Located on Jekyll Island’s south end, this quiet beach features access via a scenic nature trail through maritime forest. Offers excellent photography opportunities and bird watching. Less crowded than other Jekyll beaches with limited facilities.
Georgia Beaches
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.
East Beach (St. Simons)
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.
Little Beach (Little Cumberland Island)
Private island north of Cumberland Island with extremely limited public access. Features pristine beaches, conservation areas for sea turtles, and a historic lighthouse. Primarily accessible only to property owners and their guests.
Gould’s Inlet (St. Simons)
A scenic coastal inlet between St. Simons and Sea Island, popular for fishing, bird watching, and nature photography. Features a wooden observation deck and is a designated stop on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Not ideal for swimming due to strong currents.
Back River Beach (Tybee Island)
Facing the Savannah River on Tybee Island’s southern end, this calm beach offers spectacular sunset views and dolphin watching opportunities. Features gentler currents ideal for families with small children. Popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.
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.
Ossabaw Island Beach
Protected barrier island accessible only with permission for research, education, or cultural purposes. Features pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and historic sites. Managed by the Ossabaw Island Foundation with very limited public access.
Cabretta Beach (Sapelo Island)
An undeveloped, wild beach on Sapelo Island accessible via the island’s ferry and transportation system. Features primitive campsites near the beach, excellent birding opportunities, and a truly pristine coastal environment. Permits required for camping.
St. Andrews Beach (Jekyll Island)
Located on Jekyll Island’s southwestern shore facing St. Andrews Sound. Features a raised viewing platform for dolphin and bird watching, picnic facilities, and proximity to the historic Jekyll Island Club. Part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.