The main public beach area on St. Simons Island, featuring a wide, flat shoreline ideal for cycling, jogging, and shell collecting. Known for great bird watching, particularly during low tide when sandbars are exposed. Offers several public access points.
Georgia Beaches
North Beach (Tybee Island)
Home to the historic Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, this beach offers excellent dolphin watching opportunities and views of passing container ships. Less crowded than Mid Beach, with restaurants and accommodations nearby. Features a fishing pier.
Nanny Goat Beach (Sapelo Island)
Named for the goats that once grazed here, this remote beach on Sapelo Island offers excellent shell collecting and swimming opportunities. Near the University of Georgia Marine Institute and accessible through guided tours or by reservation.
Great Dunes Beach (Jekyll Island)
Jekyll Island’s most accessible beach with parking, restrooms, picnic pavilions, and beach wheelchair access. Features the Great Dunes Park with volleyball courts and picnic areas. Popular for swimming due to its typically calm waters.
Massengale Park Beach (St. Simons)
Family-friendly beach park featuring picnic facilities, a playground, and easy beach access. Popular with locals and visitors with children. Offers shaded areas for relaxation and public restrooms. Located in a residential area with limited parking.
Mid Beach (Tybee Island)
Central beach area on Tybee Island stretching from around 5th Street to 14th Street. Features numerous beach access points, nearby restaurants and shops, and a mix of vacation rentals and small hotels. Popular for swimming and beach volleyball.
Seaside Beach (St. Simons)
Popular beach access point on St. Simons Island near the Coast Guard Station and public pier. Features convenient parking, restrooms, and proximity to the village area with shops and restaurants. Good spot for surfing with typically higher waves.
Tybee Island
Known as “Savannah’s Beach,” Tybee Island features 5 miles of public beaches, a historic lighthouse, and a vibrant pier. Popular with families and day-trippers from Savannah. Offers a laid-back atmosphere with numerous restaurants, vacation rentals, and water activities.
Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island)
A hauntingly beautiful beach on Jekyll Island’s northern end, featuring weathered, ancient driftwood trees creating a natural sculpture garden. Popular for wedding photography, sunrise viewing, and beachcombing. One of the most photographed sites on the Georgia coast.