; full days go further out.
Paddling
Paddling $$
Kayaking the salt marsh
The marsh behind the island is a different world at high tide. Guided trips run from the causeway.
Paddling $$
Stand-up paddleboarding
Best on the sound side in the morning before the wind gets up. Boards deliver to the house.
Somewhere to stay while you explore
Oceanfront homes minutes from everything on this page.