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.
The liveliest area of Tybee Island, featuring the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, numerous restaurants, shops, and the island’s main nightlife scene. Popular with surfers and swimmers with lifeguards present during peak season. Offers beach chair and umbrella rentals.
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.
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.
Named after the Civil War movie “Glory” which filmed scenes here, this beach features a scenic boardwalk through maritime forest and dunes. Offers views of Jekyll Creek and a quieter experience. Accessible via the Jekyll Island Trail System.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.