Local knowledge
Things to do on the islands
Where to eat, what to see, and what to do when the weather turns — written by people who live here rather than assembled from a directory.
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Local Restaurants
The island punches well above its size for food. This is where we actually eat — not a directory listing, and not everywhere with a sign.Reserve ahead between June and August; the good tables go early.
8 entries
Things to See
St. Simons has more history per square mile than anywhere else on the Georgia coast, and most of it is a short drive from the house.
5 entries
Water Activities
The water is the reason you came. Here is how to actually get on it.
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Beach Equipment
Most of what you need is already at the house. For everything else, these deliver to the door.
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Rainy Day Activities
Coastal Georgia gets afternoon storms in summer. They usually pass in an hour. Here is how to spend that hour, and what to do if it settles in for the day.